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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
5
Ad copy touts Knowlton's Danderine as a hair cleanser that removes dust oil and dandruff while boosting scalp health. Claims include softer fuller hair with new growth after weeks of use and urges purchase of a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
The Mobile Theatre rereads Alma Where Do You Live on Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee September 20 and 21. Grace Drew reprises the lead with the seductive music of Jean Briquet and English adaptation by George W. Hobart. Seats go on sale Wednesday morning.
Capacity crowds greeted Dreamland patrons as a Western skit The Girl From Eagle Ranch introduced a new stock company The Wyer Sheldon Company debuted with some absences but delivered solidly The vaudeville act Flying Albert impressed and est G Weir sang with recall Logan and Klumpker in blackface drew strong reactions The motion pictures pleased audiences and the overall entertainment was worth the price
In Port Smith Arkansas a fire destroyed the Fort Smith High School building and a new annex early this morning. Loss estimated at about 90000 dollars. The cause is undetermined and under investigation.
Vice President Sherman is slowly recovering from a nervous breakdown that led him to Grove Beach seeking seclusion. Officials expect he may participate in the fall campaign if recovery continues.
Louis Palovitch appeared before Magistrate Murphy in the Tombs Police Court and asked for permission to deliver a message to President Taft claiming to be a special envoy. He consented to ten days at Bellevue Hospital under observation before beginning his assignment.
In Harrisburg a 26 year old weaver named John Arnold died at his boarding house. He was found with nostrils blocked by tobacco and false teeth wedged in his throat. An empty poison vial lay nearby.
Lincoln announces Governor Wilson will be the guest of William J. Bryan over Sunday October 6 after Wilson's address in Lincoln the day before.
Defense of the Chicago Butter and Egg Board in the government suit to restrain its quotation committee from fixing prices was postponed by agreement and no new date for the hearing was set. Governor Johnson begins a two day Illinois trip to spread Progressive propaganda visiting several cities.
President Taft learned today of Ohio Republicans selecting Thomas Lewis former United Mine Workers president as secretary of state candidate. Ohio leaders report the full state ticket as regular Republicans and Lewis addition strengthens the Republican lineup.
New York reports Goldman Sachs & Co arranged an import of 750000 in gold from Europe. It is the first European gold shipment in over two years and is seen as the start of a trend to fund American crops by bringing gold into the United States.
Two bubonic plague cases found on a British steamer arriving from Rosario Argentina in Hambiurg one died and the other was taken to a quarantine hospital for treatment and observation.
The article details the Mobile public schools calendar with an October 1 opening and varying tuition. It lists annual high school fees and 50 cent yearly grades 1 to 7 incidental charges, followed by a long catalog of textbooks and supplies with prices for grades 1 through 6 and high school course materials.
Henry Vandiver president of the Vandiver Canning Company reappeared in Montgomery after six weeks eluding the sheriff. He had fled amid a case alleging assault on R N Chestnut a prominent man and bond forfeiture was entered against his sureties. He posted a new bond and was released.
R V Taylor vice president and general manager of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad returns from Washington DC where he conferred with trainmen leaders and railroad officials to discuss pending issues. He notes the matter is in the hands of a sage commissioner.
Capt. W. P. Lay of Gadsden predicts the Coosa river will soon be open for end to end navigation. He cites rapid progress, government favors, and private dam plans at Lock Nos. 12 18 with potential flooding of 16 17. If realized, through navigation would run from Rome Georgia to Mobile, Alabama.
Miss Nellie M Currin of Nashville Tennessee reports severe hair loss and dandruff following malaria fever. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she claims complete scalp cure after three applications with daily washing and topical treatment.
Anacostia reader describes severe summer itching on legs that caused bleeding before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The testimonial, dated Aug 41 1913, endorses the products and offers free samples and the 22-page Skin Book by mailing to Cuticura Dept T Boston.
A long rental list detailing multiple storefronts and residences on Dauphin Street, Government Street, St Emanuel Street, and nearby blocks. Properties include two-story brick stores, one-story brick stores, flats, and residences with prices from 50 to 630 dollars monthly, plus features like baths, kitchens, electricity, and modern conveniences. Our Complete RENT LIST Now Ready for Distribution.
A home delivery service offers mobile items to subscribers for ten cents per week. The brief notice highlights affordable recurring charges and doorstep availability, inviting readers to enroll for regular deliveries.
Adjutant General J. B. Scully of Alabama arrived from Montgomery with Mrs. Scully and set up headquarters at the Cawthon. He will inspect the artillery battalion of the national guard at Monro Park camp, review target practice, and issue their allowances for duty. Scully reports the guard is on a solid foundation and encampments this year have been successful. He plans to return to Montgomery Thursday.
At the first sign of a roach or waterbug, use Stearns rat and roach paste. Sweep up dead roaches in the morning. Stearns electric paste guarantees money back if it fails to exterminate cockroaches rats and mice. Sold by druggists as genuine 28 cents and by Stearns Electric Paste Co.
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