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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
4
The mobile note states it will not be responsible for any debt contracted in its name unless a regular order signed by the publisher is shown. It references Ralph R. Benes and Carter and mentions CLEME.
Audit Bureau of Circulations reaudited The Mobile Item’s six month period ending September 30 1914 and the figures for March 31 1915 show total net paid circulation of 14 231 for Evening and Country combined with 12 316 city and suburban net paid. No copies for employes or samples included.
The Mobile Item asserts it delivers more unpaid circulation in Mobile and suburbs than any other Mobile newspaper. Auditors from the Audit Bureau of Circulation have substantiated this claim over two consecutive six month periods.
The Mobile Item guarantees uniform pricing across Mobile for the daily and Sunday editions at 10 cents weekly or 5 dollars yearly. Any delivery at a different price earns a one year subscription free.
Scriptural verse Jeremiah 17 10 about the Lord searching the heart and judging each person by their ways and deeds. The passage emphasizes divine discernment and recompense based on actions.
Citizens are urged to vote on January 18 in a state ballot measure known as the Bowd issue. The campaign emphasizes fiscal reform and government efficiency while outlining potential impacts on state services and budgeting.
A philosophical plea arguing wars lack justification and cause vast loss. The author contends that white nations suffer disproportionate casualties, warns of yellow dominance dangers, and urges immediate steps to end the conflict. The tone laments the vanity of conquest and encourages a broad foresight to halt war.
In Mobile the Christmas season shows generous spirit despite a lean year. Numerous distributions by churches social and fraternal groups are planned for this afternoon evening and tomorrow, reflecting broad unselfish giving.
In a House of Commons address on Tuesday last David Lloyd George assailed Britain’s past delays in aiding Belgium Serbia and in naval readiness. The London Times notes the speech as frank and critical, urging timeliness for future policy. An Alabama editor announces plans to take a Christmas holiday from debt and bond worries.
The Mobile Rotary Club will host the messenger and newsboys of the city with a jolly event promised for the youngsters. Dr. Harry T. Inge chairs the committee with a capable team to oversee the boys as guests of the club. All members will be on hand for the occasion.
Two carloads of turkeys were supplied for marketing for Christmas by poultry growers near Geiger in Sumter county. This is a fine showing for that section. The species is hard to raise, but Sumter county poultrymen are on the job.
Stuart H. Baker of New Orleans testified in federal court for United Fruit Company in the 15 million dollar case. He cited 1 million dollars in Nicaragua bonds and hurricane losses of 1906 as reasons for Bluefields Steamship profits drop. Baker denied a United Fruit conspiracy but said the company may be sold.
The Kolette Record reports F. K. Cook as a lagrip victim and J. F Grable also suffering lagrippe. The piece notes both individuals affected in Kolette, North Dakota.
The Mobile area records Christmas shopping trips and visits from many out of town guests including the Pink Lady company arriving from Chattanooga and locals taking holidays in New Orleans Selma and Meridian. District court adjourns to January 11 as officials head home for Christmas.
A long list from Hotels shows guests across Roanoke Mississippi Alabama Georgia Illinois New York and more. Names include D Lull Jackson Fish er Edmund DeOrsay and many spouses and leads from firms and cities such as Meridian Bay Minette and New Orleans.
In chancery court on Thursday William Anthony filed suit for divorce against Mary Etta Anthony on grounds of voluntary abandonment. The couple were married in this county July 27, 1910.
The 1915 horoscope notes Neptune and Jupiter warn of melancholy and anxiety for merchants and bankers. It urges poise as Europe’s war echoes in thought, predicts a historic Christmas, universal brotherhood after suffering, and cautions Holland and England about invasion and loans. It also foresees a rising popular hero and anxious birthdates.
The forecast warns of adverse planetary aspects for Uranus and Mars, urging caution in major acts and financial promises. It foresees romance scandals, public figures involved, floods, storms, a potential eastern city courthouse catastrophe, and widespread ethical strain across professions in 1916.
Thomas Moore arrested in Montgomery for the October burglary of the Askin Marine store and held on a $500 bond. He sought release via habeas corpus in the circuit court, but Judge Grayson remanded him to jail after hearing the evidence. A man can be very learned and have no sense.
Parlor rug care suggests sprinkling coarse salt during sweeping to refresh colors. Coin questions find no premiums on 1837 or 1893 half dollars, nor on the Columbian 1893 or 1834 half dollars. Horoscope notes October 31 and November 1 call for high temper and dignified appearance. A home remedy mixes vaseline and tincture of cantharides for growing eyebrows and lashes with risks to eye irritation.
Federal officers R. E. Hays and R. F. Button returned to Charleston with Robert and George Thomas after raiding the moonshine district in Nicholas county. They seized a complete distilling outfit and a quantity of materials indicating recent illicit whisky production.
Amusements section notes Curly a three part Clipper star feature at the Queen on Saturday with Lottie Pickford and William Russell leading a vibrant cast including Charlotte Burton George Periclt Eugenie Ford and more. The one act The Book Agent also plays with all seats five cents.
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