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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1916

Page

6

Wealthy rookies swab decks on John Paul Jones voyage

The John Paul Jones, carrying 300 recruits from Boston, arrived at Newport then Gardiners Bay as the first reserve fleet ship to reach port. Recruits underwent gun crew training, boat drills, and navigation and engineering classes amid ship visits by senior officers and demonstrations by battleships New Jersey Rhodes Island and Alabama.

Jon United States Eamer Virginia Nport John Paul Jones Virginia Boston Newport Long Harvard Herrick Harwood White Allen New Jersey Rhodes Island Alabama Kentucky Maine Louisiana Kearsarge

Recruits Learn Navy Routine Amidstedship Life

About 300 recruits become men-of-war’s-men, rising at six for the bosun’s pipe and performing strict drills. They lash hammocks, swab decks, polish brass, and wash paint, all in readiness for danger. After meals they drill gun practice and torpedo defense, with water swims forming part of daily life aboard.

Puss in Boots JR Visits Candy Shop

Puss and two girls travel with a gray horse in a children’s tale. Puss rewards a girl who lost her penny with one of his own, and they head to a candy shop where molasses and peppermint treats tempt them.

Puss Kitty Kitty Fisher Lucy Kitt Puss Junior

Navy Daily Life And Mischief In A Sailors Evening

A shipboard scene describes swimming near the hull, a boom accident injuring none, and sailors enjoying evening activities including a band concert and meals. The narrative recalls officers and crew socializing, games, and candy moments with Puss and a kitten, all amid navy routine and humor.

Every Cat a Murderer in Wild State Predation Claim

The article argues cats are outlaws in barns woods and fields with no allegiance. It cites Dr A K Fisher of the U S Geological Survey estimating cats kill three and a half million birds annually in New York. Wandering cats reportedly threaten wild bird colonies on New England refuges by killing birds and leaving carcasses to dry.

A. K. Fisher U.& Geological Survey New York New England

Britain Defends Censorship on Neutral Trade

Lord Robert Cecil says British censorship not interested in neutral traders. He refutes U.S. suspicions that censorship aims to capture American trade and says trade letters data aid government only to curb enemy material and suppress enemy goods. He adds postal censorship touches only actions benefiting the enemy.

London Robert Cecil Associated Press House of Commons United States Lord Roberts House of Commone

Secrecy and risk in censorship of neutral trade

Lord Robert argues that censoring neutral trade could invite leaks to British firms. A skeptic would break secrecy for personal gain, undermining security. He notes censors undergo careful credential checks, and a few bad apples are dealt with.

Lord Robert Robert

No letters destroyed says Lord Robert in trial

Lord Robert states no letters are destroyed and no letter detained without officer reference. He argues there is no evidence to support vague charges and attributes them to enemies rather than neutral interests.

Lord Robert

Fraternal Dry Goods Salesmen to Convene in September Meeting

The Dry Goods Salesmen’s Association plans its regular monthly convention Friday night September 1 at the Central Trades Council hall on St. Michael east of Royal. A large turnout is anticipated as committees report and members discuss the order. Uniform Rank W.O.W. Company C of Maple Camp No.5 will meet Monday night August 28 at the Moose hall and announce upcoming dances.

Dry Goods Salesmen's Association Central Trades Council Hall St. Michael Royal W. O.W One Hundred and Twenty-Third Regiment Maple Camp Moose Hall Treasuer P. C. Boyle

Odd Fellows Meet Boosts Attendance in Mobile Lodges

Attendance at Alabama No. 1 Union No. 3 and Mc Innis No 7 meetings grows weekly as degree staff trains. Motnnis No. 71 marks its 45th anniversary with open meeting featuring music recitations and an address by Past Grand James Sharp. Light refreshments, public invited. Union No. 13 reports strong turnout and Alabama Lodge No. 1 emphasizes teamwork.

ODD Fellows Alabama No. 1 Union No. 3 McInnis No 7 Alabama Lodge No. 1

Cycle of Equity Growing With Mobile Visit Planned

The Cycle of Equity is growing rapidly and a social meeting of members will be announced soon with some supreme lodge officers expected to visit Mobile at that time.

Supreme Lodge Mobile

New Orleans Fisherman Attacked by Shark in Grand Lake

William Leary, a shrimp fisherman, was pulled to Charity hospital after a shark bit him while drawing in a net at Grand Lake. Doctors warn the wounds to the left leg may prove fatal due to severe tearing and infection.

Associated Press New Orleans William Leary Charity Hospital Grand Lake Louisiana Gulf of Mexico

Methodist Churches Bulletin for Mobile Area Churches

A summary of church services in Mobile and nearby areas listing pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and Epworth League or prayer meeting schedules. Details include St Francis Street, Broad Street, Government Street, Oakdale, Prichard, St Stephens Road, Toulminville, Dauphin Way, Plateau, and Whistler with respective pastors and class times.

