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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
4
Marcus Dods argues that when men can be induced to believe in the love of their fellowmen they are on the road to belief in the love of God.
Readers confront a harsh defense of neutral rights after reports the Arabic was torpedoed without warning. The piece questions German policy, urges respect for international law, and notes U S officials may reassess ties while reporting moves of Alabama National Guard to encampment and a local concert.
The Item argues Senator Hartwell's port bills 444 and 446 would centralize Mobile port control under a seven member state commission, with Mobile minority representation and new 2 cents per net ton charges. It warns against loss of local voice, potential eminent domain, and pilotage price impacts, preferring a feasible state aided plan with local input while supporting Pillans bills seen as more favorable to Mobile.
The first event of its kind, as old residents recall, will take place in Union Springs Alabama on August 26. Angus Short Horn and Hereford breeders will send representatives to argue their breeds are best for beef. Debaters aim to prove their cattle’s superiority for beef purposes and the discussion promises insightful industry perspectives.
One year into the war Allied forces recapture Tirlemont and threaten Brus sels main army cut off in northern Belgium. Antwerp braces for a long siege as German pressure intensifies. Germany seeks 40 million from Brussels while Namur endures heavy bombardment. Russia’s advance reaches German territory via Polish routes with large forces. Austria calls men 20 to 42 into service as Anglo American fleets strike Cattaro.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss issues with a popular gong, noting its inconsistent appeal and unclear lasting impact. It underscored how public reception varies and suggested reevaluating the instrument’s role in events.
A Mobile chamber official reports mixed business conditions as war orders boost some firms while others struggle. He notes citrus growers in Mobile and Baldwin counties may soon benefit from gathering grading and packing talks at a Single Tax Colony meeting across the bay. Visitors list shows extensive interstate travel, as a man in San Francisco is found with weapons and bombs, reflecting wartime munitions activity.
Slogan style notice inviting women with private illnesses to contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts. Emphasizes confidential woman to woman correspondence, free advice, and a free 80 page Text Book offered by mail.
Mobile County residents are urged to compare local yields with distant bragging as readers are invited to report large Mobile grown crops. The column touts sand pears nine and twelve foot trees and asks for notices of bigger local productions to prove Mobile stands out in fruit and produce.
The Editor answers James D on why oil and water do not mix. He states oil and water are composed of different molecules with oil having larger particles and water consisting of smaller ones. Their molecular size difference hinders mixing and causes separation.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for womanly disorders. It claims the tonic strengthens the nervous system during menopause and other life stages, easing headaches and fatigue. It invites readers to write to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, N Y, for confidential advice and a free 136 page book.
The text explains that oil and water resist mixing because their big and small molecules stay apart. It notes that when liquids are very similar like water and alcohol they mix well, while distinct liquids keep separate layers.
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