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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
7
Patrons who attend these Hour Sales for nearly two years report substantial yearly savings. The ad lists money saving offers including a 50 piece check and plaid suiting lot, silk ribbons, spreads, and children’s dresses at deep discounts for a one hour sale period.
London reports Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is advocating for Oscar Slater, condemned for the Miss Gilchrist murder in Glasgow. Doyle argues weak identification and police bias tainted the verdict and urges clemency amid appeals for a full pardon.
London September 18. Police face ongoing violence in Hyde Park as they arrest instigators at the border of free speech. John Baron Thompson, dubbed a Society Shocker, is jailed for two months after inciting a riot at Marble Arch with abusive denunciations of magistrates and rulers. He also invoked class insults towards a crowd member.
Lillian Marie O Connor aged nineteen months died after a three week illness of spinal meningitis at the home of her grandfather W N Renauld 416 South Scott street. Interment was in Pine Crest cemetery. John J Bromley died at his residence 208 South Jefferson street and at St Joseph s church with Rev Father Ryan officiating. Burial followed in a local cemetery with delegates from the Young Men s Benevolent Association and Maple Camp Woodmen of the World in attendance. Pallbearers: W Rogers P Burns H Arent B E Cogburn John McGovern Henry McHugh C M Dege William Rota.
Fragmentary readers notes describe a weekly building page offering up to date tips for builders. The item promotes a column titled The Trials of a Traveler and advertises Wednesday and Sunday publication with practical suggestions for housing projects.
A new remedy Digestit for indigestion promises quick relief and permanent stomach relief. Letters from thousands attest its merit, with high demand nationwide. A money back guarantee offers relief or a refund if not helped. Digestit is a small tablet that aids digestion and stops gas formation.
In Ohio on September 13 the Thirty Cent Eggs Club led a strike to curb rising egg prices. Real estate man Frank S Krause urged self denial as consumption lags seasonally while packers hold stock. Retailers expect cheap eggs only if packers unload cold storage, with a mild winter as a potential help.
An advertisement touts Samose as a flesh forming food to increase weight and health, promising money back if results fail and noting agency by G. Van Antwerp Sons Drug Co in Mobile. It is followed by sealed bids for Mobile county hospital construction and a chancery notice in Mobile Alabama involving multiple defendants and property claims.
Report notes anxiety over egg supplies and potential price drops if winter conditions or a consumer strike flood markets. Packer and retailers anticipate shifts as cooler stock enters, risking miscalculation in winter sales.
A garbled note claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve helps with cuts burns sores and skin issues. It mentions piles corns and cold sores and advertises 35 cents at druggists.
New York dispatch reports Miss Booth, daughter of General Booth, speaking aboard the Majestic about the funeral in Low and saying the services inspired her to become an active teacher in the work. She described the event as a guiding influence for her future mission.
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