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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1916

Page

4

MOBILE HAS COME BACK AND WIth FACTORY VISION

Members at the Cawthon Hotel endorsed a plan to locate a local creamery and diversify Mobile County’s economy. The meeting praised a reformed Chamber of Commerce driven by general members, signaling a belief that Mobile has come back and must build ships and factories locally to prosper.

Fig Cawthon Hotel Chamber of Commerce Mobile Mobile County Elgin Illinois Chamber Chamber of Commerce and Busime Iir Stern Southland Chamberommerce

Carnegie Gifts Fund Scotland and UK Ventures

The New York Post reports on U.S. Steel’s action with Carnegie donations to Scotland and the United Kingdom. Major gifts include 10 million dollars to the United Kingdom Fund, 10 million to the Carnegie Trust for Scotland, 3.25 million to the Carnegie Dunfermline Fund, and 2,000 in the Carnegie Hero bonds.

New York Post United States Divind Scotland An- Carnegie Carnegie Trust Arnegie Dunfermline Fund Carnegie

Information for Tourists and Local Notices

The Illinois Club in Battle House discussed guiding winter visitors with paid ads and a systematic list of auto and launch services. Editor Sol D. Bloch withdraws from campaign for Wilcox probate judge after fire losses, pledging ongoing Democratic support. Tallapoosa county reports many defeated candidates due to crowded races.

New Illinois Club Battle House Sol D. Bloch Wilcox Mobile Wilcox County Bloch Shea

Mobile Itinerary of visiting notables and officials

A crowded Mobile roster lists numerous national and local travelers staying at prominent hotels including the Battle House and Windsor. Names include editors, traders, and corporate figures from Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, and beyond, along with several Mississippian and Alabama residents visiting on business or leisure.

Battle House H. E. Woolure Los Angeles Cal L. M. Robinson New York City R. G. Nesbeth Rochester N. Y K. N. Schultz R. H. Blake Oo. A. Miller R. Bradford R. T. Adams C. C. Cook Camden Ala H. H. Kaysen Madison Wis I. G. Laly Meridian Miss New Orleans W. S. Willis Atlanta, Ga E. F. Lyons W. G. Pearce R. H. Gerard D. W. Gerard Crawfordville Kas W. Mabrey Birmingham B. F. Swift Fremont Ohio J. A. Hohner Moss Point J. R. Hewett G. O. Wilkinson Chicago Ill W. D. Hannegan Fulton Bienville J. A. Moore Omaha Neb J. L. Warren Sidney Ind J. B. Griffin Selma W. P. Spraules C. W. Jones H.C. Bates B. G. Singleton Putnam W. J. Moss Findley B.C. O'Daniel Leaksville J. A. Liggett Waynesboro S. E. Aiesman J. W. Dozier Chance R. P. Tucker Lynchburg D. R. Peteet Orange Beach Cawthon R. Herforth W. T. Spencer A. A. Munn C. A. Dennie Memphis Tenn E. C. Harrington W. L. Drake St. Louis R. A. Ivory A. Lamisgood W. A. Niall J. E. Lee Dallas Tex R. W. Hofmann J. 8 J. A. Cavezier York J. E. Justice M. Rogers Pace, Fla W. R. Scheritzer Fayette Cc. H. Merrill Barrigan H. C. Thompson Gulfport J. W. Montgomery J. G. Mangrum St. Catherines Ontario F. A. Pollitt Baltimore H. M. Connolly Washington D. C B. A. McGarney Catherine McGarney Decatur Willie Walker Pensacola Fla M. G. Field Akron L. H. Foster Latonia Houston

Expected 10 Open Canal in 2 Weeks

Panama February 22 The Gaillard Cut debris removal advances rapidly and a definite opening date for the canal is expected within two weeks. Once cleared, a cable to Major General Goethals in Washington will announce the canal reopening. Survey shows about 30 feet depth across the cut and 250 feet width amid daily dredge and bank movements. Over a million cubic yards of slide remain to be removed.

Panama Gaillard Cut Goethals Canal Zone Washington

Millions in bone urged as cargo source for ships

Secretary Redfield told the House Merchant Marine Committee of vast Pribiloff bone deposits on the Pribilof Islands. A Fisheries Bureau report says the century‑old store could supply fertilizer and cargo for ships under the administration ship purchase bill, with a deposit a mile by half a mile and six feet deep. Ground bone was priced at $35 a ton in December.

Washington Pribiloff Islands House Merchant Marine Committee Redfield Alexander Missouri Bureau of Fisheries

Message for Mayor Sent by Amateur Wireless Network

The Davenport Iowa demonstration of radio preparedness carried a message to governors and mayors nationwide via 25 000 licensed amateur operators. The formal dispatch reached Mobile via relay from Rock Island Illinois and was echoed by the 6 Z. M. station within a 100 mile radius. Scouts delivered the message to executives across the country, with relays extending to the Pacific coast over an hour and a half.

