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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1912

Page

6

Thoughts for the Day by Browning

A society column quotes Robert Browning on aging with faith and courage. The reflection invites growth with years, believing the best is ahead and life’s plan unfolds without fear.

Mrs Edmond Pettus praised for cheerful outlook on life

In Selma obit style tribute to Mrs Edmond W Pettus wife of Senator Pettus of Alabama she is lauded for her sunny disposition on her seventy fifth birthday and for searching for good in everyone. The piece notes her character and faith.

Edmond W. Pettus Pettus Alabama Selma New York City Marie Richard Fr. Richard Government Stret Mermaid Point Clear Anne Clarke Tapia F. L. Tapia Montgomery P. T. Mulaly Georgia Collins Touro Infirmary Edna Cooper St. Francis Street Miss Collins Mobile S. B. Davis Clyde Crigler Grand Bay

Beware Young Man Parisian Sage Hair Remedy Ad

A vintage ad urges young men to use Parisian Sage to stop falling hair and dandruff. It claims the product kills dandruff germs and improves hair vitality, offering a money back guarantee. The carton features a girl with auburn hair and lists a 50 cent price in drugstores.

Charge Against Mayor Behrman

New Orleans Sept 26 The parish grand jury will be convened to consider charges against Mayor Martin Behrman. The Good Government League filed the complaint alleging the mayor violated the law by denying examination of mayoral office records. Next Tuesday voters choose commissioners under the new commission form.

New Orleans Adams Martin Behrman Good Government League Ring Commission Behrman League

Land Congress Promises Big Alabama Support

Colonel N F Thompson heads a Mobile land congress set for November 12 13 and 14 with top speakers including Congressmen Oscar Underwood and Richmond P Hobson and Agriculture Commissioner Reuben F Kolb. Local business leaders pledge full backing and cooperation.

N. F. Thompson Land Congress Committee Mobile Oscar Underwood Richmond P. Hobson Reuban F. Kolb William C. Raficliff Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Radcliff Mr. Thompson Birmingham Alabama State Land Con Cody Reuben F. Kolb Commission of Agriculture Ann Congress Land Congress

Hereford Acid Phosphate as hot weather drink

Hereford’s Acid Phosphate recommended for hot weather. A teaspoonful added to cold tea or water with sugar makes a refreshing beverage.

Hereford

Remarkable Pimples Vanish with Zemo Skin Remedy

A promotional notice for Zemo claims quick removal of pimples blackheads eczema rash dandruff itch liver spots and other skin diseases. It explains Zemo is a liquid absorbed by the skin and offers a large bottle for $1 or a trial bottle for 25 cents with a guarantee, sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Inc.

BE. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis Zemo van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc

Consolidation of Army Departments Approved in Washington

Acting Secretary Oliver approved General Alshire’s plan to merge the quartermasters cam missionary and pay departments. The reform takes effect November 1 in the United States and January 1 in the Philippines. Names of the aerials and the paymaster vanish from army nomenclature as new quarter masters of ranks from captain to colonel take over. Major economies are anticipated from the consolidation.

Washington Oliver Alshire United States Philippines

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Health Remedy

A reader testifies after years of nervous ailments that Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey improved his condition from the first use. The ad extols digestion, vitality, and nerve strength, claiming the product is a government taxed medicine from the Spanish American War era, with caution against substitutes. It urges purchase from pharmacies at ten dollars per large bottle and offers a free medical booklet.

Duffy Louis Gachman Tayco St Menasha, Wis Duffy's

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