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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1912
Page
11
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Remedy as a fast at home cure for piles. It promises a sample package by return mail from 3 Mid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan and claims widespread testimonials proving its effectiveness.
Mr R H Parsons of the Turkish bath at Bienville Hotel attracts visitors from Mobile with accessible bathing, freshening, and grooming services. Skilled attendants perform pedicures and in growing nail care, promising affordable, refreshing treatments.
Marine matters record a port list of ships with destinations and locations. Fort Gaines Bocas Fort Morgan Bocas Pier 1 Continent T H Mavisbrook Europe Liverpool Stream Ships Hermanos Cuba T H Gypsum Empress Cuba Hieronymus Laura L Sprague Porto Rico Pinto Hartney Cuba Hieronymus Benn y Pier 6.
Two steamships departed after the Weather bureau lifted storm signals. The Norwegian Livingston bound for Ceiba and Honduras and the Fjell bound for Puerto Cortes were active in the banana trade. The Mavisbrook dragged anchors near Chicasabogue but did not run aground.
Governor O Neal granted parole to 28 year old George Davis from Montgomery who in 1931 burglarized two stores on Dexter Avenue and was serving six years. Davis mother Mrs J F Klages of Nashville appealed for help, saying she faced cold charity without him. The pardon board backed clemency. Davis had broken into the E B Forbes Piano Co and a jewelry store before police captured him.
Walter Campbell a 21 year old boilermaker of 312 South Lawrence street was attacked by a mob at Conti and Royal streets after expressing regard for Commissioner Pat J. Lyons. He was struck with beer bottles a stick and fists, then released on bond as officers vow arrests. The crowd disrupted the saloon area for about half an hour until a policeman arrived.
The article highlights a weekly building page published on Wednesdays and Sundays offering up-to-date home improvement suggestions for owners and prospective builders, noting wide readership. It emphasizes practical tips and trends for current homeowners.
The Alabama Good Roads Association plans Birmingham events October 8 9 10 with the general arraignment committee coordinating business sessions then city car tours to the fair grounds speeches from Congressmen and road experts followed by a Southern Luncheon barbecue for delegates hosted by the Jefferson County Good Roads Association and others with special tickets to the fair.
Governor O Nea l names a statewide committee of more than one hundred to organize Alabama 1919 centennial and international exposition. Dr Thomas M Owen of Montgomery to chair. first meeting set for October 23 in Montgomery with bidders from Montgomery Birmingham Huntsville and Mobile. Mobile county members listed include Albert P Bush Pat J Lyons J C O Connell BE J Buck Jacob D Bloch.
A grocery service touts time savings through telephone ordering. Two weeks of trials show morning deliveries for orders before noon and before dark for orders before 3 pm. All parties including customers and staff are pleased with the efficiency. Ring Bell Phone 3450 or Home Phone 1471 to participate.
The British steamship Lord Roberts from New Orleans arrived after a gale to load general merchandise for a Mobile South America line. Captain Boal and crew weathered a Mexican Gulf storm crossing the bar, then prepared exhibits of Mobile goods for South American ports.
Captain Eriksen of the Viator reported seeing a three masted schooner at anchor just outside Mobile bay amid heavy seas as a hurricane rages in the Mexican gulf. The Clara C. Scott and Bartholdi are overdue from Kingston with fears for their safety, along with the Oscar G and Cartagena sailing for Cuba.
The Harris Grocery Company asks customers to report busy lines or ordering troubles by phone, urging courtesy and clear communication for smoother service.
Richard 8 Fuller of Fuller Bros. Dauphin street returns from New York and other Eastern markets with plans for a strong autumn. He toured East and West cities and notes favorable conditions for a prosperous season. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad coast excursion carried 155 passengers despite threatening weather and marked the season’s last coast trip. Percy Matson, known in Mobile from the Seamen and the Adde Opera Company, visited with the Old Tomestead Company and received a warm welcome while performing a juvenile role in the daytime show.
Friends report Hugh Gallagher ill with typhoid fever at Montgomery after visiting Mobile for the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention. He was a guest speaker and attendee during the gathering.
A marriage license was issued to Harry Foster and Winnie Mary Busby by Judge Williams Jr in the probate court yesterday afternoon. The Old Homestead Company, which played at the Mobile Theatre yesterday matinee and night, was delayed three hours due to a washout on the Mobile and Montgomery division of the L and N. The matinee did not start until 4 o'clock.
The music class will hold a lawn party on the school grounds Tuesday September 17 at 450 PM for the benefit of the Sister of Mercy Admission free.
Congressman George W. Taylor of Alabama arrived in Mobile from Demopolis and plans to stay several days. He toured the city Saturday with friends who met him at the Battle House. A separate party of Mobilians departed for French Lick Springs, Indiana for several weeks.
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