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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1915

Page

4

Emerson on Fear of Deep Spiritual Ties in Love

The quote argues it is foolish to fear making ties too spiritual, claiming such depth cannot erase genuine love. It reflects Emersonian emphasis on authentic connection over guarded detachment.

Emerson

Efficiency of Marines Officially Recognized

President Wilson asks Congress to boost the United States Marine Corps by 1500 men signaling strong emphasis on a ready naval adjunct. The article recounts Marine history from Derne in 1805 to actions in Mexico and Cuba, noting key figures and battles and tracing the Corps’ growth and significance.

Congress Wilson United States Marine Corps Naval Marine Corps Continental Congress Naval Service National Defense Army Navy P. N. O'Bannon Derne Tripoli Apultepec Mexico Levi Twigg Robert B. Lee John Brown Harper’s Ferry St Broome United States R. W. Huntington Sampan Guantanamo Oregon Seld Ameri- Cruz Liemel Neville

Mobilian editor urges fair rates to keep Gulf Coast trade local

Ocean Springs News editor Thomas Ewing Dabney argues Louisville and Nashville Railroad commuter rates favor New Orleans over Mobile, diverting Gulf Coast shopping. He urges Mobile merchants and the Chamber of Commerce to press for equal 50 mile rates or restructured terms to restore local trade and social ties.

Thomas Ewing Dabney Ocean Springs News Gulf Coast Mobile Mississippi Gulf City Mississippi Gulf Coast Jackson Dabney Item Register Louisville and Nashville Railroad New Orleans Ocean Springs Biloxi Pascagoula Chamber of Commerce

Birmingham elects prohi newspaperman to city commission

The election of John R. Hornady a newspaperman to Birmingham's City Commission signals support for stronger law enforcement including prohibition. Hornady helped Birmingham adopt the commission form and his victory reflects Birmingham's desire to enforce laws as the commission expands to five members with Barber and Truss.

John R. Hornady City Commission of Birmingham Mobile Hornady Birmingham News Barber Truss

Cotton Shortage Deepens Amid Weevil Damage and War Delays

A government forecast for 1915 16 shows U S cotton output at 114 161 000 bales, with December gin plants the lowest since 1909 and nearly a million bales below the ten year average. German holders hold about 500 000 bales in the United States awaiting end of hostilities while Professor Todd urges Britain to expand fields in Egypt India and the Sudan.

United States England J. A. Todd University College Nottingham Egypt India Soudan General Fund United States Treasury McAdoo Treasury

Satsuma Day Bouquets by Mobile Papers

The article applauds Mobile newspapers for Satsuma day coverage with twenty four pages each and a vivid color image of Satsumas. It compares Satsuma day to California Prune Day, noting the prune industry enriched Californians through enterprise and local exploitation of a native product.

Mobile Register Gulf Coast California

Georgia Tech Football Schedule Near Complete

Georgia Tech's 1930 football schedule nearly set per Faculty Manager W N Randle. Venues largely decided but not announced. The slate lists Mercer Davidson North Carolina Washington and Lee Tulane Georgia Auburn with dates September 30 through November 30.

Atlanta Georgia ‘Tech W. N. Randle Mercer Open Davidson North Carolina Washington and Lee Tulane Georgia Auburn

Visitors and business traffic bustle Mobile amid holiday prep

Mobile observers note a surge of visiting executives and officials from New Orleans and other cities. Luggage and tours mark the season as travelers like Lobb y Matthews and Charles Marshall praise Spring Hill College, while port officials and real estate men conduct inspections and plan for year end shipments and highway improvements.

Appointments End Methodists Meet

Lists district presiding elders and appointments for many Alabama districts including Troy Andalusia Dothan Eufaula Greensboro Marianna Bay Minette St Stephen's and Battle House with names of elders and assignments across churches and circuits.

