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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1916

Page

4

Hanaw Dies as Esteemed Mobile Citizen Leader

Henry Hanaw a Michigan native and Mobile attorney long associated with Harry Pillans and Palmer Pillans died after a long illness. A respected figure in the Jewish community and B nai B rith, he held leadership roles in fraternal and social circles and was regarded as an able lawyer and civic figure in Mobile.

Hanaw Henry Hanaw Mobile Michigan Harry Pillans Commissioner Pillans Hanan Palmer Pillans B'nai B'rith

Board approves Barton High military training program

The Board of School Commissioners of inaction county accepted Col. F. M. Maddox and Capt. Robert Daly offer to give Barton High students military training including setting up exercises and manual of arms. Training to be student led, with no compulsory orders, and with line officers offering assistance. Additionally, cotton market notes discuss rising prices and potential factory opportunities in Mobile, with political mentions from Huntsville editor J. E. Pierce and Mississippi lawmakers' luncheon policies.

Inaction County F. M. Maddox First Infantry Alabama National Guard Robert BP. Daly Camp Raphael Semmes United Confederate Veterans Barton High School Col. Maddox Maddox Providence R. I United States Mobile Alabama

Y W C A Deserves Its Success Worldwide Hope for Growth

Fifty years after its formal founding in Boston the Y M C A expands across the globe. In the United States it operates thousands of branches and employs secretaries while owning millions in property. From boarding houses for self supporting women to night schools and summer camps the organization broadens its social religious work.

Young Women’s Christian Association Boston Middle West United States Mobile

Unfortunate Day Foretold by Astrologers

The February 10 1916 horoscope warns of bad luck for men and women with Jupiter Saturn Mars Uranus and the Sun adverse. It advises routine, notes dangers for the young and a difficult year for Aquarius children born on this day.

Jupiter Saturn Mars Uranus Humanity

Mobile Visitors from Across the Region Attend Coal Conference

A parade of travelers visits Mobile for the coal conference with attendees from Citronelle, Poplarville, Birmingham, Philadelphia, Columbus, Wilmer, Satsuma, Cincinnati, Leaksville, Merrill, and beyond. Notable figures include Alfred Reed Hamilton of Pittsburgh and J. Morrison of Birmingham as delegates.

Battle House E. J. Calogne M. Lehman W. K. Kuchner G. ,Bethard R. W. Clay I. E. Bannon G. A. Harris R. D. Loftus J. Milway New Orleans C. C. Cleavers E. Coon W. H. Kuchner H.H. Fitus J. Pennell C. L. Crougher H. H. Sulusbury A. E. Riser W. E. Thieman Virginia Thomas W. W. Canwell L. R. Long Chicago Ill J. G. Lewis Baltimore N. Spandamis Montgomery Ala D. G. Steer and Wife Youngstown H. Keegan Rochester N. Y F. H Wis D. D. Nims Monroeville M. J. Sector J.D. Bowden Louisville H. G. Reinicker L. G. Buckman St. Louis A. F. Frank Manchester N. H J. Broad West Point Miss T. D. Lloyd Wess Lloyd Bayou la Batre B. F. Harris Chattanooga Tenn W. E. Witchan Birmingham Belle Eele San Francisco Cal T. O. Monarty Atlanta Creola H. C. Abrams H. A. Brown Foley R. P. Delmas Pascagoula W. H. Keehn Denver Col M. L. Fletcher Nashville Aewe Ee A. Osborne S. K. Jacobs Mose Cohn J. E. Wright Chickasha Olka W. S. Young A. W. Speiser George S. Potter W. H. Lee J. J. Gale A. W. Roudwan New York City M. D. Palmer V. C. Kalar Carl Muller Sam Marks H. C. Vigo Book Ruddock Charleston S. C J. P. Brumdal Dalton, Minn C. S. Overlett Brewton Ezell Johnson Newman, Ga C. J. Strong B. D. Fudge John McKinley Eutaw E. C. Harrington E. C. Hancock A. A. Drake I. E. Davis R. P. Darden George L. Lawler Savannah W. Blalack GA. Lanning S.E. Richard T. M. Curtins Chapman B. B. Poor Delaware N. W. Burch E. N. Amos E. H. Robinson, Jr Brooklyn St. Andrew G. N. Hubbs Mississippi J. C. Dorsett Merrill J. A. Tyson Paris D. G. Reed River Park Mich C. W. Stallsworth Silas

Know-Your City Party Tours Mobile Gas Works Visit

More than sixty people joined the Know-Your City A Better trip organized by the Chamber of Commerce to Mobile Gas Works. The group traveled in twelve autos from the Cawthon Hotel, learning about gas production from experts and noting the plant as one of the oldest in the United States with modern furnaces and ninety miles of distribution pipes.

