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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1912

Page

5

Kidney and bladder cleanse claim for Stuart's Buchu and Juniper

An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a quick cure for kidney and bladder issues including diabetes, claiming rapid relief from symptoms like scalding urine, back pain, fatigue, and swelling. The copy markets $1 bottles and samples via Taeee Ser Drug Company and Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Stuart Taeee Ser Ilanta Mobile Ala van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Noted Visitors Fill Mobile Hotels on Short Stay

G R William wife and daughter of Battie Creek Michigan visit for several days staying at Bienville Hotel. L M Thompson Memphis real estate man arrives to spend ten days examining lands near Bay Minette Alabama. Mrs J B Slade and Mrs M YW Price Tampllite Alabama stay several days at Battle House. EB L Wigdon former Jefferson County sheriff and guard member visits with wife.

G. R. William Battie Creek, Mich Bienville Hotel L. M. Thompson Memphis, Tenn Bay Minette Ala J. B. Slade M. YW. Price Tpinette, Ala Battle House EB. L. A Wigdon Jefferson County State National Guard

Boy Scouts Meet Tonight at Armory at Six

R EB Daly Sr scout commissioner asks all boys to be on time for the American Boy Scouts gathering at the armory this evening at 6 o clock.

R. EB. Daly, Sr

Steamship Lines Deny Conspiracy in Sherman Case

In a New York filing, several defendants deny conspiring to restrain trade in the Sherman suit begun June 6. The Prince Line admits a 1908 written agreement with London and New York carriers to promote trade with Brazilian ports but says there was no unlawful cooperation. The New York Conference group attended meetings and ran offices, and freight rates were occasionally agreed, yet the response flatly rejects pooling, discrimination, rebates, and overall conspiracy.

New York Steamship Lines United States Atlantic Mexican Gulf Brazil Prince Line In Is Answer London Prince Line Lamport and Holt Hamburg

Auto driver killed companion injured near Nashville

A. B. Davis of Columbia was killed when the car he drove jumped a bridge near Nashville. His companion, a woman, was injured but not seriously and her identity was not identified.

Nashville Tenn A. B. Davis Columbia Davis

Great Offerings at Yeend Potter Co This Saturday

Read today's social page ad listing new offerings and specials from Yeend Potter Company for Saturday. Includes details on products, prices, and store events to attract shoppers.

Yeend-Potter Co Society The the Yeend-Potter Co

Public Health Congress Topics For Discussion

The American Public Health Association session in Washington focuses on publicity in health work, recent health legislation, street cleaning, ventilation in mills and school rooms, and supervision of sewerage disposal works.

Washington The American Public Health Association

Danderine Promises Hair Rescue for Dandruff Sufferers

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent remedy for falling hair and dandruff. It claims the product strengthens the scalp, stops shedding, and nourishes hair for lustre, body, and new growth within weeks.

Knowlton

Col Roosevelt Invades Nevada In Campaign Swing

Col Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Holdredge Nebraska after a night from Denver for a brief stop then planned stops at Hastings Fairmount Crete and Lincoln en route to Omaha for the night.

Holdredge Neb Theodore Roosevelt William J. Bryan Denver Hastings Fairmount Crete Lincoln Omaha

Roosevelt to Visit Lincoln for Three Hour Stop

A drizzly morning rain in Lincoln delays for Theodore Roosevelt's arrival. He is due to reach the city shortly after noon for a three hour stay and to address an afternoon meeting at the city auditorium.

Lincoln Neb Theodore Roosevelt City Auditorium

Illness in New York Affects Alfonso II Jimenez and Miss Zamorra

Relatives in Mobile report Alfonso II Jimenez former Mexican consul now vice consul in New York and his stepdaughter Miss Guillema Zamorra ill with diphtheria. Jimenez and Zamorra, both well known locally, are said to be seriously ill. F R Peterson asks the city to amend his license to retail produce fish and oysters after learning his green grocery at 657 Dauphin Way is within 1500 feet of Central Market. James R Hagan seeks retention as city wharfinger with no opposition to date.

