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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1916

Page

5

Kansas Boosters Arrival Highlights Mobile Yet Short Visit

Southeastern Kansas boosters arrive in Mobile by special train at 6:40 PM with a welcoming band. They tour the Land Show at the Fair Grounds and learn Mobile county’s agriculture, roads, and coast sights, but their stay is limited, leaving Mobile eager for a longer impression.

Kansas Boosters Southeastern Kansas Mobile Ways and Means Committee Fair Grounds Mobile County Chamber of Commerce Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio Duroc Jersey Poland China Berkshire Mobile Bay Heron Bay Kansas City St. Louis Mr. Mobilian

Cotton prospects in Egypt amid war and embargo shifts

The article discusses potential cotton crop expansion in Egypt if war conditions ease restrictions. It notes past acreage cuts by British order, a 30 percent reduction, and possible competition with English mills if planting increases. South African planters expect lifted embargoes to push demand, while U S holders delay sales, banking on higher future prices as money markets loosen.

Egypt Pyramids Nile South

Alabama Land Book Promotes State to Home Seekers

Emmet A. Jones head of the Alabama immigration and market bureau unveils a plan to showcase Alabama's soil climate and advantages to home seekers in the North East and West. The initiative aims to attract settlers and boost development through targeted outreach and promotional efforts.

Alabama Emmet A. Jones Alabama Immigration and Market Bureau

State Land Book to Attract New Settlers to Alabama

Mr. Jones plans a State Land Book to share data for prospective settlers beyond Alabama. The publication will highlight diversified crops and a broad scope to attract desirable people from regions relying on a single crop. The effort aims to draw new residents to Alabama and yield splendid results.

Jones Alabama

Williams Praised For Senate Address On Neutral Rights

The press lauds Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi for a manly senate address countering Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia. The New York Commercial commends Williams for exposing motives behind Smith and for noting Civil War precedents shaping neutral rights. It cites limits of our army and coast defense ammunition and mentions a later quip about goat shortages tied to the primary election.

United States John Sharp ”Williams Mississippi Senate Hoke Smith Georgia New York John Sharp Williams United States Senate Williams

Horoscope predicts auspicious day for business and promotion

The 1916 forecast cites benefic planetary aspects for Jupiter Neptune and the Sun and adverse Uranus Mercury. It foresees opportunities in business expansion and public notices, with promotions and government appointments favorable. It notes potential scandals in schools, tests for actors and artists, and a patriotic drift toward a literary or dramatic public celebration.

McClure Newspaper Jupiter Neptune Armaietas Wavine United States Canada

Mobile hotel guest list shows regional visitors and travel

A busy roster details travelers and locals in Mobile with many staying at the Battle House Bienville Windsor and Cawthon hotels. Names include J A Myers from Louisville H P Smith Leakesville Miss E F Harper Whitewater Wis and C L McLean Glendale Ohio among others.

J. M. Griffin Blodgett Miss Cawthon Cc. L. McLean Glendale Ohio Battle House C. A. Pigford New Orleans Stuart L. Roussel Magnolia Springs Ala F. F. Nealy Montgomery J. Mulvoy Meridian T. W. Hall Philadelphia R. M. Heaven Bay Minette C. L. McLean and Wife H. C. Cantey Birmingham J. M. Pelham Chatom C. E. Neele Chicago, Ill J. G. M. Stepil St. Louis B. 8. Crafton O. W. Thomas Citronelle T. J. Pendergrast P. Chesborn Portland Atlanta Mrs. BE. .Cessina Deadwood . River C. Allen Whitewater Wis A. R. Graft F. L. Badger Tie Ben Springs T. Clarke San Francisco Cal W. H. Raven P. K. Leather Laurel B. O. Turner Coffeeville W. E. Powell Carson Tom Earley Parkensburg W. Va T. J. Dedsole Grove Hill R. C. Beauchamp Bloomfield N. Bloch Selma A. H. McComb Fairhope Ed Bragg W. M. Lyman Thomas E. Larsen E. P. White E. L. Frazier Chicago Ill Emil W. Leipziger J. B. King B. F. Erwin R. H. Young R. T. Croom Evergreen Ernest Zocker A. E. Brown G. J. Hammond C. E. Hamerie Richmond E. R. Brown Newark N. J E. L. Bullard Mt. Vernon J. F. Fairley Vinegar Bend O. T. Millard Wagona Oregon Leakesville R. B. Shepard H. A. Hopkins H. Stafford Elmira N. Y S. F. Prigg Sala R. M. E. D. Parish Fred Kintner S. Wolverton E. Letson Gilford Mich J. F. Bryan J. W. Terrell Eliska R. G. Vogler Irvington F. Ensor Theodore J. A. Myers Louisville R. J. O’bryant Lucedale E. B. Shepard S. B. Williamson Peacock

Names List of Residents and Addresses across Multiple States

A long column lists numerous individuals and spouses with their towns and states, including Mrs. C Allen Whitewater Wisconsin and J M Griffin Blodgett Mississippi, with many others in Alabama California Mississippi Georgia New Orleans and beyond. The roster mixes private residents and households, indicating a social or community directory style snippet typical of local papers.

