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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
5
Fragments show a telegraphic notice from a Tribune Building office in St. Louis listing subscription terms. Rates include carrier delivery per week and monthly, with an annual advance option. No clear dates or complete details available.
The railroad unions turn to President Wilson with trust and respect. He intervenes without invitation, talks with workers and managers, showing broad knowledge of labor capital issues. His impartial stance and leadership are seen as key to a peaceful settlement with no strikes.
The article argues Justice Brandeis should not join the American Commission to adjudicate the Mexican controversy and praises his duty to the court. It suggests former Secretary of State Richard Olney, an eminent Boston figure aged 81, as a strong possible member, noting his past refusals of high posts and proposing he could add dignity to the commission.
Senator Sherman of Illinois leveled bitter political criticism at Samuel Gompers in the Senate yesterday calling the AFL leader a Democrat and a small man with nothing to fear personally. The exchange follows Gompers’ criticism of Hughes and aligns with labor leadership remarks.
Mississippi reports July dipping of 690074 cattle in 71 022 herds with only 1620 infested. Inspectors praise progress of the tick eradication law as a scientific advancement and proof for supporters.
A condensed wartime update describes Allied counter moves across fronts. It notes German advances early on, followed by Allied reactions and offensives on Verdun Somme Argonne and Galicia. It highlights Russian offensives from Pripet to Galicia and Austro German retreats near Lemberg and Stripa. Pozieres is retaken by the British.
Reports say Duke Aosta’s forces seized Gorizia as 20 000 Austrians are captured and another Italian army advances toward Trieste 22 miles away from a major naval base. Trieste sits near the Adriatic, about 75 miles from Venice and 100 from Bologna. The British drive the Turk from the Suez Canal into a desert as siege heats. The House of Hohenzollern faces a trap for future Germany.
The Birmingham News reports another dipping vat in Village Springs near Mount Pinson was blown by dynamite on Tuesday night. Mobile cattle owners, though opposing dipping, pursue lawful action. Southern National Guard units have been ordered to border duty, signaling potential frontier service, but the tone stresses restraint and dollar-for-dollar stakes rather than aggression.
Poet Walt Mason laments failed sales of a gold dollar for sixty seven cents. He contrasts himself with Nestor Newton Nester who sells pewter alloy dollars easily and with a slick selling system. A third seller struggles to move his goods, lacking the knack.
The sun stays north of east in summer as the north pole tilts toward the sun and noon is overhead elsewhere. Infantile paralysis affects children up to about fourteen with common symptoms like headache and fever, followed by paralysis in days. The Verdun front runs about four hundred miles with small gains by either side and variable line positions.
The column says it should be a lucky day with Saturn favorable in the evening and Jupiter slightly adverse. Agri culturalists may gain much and leather goods could rise in value. It warns women against follies and notes various social trends and health cautions for cities and families. It also forecasts education gains in Mexico and a rise of a great altruist to lead the nation.
The article explains otitis media as a middle ear infection with pus buildup causing the ear drum to bulge. It cautions that proper medical care is essential and warns against DIY treatments as dangerous. It stresses fast professional attendance to prevent meningitis or brain abscess following ear trouble.
A reader asks about curing tic doloreux and neurasthenia with dentistry history and age given. Medical advisor suggests consulting the physician on nerve pain and neurasthenia, noting difficulty in treatment and ongoing suffering. A child eating dirt is discussed as a normal habit and will fade with age. The psoriasis reader is advised that psoriasis is stubborn and to seek treatment for spots through a dermatologist or medical care.
An essay argues truth heals more than flattery and outlines how women and men respond to blunt honesty. It contrasts brutal honesty with sugar coated praise, urging women to value frank critique while noting men often prefer plain facts over fairy tales for personal growth.
A health advice passage explains bran's benefits and risks for seniors, noting bran supplies mineral salts vitamins and vegetable protein essential for nerve and muscle cells. It cautions overuse, urges clean fresh bran free of mould, and suggests bran can aid digestion and general nutrition while warning about possible urinary concerns.
Six men who earned junior military aviator ranks receive War Department orders to move from San Diego to Columbus, New Mexico, to join the First Aero Squadron. The 24 aviators now in the squadron include Lieutenants Leo G. Heffernan George M. Brett George H. Reinberg John C. McDonnell John W. Butts and Sheldon H. Wheeler.
The Gloucester fishing schooner Oriole was sunk after colliding with the Norwegian steamer Porghilh forty miles south south west of Seal Island. Four crewmen were drowned and eighteen were saved. The Porghilh reported the loss on arrival in Halifax.
The Callao with its mutinous crew alleging misrepresentation and a unseaworthy vessel was towed back into San Francisco Monday after nearly 48 hours adrift off the Golden Gate in thick fog.
Dengue fever is epidemic in Monterey and several interior Mexican towns. One thousand cases were reported at Monterey and about 250 at Victoria. Quarantine officer Dr. H. C. Hall says steps have been taken to destroy mosquito breeding places.
Mrs. Alice Monahan, New Orleans first and only licewoman, died after an operation. She will be buried with police honors. Until recently she patroled the cabaret district to protect young girls.
The Norwegian steamer Freda under Captain Wick, previously grounded on Alranes Reef off the Mexican coast, arrived in Key West Monday towed by the tug Relief and then continued to New York. The ship was bound from New Orleans to Progreso when she ran aground. Governor Edward F. Dunne of Illinois arrived in San Antonio Monday night for an inspection tour.
On a pleasant day they drive toward the Queensboro bridge. Helen, despondent yet masking her feelings, urges sending Winifred away for safety and relief, proposing Cleveland as a stop, while Warren quickly agrees to move the child west with her.
The Elmegarth a Britisher from Civita Vecchia Italy since July is en route to Mobile to take cargo for its return. Advices report the liner sighted near the Sand Key and due to arrive at the harbor shortly after midnight.
A bankruptcy petition was filed in the U S district court Monday by J N Maples a merchant of Alma Clarke County Alabama who disclosed assets of 3896 80 with 423 22 debts The petitioner was declared bankrupt and the case referred to Referee R T for action
Illinois National Guard units deployed to Fort Houston and along the border with support from the commander and his staff including accompanying family members and a nun.
British liford from Cruz Grande aground in the canal. Cargo lightered and dredging begun to free the vessel from mud. London reports Times Star urging strict quarantine amid rising fever and illness. In Nagasaki era orders noted as one hundred three have been seated.
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