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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
7
Summer colds stem from an inactive liver the ad claims. It touts Jacobs' Liver Salt as the great relief superior to calomel, promising revived liver function and better blood flow. The product sells for 25 cents a large jar, through Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta and Van Antwerp Drug Corp distributes it.
The Mobile county Progressive Republican committee will open a headquarters at 66 St. Francis Street to drum up support for their candidate. Major W. F. Tebbetts is likely in charge as a brass band welcomes Colonel Roosevelt at the L. & N. station Saturday. Delegates will travel with Roosevelt to Montgomery.
Charles E. Mansfield of San Jose Costa Rica and near Port Limon reports booming trade out of the Costa Rican port. He notes United Fruit Company banana plantations expanding by about fifty percent and railroad lines extending into the country. He cites last year’s banana imports at five million bunches and predicts a much larger figure this season.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a fast acting kidney and bladder remedy for diabetes and related symptoms. It claims reduced sugar discharge, relief from frequent urination, and overall disappearance of kidney and bladder troubles, with a price of $1 per bottle from Van Antwerp's Drug Corp. in Mobile, Alabama.
H Stone of the Typewriter Sales Company, arrested yesterday on charges of attacking Joseph Walsh son of Police Chief Walsh, was dismissed in the recorder's court this morning. Chief Walsh urged dismissal and Stone expressed regret over the affair.
A man believed to be R. E. Shephard of Nashville died in convulsions while being rushed to a Birmingham hospital. He appeared at a rooming house on Second Avenue crying a warning and dying. a railroad pass from the Georgia and Florida Railroad was found on him. He was about thirty two, telegraph operator from Nashville to Hazelhurst, Ga. No clear cause of death was determined.
Weather forecast says a northernward shift of a cold air wave will not bring frost to Alabama. Forecaster Ashenberger notes October cooling trends, Mobile frost history, and explains first frost timing varies by region, with Alabama seeing frost about a month earlier than Mobile but not from this wave.
Advertisement notes Horsford's Acid Phosphate tonic beverage provides relief for stomach upset nausea and sick headache. It presents as a grateful remedy for those suffering acid stomach and related discomfort.
Copper workers in Utah's 4,500 strike force remain firm as union officials travel to East Lake City for talks. Company leaders expect more workers to return when conditions improve while union leaders battle defections among diverse foreign-race rank and file.
A dramatization of a Mary J. Holmes novel with full cast and special scenery. No advance in prices. Dreamland presents the production next week.
Public health creed urges citizens to combat rats and mice as home disease carriers. Endorsed by health officers. Stearns Electric Paste Co. Chicago offers money back guarantee 25c and 1.00. Sold by druggists nationwide.
Edward Leonard Dwyer, once a Chicago Street cleaning head and Board of Trade figure, rose to wealth then wrecked it through wheat cornering and oil ventures. He married the Duchess de Castellucia, lost her fortune, and later faded to bankruptcy and naval service before dying in Janesville after giving his last money to a tramp.
The American Association of Title Men at the final session of their annual convention elected John T. Kenny of Madison Wisconsin as president M P Bousley of Gulfport Mississippi as vice president C C G Kagey of Tuscola Illinois as secretary and T M Scott of Paris Texas as treasurer Cedar Point Ohio was chosen as the next meeting site New branches of the association to be composed of title guarantee and insurance members were created.
An old advertisement claims Danderine stops hair loss and dandruff, improves scalp health, and soon shows new fine hair all over the scalp. It touts a 25 cent bottle and urges daily use to achieve jet black, soft, lush hair.
The first review of a complete aeroplane armada was held at Villa Coublay near Paris. Seventy two French army flying machines and crews passed before War Minister Alexandre Millerand, fresh from maneuvers. He praised aviation progress and urged officers to avoid publicity.
A mournful double tragedy near Topanga Canyon reports two lovers Niles Folgon, a young Los Angeles attorney, and Thelma Barter of San Diego died when their car hurtled from a canyon edge at fifty miles per hour. Police say they planned a joint death, entangled in a fatal embrace at the edge of the jagged trail.
Folsom shifts into speed as a woman braces for a final plunge. The dramatic moment captures tension and resolve in a perilous descent, with onlookers watching the climactic act unfold.
Rebel forces claim victory north of Amoy China after five days of fighting. Chinese troops reported defeated as clashes continued amid ongoing hostilities in the region.
An advertisement promises quick relief from catarrh and germs using Hyomei inhaler. It touts five minute breathing action, no stomach dosing, and a pocket inhaler costing a dollar with guaranteed results. Includes offer for a sample bottle and booklet from Booth’s in New York.
In Gadsden Alabama Wiley Goforth was found guilty of second degree murder for the killing of German miner Nicholas Shentzen and sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary after a six day trial with the jury out twenty four hours. Joe Saulsberry received a life sentence.
The column promotes a building page published Wednesdays and Sundays offering up to date suggestions for current homeowners and prospective builders. It highlights broad readership and urges others to read for practical ideas and guidance.
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