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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1916

Page

4

The Mobile Item by Mail Offer Details

An outside mobile item by mail plan lists charges per month. The notice outlines eligibility and delivery scope for customers outside Mobile city limits.

Imperfect Souls Seek Peace Through Forgiveness

A brief note from Mobile Alabama dated February 29 1916 reflects on forgiveness and forgetting as foundations for imperfect people to live together in peace and joy. The text emphasizes human flaws and the need for mutual mercy.

Mobile Alabama

Mobile urged to build manufacturing industries for export markets

In a Manufacturers Record piece James A. Bisel argues for more U S manufacturing within Mobile and the nation. He notes the need to broaden foreign outlets and to locate and operate industries at home while canvassing Southern markets for manufactured goods. He urges an aggressive Mobile campaign to establish industries and supply manufactured products at reasonable prices.

Ap- 2 Manufacturers Record James A United States Bisel Corporation 21 Foreign Trade Council Farrell Mobile Tocn Gulf City Uct Mr. Farrell

Boys Drill Favored by 10000 in Tribune Poll

The Chicago Tribune poll shows 90 to 100 percent favor public school military drill, seen as youth development not war. Mobile high school students reportedly reported for exercises, with benefits in discipline and responsibility cited. The Selma Journal calls city wharf charges a minor issue and legitimate if justified.

Chicago Tribune Mobile Old Barton City Commission of Selma Journal

Controversy Grows Over North Carolina Woman's Death Penalty

In Winston-Salem a jailed woman faces execution for killing her husband. The case sparks debate across the state with the Winston-Salem Journal urging clemency and questioning the state’s stance, while Asheville Citizen notes she had little chance. The issue draws Southwide attention to capital punishment for women.

Winston- Salem N. C Ida Win Craig Winston-Salem Journal North Carolina The Asheville South

The Wheat Pit and the Wheat Kings

The piece recalls Joseph Leiter’s failed bid to corner wheat at two dollars a bushel and James A. Patten’s fortune, noting Patten’s recent loss from overhangs and a ten cent drop. It also touches on Eocene era Gulf shores and asks what Memphis and Birmingham might say, while joking about English capitalists fleeing taxes.

Joseph Leiter Patten Chicago Gulf of Mexico Ohio River Memphis Birmingham

Horoscope Forecast for February 29 1916

The daily horoscope warns care today as spring brings reversals and new complications in England's labor scene. Canada benefits as summer comes. March and April favor the Prince of Wales while the queen may face ill health. A governor's trouble signals political disturbance with Chicago slated for great spring and summer activity. Birthdays hint at a steady but restless year in business and domestic life.

Holland England Canada Prince of Wales Chicago

Mobile welcomed many winter visitors to Mardi Gras events

A long list of visitors from across the country arrived in Mobile for the Mardi Gras season. Among them are Dr. A. H. Gray and family from Humboldt Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby from Jacksonville Illinois, and many others staying at Battle House and Cawthon hotels. The show of guests includes professionals and tourists from New York, Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and beyond.

A. H. Gray Humboldt, Tenn Mobile Dr. Gray B. Kirby Jacksonville, Il Battle House C. B. Pierce L. B. Pierce J.H. Lineman Perkin, Ill Cawthon

Local Names Listed in Alabama Missouri Mississippi Notices

A compiled list from the Alabama Mississippi and Texas area shows individuals including C W Lernint Chicago M Johnson Fowl River Ala R D Corbett Montgomery Ala F Fontz St Elmo Ala W D Durant Bromley Ala J A Wiggins Monroeville Ala Rosa and Viola Lind Saraland Ala R J O Bryant Lucedale Miss J B Tompkins Birmingham Ala Capt L H Larsen Port Arthur Tex Lex Tardy New Orleans La appear in the record.

Ala C. W. Lernint Chicago Capt L. H. Larsen Port Arthur Tex Lex Tardy New Orleans

Moguls Decide Important Cases In Baseball

Cincinnati reports the national baseball commission denied Tony Smith of Galveston free agent status. The panel noted Galveston paid players through August 15 1915 and Hurricane damage followed, allowing suspension and reserve rights. It outlines duties for clubs re acquiring released players and reporting actions to league presidents and Secretary Farrell.

