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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1920

Page

5

Protest Filed Over One Man Cars and Race Mixing on Trains

A second protest against one man cars claims the plan endangers patrons as motormen juggle driving and handling, with concerns that race mixing on cars could provoke trouble. Mayor Pillars to discuss with street railroad officials J Howad Wilson. Council committee includes Drummond Kelly Terkeust Ginn. Whistler School picnic set for Monroe Park with athletic events. Whistler shops issue pay day of about 20000 dollars to employees. University of Alabama technical students secure local engineering positions.

Cent Des Council Bart Kelly

Steroline Mouth Wash Promises Health and Fresh Breath

Dental science warns the mouth hosts germs with ninety five percent infected. Steroline sterilizing solution offers daily mouth wash to purify teeth throat and breath and reduce risks of pyorrhea tonsillitis and other contagions. One large bottle for the family costs about a half dollar.

New Hair Removal Method Claims Root-Centric Result

An advertisement touts a home treatment using phelactine that allegedly removes hair roots. The claim states it is safer and non irritant, offering immediate visibility of root removal and possible edible safety. The piece promotes this method as superior to depilatories and electrolysis.

Beauty Wax Promises Easy Skin Rejuvenation

A fragmented passage describes Mercolized wax as a new cosmetic to remove discoloration and blemishes. It claims the wax gently flakes away faded scar skin and freckles, leaving a youthful complexion without traditional cosmetics like rouge or powder.

Lord Mayor Asked To Recommend England Tailor Firms

Holmes wrote the Lord Mayor asking for a reliable English tailor to buy clothes at reasonable prices. He claimed the American public was being victimized by tailors and offered to place orders if satisfaction was guaranteed. The Lord Mayor forwarded the letter to a Strand tailor firm that is promoting affordable suit manufacture.

Sis Holmes Holmes England United Strand Tailore

Vacancies Noted in State Engineers Jobs and Trades

States engineers to Major Thomas report remaining vacancies with pay from 125 to 150 dollars and include both field and technical knowledge. Several property sales are listed with prices around 8,000 to 9,500 dollars. Meredith in Birmingham boosts Boy Scouts plans while gun assault case set for June 17. Dredging resumes on the rivers and naval aviation branch recruitment updates appear in this edition.

Thomas

Michelangelo Declares Intent to Become American Citizen

The Italian merchant Michelangelo yesterday filed a declaration of intent in federal court to gain American citizenship. A Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting at the armory will discuss a new bonus bill recently passed by the lower house, with overseas servicemen invited to attend. Richard Spencer Jr of Mobile, first mate on the steamer Lake Fern, was named master after the captain was removed from the vessel during its Honduras voyage and Spencer brought the ship into New Orleans.

Michelangelo Congress Veterans of Foreign Wars Tokes Richard Spencer, Jr Mobile Honduras Spencer New Orleans

Farm Produce Revenue Report Highlights County Farm Sales

May vegetable sales at the county poor farm yielded seven dollars and 9.40 cents, per the monthly report presented yesterday. Superintendent Ollie Williamson received commendation from board members after the findings.

Ollie Williamson

Elevator accident injures Miss Dolly Stacy in Emanuel Building

Miss Dolly Stacy of 512 Dauphin Street operated the elevator at the Emanuel Building. Her left foot was badly crushed yesterday afternoon when caught between the elevator cage and the landing. Physicians say recovery depends on injury severity.

Dolly Stacy Dauphin Street Emanuel

Local bankruptcy filing in Flomaton lists assets as none

Jace W. Powell of Flomaton filed a petition in federal court yesterday, showing liabilities of 760 and no assets. In London, May 31, American tourists flood in as liners dock, with Caterers' Association planning meals for up to 40,000 visitors daily.

Jace W. Powell Flomaton U.S. Tourist Army London Beaver Hut Strand

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