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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
4
The Mobile Item carries an Associated Press fall based wire report. It notes circulation details and carrier delivery, with pricing and subscription options listed for Mobile and outside Mobile, Alabama, in December 1916.
The new federal farm loan banks, with New Orleans as a headquarters hub, promise development across Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana. They offer low cost mortgage financing to expand farms and improve buildings, with already twenty times the twelve banks capital in loan applications and strong bonding to protect capital.
The article reports Sweden and Switzerland urging belligerents toward peace talks, Spain’s possible entry noted, and German moves toward an immediate conference. Entente allies demand known terms before any settlement, while Germany reportedly seeks favorable conditions. Berlin’s reply to Wilson is seen as noncommittal. Prospects for more fighting next year appear likely.
The Gulf Coast Produce Exchange shows rapid growth since its brief existence in Mobile County, with over two thousand dollars in business this month and December activity more than ten times June's. Manager E B Davis predicts a bright future as marketing solutions advance and farming gains prominence locally.
Local merchants across nearly all lines report Christmas sales surpassing recent years and possibly the biggest year yet. They say Mobile’s resurgence after the July storm shows the city entering the new year with robust business and a hopeful outlook.
Cargoes of Louisiana rice already move through Mobile port and may expand to share business with Galveston and New Orleans. Trade with South American countries and existing links to Cuba and the West Indies point to a growing ex port role, with steamship agents predicting further growth.
A humorous monologue in verse where Walt Mason proclaims modesty while playfully boasting about his ears and athletic hustle. The speaker minimizes worldly praise, yet admits pride in his own vigor and humorous self awareness.
The Item’s Daily Question Box covers climate change pace in Ireland and southern Syre, notes no recent shifts. It states 1893 Columbian half dollar has no quoted premium, 1892 at 51 cents, and provides guidance to locate Harry Harkness via Standard Oil. It adds a cautious stance on rechargeable dry cells and electrical matters.
The reading notes fair luck for the day with Mars Mercury and Jupiter in benefic aspect. Army reforms loom in winter with possible promotions that cause discontent. A sensational publication about American institutions is foreshadowed. Mercury favors writers especially in drama. a notable American play may emerge. The death of a famous actor is prophesied with a possible legacy. Theater figures face tragic experiences while loans and large investments look favorable. Foreign trade may suffer with dire warnings to US commerce amid European war. Wilson faces anxiety early year. a congressman may spark inflamable controversy. Africa promises extraordinary events and foreign investment gains. Capricorn birthday subjects should focus on business. their offspring may be bright and enterprising.
A meditation on personal ideals and social conscience urges cultivating truth purity strength and bravery. The verse champions humility generosity optimism laughter and lifting others while living as a beacon of goodness for all who behold it.
Health discourse explains that tuberculosis patients gain from daily sun baths with no glass barrier. It describes ultraviolet actinic rays driving energy for flesh cells, contrasts quartz glass with sun bath glass, and notes glass absorbs these chemical rays, risking sunburn under enclosed rooms.
Odd Fellows Mt Ararat Encampment meets at Odd Fellows Hall. Knights of Pythias Percival Lodge 192 gathers at 7 30 in Castle Hall. Masonic Athelstan 369 meets at 7 30 in Masonic Temple. B P O E Mobile 108 meets at 8 at Ellis Home on Government and Joachim. Rotary Club meets at 1 pm Assembly Room Cawthon Hotel. Salesladies meet at 6 pm Y M B A Hall.
A nineteen year old asks about using ultraviolet rays from quartz lamps to treat pimples and if a reputable physician is needed. The answer discusses specific UV from rock crystal quartz lamps, their safety, and mentions inventors Nagelschmidt and Kro.
The text discusses consulting a medical secretary to find a physician for ultraviolet light therapy and warns of danger from improper dosage. It also explains heartburn caused by high stomach acidity from excess starch or a food sensitivity triggering increased hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Major John W. McConnell aged 85 died after a lengthy illness in Birmingham. He came to the city in 1884 from Bibb county and built a real estate career, later serving as Bibb state senator during Reconstruction. Survived by two sons, two daughters, and three grandchildren. UA graduate and War era cotton mill operator.
President Wilson marks his sixtieth birthday with greetings arriving at the White House. He plans to continue his official duties and work as usual.
Louise and Helen in a warm reunion discuss a luncheon order in a three room Astor Ritz suite. They compare tastes and finances while noting Bob and Warren's reactions and their own fiery tempers. The dialogue hints at lingering tension and a fragile happiness as they plan to continue their conversation.
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