Pat J. Lyons Rock Island Ill L. C. Kron Gus Seiple, Jr Nicholson Mobile Chicago Davenport Pacific Coast

Mobile Jewish Relief Fund Grows for European War Zones

Mobile reports 30025.29 contributed to relief for Jews in European war zones. Two thousand already sent to Felix M Warburg. a thousand more to follow. Subscriptions total 8025.29 with numerous donors listed including Roche-Burke, Walter Mitchell, Mrs. Adam Glass and others.

Mobile Fund For Relief Felix M. Warburg National Committee Warburg Roche-Burke Undertaking Co Walter Mitchell Adam Glass BE. F. Ladd J. Howard Wilson Phelan Dorion John Quill T. F.newman George Sprinkle H. Coleman G. A. Stein Cohen Cash Frederick I. Thompson W. B. Delchamps J. E. Deegan C. S. Brown W. Harrington L. S J. W. Glover Plateau R. G. Holberg H. Thompson Ed Peppers John H. Simmons

Vintage Q and A on St Elmo's light and Gordian knot

The excerpt presents a Q and A section explaining St Elmo's light as a stormy vessel glow linked to electrical discharge and the belief it signified Castor and Pollux. It also defines Gordian knot as a great challenge tied to Phrygia and Alexander the Great cutting the knot.

St. Elmo's Castor Pollux Gordius Phrygia Jupiter Alexander Conqueror B. C

Daily Horoscope for Tuesday January 1916 Promises Mixed Fortunes

The column predicts a lucky day after morning malaise with Mars Sun Uranus favorable for cooperation in large ventures though women and the aged may face difficulties. War, diplomacy, and potential celebrity deaths are discussed alongside changes in entertainment, racing, and stock markets.

Jaunette Mars Uranus Congress Iranus

Uncle Wiggily Finds Wuzzo The Lost Kitten

Uncle Wiggily the rabbit returns home with Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy and Mrs Purr asking about Wuzzo the missing kitten. He searches fields and logs and finally finds Wuzzo in a hollow log with Neddie Stubtail the bear boy nearby as spring arrives.

Uncle Wiggily Wuzzo Neddie Stubtail Neddie

Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief and Savs Money

Homemade cough syrup using Pinex claims to help chest infections and winter coughs in days. It reports ease of use, affordability at about 54 cents for a pint bottle, and notes it tastes good while stopping lingering coughs and bronchial issues.

Uncle Wiggily and the Lost Kitten Quest

Uncle Wiggily reunites with Wuzzo the kitten after a journey to London with Mother Goose. Wuzzo explains meeting the queen and frightening a mouse under her chair before returning with the gander to find his friends. The trio are found. the uncle promises to take Wuzzo home and wash his mittens.

Neddie Bunny Uncle Wuzzo Uncle Fuzzo Muzzo Mother Goose London Uncle Wiggily Neddie Stubtail Wiggily

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W. M. Clemens Fle, Ala Samades Tial Dpf&t Associated Rport Associated Press United Press Ror Buvinncer Bureau OF Heri Audit Bureau of Mobile Item S. C. Beckwith New York Tribune Building Third National Ness RMY Bell Ida Cepa Ie Society Alabama Odrow Wilson Alice Cary The Huntsville Tallapoosa County Frank T. Moran Daily Republican Belvidere, Ill H. B. Woolner Mrs. H. B. Abley Monterey, Cal Percy W. Maer Columbus, Miss Col. Maer Columbus B. H. Swift Fremont, O G. C. Wilkinson W. D. Harrigan Fulton, Ala B. M. Stimpson Kansas City, Mo D. C. McGuire St. Catherine’s, Ont J. G. Hargrove Chicago, Ill C. A. Campbell Anniston, Ala W. Breeche Irvington, Ala Klosky's C. E. Roper Jackson, Tenn Windsor J. C. Hillman Jackson, Miss St. Andrew J. E. Redford Selma, Ala the Savage Omaha, Neb the Bienville W. W. Strong Klosky’s Co. H. Edwards C. BE. Hansen the St. Andrew B. C. O'Daniel U. S Jewish Relief Fund England Uncle Wiggily Longears Rabbit Hollow Stump Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy Jane Lincoln Park Johnnie Billie Bushytail Wuszzo Mrs. Purr Pussy Cat BY Howard R&r. Garis McClure Newspaper Syndicate Quizhens Sree Hugh Lone Sak Mulan Ieibigr Queen Theatre France Mutual Western Front George Albert Belgium Joffre Kitchener New York Journal
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