Cincinnati Ohio National Baseball Commission Tony Smith Galveston Club Galveston National Board National Commission Federal League Farrell

Gulfport presses ahead with extensive street and road work

Gulfport Mississippi reports rapid street building and paving using pyrites cinders from Gulfport Fertilizer Company as fast as produced. Thirty cars of gravel from Weatherby pits arrive and more to follow. Roads to northern limits and Gulf Coast and Jackson Highway are under construction with trees planted along the main road.

Gulfport Miss Gulf Coast Jackson Highway Park Commission

Burglary in Biloxi Ends With Suspect Claiming Detective Work

Biloxi shoe dealer James Morrison woke to a burglar in his Fayard Street home who claimed to be a Burns Detective Agency representative. The intruder talked his way in and left before Morrison could confront him, as Morrison armed himself.

Biloxi, Miss James Morrison Biloxi Fayard Street Morrison Burns Detective Agency

General Wood Praises Readiness in New York Speech

Major Leonard Wood told about 2000 engineering society members that a militia based army could not succeed in war and would need a volunteer force. He urged preparedness and criticized school histories for overstating American military success.

New York Leonard Wood United States Wood

Local Notes from Irvington and Nearby Regions

Mrs H Mallory of Mobile visits her father C J Littlegreen in Irvington. Bishop Bratton of Mississippi conducts services at St Pauls chapel. John Murray buys a fine team for the farm. Baseball club reopens for the year. Miss Dora Davis and Percy return to Michigan. Mrs Beals of Chicago visits daughter Mrs Lee McAlister. A H Daves and wife recover from grippe. Mr Palmer builds a new porch on the Inn. Charles Kenyon holds Murray house contract. William Cromdyk of Kalamazoo visits sister Mrs J Davis. Dr Hall of Kalamazoo visits his daughter Mrs J W C Brown. Charles Parker dies at home.

Irvington Ala H. Mallory Mobile C. J. Littlegreen Bishop Bratton Mississippi St. Paul's Chapel John Murray Dora Davis Percy Michigan Beals Chicago Lee McAlister J. Davis Dr. Hall Kalamaz00 Mich J. W. C. Brown Charles Parker

Elijah Walker Convicted of Assault in City Court

Elijah Walker was found guilty of assault and battery by a city court jury after a trial on the charge of assault to murder. He was fined $25 plus costs for the alleged shooting of Isaiah Bell. The report notes crowded jails and mentions the possibility some guilty may escape.

Elijah Walker Asasault Isaiah Bell

Birth of a Nation praised as a motion picture masterpiece

Review from Mobile lauds The Birth of a Nation as a triumph of cinema art. D. W. Griffith’s adaptation of Thomas Dixon’s The Clansman is praised for faithful storytelling, dramatic battle scenes, authentic period detail, and powerful performances by Mae Marsh and others.

Mobile D. W. Griffith Thomas Dixon

Medicines or liquor in disguise claims

An advertiser argues that patent medicines are unfairly labeled alcoholic, noting doctors misrepresent alcohol content. It claims standard remedies like Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound use only trace amounts to preserve extracts and can be bought in a non alcoholic form.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Indoor Life Harms Fat People Warns Against Obesity

An article warns that confinement indoors without fresh air or exercise leads to unhealthy excess fat and weakened vitality. It promotes Korein capsules from Van Antwerp's or druggists, claiming rapid weight loss and improved energy for 15 to 20 pounds overweight, priced at $2.

van Antwerp’s

Negro Robs Bank in St. Joseph Bank Heist

A Black man entered Mechanics State Bank in St. Joseph Missouri, forced the cashier and two clerks into the vault, and escaped with $1600. Police sought the suspect after the robbery reported yesterday.

ST. Joseph Mechanics State Bank

The Tobacco Cure and Other Reader Questions

A reader asks if tobacco can be cured and receives a regimen including five grain zinc sulphogarbulate tablet and quinine before meals, plus chewing gum with gentian rock, outdoor exercise, and avoidance of smoking cues. Additional notes cover antique dime value and wooden novelties makers in New England.

J. C New England

Bible Class Meeting At Y M C A Tea Room

The Fellowship Bible Class led by Rev. Henry Wade Du Bose will meet Monday at 6 30 PM in the Y M C A tea room with supper to be served. Movie men foresee profit in adversity and a flood of Noahs ark photoplays from southern California is anticipated.