Chamber of Commerce Mobile Gas Works Cawthon Hotel J. G. Espalla, Jr J. D. Andrews Ways and Messrs R. W. Kersting J. W Langsley C. B. Wykoff H. G. Conant A. G. Davia G. R. Walpole Mobile United States England J. W. H. Handley E. T. Moore James Gibboney Cc. C. Lowder Russell Houston T. T. Palmer J. O. Smith J. T. Ringrose George Ringrose Alma Center Wis H. N. Burt Minneapolis, Minn T. J. Riggs Indianapolis Ind John Cloud Macy I. Copperrine Peoria Ills J. C. Shields Varna J. A. Baker J. R. Edwards Cleveland Ohio Frank Gaunt Millie Gaunt Elburn J. E. Banister Minneapolis Minn R. W. Hagmaier Bucknes Q. J. Brown Gardner Tucker S. P. Johnson J. H. Hutchinson C. McMasters C. H. Walsh S. E. Webb

Confessions of a Wife and a Letter Writer

A wife narrates a series of letters from Dick describing his business success in the school book trade and his personal resolve to reform drinking while seeking forgiveness. She recalls their memories, questions whether love can be renewed, and hints at inner jealousy and pride as the exchange continues.

Heart Margie Lucky Mollie Sonny Little Book

Mobile Civil Service Association Formed

John D. Wilkins was elected president and M. Henry secretary of Mobile’s Civil Service Retirement Association branch formed Wednesday night in the customs office. The group aims to provide pensions for retired civil service workers and aspires to national scope. Col lector P. W. Maer spoke on advisory support though not eligible for membership. Post master Thornton Special Deputy Collector John S. Callagham and Muse Alston also addressed the meeting.

John D. Wilkins M. Henry Mobile Civil Service Retirement Association Customs Office Civil Service Customs John S. Callagham Muse Alston Mobile Post Office

Southern spends more in South than received

For every dollar paid by the South for transportation in December 1915, the Southern Railway Company paid $1.17 to South-based labor and suppliers due to construction. The December labor disbursements totaled $5,861,516, with $5,082,687 going to Southern individuals and industries, $743,408 more than Southern transportation payments, per Comptroller A. H. Plant.

England India South Washington Southern Railway Company A. H. Plant

Advertise Keynote of Hardware Association Address

President Matthias Ludlow of Newark urged members to advertise at the fifteenth annual convention in Pittsburgh. He emphasized that local paper ads reach hundreds of homes and inform people about available goods for sale. Adverting, he said, is essential for success.

Pittsburgh Matthias Ludlow Newark N. J Pennsylvania and Atlantic Seaboard Hardware Men’s Association Ludlow

Rees Murder Case Opens Dr Not Guilty Plea Filed

Purvis Mississippi February 10 in circuit court S E Rees charged with the murder of W A Blackburn last October pleaded not guilty. Case set for trial Friday morning.

Home Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief With Pinex

An article extols Pinex as a potent pine extract cough remedy that targets inflamed membranes. It instructs mixing 2 1/4 ounces Pinex with plain sugar syrup to make a pint, priced at 54 cents, with full directions and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne Indiana.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

The Question Box Answers Life Expectancy And Public Health

The Q A notes life expectancy at ages 25 50 and 75 38.81 20.91 and 6.27 years. It describes the United States Public Health Service its structure divisions hospitals stations and quarantines and mentions Nellie Custis and Eleanor Parke Lewis as Martha Washington relatives.

Ans National Public Health Board United States Public Health Service Treasury Department Insular Washington Do. W. B Martha Washington Nellie Custis Eleanor Parke Lewis John Parke Custis Major Lawrence Lewis

Private I and the Leather Meat Knife Exchange

A jailbreak joke scene shows a Private I complaining to a sergeant that tough meat resists cutting with a dull knife. The sergeant retorts with a brisk, cheeky line about strapping the knife to the meat to improve cutting.

Glass of Salts Kidney Health Advice Ad

An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys and prevent bladder disorders. It claims meat eating causes uric acid buildup that blocks kidney function and links kidney sluggishness to rheumatism headaches liver trouble nervousness and more. It urges a four ounce dose daily before breakfast to improve kidney action and blood purity.

Sava

Caribbean and Southern Steamship to Windward Islands Service

Caribbean and Southern Steamship Co announces regular Sreniente service to Windward and Leeward ports. Sailings include Port au Prince Haiti Guadeloupe Martinique Barbados and Demerara with calls at other West Indies ports as cargo allows. Further information available from Hern Steamship Co in Mobile Alabama.

Caribbean & Southern Steamship Co., Inc Seeberg Steamship Co Windward Leeward Port-Au-Prince Haiti Guadeloupe Martinique Barbados Unidad Demerara West Indies Hern Caribbean & Southern Steamship Coo., Inc Chesbiney Obile Alabama

Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway Sheds Storage Space

The Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway offers limited deep water dock space on the west bank of the river for lumber logs ties or heavy commodities needing storage or water facilities. Shed space is also available and any needed space can be secured on Blakely Island.

West Bank Blakely Island

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