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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
4
AP leased wire report details subscriptions rates and post office handling for the Mobile Alabama edition. The notice lists mailing terms prices and circulation practices with editorial contacts at Bell Home and Society Editors.
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce faces a special session to consider the Shields water power bill now before Congress. Critics say the measure serves private water power interests, offers no guaranteed public rights, and heavily lobbies Washington while promising a distant takeover by the people.
A critique argues that one member’s objection paralyzes U S legislation. The writer urges reforms to allow timely voting on measures like military funding, comparing to the British House of Commons and urging avoidance of red tape. It cites Minority Leader Mann’s obstruction in the House.
The county commission moves to advertise bids for the Mobile to Baldwin road and bridge project. If bids meet engineer guidance and come from responsible parties, officials may build the bridge at Magazine Point. high bids may prompt an alternate route. A large business crowd backs action for community upbuilding and a better day ahead.
A Congress bill proposes forming a distinct aeronautics department with a secretary in the president's cabinet. Introduced by Representative Charles Lieb of Indiana, the measure argues the air service is vital to national defense and should no longer remain part of the War and Navy Departments.
The author argues planes hold equal value for army and navy and urges creating a separate aeronautics department. France had 1500 ready at war start, now about 5000. the United States had about ten then and now has around thirty in service and under construction.
The article portrays Vic as a pivotal political organizer who built the Wilson boom from Princeton ties. It notes McCombs will not direct the next campaign due to private business, praising Vic’s relentless efforts to promote Wilson, a president-maker from humble Arkansas origins.
Chairman Savage of the summer concerts committee reports 600 has been collected from business men. He needs 300 more to ensure a successful season. Funds support Mobile musicians and bring pleasure to residents, described as a worthwhile community investment.
Freddy Thomas boosts New Orleans as pinch hitter against a struggling pitcher with two on and a one run lead. Whistler enjoys revival with busy car shops signaling Mobile & Ohio Railroad prosperity. The War pushes thrift and wealth, urging citizens not to discard old papers and tags. An old song asks how it would feel to be the ice man.
The Item's Daily Question Box notes the frigatebird likely holds sprinting speed and endurance records, and explains how scientific names classify birds. It also answers inquiries on letter closings H T C and cattle tick dipping lacking compulsory requirements and premiums.
The column warns Mars and Uranus bring adverse influence while Mercury and Jupiter aid. It advises circumspect conduct in business and social affairs, notes potential strain on professionals and domestic tensions, and mentions possibilities in advertising, banking profits amid public resentment, and education gains for vocational aims.
A fragmented scene from a salon where Margie hosts old friends including Mollie Chad and Pat. The talk toggles between Bill Tenney’s funeral and Margie’s humanness while a nurse Alice dances with Pat. Tensions mix with reminiscing and hints of Margie’s fragile condition.
Tommie Kat and Uncle Wiggily plan a kite ride to Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy. While Tommie fetches extra string, a baboon abducts Uncle Wiggily but the kite lifts the baboon away, saving the bunny uncle. Tommie earns a new kite and more adventures await.
A fragmented dialogue reflects on happiness and marriage as essential to life, noting a woman’s losses when missing it. The speaker avoids a direct reply to another character but hints at continuing the tale.
Bishop Francis J. McConnell travels to discuss Mexico amid Methodist talks at the White House. Roumania grants 1 250 000 francs to aid Bucharest amid food prices. Italian steamer Splendor collides with a drawbridge at Port Arthur injuring the structure. Knights of Columbus convenes in New Orleans and adjourns after a secret session. New York publishers attend AP and NSPA meetings days away. A U S cruiser watches for munitions shipments to Mexican revolutionaries near Brownsville. Commodore Holloway dies in New York at 85. Daval Francis leaves Stockholm en route to Petrograd after talks with German and Austrian diplomats. Sudbury flood leaves six prisoners drowned and major property losses. Winnipeg endures a $1 000 000 flood with Red River rising.
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