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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1913
Page
10
Paris dispatch reports a Danish engineer has patented an automatic soldier. The device uses wireless control to fire an automatic rifle from a submerged cylinder, delivering 400 shots before sinking again. One hundred such automata could defend a position against a large infantry force.
A Jacksonville report notes rumors of a clash between the Anti Saloon League and allied temperance forces and brewing and distilling interests in Duval county. Officials like C R Cook and Frank E Jennings refuse to disclose plans while enforcing the Davis anti screening bill set to take effect at midnight September 30. Local enforcement targets saloons with bans on openings, entertainment, games, and loitering except in large hotels. restaur ant service is allowed under separate licensing. A fine of up to $1000 awaits violators.
The national council adopts a plan requiring 10 cents per member annually after October 1 for about 300000 Scouts. Local councils will be split into first class areas with offices and second class areas with voluntary leadership. The move aims to create steady revenue and teach boys business sense while expanding the movement.
Mobile fraternity groups map a large parade turnout to celebrate the Panama Canal opening October 27 28 29 The Mobile Council intends a decorated float representing Wisdom Security and Protection with four ladies and invites out of town councils to join Nineteen applications were filed and the next meeting September 12 will elect officers Visiting members welcome.
An ad touts GETS-IT as a simple two second application corn cure. It claims rapid relief for corns warts calluses and bunions with no bandages or salves and warns against knives or razors that may cause bleeding.
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