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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
2
The Alabama Land Book project explained plans to publish about 100000 copies with no paid advertising and regional descriptions. The book will divide the state into districts such as the citrus belt and alfalfa region, tie content to subscribing counties, and include inquiries to connect readers with potential settlers.
An ad touts New Life Pills to activate the liver aid digestion relieve constipation and improve complexion. Claims eyes clear and skin looks fresher and healthier. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
Jones outlined the mission to learn advertisers views and all details of the work. The book is set for publication around April 15. Jones, son of former district congressman J. T. Jones, previously served as a house of representatives page before his current role.
The New York police pursue a mystery writer linked to a Chicago suspect after two letters arrived from Crones. Handwriting matched samples from a Scranton correspondence school, and one letter allegedly carries fingerprints. The writer condemns Christianity and cites crimes of wealth and hunger while accusing the church of scandal.
A Mobile advertisement promotes Vinci as a tonic for aging individuals. It features a Kingston New York customer, Mrs. A. E. Carson, age 69, who reports recovered strength after five bottles. The copy cites cod liver elements, peptone beef, and a mild tonic wine as active ingredients.
The Mobile Item notes several children born Feb 18 in 1903 1915 1910 1909 1906 and 1903. It invites each to entertain five friends at a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with tickets mailed. February births are asked to send full names addresses and birthdates to the Children’s Editor.
A brief and opaque note claims activity around police headquarters with no response. The speaker mentions Chicago spies and war time awareness, expressing relief that information will be released or allowed to pass.
The article argues that coal shipments to Mobile spur lower coal and overall freight rates. It notes carriers may build new lines to Mobile and New Orleans, levels prices against Birmingham via road transport, and expects river traffic boosts once handling facilities are ready. A table compares rate advances from Ohio River crossings to Mobile.
From St Louis to Birmingham Mobile and other routes show lower Mobile rates than Birmingham. The table notes distance differences with Mobile 271 miles beyond Birmingham and highlights price differentials per 100 units across routes and sectors.
An old advice note promotes cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo avoiding alkaline soaps. It claims pure greaseless coconut oil cleanses, nourishes, and prevents hair damage, with simple application for rich lather and quick drying.
The article argues that Birmingham lacks water competition but could gain by Warrior river traffic. It cites tables showing Middle West to Mobile and Birmingham rates, noting 14 to 67 cents per 100 pounds lower to Mobile. It claims Birmingham shippers could cut first class rates by about 80 cents per 100 and save roughly $120 per carload.
Mobile city commissioners award Toulmin & Sons a contract to lay 1700 feet of cement drain pipe from Ann Street entrance to second Street East. The new pipe will fill a ditch along the roadway and widen the street for vehicles once the opening is covered.
Real estate transfers include J T Lockler Sr and wife selling to Mary Hahin for 41 in section 2 township 5 south range 2 west. W M Mittenright to Josie T Mittenright for 1 and other considerations part of lot 14 square 27 Whistler Alabama. J L Locke and wife to T J O Connor section 17 township 4 south range 2 west. Louisell Realty and Improvement Co to C E Hodskin for 1 and other considerations lot 1 block 1 Berry Tract. Oscar Anderson to A G West for 100 in section 4 township 6 south range 2 west. Exchange Lang Company Inc to Henrietta Tonsmeire for 12 in section 40 township 2 south range 1 west. A R Minnis to Jonathan Bourne Jr for 1 and other considerations section 1 township 6 ? A True Sport won t quit winner till the game breaks up.
Dr Victor Rendon testified before the Nate agricultural committee that Arthur Pierce the British consul general and Avelino Monte the sole sisal buyers in Yucatan represented two American firms and coordinated to depress sisal prices. He cited price declines from 9.1 cents to about 5–6.5 cents per pound and noted increased planted acreage without profit. Levy Mayer alleged the International Harvester Company funded arms for the Ortega-Argimedo revolt against Carranza authorities.