St. Francis Street St. Francis and Joachim Streets O. C. McGehee D.D PB. Roach Epworth League Broad Street Broad and Elmira Streets L.H.S. Chappelle Epworth Government Street J. E. Northcutt R. A. Tunnell Oakdale D. Y. Register T. A. White Prichard J. S. Mills St. Stephens Road W. H. Venters O. D. Dilling Toulminville

Baptist Churches Schedule Daily Services In City

List of Sunday schools and worship services at First Baptist Church Baptist Tabernacle Oakdale Crichton Prichard Dauphin Way North Side Calvary Cot tage prayer service details including start times superintendents and pastors for each location and midweek prayers.

Church Services Across City Share Morning Rites and Teachings

Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. are listed for Christ Church St. and All Saints Church Government streets with sermons and confirmations by Bishop Beckwith. Trinity St Anthony Jackson holds 7:30 a.m. communion and 11 a.m. sermon. Grace Church offers 7:30 a.m. service and 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. St Paul Spring Hill and St Paul Whistler detail 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. morning prayers or sermon.

Christ Jackson Streets A. G. Richards Holy Communion Grace Church J. T. McCan J. P. Ross St. Paul’s Spring Hill R. A. Pearce St. Paul's Church Whistler

Presbyterian Church Services and Schedules Listed

Government Street Presbyterian Church on Government and Jackson hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m with R O Harris as superintendent and morning service at 11 a m led by Rev W P Neilson of Kansas City Mo Union service in Bienville Square at 8 p m with Rev W P Neilson Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. Broad Street and South Franklin Street churches also list 9 30 a m Sunday school and 7 30 p m or 11 a m worship with pastors Rev H M Perkins and Rev W P Neilson respectively.

Government Street Presbyterian Church N. W. Cor Government Jackson Streets Henry Wade du Bose R. O. Harris W. P. Neilson Kansas City Bienville Square Christian Endeavor Society South Franklin Street Presbyterian Church H. M. Perkins L. G. Curtis Julius Winter Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Mobile Pastors Sunday Topics From Local Churches

The Sunday program lists morning topics by Rev. 8 S. P. Speigel at First Christian Church and Rev. E. D. Monroe at Oakdale Baptist Church. Evening sermons cover The Condescension of Jesus Christ and Compelling Men with themes from John 10 9 and Luke 14 23.

P. Speigel First Christian Church D. Monroe Oakdale Baptist Church John H. H. Buzbee Calvary Baptist Church

Planck Pastor to Lead Sunday Services and Activities

Planck D Pastor to conduct 11 m services and 7:36 p m evening rites with Rev F Grissett. Sabbath school held at 10:80 a m and Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 30 p m.

Catholic Churches Announce Summer Mass Schedules

The article lists mass times for multiple churches including Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception St Joseph St Mary St James St Matthew St Catherine St Margaret St Peter and St Whrite s detailing weekend weekday baptism confessions rosary benediction holy hours and holy days with varying times and locations across the season. It names pastors and street locations such as Garrity and Marine streets Spring Hill Stem avenues Cedar Point Road Fulton Road Palmetto and Lawrence streets and College avenue.

Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception St. * Joseph's St. Mary’s Church St. James College Avenue Prichard's Lane St. Matthew’s Church Garrity and Marine Streets John Ww Spring Hill Stem Avenues Crichton Emmett Bb. Kennedy Order of Divine Services St. Margaret's Church Cedar Point Road

Seventh Day Adventists Meet Every Sabbath at First Church

Seventh Day Adventists hold Sabbath services every Saturday at the First Christian Church at Government and Dearborn streets. Sabbath school begins at 9:45 a.m. Services follow the school session.

Seventh Day Adventists First Christian Church Government and Dearborn Streets

First Christian Church Service Schedule

The First Christian Church at Government and Dearborn streets with pastor S peigel will hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by G E Comer, a 11 a.m. sermon, and a Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. No evening service. joint gathering with other churches at Bienville Square Sunday night at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p.m.

First First Christian Church Dearborn Streets

Christian Science Service Schedule in St Emanuel Street

First Church of Christ Scientist on St Emanuel street announces worship Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Reading room open daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Sundays and legal holidays.

First Church of Christ, Scientist St. Emanuel Street

Lutheran Service at Corner Dearborn and St Francis Streets

Lutheran Church corner Dearborn and St Francis streets invites worship led by Rev. H M Hennig with service at 9 o clock.

Lutheran Church Dearborn and St. Francis Streets H. M.hennig

Condemned man faces chair eight times saved last minute

Charles Stielow of New York faced eight executions at Sing Sing with last minute reprieves. A little blond convict supplied clues leading to fresh evidence. Justice Guy ordered a stay and witnesses urged a new trial. Stielow's wife and children awaited the outcome as efforts continued to prove another man guilty.

Rochester N. Y Charles Stielow Sing Sing Stielow Orleans County New York Misha Applebaum Margaret Wolcott Applebaum Phelps George Newton Mutual Welfare ‘League Inez Millholland Boissevain Grace Hamiston David White Charles L

Are You Looking Old Cham berlain's Tablets Ad

An advertisement urges readers to keep bowels regular and liver healthy to look and feel younger. It promotes Cham berlain's Tablets as effective for constipation and biliousness and notes the product is easy to take and widely available.

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