New York Alfonso II Jimenez Guillema Zamorra Miss Zamora Mobile F. R. Peterson Dauphin Way City Commission

Commissioner's Order Brings Dlam Shells for Top Filling

The first load of dlam shells purchased by Commissioner Pillans for top filling under the new steel sheds will arrive by barge this afternoon. Workmen will begin spreading the shells tomorrow morning.

Pillans

Skeleton of ancient aborigine found while excavating clam shell fill

Report from near Bayou Sara Alabama says workmen digging shells for filling unearthed a human skeleton buried long ago under water. Chairman Pillans suspects the bones belong to an aborigine predating white settlement.

Mobile Bayou’ Sara Ala City Commission Pillans

Banker Sues for Divorce Over Threats from Wife

Victor G. Fury, cashier in Bridgeport National Bank, files in Belmont County Common Pleas alleging Ida Fury repeatedly threatened to kill him and attempted poison. he claims past anger was not due to his conduct and denies ever speaking harshly to her.

Wheeling W. V Common Pleas Court Belmont County Victor G. Fury Foreign Department Bridgeport Ohio Ida Fury Fury

Poisoning Yourself With Food Warns Of Self Toxemia

A vintage health warning promotes Jacobs' Liver Flush and Jacobs' Liver Salt as remedies. It describes autotoxicity from undigested waste and uric acid, claiming life extension if self poisoning is eliminated. The ad advertises Jacobs' Pharmacy Atlanta products and availability through Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Jacobs Jacobs’ Pharmacy Atlanta van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Frui ter Passes Big Water Spout

The United Fruit Company's steamship Cartago reported the largest Gulf waterspout in years about 300 miles off the river mouth while inbound from Port Barrios Guatemala. Officers said the ship steered off course by a mile or more to escape the storm.

NFESW Orleans Gulf United Fruit Company Cartago Port Barrios Guatemala

Bancroft Pleads Not Guilty In Louisville Train Hold-Up

John Bancroft the English sailor charged as an accomplice of Howard E. Edwards in the Louisville and Nashville train robbery on September 4 pleaded not guilty at arraignment before U S Commissioner Browne. Bancroft remains in custody awaiting hearing. Edwards, wounded in the capture, is recovering at a hospital and to be moved to parish prison soon.

New Orleans John Bancroft Howard E. Edwards Nashville United States Browne Edwards Baer

Bryan Attacks Roosevelt at Montana Progressive Meet

Helena Montana September 19 William J Bryan challenged Col Roosevelt as an eleventh hour convert to progressivism. He defended Democratic congressional candidates and urged voters to elect a president while keeping control of the house and noting the Senate as a key goal.

Helena Mont Theodore Roosevelt Montana William J. Bryan Col. Roosevelt Bryan Roosevelt Congress House Senate

Montgomery Farmer Divides Farm for Small Truckers

W. R. Daniels of Montgomery eight miles from the city plans to split 160 acres into twenty acre tracts for colonists to farm and garden. He claims to have fed all local landowners and to do it without external organizations or immigration aid, addressing a long standing complaint that white small farmers could not buy small plots at reasonable figures.

Montgomery Ala W. R. Daniels Daniels Hos Montgomery Ae Sahara Commercial Organization Association Immigration Agency Scuaae Tae

Dressers Feature Le Merit Suits In Today’s Paper

Readers discover le merit suits featured in this issue with style notes and catalog highlights. The piece outlines available fabrics and fit options for the season.

Bank deposits under tax law questioned in Alabama case

In Montgomery on September 20 the state challenged T B Lovejoy and the Alabama Fidelity and Casualty Co. over taxing bank deposits. The issue centers on whether money on deposit is taxable under a revenue code provision. The board of revenue had assessed deposits absent from Lovejoy and the corporation’s property returns. The circuit court action followed the board’s interpretation and appeal.

