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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
4
Society notes from Mobile Alabama dated April 13 1916 highlight editorials and social events surrounding the Bell home setting. The fragment mentions local society figures and civic activities likely tied to the Bell home’s role in the community.
Solicitor J Fritz Thompson of the Fifth Judicial circuit is in Mobile to assist the County Solicitor in enforcing the prohibition law. He argues Mobile has been unjustly accused and urges firm enforcement, noting the need to uphold law to preserve republic, order, and self-respect in the community.
The article discusses Europe's alarm over Holland’s military preparations near the German border amid alleged Dutch ship sinkings. It argues Holland might join the Entente to blunt German advances, potentially threatening Germany’s position and influencing the war’s course.
U.S. foreign trade again sets records as February exports reach 409.8 million and imports 193.9 million. Twelve month totals show exports at 3.72 billion and imports at 1.909 billion, underscoring a war boosted trade surplus of 1.81 billion while overall domestic activity remains strong.
Mississippi coast area plans a sea wall to improve coastal protection and flood defense. The county court considers extending funding and coordinating engineering for flood mitigation and shoreline stabilization.
A businessman explains a friend's lack of success by repeatedly stopping to tie his shoe. The tale argues that even capable men fail when distracted by trifles and diverted from their main goals.
The 1916 horoscope predicts Mercury and the Sun grant benefits today while Saturn and Jupiter are mildly adverse. It advises seeking employment or change and securing cooperation pledges. It foresees political anxiety from treachery in a Western city and notes benefits for newspapers, actors, and education with caution on pleasure.
An unnamed narrator reflects on coping with emotions and relationships as she writes to Mary. She notes failed romance with Jack, hopes for a steadier marriage, and receives a wedding gift while considering Marcus Aurelius as a guiding influence. The letter hints at personal growth and ongoing romantic uncertainties.
Humorous quips on kitchens, feminism and shopping expose old social foibles. Brief exchanges touch on gender roles and literary digs, with a mix of playful banter from periodicals.
A collection of short items reports Morgen thau’s uncertain return to Constantinople, aDC lawmaker advocating school houses for forums, and Kentucky Lincoln birthplace house donation to a memorial group. Also notes ship sinkings Murjek and Senator Senator, ammunition shipments to Mexico, Knox and Knox candidacy papers, Turkey food concerns, new British ship loss, court of claims appointment, coast guard cutter plans, Armenian relief gifts, and German dye manufacture by Rit ter in Ohio penitentiary.
Communications on live matters of general welfare are solicited signed letters only. No anonymous pieces. limit 800 words. use one side of sheet and include stamped self address envelope for return if unused. Avoid partisan politics religion and medicine. free from libel. corrections printed. repeated items discouraged.
The Young Men's Christian Association directors thank the Mobile Item for its services in the recent membership campaign. It gratifies the directors to know the community press supports the association in building manhood and civic righteousness. Per C. W. Mona, Secretary.
Uncle Wiggily loses butter after its theft by beaver grandsons Noodle and Toodle. The butternut tree offers a bargain, dropping nuts with butter-like meat to replace the missing spread. The tale preserves a gentle, humorous tone as the bunny and Grandpa Whackum recover from the mishap.
The S Club of Spring Hill College will meet Wednesday night in Parlor C, Battle House at 7 o clock. All members and eligible persons are urged to be present. Any student who has participated in athletics at Spring Hill College is eligible for membership.
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