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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

2

Berlin Editorial Urges Peace Effort and Wartime Courage

The Socialist Voerwarts editorial on the victory argues it disproves Entente claims that Germany seeks mercy, urges the current moment is ripe for peace efforts as German gains in Romania challenge Entente rhetoric, and insists the government must act despite risks. It says failure then would reflect on others while praising German resolve and soldiers marching on.

Berlin Voerwarts Hotest Chor von Bethmann-Hollwee Germany Romania Entente Seceet Houtar

Destructive Hair Dandruff Cure Promoted

A dubious home remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon can dissolve and destroy dandruff overnight. It promises itch relief and shinier hair and ads that argon is inexpensive and available at drug stores, warning against brushing or washing as ineffective.

Shivar Mineral Water Promises Quick Stomach Relief

The ad proclaims stomach ills disappear after drinking Shivar Mineral Water with a money-back guarantee. It touts pleasant taste and low cost and notes delivery by Mobile Distributors of Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

van Antwerp Drug Corp

Notable Visitors and Guests Flock to Mobile for Satsuma Day

Mobile hosts a mix of visiting executives and travelers including W. Westbrook of Louisville and Nashville traffic, E. W. Conway Mobile Y M C A director heading to Montgomery, William Linn of plumbers union visiting, B. B. Pennington Pratt Consolidated Coal on site, and others. Guests stay at the Cawthon, Battle House, and mingle with locals while planning athletic improvements and commerce during the Satsuma Day events.

8. W. Westbrook Louisville and Nashville Road Pensacola Fla Mobile William Linn United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters United States Canada B. B. Pennington Pratt Consolidated Coal Company Birmingham Ala Cawthonel

Congress Library Adds 838000 Volumes in Year

The Library of Congress added more than 838000 volumes to its shelves in the year ending June, raising total holdings to 2451974 books, 154200 maps and charts, 7700000 values and pieces of music, and 392905 prints, the librarian Dr Herbert Putnam reported to Congress.

Washington Library of Congress Herbert Putnam Congress

Raids Reported by Sheriff on Thursday Afternoon

Sheriff W H Holcombe lists raids carried out Thursday afternoon on multiple locations including George Karl on South Joach im street M Harris on Conti street Bienville Hotel Cawthon Hotel Harry O Connor Elmira and Poot John Adams on 18 South Concep tion The police raided William Martin area at southwest Warren and Elmira street yesterday

Seymeromys W. H. Holcombe George Karl South Joachim Street M. Harris Conti Street Bienville Hotel Cawthon Hotel Harry O'Connor Elmira John Adams South Concepon William Martin Warren Elmira Street

Social Insurance Conference to Hear President Tonight

From Washington President Wilson will speak before the Conference on Social Insurance as sessions proceed. Secretary Redfield to preside. The report also notes international and domestic items including Germany ratifying the auxiliary service bill and various regional developments across the country.

Social Insurance Conference Associated Press Washington Wilson Social Insurance Redfield The American Society For Judicial Settlement of Supreme Court of the United States

Kaiser Congratulates Bavaria on Bucharest victory

An official Berlin telegram to the King of Bavaria lauds Bavarian troops for the capture of Bucharest. It notes the Romanian capital's fall, the heroic death of a Bavarian prince, identified as Prince Henry, and praises battlefield courage in mountain and plains fighting.

Kaiser King Bavaria Bucharest Amsterdam London Berlin Prince Henry Louis

Cotton Drops After Thursday Close In Early Trading

Cotton futures open lower with January New Orleans cot ton at 19.35 and dipping to 19.10. March futures fall about thirty points while wheat and corn hold near Thursday closes. Saw timber for export edges up 28 cents amid strong demand and overall stock market strength.

New Orleans

Shackleton Plans Ross Sea Rescue Expedition

Sir Ernest Shackleton will sail from Dunedin New Zealand on December 16 with the auxiliary ship Aurora to rescue ten marooned men including Captain Mackintosh and nine Aurora crew members near the Ross Sea. The group were isolated after the ship broke away in a blizzard 21 months ago with scant provisions and no contact since.

Associated Press London Sir Ernest Shackleton Dunedin New Zealand Ross Sea Reuter Wellington Aurora Sir Ernest Mackintosh Ross Harrier

Clothing Workers Vote to Strike for 8 Hour Day

In New York more than 30 000 Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America members authorized leaders to strike if the eight hour day is not granted. The union had pressed for a $2 weekly wage rise and shorter hours. The wage increase already approved totals over 2.5 million dollars annually but hours remain unsettled.

Associated Press New York Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America American Clothing Manufacturers’ Association

Regular Army Short by 34000 Men in 1930 Report

The Adjutant General McCain annual report shows the regular army 175 officers and 25,985 men short of authorized strength as of June 30. It cites high civilian wages, many recruiting stations, and 71,088 regulars on duty including the expeditionary force in Mexico. two officers and 34 enlisted men were killed in action with five more dying of wounds.

Associated Press Washington Regular Army McCain Continental United States Mexico

Thief Steals Waltham Watch From Burns Residence

Police report filed at headquarters details a Wednesday night break in on Ann street three south of Selma. The home of F. J. Burns was entered through a window and a Waltham watch was stolen. Police have a description of the watch.

F. J. Burns Ann. Street Selma Waltham

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Morning Relief

Inactivity in winter often causes constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a mild laxative to ease congested bowels. One dose at night promises a full, easy movement in the morning at 25 cents from your local druggist.

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