Fellowship Bible Henry Wade DuBose California

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VERED W. M. Clemens S. C. Beckwith Tribune St. Louis Third National Cascades Ig Ben Woodrow Wilson E. M. Breland Leakesville, Migs H. B. Fullerton A. L. Fullerton New York City F. H. Lane Hazel Lane H. W. Boles Elkhart, Ind A. Ruiz Pillar Ruiz Co. D. Knight Chicago, IL C. D. Colby J. J. Gunn Thomasville, Ala Cc. C. Kolster New Orleans, la William A. Law Philadelphia H. M. Knight Columbus L. R. Yancey G. J. Martin G. T. Hill Atlanta, Ga W. A. Law T. S. K. Bullard C. F. Thomas I. E. Day Kansas City A. B. Flagg F. Leathers A. C. Leathers Havana T. D. Evans A. Ricks P. Ricks C. B. Pine L. B. Parker M. Pierce A. H. Lieber Ill E. B. Hisly Jacksonville Fla H. H. Gamble Louisville J. W. Rockfello Trenton N. J R. Rosefield J. M. Allen Portland Ore A. C. Lee Monroeville A. H. Schmidt G. W. Wilson Milwaukee Wis B. N. Tassie J. T. Wilson Tensaw J. R. Richwood Birth of A Nation Co J. J. Thornhill Grand Bay G. E. Robinson F. A. Long Bladen Springs BE. B. Halley Brooklyn N. Y H. M. Farmer C. Malone Samson C. W. Young W. B. Jones Tenn C. J.murphy Atlanta W. C. Simmes Calvert W. W. Pebbles Ania Sa Pebbles Lls C. F. Schappert W. J. O'Neal J. B. Griffin Selma S. E. Aiesman Fulton H. Floyd Laurel B. C. O’daniel Leakesville S. S. Irvin Mt. Arry A. Stapleton Dothan G. C. Adams Slaughter W. F. Munick Toledo D. E. van Arsdale B. J. Rodgers L. F. Denning M. F. Woodward C. C. Kolster H. L. Dreyfus E. C. Harrington Denning Atlantic City WV. J Walker Stansell Memphis, Tenn.; A. Privat, A. F. Roger Harry Linder C. D. Knight S. W. Harper Baltimore Charles Brown Elkhart Ind H. A. van Aulken C. W. Puffer John Hopkins Daniel Shea J. S. Austin William Walker John Lee C._D. Colby Thomasville F. O. Mills Warren, O J. H. Lineman Perkin, Ir H.E. Dickson C. J. Koerner Klosky S—T. Peck Panama City E. E. Nichols Citronelle J. B. Harper Beatrice L. D. Andrews Spottswood Savage C. Nichol Cleveland Marie Barton Biham W. H. Pollock St. Andrew M. P. Zeller Boston Mass H. J. Wetherell J. Furr B. I. Moody N. Y. Johnson Montgomery J. Faerstenburg H. A. Neel Wife Brewton M. Folen K. Keufer Ce Il H. E. Lester Bay Minette J. R. Conninghton Hamilton G. H. Hartstrom JE. Geise William Needelman J. H. Ransom and Wife Mason City C. Rogers Gilbertown C. H. Edwards M. C. Hansen Vinegar Bend E. N. Shepard Coden A J. H Wolbernick Orange Beach Biloxans General Wood National Guard U.S Irvington Personals Mr. Dixon Mr. Griffith Griffith Old South Washington New South Abraham Lincoln H. E. Lee Stephen A. Douglas U. S. Grant Lee Appomatex Lincoln Ford Ku Klux Klan Mae Marsh Flora Henry Walthall Ben Cameron Miriam Cooper Margaret Josephine Crowell Fairbank Zsafary Granger Liver Regulator T. Granger Medicine CO Chatanooga the Item Baldwin Counties Uilder Gabe A. Chamblin Conception Street Ascade Ginger Ale Soda Selzer Yd. Palliser’s Sons Dauphin Street Rosedale Creamery Dauphin Bell Brees Plate H. Lindstrom South St Bell Phone Peanut Brittle Kellogg’s A&p IONA Sultana ruAaivico Wwe U. S Zacapa Brand Coffee EL Ryad
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