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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
4
The brief item reports Associated Press coverage delivered to the Mobile Post Office. It lists subscription rates by mail outside Mobile and notes rates per month and per quarter with office contact details for Bell Home and related departments.
The author attacks Mr Hughes for falsehoods and double standards in commenting on the resignation of officials including Dr Tittman and Mr Durand. The piece argues cabinet changes follow administrations and recalls past removals of Gravis and Dr Wiley, praising their public service and condemning perceived politics behind dismissals.
President Wilson appoints Justice Brandeis and Secretary Lane to the Mexican commission. The two are eminent lawyers, progressive, and regarded as capable to bring character and dignity while ensuring simple justice for the Mexicans. The choice aims to reassure Mexico amid delicate questions and favorable spirit.
The United States Board of Mediation offered to mediate the railroad and trainmen dispute, signaling promise for a settlement. The public fears a strike could paralyze industry and daily life, urging rapid hearings and a verdict to avert escalation and a stronger intervention.
A major NL gathering in Newark condemned umpire baiting as foolish and disgusting. President Tener led discussions to crack down on offending players and clubs, promising firm action and punishment to ruffians responsible for taunting umpires.
A Mobile Chattanooga game sparked a disturbance as a batter struck at an umpire after a called out on a foul bunt. The Chattanooga manager, nicknamed the pepper kid, attacked the situation and threatened violence over fines, provoking strong critique of rough play and calls for removal of unruly players.
A five leaf clover found in Mobile will be preserved by J. C. McAleer and placed in a gold frame. The giver says this shows the Gulf City's soil has rare qualities and may even outshine Ireland.
The speaker laments aging while admiring youth yet doubts its gains. He reflects on youth’s equal share of grief and the calm of age, noting a young man’s later heartbreak and the retired poet’s tranquil resignation.
The Item's Daily Question Box explains that the first Atlantic crossing by a submarine predates German models. It credits Charles M. Schwab with eight submarines shipped to England, notes American inventors Simon Lake and P Holland as leaders, and gives coin values for 1788 silver dollars and 1862 cents plus a Mexican dollar estimation.
The article outlines a variable day with Mercury and Jupiter favorable but Sun Uranus and Venus adverse. Advertising and publicity may benefit, writers look for opportunity, and a new humorist poet is foretold. Political candidates face an unlucky outlook, while misunderstandings threaten diplomacy and women face an unfavorable reading.
News briefs report exiled Adam Dietz seeking clemency from Governor Philipp citing new evidence justice and illness for his family. Dietz is serving seven years of a twenty year term for the fatal shooting of Deputy Oscar Harp at the Dietz cabin during arrest resistance.
Seventeen brigadier generals were placed in the reserve by minister of war order, replaced by an equal number of colonels. General Dumezil becomes division general, succeeding Desaleux who moves to reserve. In Colorado Springs suffragists unfurl a banner atop Pike's Peak. Miss Anne Martin dedicates banner to the cause. Portland millers say Northwest flour will rise at least 20 cents a barrel tomorrow due to higher wheat prices. John McVey runs for Democratic governor in Boston, while McCall faces no Republican opposition for renomination.
Mexico City reports Juan Neftali Amador, sub secretary of foreign relations, had a further operation on Wednesday with the remaining part of his left leg amputated. Doctors fear for his life after the earlier leg loss due to gangrene.
The piece argues moral integrity yields inner peace despite social rewards. It asserts that a person with high standards cannot compromise their nature without self-resentment and torment, and that true happiness comes from living up to one’s own sense of right.
Health guidance notes that ear infections occur more readily in children due to skin and throat infection spread. Early symptoms include fever and ear pain, with potential convulsions, delirium, or meningitis as complications. Stomach distress and weight loss may accompany acute ear inflammation in the young.
The text disputes vinegar as a fat loss cure, noting it may curb appetite for protein but not directly reduce obesity. It recommends diet shifts to lower nitrogen from protein, avoid starches and sugars, favor vegetables, baked potato skins, and minimal meat, with cautions about fermentation and gouty rheumatism.
Carrie relaxes in a chaise lounge as Helen serves tea and snacks. Helen hopes Warren hears good reports of his wife’s sister Carrie, while Carrie hints at jealousy over the Evans girl in Warren’s office amid ongoing family tensions.
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