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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1925

Page

3

Healthy signs of trade expansion seen in last week

The report notes a broad, though uneven, upturn across retail trade and manufacturing. London to New York gold shipments rise, August earnings for class one railroads peak, carloadings reach 1,120,643, steel runs near 80 percent capacity, and bank clearings reach 9.82 billion dollars, up 7 percent from the prior week.

York A.P Esale Meyer Lin Oye London New York United States Dun

Counsel Arrives in Nashville on Scopes Case

Nashville Tenn. Oct 12 Dr John R Neal chief counsel for Professor Scopes appeared not to have arrived early today The purpose of his visit remained unclear but was thought to relate to some phase of the evolution trial Proceedings in the Scopes case continued in Nashville with no word on his mission.

Nashville Tenn John R. Neal Preoessor Scopes

World’s Fastest Way one Corn Removal Claim

A spray called World’s Fastest Way one claims to end corns in three seconds and remove them for good. It targets athletes doctors dancers and daily walkers and warns of imitations of Gets It. The ad asserts quick pain relief and peace after use and offers the product at 35 cents with druggist availability.

Worthington Known as Wolf of La Salle Street Enters Atlanta Prison

John W. Worthington, titled Wolf of La Salle Street, began his sentence at the United States penitentiary in Atlanta. He was placed in the hospital for likely remainder of his term as officials reported no complications after travel from Chicago. Two Chicago reporters were denied access to visit the prisoner.

Atlanta John W. Worthington Wolf la Salle’ Street United States Penitentiary John W. Snook Chicago Snook Worthington

Scrap iron yardsand big investments across the United States

The United States hosts about 3000 scrap iron yards with investments totaling millions of dollars across the sector. The figure reflects widespread industrial activity and ongoing demand for recycled metal.

United States

Duke Tobacco Magnate James B Duke Buried in Durham

The body of tobacco magnate James Buchanan Duke, who died in New York, is being transported by special train to Durham for burial. Funeral services will be held at Memorial Methodist Church with Rev. Edmond Soper officiating, and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery beside his father. Honorary pallbearers include notable trustees from New York and North Carolina.

Durham N. C A.P James Buchanan Duke East New York Memorial Methodist Church Edmond Soper School of Religious Education Duke University Duke Maplewood Washington Uke

Mack Mil Lan Vessels Leave Maine Port

The Bowdoin schooner and Peary steamer of the MacMillan Arctic Expedition sailed from Monegan Island Maine at 6:30 this morning after being marooned since Friday by wind and storm. They are due at Wise set by 9 or 10 o clock.

Monegan Island Maine Bowdoin Peary MacMilLan Arctic Wise

Crossword Puzzle First Word Easy to Start

Puzzle shows a jumble of clues and partial words across categories like nouns verbs and adjectives. Readers are invited to fill in the first word and measure how long it takes to finish, with scattered entries such as Abdomel Shaping Walked and Sun to dress.

Barts

Craft Named On Memorial Board

A state wide appeal for funds to erect a monument to Alabama Confederate women will be made soon. Senator Craft is named to fill the vacancy on the Confederate Women's Memorial Association of Alabama after N F Thompson resigned. The seaside air myth about ozone is debunked by scientists 8 000 feet and higher. The sun's spectrum shows copper nickel zinc lead and tin.

Confederate Women of Alabama Johnratt Craft Confederate Women’s Memorial Association of Alabama N. F. Thompson

Five seek release from U S prison

Five federal prisoners formerly linked to Savannah and Gary bootleg operations won parole from a federal penitentiary. Leaders Richard Bailey and c. Co. Tuten planned to return to Savannah to prove themselves, while Frank P. Fuchs Clyde Hunter Lewis Barnes faced varied prior charges. Parole notices arrived Friday but final word came yesterday. other Gary figures remain unreleased or unconfirmed.

Atlanta A.P Evansville Ind Savannah Gary Richard Bailey C. Co. Tuten New York Vannah Frank P. Fuchs Clyde Hunter Lewis Barnes Gary Gang Fuchs Hunter Barnes R. L. Jackson Y. M. Kimber B. M. Lucaso Gary Group

Nashville Mann Dies at 97 Former Jackson acquaintance

Oliver Percival Williams, 97, longtime Nashville resident and once an acquaintance of President Andrew Jackson, died at his son Ben Williams home in Nashville Tennessee early today. Oregon has provided only one member to a president's cabinet.

Nashville Tenn Oliver Percival Williams Andrew Jackson Ben Williams Oregon

Zemo Promises Clear Skin From Pimples to Ringworm

An advertisement touts Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic that can be applied day or night to treat eczema pimples blackheads blotches and ringworm and claims it leaves skin clear and healthy without leaving a visible residue.

Flashes of Life From Around the World

A jumble of brief items reports fashion in London rain protecting stockings, Lady Cynthia Moseley’s jab at Clyde Reds, a doubles tiff between Suzanne Lenglen and Count Salm, Cardinal Hayes on returning men to altars and concerns about young women, and James Hocking walking 70 miles in 15 hours for his 16th birthday.

London Cynthia Moseley Clyde Mayfair Vienna Suzanne Lenglen Count Salm Suzanne New York Cardinal Hayes Yonkers N. Y James Hocking

Explorer Aims for 100000 Miles This Year

A hiker who has logged 60000 miles over two decades plans to reach 100000 miles within the year. He credits long journeys with shaping his perspective and endurance.

Blue Star Remedy Advertisement Guarantees Relief

An ad claims Blue Star Remedy can relieve eczema itching and skin sores for anyone, including children, with immediate effect and no clothing stains. It promises direct action at the skin and a pleasant odor from Albright & Wood Stores.

Albright & Wood Stores

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