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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
2
Commissioner Davies outlines the rise of massive industrial units and the impact on representative government. He cites inflated corporate scales, watered stock risks, and interlocking ownership while urging Sherman law reform to protect public welfare and preserve opportunity.
An old advertisement touts a pure cooling liquid for eczema and minor skin troubles claiming it soothes itching and leaves skin healthy. It promises relief with a drugstore guarantee and offers D. D. Skin Soap as a best selling product from Roe Drug Co.
About fifteen dollars worth of vegetables and lumber were awarded to the Mobile Detention School and Boys' Club for assisting with the Southern Commercial Congress. The boys helped remove the farm exhibit from the Battle House ground floor and aided at the lodging registration bureau and other tasks, receiving produce and lumber as thanks.
In Wellington and Auckland a general strike by coal miners and dockers triggers shortages of coal and fuel, rationing for the poor, and rioting. British bluejackets land to preserve order while labor tensions grow between employers and the Federation of Labor as shipwrights previously strike for higher wages and recognition.
The first barge of the Alabama and New Orleans Transportation Co will reach Mobile Saturday with pig iron for Mobile Pulley and Machine Works. River transport costs $1.25 a ton plus destination charges totaling about $1.65, compared with rail at $2.75. Savings of roughly $1.10 a ton come from the river route despite added dock and loading charges.
In Washington on October 1 Representative Hensley pressed a resolution backing Britain’s naval holiday plan urged by Winston Churchill. House leaders favored the idea but members were absent, Speaker Clark signaling support and warning he would press the measure when back in session.
An unsolicited testimonial claims Chamberlain's Tablets gave more relief than any other medicine to a chronic dyspeptic, W. G. Mattison of Hornelisville New York. Sold by Al Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
A telegram to President William A. Armbrecht reports Mobile’s Commercial Congress drew 800 attendees. The Chicago Association of Commerce congratulates Mobile Chamber of Commerce President Fletcher and Congress Managing Director Owens for the event’s success, signed by Carl R. Latham.
A Mobile official defends the Lyric theatre setup for the presidents address amid criticism. He explains badge based access, reserved sections for Southern Commercial Congress and Woman's Auxiliary, and confirms public gallery remained unrestricted.
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