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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
6
A concise account lists total net paid figures including 1 415 and 14 231 13 778 with no copier for employees or advertisers included. notes that samples, exchanges and complimentary items are not part of the above totals.
A literary fragment ponders how thoughts and feelings color life like a fresco. It compares the mind to a chamber being painted with colors that reveal themselves only after drying, reflecting on permanence beyond momentary perception.
The article notes very promising agricultural industrial and transportation outlooks with finance slightly better. Banking remains strong across the country including Mobile. Congress in regular session has not spooked markets and wartime disruption abroad boosts home industry. Money in circulation via May pay drives trade, spurring demand for workers and materials.
Reports from financial centers indicate substantial bank dividends will be declared at the proper time. In January profits fell short of usual standards with Mobile noting no positive change. Despite a gloom in markets a reliable source says dividends are still anticipated with cautious sentiment across institutions.
The text discusses potential severance of diplomatic ties with Austria-Hungary over the Lusitania incident. It notes United States demands for disavowal and punishment of the submarine commander, and warns that continued interference by foreign agents could harm American industry and humanity.
Dr Charles H Duncan preached that sick people carry their cures with them and cited a dog's method of licking wounds as a healing principle. He warned soldiers in Europe lacking medical care could benefit by self treatment using the dog's approach, implying wound licking releases healing toxins.
The plan foresees American control of British and French assets in Brazil, including state railways with $100 million in paper. German capitalists reportedly hope to profit by selling holdings to Americans as Teutons seek trade access in Latin America.
London publication Truth calls for a forced loan scheme funded by weekly or quarterly contributions, replacing it with interest-bearing bonds. It argues the plan would avoid unpopularity and sustain the war. The Atchison Globe humorously notes Germany’s failure to seek peace, joking about Ford making a chasm.
Birmingham voters head to the polls for the commission race as fourteen candidates were reduced to four in the recent primary. The finalists are John R. Hornway a newspaper man J D Truss a civil rights official Dan A Hogan a grocer and Isadore Shapiro an attorney and state legislator.
Bollinger of Bollinger Louisiana and H Bollinger of Shreveport visit Mobile staying at the Battle House while EB Hines Mount Airy North Carolina and many other dignitaries from Baltimore Canton Racine Atlanta and Birmingham appear in town. The Mardi Gras rates issue is discussed by Southern Passenger Association in New Orleans with sessions expected two days.
A German agent on a false passport thought to be linked to the Bethlehem Steel fire is reported captured by a British cruiser after being taken from the Lamport and Holt liner Vauban. Authorities probe passports theft, labor plots, and Teutonic consular activity as a grand jury investigates shipping disruptions.
The first annual Southwestern District Baptist Young People's Union convention closed in Greenville Alabama. Joseph E Jernigan was elected district president and Walter Pitts was named secretary treasurer. A committee was formed to select a field worker in each of the district's thirteen associations.
The Central Trades Council of Mobile calls a special Wednesday meeting to nominate a candidate for a state harbor board seat appointed by Governor Charles Henderson. The council seeks labor representation, arguing workmen's interests will be better protected, while the governor says many names have been submitted and will be considered when appointments are made.
Washington cable reports Count von Bernstorff stating he was authorized to disavow Captain Franz von Rintelen and that no instruction to break US law existed. The item notes the German government distancing itself from alleged acts. Also, Dearborn Street repaving begins from Davis to St Francis with gravel tar prep by Harry Pillans.
On Monday December 13 1916 astrologers warn of a difficult day with many adverse planetary aspects. They foresee labor unrest strikes rail and stock issues and possible military movement in the United States. Weaker fortunes for workers cautious spending advised and a notable public man may suffer an accident while skating.
A child complains about a bath water burn and questions a caregiver for not testing the water first. The note casts blame playfully on the mother and reflects domestic mishap in a household setting.
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