Local forecaster Albert Ashenberger reports cold fronts across the country with freezing temperatures reaching Kansas and wind chills along the New England coast. The Tombigbee and Alabama rivers are expected to fall over the next two days while western areas enjoy fair to moderately cold conditions and 20 degree readings at Green Bay with gusts to 40 mph.
Chancery Court under Chancellor Thomas H. Smith adjourned the case Delena L L Chapman versus City of Mobile until Monday morning at ten o'clock after being taken out of call.
The case details Hans Schmidt, an uptown priest, being arrested on September 14, 1913, for the Anna Aumuller murder. He was found guilty in February 1914 after two trials, with evidence including a long blade and dismemberment. Schmidt faced further crimes including counterfeiting and forgery tied to his criminal career. He claimed sanity and accepted execution, showing steadiness through the proceedings.
Oscar J. Comery was executed at the state prison for the murder of his wife. The hanging marked the first such execution in New Hampshire in twenty three years.
The senate judiciary sub committee suspended today's Brandeis confirmation hearing as no witnesses were ready. The next session is set for Thursday morning February 24. Austin G. Fox of New York, leading opposition for 54 Boston citizens, will present an outline and witness list in executive session for Thursday.
Rev Francis Van Horn of Oakland Congregational church asks why women cannot propose in leap year. He cites Ruth from the Bible and urges unmarried women in his church to “top the question” and seek a mate before year’s end.
Beginning Monday 300 Barton Academy high school students start real military instruction led by Sergeant Sweeney U S infantry attached to the adjutant general’s office His work has drawn favorable comment from senior army officials After three weeks officers from Col F M Maddox First Regiment will take over the program.
The city sees Judge F W Hermann, clerk of the inferior criminal court, ill at home and John T Brown, county jailor, filling his duties during absence. Delegates to the miners and operators conference depart by three northbound Louisville and Nashville sleepers at 12 45 from Mobile. President John White and Vice President Frank Hayes travel to New York for the February 24 conference start. An entertainment at St Johns chapter house Friday at 8 includes the one act comedy Young Dr Divine followed by a dance. The Rosedale Farm Inc dissolves with directors R J McIltrath R P Roby W R Roby J H Nyberg and George W Gines. Mr and Mrs Frank R Warner of Sault Ste Marie Mich are guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Warner of Coden.
A Chicago skating company leases the vacant corner of Government and New streets to erect a large portable roller rink. The 75 by 150 foot open air rink uses Michigan maple flooring and 600 pairs of skates, currently operating in Havana and planned to move to Mobile for high class recreation. Opening date to be announced. A marriage license was issued to General Washington and Dora Coleman.
The Children's Dancing Contest at the Columbia Theatre tonight promises to be the largest yet. Children may enter by arriving at the theatre this evening and awards will be given to successful dancers.
Dévereaux Blake of Birmingham pipe manufacturer firms calls Congress committee to aid shippers. He cites South American contracts blocked by lack of vessels and says his firm would join Uncle Sam if needed. He notes rising foreign freight rates except on Colon route where private lines compete with government.
Herman A. Kaiser 62 retired Good Hope merchant died after wintering in Biloxi and was sent for interment. Mrs. Mary Thomas 59 Mobile county native died at Crichton after a long illness. Funeral for Thomas Edward Eanes held from 403 South Conception and St Vincent's with mas. burial Magnolia cemetery. pallbearers named.
Harry E. Saith filed suit in Mobile court against the City for 5000 alleging personal injuries from a fall October 2 1915 through a defective street bridge at Davis avenue and Marriotte street. The complaint accuses city negligence in protecting the public.
An advertisement promotes Poslam products for scalp disorders and dandruff. It claims the ointment heals skin conditions including eczema and leaves the scalp clean. Poslam Soap is touted as beneficial for skin and hair, with a sample offer via 4c stamps to Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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