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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
4
A Sunday report from the United Member Audit Bureau outlines circulation guarantees and subscription terms. It notes a one year cash option in Mobile and states responsibility lies with the contracted name and regular order signed by the publisher.
New York banker Jacob H. Schiff warned against renewing tariff agitation in the next campaign. He described himself as a hyphenate who supported Wilson for tariff practicality, claiming prosperity depends on Democratic leadership and a steady tariff policy. He said business confidence rests in American leaders and the White House.
A North Carolina farmer named Dunk McLaren is highlighted as the state's most successful grower of the year. He reportedly sold 3000 dollars worth of goods, paid off warehouse debts, and diversified with corn, peas, potatoes, hogs, and hay.
A Texas farmer with twenty one years in cotton reports twenty one debts and shifts to diversification by selling rice and building meat in the smoke house corn in the crib and hay in the loft to carry him through the year while he plans to wipe out debts. The story also mentions Montenegro royalty and a dramatic fall of a fortress in wartime.
In Mobile county a March 15 vote will decide if the territory becomes a stock raising area with tick free ranges. Proponents say universal dipping saves small owners and unlocks world markets. opponents include some large owners wary of a stock law.
A column mixes a parable about Luxemburg resisting invasion with notes from Alabama politics. It cites Grand Duchess Marie’s peace stance, food seizure by invaders, and asks if the United States has means to fend off a future assault. It also covers Alabama politics, farm demonstrations, and local quips.
Mrs. Emily Davis former Wade postmistress in Jackson county was fined 2000 for embezzling funds from the government. She has no property so the fine cannot be collected at present. Twenty one immigrants from Russia Greece Italy Germany Norway Denmark and Austria were sworn in as American citizens in Biloxi federal court.
Dr A H Ballet of Allentown Pa visits W J Afgprung of Cincinnati at the Cawthon. A G Rhodes of Atlanta is at Battle House on health trip to Healing Springs Ala. Many tourists and visitors from Chicago Detroit New Orleans and towns across Alabama stay at Battle House and Cawthon with numerous names listed among guests.
Report from Marseilles via Paris states Serbian Colonel Yosan Dugrino vitch died in a military hospital after a month of illness. He led his regiment in 1913 into Adrianople, earning distinction for capturing Turkish commanders. The narrative of his later actions amid the defense near Mish Seiehs Snessee is partially obscured by damaged text.
Esther Aldeen Lyen a 16 year old wife and mother sues Cecil Lewis Lyen 18 for 50000 claiming he abandoned wife and child after their June 1915 marriage. She alleges his parents pressured him due to wealth and status. Jury to decide if money can substitute for husband and father duties.
Feb 24 report says a New Orleans firm won a contract to supply 150 beds for a hospital in Athens under Queen Olga of Greece. Payment for the beds to come from the queen’s private purse, officials stated.
In Dahlonega Georgia on February 24 three men Jack Wehant Houer Wehant and Charles Gad were drowned after falling into an abandoned well into which federal revenue officers had dumped sour mash from an illicit still. The incident occurred after they tried to dip up the liquid Tuesday night and the men were found early Wednesday with authorities arriving at the scene.
Mizpah Lodge No 222 Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America to meet Thursday at 7 pm in Odd Fellows Hall. Wednesday Afternoon Sewing Circle hosted by Mrs Stephen J McCarty with several members attending. Next circle meeting set for March 15 with Miss Georgia Newell. Ash Wednesday caused postponement. Kindergarten mothers group plans February meeting for Friday at 2 pm. Mrs Alice Briggs and niece Ollie Briggs returned to Pensacola after visiting Mr and Mrs J Henry Seabury. Guild of St Paul Episcopal church postpones to March 14 due to Mardi Gras.
Judge Safford Berney presided as demurrers to complaint were sustained in several cases including F Lewis and G H Smith v C M Wimberly and Partridge Mickle Grocery Co v B Daves. Moss Point Fertilizer Co v E A Easley resulted in default judgment of 410.58 with damages set, Alabama Corn Mills v G Gorman costs paid, A D Davis Packing Co v R Ayles final default on verified accounts for 280.69, W R Stringfellow v Earl Macartney dismissed for want of prosecution, James S Taylor v Caribbean Southern Steamship Co proceeding to trial.
Henry Chairsell Jr. was fined $1 after pleading guilty to skating on the sidewalk under the new city ordinance. He paid the fine without waiting for Officer St. Clair to appear when the case was called.
Deputy Corniang and Brannan faced a Wednesday afternoon charge at the county jail over the theft of a launch. The accused allegedly stole the vessel, ran it across the river, and disabled its machinery. The launch was recovered and returned to owner R. W. Brown.
English lightweight champion Matt Wells will meet Akron's Johnny Griffiths in a 12 round bout in Columbus on February 29. The announcement confirms the matchup and venue details for the upcoming fight.
The daily horoscope warns of a highly unfortunate day despite Sun Mercury being favorable. Mercury Neptune Mars Uranus alignment hints at defense plans and possible losses, with assassination risk and political scrutiny looming. A prominent Japanese financier may visit the U.S., March forebodes royal anxieties, and children born today may be gifted but hesitant to take duties.
Annie brings Margaret Anne to visit and the child’s Irish imagination and wit spark reflections on life, death, and forgiveness. The scene blends playful dialogue with church talk as Annie recalls Tim’s rise and her loyalty, while the narrator notes how illusion fades into workaday reality for all.
The page summarizes zodiac traits for five dates May 13 June 25 July 7 August 5 and October 29 including personality notes and temper. It also explains Lorelei as rugged Rhine rocks 420 feet high with legends of a siren luring sailors and references Goethe and Heinrich.
In Mississippi dispatches the Mobile and Ohio derailment near Buhl Alabama left two men dead two injured and three missing. Murray Roger of Brooksville Mississippi was named among the dead while another unidentified man died. Stanley Kopczymanski and a Black worker were seriously hurt and sent to local hospitals.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a kidney health aid. It claims cloudy urine, bladder irritation, and backache signal kidney strain and promotes a daily dose of four ounces of rad Salts in water to cleanse kidneys and prevent further trouble. The copy notes the remedy is inexpensive and bakes on grape and lemon juice with lithia. It urges readers to buy Jad Salts locally.
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