One for All and All for One in Alabama Progress
An Alabama editorial urges unity among Alabama cities including Birmingham Montgomery and Selma to support state growth. It champions Alabama as a prosperous seaport hub and calls for fraternal press cooperation to advance material progress despite political differences.
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Farm Loan Bank
Ledger
Alabama
Birmingham
Montgomery
Selma
Georgia
South
Not So Fast Brethren and Cotton Seed Wisdom
A Georgia editorial mocks excessive optimism about turning cotton stalks into newsprint or pulp using a German process. It cautions that costs are prohibitive, no plants exist, and warns against wasting cotton seed by exporting it. It urges farmers to feed seed to cattle to maintain soil fertility and recommends prohibiting seed shipping if possible.
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Georgia
Mississippi
South
Croesus
Northwest
Denmark
Wilson
Iowa
Withdrawing the Troops from Mexican Front
The plan to pull back the American expeditionary force in Mexico is outlined as feasible. Soldiers along the 1,800 mile frontier will guard the border while units in Mexico wind down. Pershing’s force will bolster border protection and aid Carranza’s governance efforts.
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Mexico
United States
Villa
Pershing
Eral Carranza
Deutschland Submarine Returns Home Amid Baltimore Docks Fanfare
Deutschland, the German submarine, arrived in the United States to cheers from Maryland locals at the docks and departed on its return voyage. A Geneva communiqué confirms safe landing at its base, while editors predict this episode will be noted in world histories and inspire future generations with pioneering feats.
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United States
Colot
Maryland
Geneva
Fulton
Guntenbure
Benjamin Aoe Kite
Doctor John B. Murphy Inheritance and Noted Discoveries
Chicago surgeon Dr. John B. Murphy, who died recently, left 1.5 million dollars to his widow and daughter. His wealth came from investments advised by patients and his daring led to the Murphy button used in bowel surgery. He theorized Roosevelt’s teeth use and confirmed it during the Milwaukee assassination incident.
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Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on heat and war woes
The poem mocks soldiers in hot weather as they endure trench life and combat. The speaker jokes about preferring shade and lemonade while imagining a valorous warrior marching by and contemplating danger, heat, and the lure of rest.
Astrological Forecast for August 22 1916 Influences
A long horoscope for Tuesday predicts mixed influences from Uranus Mars and Neptune Mercury and Jupiter. It warns against major initiatives though favors planning, forecasts great activity for engineers and craftsmen and progress for surgeons dentists and relief workers.
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Neptune
Mars
Uranus
Leo
Taxing Us and Fighting Us in Alabama Letters
A Mobile Item critique contrasts the Warrior and Birmingham coverage with the Montgomery Advertiser. It argues state unity and shared prosperity, condemning biases against Birmingham and Jefferson counties and questioning tax policies that burden Birmingham while shifting costs to other regions.
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Mobile
Birmingham
Ledger
Alabama
Montgomery
Farmers’ Loan Bank
Great Jefferson
Autauga
Barbour
Houston
Lowndes
Marengo
Pike
Wilcox
Jefferson
Georgia
Health Talk on Tuberculosis and Home Care
A reader with tuberculosis learns four steps: avoid pregnancy for five years, sleep outdoors with protection, eat nitrogen-rich foods to meet 26 to 30 grams daily, and expose the body to sunlight or ultraviolet therapy. A correspondent adds that TB can be cured with proper combat against the germ, rest, and hygiene.
Milk feeding guidance for five month old babies
The advice urges avoiding overfilling the baby's stomach and slowing feeding. It recommends limiting each feeding to six ounces and instructing the infant to drink gradually, taking pauses during feeds to improve digestion and intake. This method aims to prevent rushing and aid better assimilation of cow’s milk.
Their Married Life and a Dinner Silence
Helen plans to discuss her success helping Mrs Mapes but Warren coldly not home for dinner. A mistaken belief of support backfires as Helen reels from a missed call and mounting suspicion about her husband. Mary keeps calm while the household hush deepens the rift.
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Helen
Mary
Warren
Central
Mrs. Curtis
First Man Debate Meets Science and Scripture
A discussion contrasts Adam’s creation with Darwinian evolution, noting theologians’ acceptance of interpretation over veracity. It cites Genesis and Luke as traditional records while acknowledging science places modern humans at least one hundred thousand years old with apelike ancestry.
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Adam
Bey Ra Penge
Lighthouse Rescue Shines from West Triangle Story
Mate Karl Johnston recalls a December 28 rescue at West Triangle light where the Mexico crew found a derelict family and a starving lighthouse keeper. The ship delivered a week’s rations, a surgeon, and hope after eight days with no relief amid fog and unread signals.
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Binnacle Lamp Club
Karl Johnston
Ward
Mexico
Associated Press
Johnston
Vera Cruz
Progreso
West Triangle Light
Triangle Light
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