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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
4
A short reflective verse by Susan Coolidge speaks of bearing a heavy burden eased by light and the compassion seen in a divine face. The stanza emphasizes care and relief found in spiritual pity and guidance.
A new firm plans to build terminals in Mobile starting with a warehouse and storage facilities and expanding to cold storage bonded warehousing a terminal railroad and lofts for small enterprises. The venture aims to boost cargo and growth while stressing the value of both private and city owned facilities.
A late 1915 overview shows brighter conditions despite World War I. First National Bank figures highlight higher November bank clearings, bonds, dividends and disbursements, and corporate financing compared with the prior year and 1913 levels.
Editorial argues Alabama must pass the proposed 1.5 million bond to cover debts at 5 percent interest. It cites leaders like A H Carmichael Henry Merritt W L Lancaster and B B Comer condemning past excesses and urging, instead, a fiscally safer path to avoid higher taxes or repudiation.
A Mobile column records numerous visitors and travelers arriving and departing. Names include J B Webster and G E Smith from Grand Cayman, Irvington and Chicago travelers, and N C Wing from Jackson. Several couples stay at local hotels while others pass through en route to destinations such as San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Mississippi senator James K. Vardaman, once a governor and current U S senator, strains ties with former allies in his home state. He criticized President Wilson’s preparedness plan, aligning with Republicans and provoking long time supporters such as the Meridian Dispatch, Aberdeen Weekly, Vicksburg Evening Post, Scott County News, and Brookhaven Ledger.
The fashion editors critique a new trend where wearers pair an ankle bouquet with hosiery and dététher garments, arguing the aim is to flaunt the ankle. Critics wonder what style will come next as authority figures weigh in.
A long list of individuals and spouses from diversas cities and states including Atlanta Birmingham Bay Minette New York Des Moines Louisville St Louis Des Moines Shreveport Memphis Selma Indianapolis Winston Salem Tyler New Orleans and others. The OCR fragment shows many personal names with partial locations and no accompanying event details.
A reader asks about government limits on accepting five cent pieces for stamps. The answer cites Postal Laws and Regulations permitting silver coins up to ten dollars and minor copper nickel bronze coins up to 25 cents per payment. A second inquiry on Babel notes a biblical estimate for the height of the tower, with historical tradition and uncertainties described. A housewife asks how to clean water bottles. advised to use raw potato pieces with cold water, shake, rinse, and wash with soap and water.
A long roster of individuals and couples from cities such as Washington, St. Louis, Mt. Vernon, Detroit, Memphis, Selma, Jackson, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pensacola, and others is documented. The list includes numerous addresses and spouses, indicating a wide distribution of names across states and regions.
The Banksdale arrived from Bordeaux after a tempestuous voyage. A bomb exploded in No. hatch off November 19, setting fire to 200 bales of cotton in No. 6 compartment and causing extensive damage before port arrival.
A wife recalls reading a revealing letter about Eleanor Fairlow and responding with calm detachment. Her husband Dick reacts with anger as she prepares for Mollie’s wedding, while she contemplates makeup and the sense of distance between them.
The 1915 horoscope warns of fires, riots, scandals, and political intrigue delaying a year of inclement weather. It notes potential growth in new thought and occult knowledge, with risks to restaurants, hotels, and clergymen. Children may be rash while some Capricorns show strong intellect but poor business affinity.
Margie contemplates a color laden necklace and Dick's guilt in a tense moment before attending Mollie's wedding. The scene unfolds with references to a blackmail attempt, an affair with Eleanor on a train, and Dick's frightened appearance at the door as Margie prepares to depart.
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