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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
4
A Henry Drummond quote asserts that the world only views Christ through the conduct of believers. It emphasizes the impact of Christian living on public perception of faith.
Meriden Connecticut shifts political mood as workingmen back Democratic candidates. Labor versus capital tensions influence a city that previously leaned Republican, with implications for mayoral and congressional positions amid disputes over labor policy and Democratic promises to aid workers.
Luther Fail of the Jackson News becomes Bilbo’s major on his staff in the governor’s recent round of appointments. The Jackson News hails the thirtieth Bilbo appointment and jokes about quick reactions from supporters and critics alike.
Bradford Knapp advocates farm self sufficiency by producing turf and livestock to feed the family and sustain the farm. He urges gradual expansion of hogs and chickens to meet meat needs without external finance.
The argument centers on the Alabama bond issue vs. higher taxes. The Mobile Register faces scrutiny for alleged political manipulation while The Item defends Governor Henderson and the bond plan. It argues measures matter more than individuals and warns that rejecting the bond issue means higher taxes.
The year ends withrailroad expansion in the South led by Florida 88 miles Virginia 77 and Alabama 59 miles. Kentucky North Carolina West Virginia and Georgia follow. Builders anticipate a busy next year with 1008 miles of new roadbed contracted already as large systems upgrade lines.
The Southern Railway printed a menu request asking patrons to report examples of exemplary service by dining car staff to reward civility. The note notes a shift from reporting incivility and cites a New York meeting where four Jewish leaders gave $100,000 each to aid persecuted Jews in Russia as part of a broader charity effort.
Ocean Springs honeymooners A O Young stay at Cawthon hotel in Mobile with others visiting from Galveston Selma Baton Rouge and Houston attend business trips and social events Modern Woodmen of the World hold officer election at Y M B A hall Barton Academy class of 1915 reunion held in Mobile Architect William Holabird arrives for Dauphin Island development plans.
The De Bardeleben Coal Corporation will ship at least 1,800 tons by river from Cordova on the Warrior to New Orleans. The towboat Martha Hennen will finish repairs today and then haul the barges downstream. A large river coal traffic is planned for the coming year.
Bessemer Alabama probes a complaint that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad is not meeting its agreed construction spending for the city passenger station.
A long list of travelers and residents is shown with numerous names and home towns including Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, New York, and others. The roster pairs individuals with numerous partner spouses and cities, detailing a wide geographic mix.
A distressed wife recalls church tragedy and a dying baby, confronts jealousy over her husband Dick, and frets about a letter he might read. Eleanor Fairlow’s fragile state and Mollie’s wedding plans frame a tense domestic drama as the narrator returns home.
A reader asks why lightning zigzags. The editor explains lightning appears snaky or as short flashes in rapid succession, each lasting a fraction of a second, not a true zigzag line. Also included are short letters about a half dollar item and Carnegie wealth notes, plus a serialized story teaser.
The horoscope cautions bankers and money handlers about a difficult day with adverse planetary aspects. It predicts potential financial turmoil, caution in loans, and possible changes in 1916, with warnings for ocean travel and a forecast of war-related gloom yet a hint of spiritual awakening and new leadership.
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