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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
4
Clipped fragment from a Mobile Alabama issue dated August 5 1916 showsAssociated Press wire text and postal notice lines. It references Chicago St Louis and national by mail rates with periodic mention of building and post office handling while fragmentary.
The article compares Birmingham and Mobile growth aims around the Warrior river with canal projects, electric lines, highways, and freight improvements. It notes Birmingham’s push to exploit the Warrior for cheaper freight and water access while Mobile strengthens its port, citing federal rural credits work and Senator Fletcher's farm loan bank bill.
Editorial argues against Georgia's proposed anti lynch law after Senate passage. It would empower the governor to remove any sheriff who allows a lynching, with appeal to the supreme court. The piece says such laws won t prevent lynching and urges higher respect for law and stronger sheriffs instead.
Mobile readers know Pop Geers the Tennessee-born harness legend who surpassed two minutes per mile by driving Napoleon Direct to a 1.59 3 4 heat at Columbus Ohio. He also clocked a 56 12 last half mile in the second heat, matching elite speed. Geers began with Hal Pointer in Tennessee and rose to grand circuit fame before large crowds.
A political struggle unfolds as Democratic forces vow a high pressure offensive against Hughes and his anti-Wilson stance. The piece notes labor tensions with Gompers exposing past positions, while Senator Iman and Senator Sherman face pressure amid party rivalries and expected repercussions.
President Wilson identifies men with ideas and public spirit to serve the people. The article notes an appointment of a director related to farming and highlights Mr F. J. H. won as a chief figure in study and informing the country.
A reflection on the border mission of citizen soldiers. The piece argues guardsmen will craft a defined Mexican policy and become propagandists for their views, shaping public opinion as they demobilize and return to civilian life. The author notes they will carry fixed opinions and influence U.S. attitudes toward Mexico after withdrawal.
A humorous verse describes a busy fly ruining a nap and provoking the speaker to swat it. The fly intrudes on dreams, teases facial features, and inspires exaggerated moral resolve before a new fly returns to torment. The poem ends with the notion that the dead fly’s brother continues to plague people.
A 1916 horoscope note suggests celestial influence shapes fate but human choice remains decisive. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and warns against fatalism.
The reading predicts a mixed day with benefic planetary aspects for many, including Jupiter's promise of success in capital heavy ventures and a global spiritual awakening. It warns against military and police roles, foresees shipping troubles, financial strains for Europe, and possible public money scandals. Birthdate subjects may be self driven with adventurous traits.
This article explains the dry form of beri beri with muscle atrophy and progressive paralysis ending in death. It credits Dr Casimir Funk with discovering vitamines named as protective substances in the outer rice kernel and the role of whole grains in treatment.
A reader seeks relief from abdominal distention due to bowel trouble. Advice covers possible causes like adhesions, diet, and chewing, with recommendations to teeth check, chew slowly, limit fluids with meals, weekly castor oil cleansing, and hot soap suds enema for acute relief, plus seeing a physician. A second reader, a 22 year old girl clerk, asks about a tonic as office conditions cause nervousness and poor digestion. Response urges weighing health versus job, considering a move or new employer for better hygienic quarters.
The essay argues pleasure eludes direct pursuit and lies in work honesty and growth. It warns against idle uses of energy, urging judicious use of time for service duty and friendship. A worker taking a day off amid luxury ends with unsatisfying leisure rather than true pleasure.
New York last week exported 87 million dollars in goods, with 36 million in war supplies. Explosives 20 million, shells and shell material 10 million, wire 2 million, chemicals 2 million, firearms 1 million, sugar 5.5 million.
Washington American Minister Jeffery reports the Uruguayan cabinet has resigned following electoral defeat in constitutional reform referendums. No new ministry mentioned. New York blican HQ says Theodore Roosevelt to speak at Battle Creek Michigan on September 32, second campaign stop after Lewiston Maine August 31. Rio Janeiro American trade mission arrives to boost South American relations. Houston Rev Robert E Lee Craig, noted Episcopal leader, dies at age. Elmira Prohibition convention lists candidates including Charles E Welch of Westfield for governor.
A weary journey tale follows Helen as she arrives at Grand Central with her husband Warren in New York after traveling from Ohio. She feels ill and unappreciated, hoping Warren values the effort, while noting she is tired and uncomfortable in the heat and crowd.
Warren takes Helen from the porter to a taxi noting a bad night in the sleeper. He plans a cool lunch, rest at home, and a car ride to a reef garden that evening as she recovers from a headache and fatigue. Helen finally eats iced beverage and looks at Warren's tired eyes while she begins to speak.
Vienna says on Thursday an Austro German force seized Starachperyna height in the Carpathian region amid very bitter fighting. Separately in Havana reports mention the French cruiser Aube and a damaged cable dispatch close to a French carrier.
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