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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
4
The Mobile item asserts higher net paid circulation in Mobile and suburbs than any other Mobile newspaper and notes it has been certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation for two consecutive six month periods.
A compact reflection on perseverance and faith citing a biblical verse from Tim Tim 4 7. The note emphasizes steadfastness and spiritual resolve in the face of life’s trials.
Richard Jones Sr. died at his Toulminville home after a brief illness. A Mobile resident for many years, he was born in Marengo county and a University of Virginia graduate who served in the Confederacy with the Canebrake Rifles. He later held federal court clerk posts for twenty eight years, supported by his son in later years, and leaves a grieving wife and children across the state.
Frederick Palmer, renowned as a leading authority on war, attacks the United States navy for lacking gun power, speed, and range. He argues the navy’s geographical position makes its strength crucial, and the faults highlighted by such an authority reveal a startling deficiency in defense.
The statement argues the plan will not create new debt or raise taxes while enabling the state to meet its obligations to public schools old soldiers and prisoners. It claims the measure will fund debts without increasing tax rates and will retire bonds when due.
The city sought a constitutional amendment to raise taxes for schools, police, and welfare. Voters statewide approved a special election but Birmingham itself voted against the measure by about two to one. If the amendment failed, local services and merchant licenses face continued strain while residents endure delayed relief.
Alabama Pythian lodges vote to build and fund a home for widows orphans and indigent members. Rescue Lodge Mobile leads with support for Mobile County location citing health and local suitability. Mobile with four lodges and county with three urged to host the project and a $100 nucleus gift already offered by Mobile lodge.
Alabama voters sent Oscar Underwood to the Senate and George Huddleston to the House. Huddleston, after taking office, joined the allied opposition on rules, a move seen as a Waterloo that alienated old party leaders. Back home, critics like State Representative Thomas F Judge vow to campaign against him if he seeks renomination.
An Atlanta church hosted a political conference on the past Sabbath as three ministers led a discussion on the discharge of a city official. The gathering urged voters to participate in a recall election against six officials including the mayor.
After Christmas the article notes banks serve purposes beyond withdrawals, highlighting their value as secure places to keep money and let it accrue or remain safe.
Mobile society notices list events from U S district attorney Alex B Pitts attending a funeral in Mobile to retirements in rail passenger service. Promotions include Joseph Hellen moving to New Orleans and Col Francis Guidry leaving rail for moviemaking. Also present are clergy arrivals and hotel fire escape incidents.
Instructions describe coating the surface with hammer varnish until very sticky, soaking the print in soft water, applying to the varnish, removing air bubbles, drying for five to six hours, rubbing off the paper with wet fingers, then varnishing again to finish. Horoscope answers follow with dated readings.
A long list of owners and spouses from cities including Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, New Orleans, and Jackson appears in a regional register. The roster names numerous households tied to towns across Mississippi and Alabama, with many entries indicating couples and their residences.
A special session ordered a Telegarph road survey from Bayou Sara on the county line with an estimated cost of about 700 dollars and four extra engineers. The board awarded harness supply to Mc Gowin Lyons Hardware. Gasoline bids were limited to Palm Oil Company at one cent below market. the board split the contract among four oil firms. Anna Artemese Pollard filed for divorce from William Pollard citing inhuman treatment and abuse, asking to restore her maiden name Anna Artemese Mott.
An emotional note from Eleanor to Dick reveals a strained affair and longing for public acknowledgment of their love. She laments separations, contemplates hospital return, and recalls a past train encounter that shaped their relationship. The letter hints at Mollie’s forthcoming wedding and Eleanor’s desire to reunite, ending with a plea for soon contact.
The December 29 1915 horoscope sees Jupiter Neptune and Venus in favorable aspect boosting business social life and marriage prospects. It predicts success for women in theatre management banking and shipping while warning of potential scandals over contracts and war vessel spending. Cryptocurrency.
Mobile County election board to canvass Monday's Birmingham amendment results at noon Friday. About 700 votes cast unofficially. Whistler 8 for 15 against. Baird's Mill 16 for 4 against. City wards total smallest tally. measure carried in the county by a good majority.
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