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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
6
We recall a time twenty years past when Tom and I played beneath the tree and on the hill. The old schoolhouse and bell remain, but many classmates sleep in churchyard or sea. The master rests on the hill and memories stay as we return to the place we played.
In a column urging natural living, advice blends hair care with tonics and cosmetics, urging regular baths, open air, and exercise. Readers seek remedies for hair strength, weight, and skin, while local social notes mention gatherings, library events, and club meetings in Mobile.
Local items report Mrs Minis Baker returning from New Orleans and a party visiting Bon Secour for fishing. Death of Paul James, aged 65, a Mobile resident and shipwright, after a short illness at a local infirmary. Various residents travel to Mobile Laurel Meridian and Montgomery for visits jobs and training.
The Cuban government cancels its Supreme Court suit in North Carolina over $2 million in bonds from Reconstruction era repudiations. President Menocal halted proceedings by decree. Senator Overman withdraws a resolution seeking bondholder names, accusing private holders of instigating the case as a frame up.
Tex Schapper returned to state penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas as a convict under guard after overstaying leave granted for holidays. He was among 17 released, the only one who failed to return on time, spending Christmas with relatives in Texas and reporting to a Fort Worth police station before agreeing to return to the prison. He will face Warden Codding for explanation.
Federal Judges Evans Carpenter and Landis denied railroads petition to bar Illinois from enforcing the 2 cent fare law. Railroads argued ICC ruling allowing 2.4 cent rate in Illinois should invalidate the state statute.
Thousands of dollars in damage from floods hit several Kentucky streams with the Cumberland and Kentucky rivers at their highest stages in years. Railroad traffic in parts of southeastern Kentucky was nearly stopped as waters rose, threatening winter crops and causing widespread field flooding.
Two fast basketball games are expected at the YMCA gym as Barton Academy faces YMCA City League and Wrights plays Medical College. All teams are in good shape for the opening of the City League and exciting play is anticipated.
The Ohio River in the Evansville area is expected to reach flood stage late today with river men predicting a crest near 40 feet. The rising Green River also threatens damage as authorities cannot yet estimate the crest.
Norman Jefferson a Van Antwerp Drug Corp. chauffeur was docketed today on a reckless driving charge. He allegedly operated his car negligently against Mrs. P Stringer of 251 Spring Hill Avenue. Stringer could not appear in court as the case was tied. Van Antwerp offered her assistance.
A catamount prowled Houston and Dublin streets last night killing a litter of valuable puppies. Residents watched as a group of men attempted to capture the animal, but it escaped.
Captain Frederick Courtney Selous, noted author and hunter who joined Theodore Roosevelt on the 1905 African expedition, was killed in action in East Africa. The report notes mixed emotions as men discuss the event.
Lost sable and white collie bitch with collar. reward. Return to C. C. Connor, 761 Augusta. Dec 13. Classified ads list salesmen wanted for Live Wire high frequency violet ray machine and other help wanted notices.
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