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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1912

Page

3

Counterfeits Threat Castoria Signature

The advertisement warns that counterfeit Castoria products imitate the Chas. H. Fletcher signature, urging buyers to verify the genuine label. It notes extensive costs to educate the public and urges parents, especially mothers, to check the facsimile signature on every bottle to protect children’s health.

Castoria Chas. H. Fletcher Philadelphia Bulletin Conger Bros St. Paul Wolff-Wilson Drug Co St. Louis D. R. Dyche & Co Chicago Ills Owl Drug Co San Francisco Cal Fletcher

Reunion Orders Set for Selma Alabama Confederate Veterans

Orders issued by PW Hodges to hold the eleventh annual Alabama Division Sons of Confederate Veterans reunion in Selma on October 16 and 17 1912. Includes delegate rules pledges attendance appeals and program highlights with rail rates and hotel contacts.

United Confederate Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans of Alabama Selma PW. Hodges Sons of Veterans Harvey ©. Jones Alabama Hodges P. A. Brannon Sons of Confederate Veterans Ala United Confederate Veterans J Goodman Ramar John H Wallace Huntsville R. Craig William C. Oates Montgomery P. W. Hodges J. T Mangum Union Springs United Sons of Confederate Veterans Hotel Albert

Charred Bodies Found in Ruins Near Quincy

The charred bodies of Charles Pfanschmidt his wife Blanche his sixteen year old daughter and teacher Ama Kaempen were found in the ruins of the Pfanschmidt country home sixteen miles from Quincy Police say the victims likely died in their sleep the only stove found was in a separate frame structure near the residence Pfanschmidt was wealthy and the motive is under state inquiry

Quincy Charles Pfansevaidt Blanche Ama Kaempen Flanschmidts Pfanschmidt

Pension money sent to Confederate veterans

State Auditor C. B. Smith dispersed 315000 in pension warrants to probate judges for Confederate veterans. The funds cover the first quarter of the fiscal year starting October 1. A detailed statement will be released by the auditor next week.

Montgomery Ala C. B. Smith Neext

Montgomery Jews Plan Elaborate Southern Country Club

Montgomery dispatch reports that Jewish residents plan to form a permanent corporation to build and equip a major country club. About 80 000 dollars to 140 000 dollars will be invested to purchase a 100 acre site and construct first class club facilities. The project follows years of effort and involves many of the same citizens who backed the Standard Club.

Montgomery Ala South Standard Club Jewish Social Club of Committee On Sites

Roosevelt visits mother's birthplace in Roswell

Colonel Roosevelt toured the birthplace cradle of Martha Bulloch in Roswell, then attended a church service in Atlanta. He planned to speak in Chattanooga the next day, noting a tough crowd fight in Atlanta while insisting he would speak his mind.

Atlanta Roosevelt Roswell Martha Bulloch Chattanooga Tenn

Deaf Association Forms Ahead of Alabama State Fair

Anniston Alabama September 30 The Alabama Association of the Deaf announces a new organization to be showcased at the Birmingham State Fair next week. The first convention will be October 4 5 with goals to adopt rules and by laws. Walter Bell of Birmingham is touted as president with no opposition anticipated.

Anniston Ala Birmingham Alabama Association of the Deaf Walter Bell

Proposed Amendment to Child Labor Laws in Alabama

A 40 word Sent. report notes that if the legislature is called into session Governor O Neal may be urged to add amendments to Alabama child labor laws. One proposal would require mill workers to attend school twelve weeks per year and start with the term.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal

Fire destroys seven story building in Cleveland

A seven story PC Christy Company building on Haron road in Cleveland suffered a major blaze tonight. The wholesale groceries warehouse was heavily damaged with an estimated loss of 500,000 dollars. Cause of the fire is unknown.

Cleveland Ohio Haron Road PC. Christy Company

Premium list for Gulf Coast Fair shows farm exhibits and prizes

The Gulf Coast Fair premium list outlines awards for best community exhibit field crops and mobile county farmer displays. It lists cash prizes for corn yields, cotton, sweet potatoes, cab bage, and diverse garden fruits and vegetables, with numerous species and varieties featured. A $100 chamber prize honors the largest, most attractive crop display in Mobile County, plus a contest for sweet potato recipe variety.

Mobile County Virginia Catra Chamber of Commerce and Business League Mobile

Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Kidney Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It promises rapid sugar and uric acid relief, claims unique efficacy, and offers free samples from Stuart Prog Company and local drug firms in Atlanta and Mobile.

Stuart Stuart Prog Company Atlanta Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corp Toe Koval Dauphin Sireets

For Sale Industrial Motors and Shafting Equipment

For sale One General Electric Direct Current motor 2 HP 230 volts speed 1000 RPM. Also about 25 feet 13 16 shafting six pillar block bearings 6 or 8 small pulleys 4 to 6 inches. One counter shaft with two large pulleys and hangers 50 to 60 feet of 2 1 2 inch leather belting. All in good repair. Apply at Item Office.

General Electric

Builders' Page Advertisers Offerings Worth Reading

Read what the advertisers on the builders page in the item every Wednesday and Sunday have to buy to you. It’s interesting reading for builders whether you plan to start now or later.

Warships Gather in New York Waters for Fleet Review

The battleships Wisconsin and Minnesota, the cruiser Baltimore, destroyers MacDonough and Wortten, and eight torpedo boats arrived from Charleston. They form the vanguard of 1237 U.S. war vessels to be assembled in the Hudson from October 12 to 16 for review by President Taft and Secretary of the Navy.

New York Wisconsin Millineis Baltimore MacDonough Wortten Charleston N. C Hudson River

Major Clifford Thompson Dead at 79 in Orange

Major Clifford Thompson longtime editor in chief of the Spectator an insurance paper died at his home in Orange New Jersey at age 79 He served in the Civil War and was active in Grand Army circles and widely known in the insurance field.

Dan Thompson Orange N. J Clifford Thompson the Spectator

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