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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented 1916 Mobile page mentions editorial and news items, home society editors, and various columns. The readable bits reference April dates, council or trades topics, and an item labeled Home and Bell rim with scattered names and numbers.
The Tourist Wy Cleo at Royal street near Battle House will open and plan a major campaign to attract visitors to Mobile and keep them longer. The effort aims to showcase bay and Sound pleasures, attract conventions, and bolster the Chamber of Commerce with returning visitors and influential locals.
With less than two days to sell 1000 dollars in tickets by Monday, Mobile faces the possible loss of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra's May 9 appearance. If funded, the remaining 600 dollars may come from visitors and box office sales, boosting Mobile as a regional musical center.
Tuscaloosa Centennial Celebration committee has sent invitations for the joint Tuscaloosa centennial and the University of Alabama's eighty fifth commencement from May 29 to 31. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce issued an advance invitation and may send a strong Mobile representation. The piece notes growing Mobile Tuscaloosa cooperation and references rising rice prices as a context for regional concerns.
A call for loyalty to Mobile’s baseball club urges fans to bet only on the home team to show faith and pride. It argues that betting against the home side weakens town spirit and compares wagering to wartime resolve, urging restraint from gambling and urging fans to root for Mobile.
Margie Waverly confides in Mrs. Selwin about how to handle her invalid state and her husband Dick. She proposes to demand only physical care while she endures despair and guides his sense of responsibility, seeking stability in his character. The dialogue explores duty, fidelity, and emotional restraint as the couple faces their fractured marriage.
Horoscope from 1916 predicts a quiet day with Neptune and Venus influencing England and Italy. It notes political religious agitation and a surge in land speculation by Americans near the border within two years. Also mentions a high office for a little known woman and increased interest in nursing and hospital training.
London reports Lieutenants Cyril Henry son of Sir Charles Henry was killed at Loos after earlier reports of wounds and disappearance. His mother is Mrs. Ita Lewisohn of New York.
David W. Scotty of Whitehouse New Jersey a former government land office employee in Washington was found guilty in federal court of fraud and forgery in a scheme to sell soldiers extra land claim rights. He received an 18 month sentence to the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Irvington personals note sickness school disruption and local routine updates.
Uncle Wiggily and Susie Littletail stroll among flowers learning about snowdrops and snow, while a tail pulling monkey tries to scare them. The bunny outsmarts the prankster by using the snowdrops as a ruse to induce cold to halt the threat. They return home for supper at Nurse Jane's.
Deming New Mexico April 15 the county grand jury investigating the Columbus raid returned an indictment against Francisco Villa charging murder in the first degree. Indictments were also returned against two of eight bandits captured in the raid.
In the Chancery Court Judge Thomas S. Smith set April 17 for several matters including Amelia Price versus Dan Price and Walter Porter versus Elnora Porter. Various parties were granted delays or submitted on pleadings and motions with several decrees pro confesso or confirmations considered.
Delegates from engineering societies across the nation gather in Chicago for a two day conference representing about 100 000 professional engineers. The meeting aims to forge a union to boost the profession and discuss cooperation for greater efficiency and methods used in Philadelphia St Louis and St Paul.
Fairhope residents detail seasonal departures including Mr and Mrs George Lewis heading to their Town summer home and the Mosier family returning to Ohio. Town Clerk Melville moves to the Murray Hotel with office at the rear. A council vote granted a street opening along sections 18 and 17 to Greene boulevard near the German club house. William Schuller arrives from St Louis as Civyi¢é League plans local folder contributions.
Mrs Jennie Carey and children visited Mrs T F Langner in Oakdale. Ladies Aid met with Mrs A Rugh and will meet next with Mrs Davis. Penny Fair for Oakdale Methodist church raised a good sum. Estelle Tallon and baby visited relatives. Langner called to Birmingham on J R Davis. Mrs Cunningham and daughters joined Mrs Thaxton visit. Mrs Bisnett listed as sick.
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