Ing Elder Bells Landing J. C. Camden T.Y. Abernathy Dayton D. M. Pearson Farmersville J. P. Peacock Gastonburg C.H. Motley Linden F. G. Hastings Lower Peach Tree J. A. Stripling Magnolia W. E. Bryant Marion Junction M. D. Taylor R. J. Haskew Pine Hill T. Eckford Selma Alabama Avenue H. J. Cowan Church Street J. M. Donnelly Sweetwater C. Bates Thomasville J. B. Tate Uniontown F. M. Lowery Troy W. R. Bickerstaff Presiding Elder Banks J. J. Richards Brantley J. M. Glenn Brundidee W. T. Ellisor Elba R. J. Mills Fitzpatrick B. C. Glenn, Jr la Pine E. W. Coleman Laverne L. P.lathram Ozark H. T. Johnson Ramer T. Trotter Rutledge C. C. Wilkinson Shady Grove J. E. C. Harrison H. C. Threadgill Union Springs C. A. Cornell Arthur Banner Southwest Missouri Andalusia E. E. Cowan J. E. McCann Florida and Lockhart L. H Chappelle, Jr Forest Home E. M R . Garland Ms Munn Geneva C. B. Pilley Georgiana J. F. Price Graceville J. H. Williams Greenville B. C. Glenn, Sr N. H. Gibson Monroeville C. A. Willi Noma G. M. Spiva J. A. Bridges D. W. Haskew Peterman A. F. Howington Repton FP. Cochran Samson G. C. Simpson Sepulga D. Robinson T. H. Jones Emory University E. B. Joyner Dothan C. W. Northcutt Ashford C. N. Williams Coffee Springs A. L Lumpkin L. T. Reynolds Columbia J. M. Griffin Daleville H. B. Register Foster Street H. H. McNeil Lafayette Avenue M. E. Lazenby Enterprise Talley M. J. Baldwin Hartford Slocomb G. K. Williams R. J. Coxwell Headland Midland City J. W. Budd O. M. Murphy Madrid J. Gibson Newton E. C. Maye Slocombe L. L. Wright Taylor J. W. Breedlove Eufaula W. P. Hurt Abbeville W. B. Segrest Alston L. H. Brannon Asbury S. E. Spencer Clayton H. M. Andrews Echo W. E. Middlebrooks First W. P. Dickson J. M. Truitt Girard Alexandria P. M. Guthrie Hartsboro Seale D. H. McNeal Jernigan W. F. Arnold Louisville W. Bancroft Midway R. A. Foster N. Girard A. C. Lee Perote W. B. Partrent Phoenix City H. Lisenby Smith's Station J. I. Kersh R. C. Williams L. C. Brannon Payne College L. B. Green Greensboro F. A. Rogers Butler H. L. Tate Coatopa R. H. Smith Demopolis I. W. Chalker Eutaw Moundville S. W. Roberts Gainesville J. T. Coull J. L. Jones Marianna B. F. Marshall Blountstown D. B. Dismukes Caryville J. O. Wilson Chipley H. T. Strout Cottondale W. F. Stough Cypress C. T. Martin de- Funiak Springs E. L. Crawford R. J. Ross Fountain J. W. Marley Freeport B. F. Brown Greenwood J. C. Clendenin W. H.ere Milligan D. A. Sellers Milton J. Roberts Millville J. A. Crew Munson C. P. Roberts Panama City J. A. Whitsitt Turner Springs K. K. Rushing Vernon M. E. Grant Wewawhitchka H. E. Jones Wausau A. G. Allisor Cawthon H. H. Mecklin Mount Vernon Ala George L. Austin Atlanta W. S. Keller R. S. Meniere W. B. Isham J. D. Adams Montgomery J. M. McLeod J. H. Farrish Coy Violet Knowlin New York J. B. Winter Columbua P. BE. Cheatham A. A. Frank St Louis T. R. Davidson Evansville Ind J. L. Paxton Omaha Neb P. W. Maer Columbus Miss Hattiesburg Calvin Bartlett Chattanooga Tenn T. J. Gladwell Leslie Hall Bay Minette E. Beaces Chas. G. Taylor Gall Point Fla A. K. Blacker Ottawa Can I. D. Laferey New Orleans A. W. Howard Frank B. Nihart J. R. Dickie H. E. Wilson St. Stephen's H. D W. C. Davis Chanor J. A. Flinn New Orléans C.A. Boroughs Jackson Nettles Crete Grove Hill H. G. Loyd Fulton C. Leavieci Gulfport J. J. McDonald West Point S.gaurin New York City R. P. Smith, Jr L. S. Collins Chicago Ill R. S. Radenbaugh Lancaster Ohio C. G. Dean Memphis H. E. McCormack Edward Morgan A. J. Hall Birmingham Geo. M. Reeder and Wife Indianapolis C. G. Cook F. Keith Beaumont Texas R. M. Herrin H. L. Hackett Hiwanee Miss G. Bennett L. J. Bugg J. B. Barnett J. W. Rutherford Franklin J. J. Ford Pascagoula T. H. White H. C. Whiteman J. J. Shero J. H. McCarthy, Jr Little Rock Ark G. N. Peasy H.A. Smith Meridian L. L. Barrett F. E. Clark Augusta Savage D. H. Schwailman J. Weinstein H. Steypek Jax Fla G. W. Grayson Savannah

Capital Gossip on Armenian relief and looming tax battles

The Turkish government protests American relief cash distribution in Armenian Turkey amid concerns over the Armenian massacre. Congress faces taxes for preparedness, bond issues, and reform, with a shrinking federal balance and debates over sugar duties and repeals.

Gilson Gardner Washington Henry Morganthau Turkey Congress

Horoscope predicts strong luck and bold ventures on December 14 1915

The astrology column says Neptune and Jupiter favor a lucky day with prosperous land and sea commerce. Good omens for actors, lawyers, public figures, and charitable groups. Expect gains in shipping, food, and theatre, plus caution in love and home affairs. Political shifts and suffrage debates noted.

Neptune Jupiter Fede

Resilvering a Looking Glass Repair Guide

The piece explains repairing a scratched mirror by removing silvering around the blemish, cleaning, outlining a patch, applying tiny mercury drops, and sliding the patch into place. It also includes readers’ horoscope requests for May 29 and June 22 with interpretations for June 81 suggesting traits for large corporations.

Cc. L. H

Fruit and fish ties in a playful exchange

A playful exchange notes Bertha-Ethel's admirer praising her as the apple of his eye and a peach and pippin. The beau is said to be in the vegetable and fruit business while the speaker runs a fish market.

Bertha Ethel Joe

Pinex and Sugar Syrup Cure for Coughs

An ad touts 2% ounces Pinex with sugar to make a pint cough syrup. It claims rapid relief for bronchial coughs, bronchitis, winter coughs, and asthma, with a 54 cent price and satisfaction guarantee from a Fort Wayne Indiana supplier.

Pinex Wayne, In

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