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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
4
The item presents a dated 1916 verse as a lyrical reflection from Mobile Alabama. The fragment references the Open air and a tranquil night scene with a Van Dyke attribution. It reads like a brief literary insertion rather than news.
Bank clearings show creativity, rail lines post higher earnings for third week. Steel mills stay active, mills and furnaces sustain large employment. labor issues threaten future carrier upgrades. Mining centers erupt, winter crop stalls, money remains loanable at favorable rates.
The article notes Chicago names 1700 missing individuals while New York records 1439, with only 215 listed as life insured. It reflects on whether many vanished or perished and never returned, part of a broader "Tragedy" book detailing lives disrupted by hidden fates. It mentions a Spokane accident claim of 25 000 tied to a victim’s family seeking future security.
Beginning March 1 a campaign of education on tick eradication will run eight days in Mobile county with five teams of locals. It aims to remove the tick plague from cattle and dairies, improve prices for cattle, and produce milk free of contamination, aligning Mobile with other Alabama counties already tick free. The Panama City Pilot credits Alabama efforts and notes dipping vats as part of the solution, saying the tick has cost Florida more than freezes or other losses.
The piece argues for economic preparedness alongside military readiness. It notes postwar stagnation eased as industries and granaries met demand, exports rose, bank clearings grew, and rail earnings improved. It urges continued thrift, efficiency, and fiscal prudence, even amid optimism, citing waste-to-food ideas like garbage-fed hogs as a sign of innovation.
The Sun favors a lucky year for 1916 newspapers and contracts, with theatrical managers benefiting. Amusements show hope for stock companies while Uranus and occult topics rise. Mars transit warns of trouble for a nation at peace, with graft scandals likely to surface. Personal fortunes vary by birthdate and effort.
A long list shows Rev. Herbert Prince and families stopping at the Cawthon Hotel while visitors from New York, Chicago, Columbus and many other cities crowd Mobile for the carnival. Residents from Foley and Jackson join tours, with numerous executives and travelers staying at the Battle House.
Readable fragments show a roster of individuals and places including Adams Pine Hill Alabama. Lower Peach Tree Alabama. Leakasville Mississippi. Meridian Mississippi. New Orleans Louisiana. Mt. Vernon Alabama. Salee Alabama. Detroit Michigan. St. Louis Missouri. Bridgeport Illinois. The list names buyers sellers and bidders such as B W Slaughter A T Howardson W Turner Hannon E A Skinner J H Lamar and others.
In Detroit 512 foreign born workers graduate from Ford English School after eight months of study in English and citizenship. The ceremony at the armory features a melting pot procession and diplomas granting first naturalization papers. Gust Pappas, class president, speaks. Judge Tuttle presides. Clinton Dewitt notes 2,300 students enrolled in English and 800 in mathematics.
The bodies of eight sailors and the captain of the Wilson liner Dido, sunk February 26, washed ashore at Donna Hook, Lincolnshire. The 4769 ton vessel carried 29 crew. initial reports said the captain and two crew members were landed by a Belgian steamer.
Elmér Millers former Gulls center fielder waiting to join the Yankees at Macon Ga and manager Charles Schmidt of the Mobile team are at Spring Hill coaching the baseball squad. Sunday the boys were put through a course of base running and sliding.
The armored cruiser San Diego scored new records at target practice. The 116-inch gun fired eight perfect hits in 72 seconds at 1,800 yards. Number 14 six inch gun also hit eight bullseyes in 48 seconds at 1,600 yards. Both feats were achieved at night with searchlights to illuminate the target.
Hammel Murray of Orange Grove collided head on with C. E B. Kelley L N depot agent at Laine Mississippi as Kelley left for Pascagoula. Kelley suffered painful injuries to head face and body while Murray escaped unhurt.
Washington dispatch lists United States Marine Corps enlisted men sailing on named ships: Corporal Swan on Machias Private Haddock on Castine Private Seals on Delaware Private Pike on Prairie and Private Sturgeon on Utah. New Orleans reports Ted Lewis and Harry Stone closing in a welterweight title hinted as vacant.
Bayou la Batre high school edged Grand Bay 7 to 0 on Saturday as B Bosarge and E Bosarge led the Bayou scoring. Lineups include De la Barre, E Bosarge, and Rasmussen for Bayou and Fitch, Prout, Faulk for Grand Bay.
Uncle Wiggily Longears delivers a new dress to Susie Littletail after Nurse Jane sews it, but Polly Flinders spoils her own dress. He cleans the wasteful dress and swaps it, revealing rustic Mother Goose verse lessons. The episode ends with Polly spared from punishment and good spirits restored.
A reader asks why a glass tumbler cracks when hot tea is poured in. The answer notes rapid uneven heating causes expansion, suggesting gradual heating prevents breakage. The column also covers Pan-American meaning, a 1945 half dollar premium question, callus removal steps, and assorted brief notes.
An editorial notes today’s brighter children may still be physically weaker with pinched faces and dull eyes. It mentions Scott's Emulsion used in private schools and denies it as a patent medicine.
Washington February 28 the most radical conservation measure yet introduced in Congress moves to the Senate on Monday as a substitute to the Shields waterpower bill. The Husting Wisconsin plan powers the government to regulate public prices take over plants in thirty years and mobilize nitrate and explosives production in war. It caps rent at 10 cents per horsepower, retains an anti trust clause and entrusts enforcement to the war interior and agriculture secretaries. The proposal targets dams on navigable rivers and was debated by Shafroth Shields Bankhead Poindexter Norris Clapp Walsh Hastings and others.
Brewton Alabama February 28 special. The Dickens Club with twenty five members will entertain the seventh district Alabama Federation of Women Clubs April 13 14 and 15. Distinguished attendees include a Washington expert on Child Welfare. Mrs H J Haley of Birmingham former state federation president and Mrs Hooper of Selma current state president will attend. Plans for a Brewton musical club are also announced with Mrs T R Hagan of Mobile present to support it.
Greenville Alabama confirms a $100000 cotton mill project. M. M. McCall of Opelika and associates subscribe $70000, with $30000 locally raised. Construction is expected soon and the mill will provide employment for 400 to 500 people.
Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia with Premier Patchich plans a trip to Rome Paris and London to thank the Entente governments for aid to Serbia as reported by Havas from Athens.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast pain relief for sciatica neuralgia rheumatism sore throat chest pain sprains and bruises. It claims no rubbing is needed and highlights its usefulness for muscular or nerve pain with a 25 cent price at druggists.
An old notice touts The Williams Treatment for kidney and bladder diseases rheumatism and uric acid troubles claiming powerful relief. It offers a free 32 dose bottle with personal details and 10 cent contribution, promising a second bottle by mail without charges or obligation.
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