Officers Elected at Federation of Jewish Charities

Samuel Eschold was chosen president of the Federation of Jewish Charities at the annual meeting in B n a i B r i t h Hall. Jacob Reiss, J M Friedman and Capt. Leon Schwarz were named vice president treasurer and secretary respectively. Directors include Henry Hess Dr Alfred G Moses Sol Kahn Leo M Brown Milton L Brown and Mrs Julius Goldstein Mrs S Haas and Mrs Jacob Reiss.

Samuel Eschold Federation of Jewish Charities B'nai B'rith Hall Jacob Reiss J. M. Friedman Leon Schwarz Henry Hess Alfred G. Moses Sol Kahn Leo M. Brown Milton L. Brown Rosa Bauer Sewing Circle Council of Jewish Women Mobile All of Jewish Widows and Orphans’ Home New Orleans Jewish Hospital For Consumptives Denver Colo Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society Leo M. Levi Memorial Hot Springs Ark Hebrew Sheltering and Aid Society New York National Farm School Doylestown Europe Federation

Health Day Designated in Schools by Feagin

February 25 set as Health Day in Alabama schools under state Superintendent William F. Feagin urging teachers and education advocates to observe the day. Also notes an Atlantic Coast Line 40 percent tariff cut on naval stores in small lots and Montgomery preparations for a big automobile and poultry show opening today through Thursday.

Montgomery William F. Feagin Friends of Education State Public Service Commission Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Commission Coast Line Railroad South Alabama

Sade To Bryant the Grip cause Grip-Laxative Bromo Quinine

An advertisement claims Bromo Quinine relieves the cause of grip and promotes relief. The box bears EL W GROVE'S signature and a price of 25 cents.

Sade Bryant EL W. Grove

Delta bond wins by seven in Fairhope count

Prichard Fairhope reports a liberal majority for the Delta bond issue of 55000 with seven to the good. James A. Emmett spoke at Crawford Hall to spark interest in the Old Spanish Trail route. social events include Mrs. Bancroft hosting a birthday luncheon and a 500 card prize. new Eastern Star officers were installed at the Masonic Temple. church group plans weekly cake sales. several visitors stay at local inns amid illness and travel notices.

Fairhope Ala Delta James A. Emmett Crawford Hall George Bancroft Sunlight Cottage East Fairhope Bancroft J. M. Pilcher Frank Brown Pilcher Edwards Wood Nelson Rockwell Ball F. L. Brown Troyer Jacman The Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mrase T. Fe Glendenning Robertsdale Thursa E. L. Wood J. P. Slocum Brutkiewitz Ladies Aid Methodist Episcopal Church W. S. Sumner Dangerfield Stone

War declarations and medical questions in the Q and A

The item lists war declarations from 1914 with dates for Austria Hungary Serbia Germany Russia France Great Britain Belgium and Japan. It includes a Q A on growing pains explaining they are not real pains and the issue of debt imprisonment and the real name of Mr Dooley Finley Peter Dunne. It also notes social items about residents Jimmie and Mrs Richey and visits by local people to Cincinnati West Virginia Minneapolis and Minneapolis areas.

F. B Ans Austria-Hungary Serbia Germany Russia France Great Britain Belgium Japan Turkey E. D United States Congress Jimmie Dooley Finley Peter Dunne W. S. Richey West Virginia M. Hazlett Lee MacAlister Alberta Helen Green Minneapolis Bell Cincinnati Ohio H. Nelson and

Changes in Mississippi districts shift aimed at Harrison County

A movement in the second judicial district seeks to redraw southern Mississippi boundaries by removing Harrison county from the district and placing it with another southern district. If enacted, Harrison County would lose its current district representation, but the proposal faces strong opposition and is expected to be defeated in the legislature.

Biloxi Miss Second Judicial Mississippi Harrison County

Irvington Personal Notices and Local Death Report

E M Hobart and wife arrived from Minneapolis and are at Gulf Boulevard cottage. Special M E church services continue until Tuesday evening. Mrs V Higgins died at H B Michael’s home after two weeks illness. Dr Foote is with us again.

Irvington Personals Irvington Ala E. M. Hobart Minneapolis Gulf Boulevard M. E. Church V. Higgins H. B. Michael Foote

Pinex cough syrup promises faster relief at low cost

Homemade Pinex cough syrup claims to conquer ordinary and stubborn coughs including bronchitis and whooping cough. Sold as 2 1/2 ounce packets for 50 cents, mixed with sugar syrup to yield a pint, the ad urges asking druggists for Pinex and promises a money back guarantee.

Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

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