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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1912

Page

3

Airship in Actual War Demonstrates Reconnaissance Use

The Italian dirigible Pi, used near Bengazi, conducted a reconnaissance and bomb drop against Turkish positions. It rose to 3 250 feet, mapped the enemy camp, and returned unharmed, illustrating the growing military value of air fleets and suggesting decisive advantage in war.

London Spectator Dirigigio Pi Bengazi Peuce Saymandi Benigai Koefla Mufta Djebel

Former Leaders Deny Conspiracy for Revolution

New York reports ex-presidents Castro Zelaya and Diaz deny rumors of a coordinated revolution led from abroad. Castro says he will act against enemies soon but has no ties to Diaz or Zelaya. Diaz wants peace in Mexico and will not return unless in a foreign war. Zelaya says his political career is over and will not return to Nicaragua.

New York Castro Venezuela Zelaya Nicaragua Diaz Mexico The Tribune Today Canary Islands Barcelona

Duns on Postals Legislation Noted By Judge

A U S judge in Pennsylvania rules debtors may be dunned on a postal card. The piece cites a Kansas City Star remark on evolving creditor language from polite pleas to concise reminders. It notes the shift toward directness in collections and the phrase kick in as a blunt closing command.

United States Pennsyvania Kansas City

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Promise Quick Cold Cure

An old advertisement claims Dr Sadler estimates eighty to ninety million dollars in wages lost annually to colds. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe, non opiate remedy that stops coughing soothes air passages, and is suitable for children, with the genuine yellow package from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Sadler Foley van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Meets Strange Man and Now She Regrets

Indianapolis police hold H L Berry from Cleveland on grand larceny charges after he and an associate allegedly duped Mrs Rena Day of 8000 in cash and 9000 worth of diamonds. Day, daughter of an Indiana minister, reports Berry gained access to her Chicago bank account and stole funds during a trip from Chicago to Indianapolis and Bloomington. Day, previously married to Richard Allen, son of Major Allen of Frankfort, Ind, alleges the pair befriended her in a Chicago diner before decamping.

Indianapolis Ind H. L. Berry Cleveland Berry Rena Day Bloomington

The Trials of a Traveler: Traveling Salesman Praises Pills

EB. BE. Youngs, a traveling salesman from Berkshire, Illinois, says Dr. King's New Life Pills cured his constipation and indigestion. He claims the remedy helps stomach liver and kidney troubles and notes the pills cost 25 cents at druggists.

EB. BE. Youngs Berkshire Dr. King

Uncle Sam Moves In To Reopen Santo Domingo Posts

A 750 strong U S marine force under Col F J Moses will sail from Philadelphia on the Prairie to Santo Domingo to compel reopening of Dominican customs posts at the Haiti border. Brig Gen Frank McIntyre and Mr Doyle accompany as commissioners to assess conditions and ensure orderly operation amid ongoing revolutions.

Washington F. J. Moses Philadelphia Santo Domingo Hayti State Department Frank MclIntyre Army Insular Bureau Doyle Haiti United States Dominican Republic

Liberal offer on Samose building food by Dr Howard Co

A Mobile druggist advertises Samose as a concentrated fresh-building food that restores vitality by aiding digestion and helping convert food into flesh-forming tissue. The 60-cent box is refundable if it does not increase weight or restore health, with G. Van Antwerp & Sons Drug Co. named as Mobile agent.

Mobile Dr. Howard Co G. van Antwerp & Sons Drug Co Samore

Lesson in Science on Wax for Skin Care

A dated note explains shedding skin cells causing a bad complexion and suggests mercorized wax as an absorbent treatment. It claims daily use with cold cream and morning washing can transform the skin in a week or two, restoring a fresh youthful underskin.

Nate

Marines to Deploy 150 Men From Atlantic Coast Posts

An order plans about 150 bluejackets to move from Atlantic coast stations to the prairie. The timing suggests deployment within roughly 72 hours after the order is issued, as railroads and trails are noted as lacking access to the custom houses.

Atlantic Coast

Raise Fund to Ensure Fair Trial for Rioters

In New Orleans on September 35 Socialists and Timber Workers in jail in Lake Charles were said to seek a fair trial for union men.

New Orleans Siena Vanac Bers Timber Workers Lake Charles

All Heart Flooring Ad Listing Various Materials

Fragmentary ad listing flooring materials and supplies including Cypress boards 2x4 fir and shingles. Mentions a home phone number 1088 and a generic supplier name All Heart Flooring.

Louisiana

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