Montgomery Ala Alabama W. W. Pearson T. B. Lovejoy Alabama Fidelity and Casualty Company Montgomery County Board of Revenue Lovejoy Circuit Court

Daly Brother dies after weeklong illness at 57

John F. Daly of the Daly Brothers retail firm dies after a weeklong illness at 7:40 p.m. in Monterey street home. He was 57, a Mobile native, survived by nephew William O Daly and nieces including Mrs. J R Courtright and three New Orleans nieces. A respected businessman and citizen noted for generosity to the poor.

John F. Daly Daly Brothers Government and St. Emanuel John R. Courtright Monterey Street William J. Daly Mobile William O. Daly J. R. Courtright New Orleans Burke

Restores Pleasing Plumpness with Samose Tablets

In Mobile many seek fat and plumpness. Samose tablets taken with meals claim to build up health and weight. Dr. Howard Co offers a money back guarantee if results are not as claimed, making a 50 cent box a risk free trial.

Mobile Dr. Howard Co

Mount Vernon Lumber Co v Kate T Shepard et al Decree

Chancery Court with Stewart Brooks presiding sustains demurrer in the Mount Vernon Lumber Company versus Kate T Shepard et al case. Complainant given thirty days to amend the bill.

Chancery Court Stewart Brooks Mount Vernon Lumber Company Kate T. Shepard

The Railroad Queen in Three Reels Dreamland

A Sunday showing of The Railroad Queen in three reels at Dreamland theater with admission five cents. Only the Sunday program runs includes the feature presented in short format.

Railroad Queen Dreamland

Rural Carriers Seek Insurance Feature and Road Plans

Nashville dispatch says the National Rural Letter Carriers Association will choose a meeting site and elect officers. Incoming leaders to study insurance options and prepare recommendations for the congressional post roads report. Resolutions condemn patron gratuities in malls and urge road funding, state aid, and city-service transfer rules. Also features a local ad for Merit suits and a testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills.

Nashville, Tenn National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Congressional Post Roads

Bullen to Address Good Roads Convention in Birmingham

Alabama Good Roads Association negotiates top talent for the October 8 9 and 10 convention in Birmingham. J T Bullen senior highway engineer will speak, lauded as one of the nation’s best road experts and a former Alabama resident who built the state’s vast road system. He will share practical ideas on road construction.

John Craft Mobile Daily Ledger of Birmingham Magic City Alabama Alabama Good Roads Association State Highway Commission W. 8. Keller Alabama Commission Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Hall's Mill Road Price Williams, Jr Ala United States Road Department L. W. Page J. A. Rouhtree

Stereopticon Views of Roads Highlight Convention Theme

A convention feature titled stereopticon views on good and bad roads draws delegates to travel and hear talks. The presentation emphasizes transportation issues and urges attention to roadway improvements.

Schepps Investigation Delayed at Hot Springs

Examination by witnesses for a Rosenthal murder case is delayed as interviews before special commissioner Judge C F Huff are postponed. John W Hart representing Lt Becker awaits mail of interrogatories. district attorney Whitman and assistant plan to proceed, with a likely Saturday hearing and possible night session in Hot Springs Arkansas.

Hot Springs Ark Sam Schepps Rosenthal John W. Hart Becker Whitman C. F. Huff

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Boy Scouts Public Health Congress A. A. Richards Mobile Gas Co Nevada Holdrege James R. Hagan D. H. Eddington Robert E. Gordon Board of Registrars Chichesters Leas United Fruit Co Bancroft Col. Bryan Montgomery Farmer Montgomery County W. A. Smith Bridgeton Ind Foley Kidney Pills H. M. Friedenthal Cor Dauphin Joachim Bullen W. J. McCowan F. A. McCowan McCowan Dauphin Street Bell Chambray Ieee S. Handker Schepps Beacon Shoe Store
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