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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
10
A Mobile retailer says beer consumers will not pay more under the new war tax. Brewers will raise prices by about 60 cents per barrel, with the loss borne by retailers. Federal stamps impose a 50 percent tax increase on brewers. tobacco stamps to follow.
Advertisement promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a gentle laxative cure for dyspepsia, malaria, dizziness, biliousness, and skin blotches. Claims quick relief with a 25 cent price and mail order option from Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Effective August 26 train No 4 of the Alabama Tennessee and Northern schedule will leave Calvert Alabama at 9 30 a m instead of 8 40 a m. The new time improves connections with Southern Railway and the Mobile Selma division by allowing better linkage with Southern Railway train No 221.
Paris reports the battle in Belgium remains unsettled as German calls for more troops near Dixmude signal intent to decide the fight. Allied gains south of Dixmude reveal successful offense against German crossings of the Yser, with French movements near Nancy and a forecasted push toward Metz from St Miniel. Castelnaud notes a million reserves and ongoing volunteer influx.
Mobile Chamber of Commerce and regional business groups plan to invite President Wilson to spend his winter on the gulf coast. Dr Seale Harris, Mobile Rotary Club president, named as emissary to deliver the invitation in Washington. Harris will depart for the national capital soon.
The Civil War clash at Chickamauga involved about 127000 soldiers with roughly 34000 killed or wounded. Gasoline engines are widely used aboard boats in Paraguay to haul fruit along the river.
A Baltimore doctor popularized Resinol as a safe effective remedy for ringworm and itchy skin eruptions. The resinol ointment and soap are sold by druggists and a free sample offer is available by writing to Resinol Dept 44 R Baltimore Md.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for headache, colds, and constipation. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses liver, stomach, and bowels, resulting in a clear head and cheerful mood by morning for adults and children.
James J. Plew of Chicago and a syndicate purchased nine thousand acres near Pensacola and ten thousand acres in Baldwin county for two hundred thousand dollars. They plan a colonization scheme to attract Western farmers. The deal bought Fisher-Barkdull Agency land in this county. Government offices were instructed to move into the old building within thirty days, with completion pending. A forty thousand dollar damage suit by Mrs. Annie Floyd against Pensacola Lee Company lingered in circuit court. Three fires caused further damage, including a two story dwelling at 28 East Wright street.
The McGill Institute on 252 Government Street resumes winter sessions Tuesday November 3 at 7 pm offering a commercial course and a preparatory program in arithmetic spelling grammar penmanship and reading. Free admission for worthy working boys and young men regardless of creed. A separate note mentions an English box making machine and a new Allentown concrete bridge noted for material used.
Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville Ohio reports indigestion and recurring sick headaches for a year. A friend advised Chamberlains Tablets which relieved her symptoms quickly. Sold by all dealers.
Atlee Virginia farmer Lando W Porkey credits Vinci cod liver and iron tonic with restoring appetite sleep and blood strength after severe illness. The ad claims Vinci builds health and offers money back if expectations are not met with local availability through Van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile Alabama.
A list of forty jurors was drawn for city court service next week. The roster includes H. P. Loding, E. G. Streiter, F. D. Austin, W. L. Penny, T. A. Yeend, J. Aynsley, and others from Mobile and nearby towns such as Prichard Citronelle Whistler Grand Bay Dauphin Island and Georgetown.
Bay Minette October report notes improved attendance at Baldwin County Fair despite chilly weather. Postmaster J. C. Burns showcases parcel post packing and shipping from farm to city, with government support to cut living costs and aid direct farmer selling. Poultry, swine, citrus fruits, and Girls' Canning Club displays highlighted. Thursday features sham battle by Mobile and Bay Minette National Guard units. Friday labeled School Day with county students and teachers invited to attend events.
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Vanderegrift Pennsylvania reports giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy to her children during colds and coughs. She says it always helps and is superior to other medicines. She advises others to try it. For sale by all dealers.
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