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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
4
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions cents per week and a mobile option but lacks clear names, dates, places, or events. The text appears as garbled editorial notes and incomplete phrases without identifiable facts or context.
Francis E. Willard argues that only Christ’s guiding rule can usher in a new era for humanity. He frames love and moral conduct as essential for social reform and lasting peace.
The Y M C A in Mobile reports record-breaking donor participation and rising support, with many previous members renewing or valuing their benefits. Campaigns show progress toward the dollar goal, though the total remains far from reached as volunteers remain enthusiastic and urging broader civic support.
William J. Harris federal trade commissioner urges closer cooperation among American business leaders to rival Germany in a 3,500 word address to the American Cotton Manufacturers Association. He argues German success stems from organized trade, predicting a future war for commercial supremacy and stressing American unity to protect foreign trade and ships.
The American public praises President Wilson for keeping the United States out of war but grows impatient with Germany's submarine warfare. Secretary Lansing prepares to present evidence of good faith as Washington expects him to address recent submarine attacks and warnings. A new phase in the U S German submarine controversy is anticipated after a week of evidence review.
The German chancellor Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg denies a report that Germany plans aggression against the United States. Critics warn that regardless of intent, tensions may rise from submarine disputes and diplomacy remains fragile amid calls for faster preparedness.
The daily horoscope prophesies honor for a distinguished woman of color and benefits for agriculture from favorable weather despite destructive storms. It warns of scandals at high levels, rapid exposure of hidden matters, and rising discontent, riots, and uprisings affecting governments in Italy and Britain, with Italian influence signaling destruction of sacred edifices.
Lobb y and curb notices report Spring Hill College leasing the Battle House auditorium in Mobile for the June 1916 commencement. The item lists visiting businessmen and residents including J. Steele Hunter of Belle Fontaine and W. Webb of Mobile. Also noted are personnel changes, travel, and local social occurrences among Birmingham Chicago New Orleans and Detroit connections.
A long list of individuals and families from cities including Boston Birmingham New Orleans Chicago Detroit and Jacksonville appears in a regional notice. The bare enumerations name many residents and households from multiple states.
Washington reports a growing paper shortage affecting newspaper printing and all paper goods. Officials urge economy and curtailment of orders as war disruptions and supply constraints strain access to pulp and fiber supplies nationwide. Post office notices call on postmasters to inform chambers of commerce and aid the Commerce and Labor Department in reducing waste.
A long roster gathers names and hometowns across many states including Missouri Kentucky Alabama Georgia New York and Maryland. The list includes individuals and couples with addresses and affiliations, spanning St Louis to New Orleans and Memphis to Camden.
An old ad copy promises a remedy labeled uric acid solvent to ease stiff limbs aching heads and back pain. It claims powerful action against bladder trouble and weakness, urging readers to start days strong despite weariness and discomfort.
Excerpts reveal a wife in illness asking her husband to help her die if needed after a year of treatment. He protests but supports her, while she reflects on love, fear, and the memory of marriage as she endures pain and contemplates surcease.
A reader asks how to clean white furs at home. Answer suggests using heated bran or cornmeal rubbed into furs, left for a few hours, then shaken out and brushed to restore whiteness. Also notes on presidential war declaration process and Billy Sunday’s real name and preaching career.
Charley Word, 50, was caught reaching for cash at W B Rodgers soft drink stand at Adams and Royal. Rodgers fired a right jab to Word’s jaw, knocking him down. Officers McManus and Moody arrested Word, charging him with grand larceny.
James Hughes and Ferdinand Phillips were convicted in city court on Tuesday for prohibition violations. Hughes was fined $50 and costs and ordered to hard labor, while Phillips paid his fine. They were arrested at Magazine Point with several grips of liquor believed bought in Pensacola, Florida. L Ducorneau was found not guilty. William McGrath had nolle prosequi. William B. Flinn’s case reset for April 8.
A health notice warns that eating meat can overwork kidneys and cause pains in the back head and stomach. It prescribes four ounces of salts to flush the system and neutralize acids in urine, claiming this prevents further disorders.
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