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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
4
A fragment from a Mobile Alabama newspaper dated December 30 1916 lists wire service delivery by carrier and mail subscriptions with rates in advance and per year. It notes offices in New York Chicago and St. Louis and lists home Bell Bechtin and editors.
Friday dispatches from London report the Entente’s reply to Germany’s note on opening general peace discussions. The reply is expected to reject the proposal with a caveat for Germany and allies to submit terms to President Wilson, who could decide if further talks are possible.
A new public celebration and Carnival society in Mobile aims to revive individual masking for Mardi Gras. The plan envisions broad city participation and draws on the example set in New Orleans where crowds fill the streets. The Fifteen Funny Fellows are urged to cooperate with the Carnival committee to boost participation.
A regional editorial decries public ignorance of business basics, urging colleges to include a real science of business in curricula. It highlights Vanderlip's warning and calls for renewed civic effort and community spirit in Mobile to improve local commerce and preparations for the New Year season.
New York leaders of four railroad brotherhoods propose that 400000 workers decide by vote their next move in the Adamson eight hour controversy. They warned delays are likely after talks with railroad managers failed to yield a settlement, and argued workers should be paid under the Adamson scale when the law takes effect, pending court tests.
The article lauds General Joffre as a towering Allied figure and democratic leader fitting to represent France and the Allies against Prussian influence. It notes France’s honor in promoting him and contrasts his ethos with Junkerism. It also mentions Germany's stance on the Norwegian steamer Delton sinking in its U S reply.
In Rippling Rhymes, Walt Mason urges readers to swear off debt and vice, urging self restraint in boasting, storytelling, political ambition, and pursuing quick riches. The poem counsels reflection and change, inviting a vow to abandon troublesome habits.
The Item's Daily Question Box lists values for 1799 silver dollars with six versus five stars and gold eagles, plus horoscopes for March 7 August 3 31 and notes that the eight hour law excludes railroad crossing flagmen.
The 1916 horoscope notes a lucky day with benefic planetary aspects for business and publishing, urging new partnerships and ventures. It warns of storms in the West, risks of foreign loans, and potential disasters at winter resorts, while foretelling profits for hospitality workers and a future invention similar to the telephone.
A writer observes common errors by life insurance applicants from diverse backgrounds. Humorous misstatements about death and illness illustrate bluffing versus genuine knowledge as key to health and welfare. The piece emphasizes learning real understanding to achieve true mental and physical health.
A column presents a past public meeting notice for the Port Conference Harbor Board and City Commissioners at 10:45 a.m. The text then shifts to a health advisory advocating yeast therapy and discussing medical opinions on ulcers and tuberculosis with anecdotal patient anecdotes and guidance to seek professional medical advice.
Louise and Helen discuss avoiding humiliating Bob over money and decide to downsize from an expensive hotel suite. Louise agrees to switch to cheaper rooms and settles a $38.75 one day bill, arranging to have trunks ready and a porter sent in about an hour.
Reader asks if abstaining from food relieves a duodenal ulcer pain and seeks a cure for fast gray hair and excessive gas. Answers note temporary pain relief may occur, advise against forcing natural aging, and suggest consulting a druggist for gas remedies after medical attempts have failed.
Salt Lake City Utah December 30 the bomb placed before Governor Sprys residence on Christmas day was practically harmless an explosives expert said S B Moore. rewards totaling eleven thousand dollars were offered for the person who planted the device
Louise and Helen arrange a new flat with silk lights and private moments. Bob arrives unexpectedly to a tense reunion as Louise hides, while Helen prepares to reveal herself and reunite with Warren after a long absence.
A dramatic dialogue on marriage roles unfolds in a Pullman car where two men debate how to prove love. One man, industrious and worn, believes in providing a home shield from hardship while the other, carefree and well-dressed, argues words matter more than deeds. The piece ends with the patient wife serving her husband as she contemplates her memories.
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