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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1916

Page

3

Mother loses custody over $15 a week income case in New York

A New York judge rules against Helen Brand and her four children in a dispute with Associated Charities. Her husband pursues evangelistic work while she works for $15 weekly, seeking custody and a home for the children. The article portrays the mother's struggle and questions the charity decision.

Associated Charities and Law Helen New York Fender Jen Brand St. Louis Philadelphia Brand Priceton University Princeton West Thirty-fifth Street Associated Charities Justice Mayo New Jersey Mrs. Brand

Spoonsful of Palts Believes Aching Kidneys

An old ad claims back pain and bladder discomfort signal meat intake. It urges a meatless period, describes uric acid stressing kidneys, and promotes Jad Salts lithia water as relief sold by a physician advert.

Family Faith and Hope in a Devout Household

Allan Brand upholds God as central guiding principle with his wife Mrs. Brand fully sharing the belief. Their sons, sent to an Nyack institution, express in a letter to their mother their wish for their father’s success in the Lord’s work and vow to grow up serving the Lord. The mother recalls tearful emotion at the boy Horace’s words.

Alland Iian Brand Helen Brand J. Brand Lexington Elijah Allan Brand Ravens Ens Nevermore Brand Dren Ate West Thirfth Madison Washiton Square Alexei Lyman Holley Brand E . Rue Thirty-Fifthfeet Methodist Church

Primaries Underway in New Jersey Races Heat Up

Primary contests fill New Jersey as Democrats and Republicans seek nominations for U S senator governor and 12 congressmen along with state legislature seats. Key faces include Franklin Murphy and Frelinghuysen for the GOP senate nomination Walter Edge Austen Colgate and George Record for governor and James E Martin seeking renomination with John W Wescott a leading Democrat challenger.

Trenton N. J United States New Jersey Franklin Murphy Joseph Joseph 8. Frelinghuysen Walter E. Edge Austen Colgate George L. Record James E. Martin John W. Wescott H. Oo Naval Officer of Customs T Democra Eie Partiiaate CP Ree

Cure for Catarrhal Deafness Promised in Simple Home Formula

An old warning urges readers to share a home remedy for head noises and catarrhal deafness. The adv uses Parmint double strength with sugar and hot water, claiming rapid relief and restored hearing. It asserts most ear troubles stem from catarrh and promises easy, inexpensive self treatment.

Bowman Dies in Asheville After Long Alabama Politics

Colonel P. G. Bowman, famed as Alabama political leader and “the stormy petrel,” died September 17 in Asheville, North Carolina, with burial in Sumter South Carolina. He served on Alabama Democratic committees and backed Reuben Kolb for governor in 1913.

Fraternal and Labor Lodges Gather at Dauphin Street Venues

A listing of fraternal orders and labor unions meeting at various venues around Dauphin Street and nearby halls includes the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Mechanics' Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World, Masons, Painters and Decorators Mobile Branch, Locomotive Engineers Gulf City Division, Red Men Tusahoma Tribe, Woodmen Circle Palm Link, I O O F Alabama Lodge, and related halls such as the Masonic Temple and Y M B A Hall with scheduled 7:30 p.m. assemblies.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Dauphin Street Eeroo O. F Mechanics’ Lodge Whistler Oo. Oo Mobile Council Dauphin St. Emanuel Streets Knights of Ontee K. of P. Hall Woodmen of the World Palm Grove Moose Hall Masonic Howard Lodge A. M Masonic Temple Erhood of Mobile Central Trades Council Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Gulf City Temperance Woodmen Circle Palm Link Alabama Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall

Discrepancies at State Convict Department Highlighted

The article notes conflicts during Mr. Oakley’s presidency and Theo Lacey’s term as chief clerk. Colonel Bowman, a prominent turfman and promoter of the Kenilworth Inn in Asheville, NC, acted as a key witness. He was injured when his Birmingham home burned a year before his death and had long ties to Mobile and political contests.

State Convict Department Oakley Theo Lacey Colonel Bowman Asheville N.C Bowman Birmingham Mobile

Troop Train From North Carolina Passes Through Mobile

A special 18 car troop train with cavalry and ambulance units from the North Carolina National Guard arrived in Mobile at 10 30 PM over the Louisville and Nashville line. Each troop numbered 96 men, and three infantry regiments will pass Mobile Wednesday afternoon. The Second New York regiment of volunteers also moved through en route home from the border, occupying 27 cars with equipment and hospital corps.

Mobile Louisville Nashville Ambulance Corps North Carolina National Guard Texas North Carolina New York

Outdoor exercise and diet aid regular bowels

Advice to keep bowels regular through outdoor exercise and a full glass of water before breakfast. Eat abundant fruit and vegetables and establish a daily habit. If needed, Chamberlain's Tablets are mild and pleasant. Obtainable everywhere.

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Elen Brand the Children’s Court New Ark Nixola Greeley‘smith Prophet Elijah Mar‘arr Wheeler Grace Allan Ruth Adeline Thirty-ninth Street Forty Seventh Street Ninth Avenue Cold Associated Charities Horace Nyack Tremont and Webster Avenues New York City New England Mr. Brand Washington Square Marion Holley Erie Canal Horace Holley University Ofentucky Allan , Ie and Baby Adeline Mrs Queen Theatre Rolb and Dill Florence Turner Jersey Moose Associated Press P. G. Bowman Asheville, N.C Stormy Petrel Alabama Sumpter, S. C Ala N. C Sumter Ss. C Democratic Party State Democratic Executive Committee State Executive Committee Reuben F. Kolb van Antwerp Margaret Deland Man Philippa Robert W. Chambers Lorraine Mr. O Rs Canadian Northwest Sir Gilbert Parker Rachel Kathleen Norris Harold Bell Wright Ai Doh Eckman’s F. L. Tapia Dauphin ST Britton New Orleans City Ticket Office S. Royal St Home
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