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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary newspaper item shows editorial and news by Bell Home Society editors with unclear details about the Mobile Item and trade entries. The readable text hints at a civic or editorial section but lacks concrete events, dates, or named individuals.
Mobile residents urge quick harbor reform as State Harbor Commission seeks public interest despite pilots resisting regulation. Commission members favor licensing more pilots to prevent split in the pilots’ group and ensure port protection.
A Mobile reader notes that Candidate Hughes misstates river and harbor needs. The writer cites Colonel Keller and the U.S. Board of Engineers, arguing that appropriations rely on expert surveys and Congress support, revealing perceived gaps in Hughes knowledge and a critique of his candidacy.
Bainbridge Colby who nominated Theodore Roosevelt for the Progressive National Convention in Chicago backs President Wilson and denounces Charles E Hughes as a decoy. Vance McCormick names Colby to the associate campaign committee with six other former Progressives, as Progressives vie for strength after splits among Democratic and Republican lines.
Colby asserts Mr. Hughes would be assaulted by the old guard and degraded, likening the fate to his prior governorship in New York. He warns the political forces would strip Hughes of power and leave him ineffective.
An interview with a Jackson County Missouri foxhound raiser argues for a bullfrog protection bill. He recalls abundant frog calls in youth, laments their near extinction from slaughter, and jokes about replacing Missouri kennels to hear more amphibious quadruped noise.
The poem contrasts brutal warfare with agricultural plenty. It mocks boasting of slaughter while highlighting fields, crops, and harvests as true wealth. The verses juxtapose German and British warfare with calls to value peace and plenty over bloodshed.
Readers ask about acre square feet answer 43000. Bethlehem Steel sources ore from Lake Superior and Cuban fields owning vessels used in lakes and Atlantic. Inspector starts at 4 a.m. or as soon as possible and may charge the vat the day before if timed before cattle dip.
Horoscope notes that the stars influence events but do not force outcomes, encouraging readers to consider guiding choices rather than surrender to fate.
A zodiacal reading warns Saturn heavy influence on this day bringing low mood doubt and poor focus. It cautions against starting ventures avoiding meat abstaining from fresh foods and stimulants with negative implications for investments real estate hospitals and public life. The outlook notes danger of rail accidents and scandals and hints painters and theaters face mixed results next month.
A health column argues that regulating a child's environment and feeding supports skin health. It suggests letting a baby breathe and bathe on hot days, and using orange juice to supply vitamins and balance digestion. Salves help, but the longest effect comes from proper regulation of skin care and diet.
The text notes a concern about abdominal aneurysm duration before rupture and asks whether surgery is advised. It presents an inquiry rather than a medical evaluation, reflecting uncertainty about rupture risk and treatment decisions.
In Canton Ohio the National Doctrinal Congress of the Christian Church took no action to alter its creed after a debate led by Rev S S Lapkin of Cincinnati and Rev Charles Morrison of Chicago on admitting baptized persons from non immersion churches without immersion. Paris section veteran Lovering Hill of New York faces French army orders cited for difficult and dangerous service from June 22 to July 2, praised by General Nivelle for self forgetfulness and devotion to his men.
Bruce Simpson twenty and Velmer Reece fifteen drove ponies into the Tennessee river to water them. both ponies drowned. Clarence J Henry eighteen disobeyed his father and drove his father's car, crashed down an embankment and was crushed to death.
Amsterdam papers report Germany and Austria Hungary halted negotiations on Poland s future political status. They say talks will resume soon on a new basis with both sides seeking near total control over an autonomous Poland.
Rome publishes a decree establishing a blacklist akin to Britain's and another order placing under state control all firms directed or controlled by nationals of enemy states or their allies for eventual seizure and liquidation.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America, led by Rev. John G. Bean of Pittsburgh, adopted resolutions opposing intoxicant use by women and girls and elected officers at its closing session. In London, Kuropatkin was named governor general of Turkestan, per Petrograd dispatch.
The text explains aneurysm duration depends on its severity and strain on the vessel wall. It urges consultation with a physician, continuous contact with the family doctor, and notes that nervous disorders can affect the aneurysm.
A majestic African lion in a city cage gazes beyond to memories of sunlit savannas. A lioness joins him as spectators press close, the crowd fearing the roar while the animals converse in a wild, unnamed language about life before the trap.
Frances is deeply involved with Avery Atwood, while Helen and Carrie clash over Frances's conduct. Carrie urges damaging gossip about Frances and Atwood, but Helen defends Frances as trustworthy and good despite the scrutiny.
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