Trade Revival Preparedness Parade In Mobile
Tomorrow Mobile hosts a patriotic parade with over 10000 expected marchers. Local merchants announce large scale construction and remodels to handle rising trade including Reiss Mercantile plans a three story brick building and C J Gayfer remodels its structure. Other firms including Standard Motor Car and Standard Oil plan sizable improvements.
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Mobile
Reiss Mercantile Company
C. J. Gayfer Company
Standard Motor Car Company
Standard Oil Company
The British Offensive Opens in West Front
The long heralded British attack begins with heavy bombardment and a fierce morning assault Saturday. Reports say British infantry push to seize the first German line, lifting their land-action standing. Allies may launch further operations on the Saloniki front as the July offensive unfolds.
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Saloniki
Europe
No Reply From Carranza Delays Washington Action
The de facto Mexican government did not answer by the weekend to the key point in the American note, delaying action by Washington until after Congress adjourns for the Fourth of July. Carranza’s memorandum signals opposition to U S troops crossing the border without permission, possibly prompting military steps before a full congressional decision.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Carranza
Capture of Kolomea Signals Eastern Front Strain
The capture of Kolomea in Galicia by Russian forces marks a notable eastern front success. Critics warn the move threatens Austrian troops and endangers Lemberg while pressuring General Von Bothmar's position on the Stripa river. Germans resist at Kovel as Italian moves push Austrians back and western campaigns strain relief efforts.
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Kolomea
Galicia
Europe
Lemberg
von Bothmar
Stripa
Brussiloff
Kovel
Mans
Fortifications Bill Advances Despite Narrow House Support
The appropriation bill near five million dollars prompts expanded readiness, with the House moving to secure ammunition and related provisions. Debate centers on wartime preparedness and budget allocations as lawmakers push for stronger defense measures.
Senate plan for navy builds four dreadnoughts and four battleships
The senate naval committee backs a four dreadnought and four battle cruiser program for 1917 with a three year build, contrasting with the house bill that appropriates five battle cruisers and no program. The house advances a $2 million aid bill for dependent families of guardsmen at the Mexican border, offering up to $50 monthly per family at the war secretary’s discretion, despite criticism of regulars discrimination.
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Ises
Senate Naval Committee
House
Senate
Hay Federal Service
Health warning on infantile paralysis reaches Midwest
The New York epidemic prompts the city health commissioner to warn health officers as far west as Illinois that war refugees from Europe may be spreading virulent germs. Southern officials urged to take precautions.
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New York
Illinois
Europe
Rumor of a Mudd Presidency Sparks Satirical Scandal
The poem mocks a political figure named Mr. Mudd as a potential president. It hints sleuths exposing past actions including a jail term and theft of a widow’s fence. Correspondents pursue the story with tense language as new fodder for a reflective, scandal ridden year.
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Ton
Europe
Question Box quiz on porpoises leap year and banks
The Item's daily question box provides brief Q and A items on animal power in porpoises and dolphins, the first day of the century, leap year rules for 2000, life of William Blackstone, safety of state banks, and why perpetual motion is impossible.
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William Blackstone
London
Ans
Horoscope for Monday July 3 1916 warns of romance risk
Uranus malefic today signals bad balance for romance and mercenary motives in women suspected. Employment and financial help look favorable, but avoid big risks. News warns of nervous disorders and possible crimes, with autumn studies of race themes and political upsets in the West.
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Uranus
Europe
California
Pacific Ocean
Hawaii
Health Talk on Cheese and Meat Digestibility
A health column argues cheese is easier to digest than meat when aged properly. It cautions against green soft cheese and notes waxy American cream cheese offers better nutrition and fewer waste products after digestion, while meat creates more waste in the body.
Foods High in Acids and Diet Guidance
The text explains acids in the body arise from excess starch and protein intake and advises reducing albumin and starch foods while increasing acidic fruits for purification. It notes personal preference between rye bran and pulverized wheat bran and suggests bran choice is subjective.
Today General and Labor Union Meeting Schedule
Preparedness meetings with grand marshal and mayor's office at 5:30 pm. County Commissioners meet at 10:30 am. City Hall Harbor Commissioners meet at noon. Labor groups gather at C T C hall or various lodges from 7:30 pm to 8 pm, including Brotherhood Boilermakers Iron Ship Builders Plumbers Blacksmiths Journeymen Plasterers Carpenters and Joiners Baymen's Benevolent Association I O O F Purity Rebekah Knights of Pythias Knights and Ladies of Security Masonic Mobile Lodge Eagles and more at designated halls.
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Napoleonville
Purity
Rebekah
Knights of Pythias—Rescue
Pythian Castle
Knights and Ladies of Security
Odd
Ti Hall
Masonic—Mobile Lodge
A. F
A.M
Masonic Temple
Order of Eagles
Mobile Aerie
Dauphin Street
Mobile Dam
Union Lodge
Odd Fellows' Hall
Nourishment and cures for nasal catarrh in old text
The article notes the wheat germ provides nerve and muscle nourishment and explains washing out the bran to access it. It recommends a two week strict fruit and green vegetable diet and nasal douches with warm water, followed by vaseline in the nostrils, as treatment for nasal catarrh and loss of smell. If no improvement, see a physician due to possible body poison overload.
Central militia ready for border service 50,000 guard to be mobilized
Chicago July 3. With the exception of Kansas Colorado and Wyoming the organized militia of the Central department is ready for service on the border awaiting transportation to border points chosen by Major General Funston. Acting adjutant Captain Roger S Fitch said the department would have about 50 000 National Guard troops in federal service with many already on the move or en route.
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Chicago
National Guard
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Central Department
Funston
Roger S. Fitch
Deent
Owls as Pets a Curious English Fancier’s Insight
The article discusses pet owls kept by an English owl-fancier, noting their eerie beauty and night vision, their terrorizing facial appearance, and the paradox of charm versus captivity. It explains their dietary needs, breeding difficulties, and the requirement of dark rooms, while acknowledging their potential as natural rodent control.
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England
Their Married Life in a Foggy Sunday Morning
A desolate rainy Sunday morning frames Helen and Warren’s frail domestic routine. Warren battles fever while Helen tends him, rounds the chilly room, and watches English recruits march by in the rain, stirring a quiet ache for war.
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Warren
Helen
London Observer
Han
Yak
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