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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
3
An early 20th century advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as settling sour stomachs in five minutes. It claims rapid relief from indigestion, heartburn, bloating, gas, and related distress, encouraging readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for instant aid. It features bold, confident language and broad consumer appeals.
Chicago reports tell of Mrs. David Terry of Brooklyn, 31, who married Jaca Johnson the world heavyweight champion. Shunned by former friends, she shot herself after praying with her two maids, dying the next morning.
Local supplier at 62 N Commerce St advertises Aunt Patsy’s Poultry Food for laying hens and Purima Seatech and Rust Proof Oats. Large stock includes 1 000 sacks, seed Ave on hand, with tags on every sack. Call to inspect.
A protest by the Farmers Union against enforcement of Alabama fertilizer laws is referenced. Commissioner Reuben F. Kolb quotes Section 4 detailing required package labeling including weight, brand, guaranteed analysis, and specific phosphoric and nitrogen content, with notes on available phosphoric acid and bone meal disclosures. The communication explains labeling standards and acceptable form for guarantees.
A public note by F. Kolb, M. of Agriculture and Industries, urges unbiased search for fertilizer guarantees and low prices. He argues the law should shield consumers while preserving required analyses, warning against shipping loose fertilizer and asserting the department will safeguard farmers from dealer avarice.
Nashville and Chattanooga begin the season finale here this afternoon under perfect conditions. Batteries listed include West and Elfott for Nashville and More and Giddo for Chattanooga as the teams prepare for a close contest in Nashville, Tenn.
A citywide canvass launches Friday with ten teams from the Chamber of Commerce and Business League to raise 20000 for the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Mobile. Subscriptions totaling 1000 were pledged at a Wednesday meeting, with payments due January 1, 1918 and January 1, 1919.
A Springfield Tennessee reader touts Cardui as a near-miracle remedy for "womanly troubles" after a sick spell. The letter promotes Cardui as strengthening for weak tired nerves and worn-out systems and invites inquiries to Chattanooga Medicine Co for instructions and a home treatment book.
Charges of malfeasance in office extortion and corruption were filed against Justice Frank Green of West Hammond and Justice Wittenburg of Burnham after a West Hammond official report tied narcotics to a murder case. Morphine was found in John Metsmaker's body and Mrs. Ethel Parker of West Hammond was arrested after claiming to have seen a bottle being dosed.
A bronze memorial tablet for Major Archibald Butt will be unveiled Sept 16 in All Saints Chapel at the University of the South Sewanee. Designed by Rev Arthur Howard Noll the tablet honors Butt an alumnus who died aboard the Titanic. The Delta Tau Delta fraternity chapter and alumni present the tribute.
Grand Chancellor Daniel B. Cobbs of Mobile will deliver an address at the eighth district Pythian convention in Montgomery on September 26. The program opens with an elaborate ceremonial on September 25 staged by the Khorassans. The state Pythian Temple hosts the meetings as trustees report turnover to local lodges and elect J B Ellis as chairman and J Lee Holloway as secretary with Jacob D Bloch of Mobile as third trustee.
W. J. Cooper resigns as president of the Mobile Chair Company and director. Colonel N. F. Thompson success him as president of North Mobile Development Company and founder of North Mobile. M. Fless elected general manager and A. A. Weesner named superintendent. Company reports a possible export business contract may raise capitalization to about 250 000 dollars.
An 19th century testimonial essay describes the perimenopausal period as dangerous with symptoms like hot flashes dizziness and headaches. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to strengthen the nervous system and support women through the change. A reader Mrs Estrevia Ginvispre testifies relief after two months using the remedy.
Sacramento on September 12 reports the California state horticultural commission will seek a post office ruling for expert inspection of all mail under the new parcels post law. Officials fear fruit pests could be shipped interstate in fruit and young-tree packages, prompting the campaign.
Chicago court clerk J. Paul Folsom is accused after Gertrude Sutter confessed a lottery of luring men for a scheme using knockout drops. Police report diamonds found in Folsom’s pockets as part of the alleged robbery.
Property listing announces sale by G Van Antwerp and Son at the corner of Dauphin and Royal Streets with details readable in the ad.
Washington Sept 1 regulators tested new rules for enforcing wireless equipment on ships. Administratively defined inspector districts include Boston New York Manila Savannah New Orleans Francisco Seattle Cleveland and Congo under the master on ships with a required operator on duty at all times.
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