Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Mobile Item in Mobile, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1916

Page

5

British Front Siege Fighting Continues Near Mametz

British and German forces clash along the Fricourt Mametz area with British advances to the second German line as German positions in Dantzig Alley are overrun. Prisoners report troops from Rheims and Lille rushed to the front, while shelling levels Mametz Fricourt and La Boiselle.

London Fricourt Associated Press Montauban Dantzig Mametz Dantzig Alley Poodle Woods Rheims Lille la Boiselle

Band Concert Draws Elders and Children to Bienville Square

Several thousand attendees filled Bienville Square for last night’s open air band concert. Music began at 7:30 PM with pieces including From Chicago to Frisco and Goodbye Mr. Greenback. A concert is planned next Friday night.

Bienville Square NS Ie Pride of the Prairie CME Voc Frisco Boo Rebecca Greenback Minnerskelly Ram

South Observes Fourth of July as Never Before

Alabama and Montgomery mark Independence Day with thousands of visitors and four thousand troops in review led by Brigadier General Bricken newly sworn into the U S army. Soldiers encampment, flag flying on most homes, parade through Montgomery to the Confederate capitol and back.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Bricken United States Army

Two Preparedness Parades Mark Georgia Fourth

Georgia observed Independence Day with two preparedness parades in Atlanta and Macon. Governor Harris planned to march in both, while about 5 000 Georgia State Guards lined the Macon event. The legislature announced its participation and fifty seven mayors pledged to march in Atlanta.

Atlanta Georgia Macon Harris

Rescue Lodge Knights of Pythias installs new officers

Rescue Lodge Knights of Pythias held an officer installation led by Deputy Grand Chancellor Aubrey Boyles. New obligations were taken by P J Doherty as chancellor commander and R E Williams as past chancellor, among others.

Rescue Lodge Knights of Pythias Aubrey Boyles P. J. Doherty R. E. Williams J. H. Evans J. L. Hamilton George WU. Potter J. W. Anderson George F. Owen J. D. Cobb Coner Sims L. E. Carroll

Puss in Boots Jr and the Starry Journey

A short children story follows Puss in Boots Jr as Mother Goose and the Gander travel by night. They discuss songs and babies while a quiet journey under stars unfolds toward morning with gentle wind and lullabies.

Magnolia Balm Beauty Ad Promises Skin Enhancement

An old advertisement touts Magnolia Balm as a remedy for skin beauty. It claims easy application to the skin and invites readers to buy for 75 cents from druggists or via mail. Sample free from Lyon Manufacturing Co. Brooklyn New York.

Lyon Manuf’g Co South Fifth Street Brooklyn N. Y

Methodists District Conference Opens in Toulminville

The Mobile district conference of the Methodist church meets at Toulminville with Rev. Otis V. Calhoun presiding. The event runs until July 6 with nightly 8 o'clock sermons and 9 am and 2:30 pm business sessions. Eighteen ministers and 114 lay delegates attend and lay delegates to the Alabama conference will be elected. A Sunday school program was led by A. L. Dietrich of Meridian.

Toulminville Methodist Church Mobile The Methodist Church Otis V. Calhoun Alabama A. L. Dietrich Meridian Dietrich Gulf Division

Nashville Fourth of July Military Review Highlighted

Nashville marks Independence Day with a mobilization camp military review and competitive drills. About 3000 soldiers participate alongside athletic events and band concerts, enriching the city celebration.

Nashville Tenn

Colonel Millis Named Division Engineer for Southeast

Savannah reports Col John Millis of the Engineer Corps has been appointed division engineer for the Southeastern division covering the Atlantic coast from Norfolk to Fernandina with headquarters in Savannah. Sacramento notes the Fifth and Seventh regiments of the California National Guard left Monday for the border.

Savannah John Millis Engineer Corps Atlantic Coast Territory Norfolk Fernandina Fla Sacramento Cal National Guard of California

Descriptions of stylish homes and skilled cooks draw praise

The writing lauds well built houses and substantial goods, noting a mistress with culinary skill that could command high wages abroad. The tone hints at a growing appreciation for economical wisdom and domestic ingenuity to be learned soon.

Puss in Boots and Mother Goose Begin Earthbound Journey

In a dawn scene the traveler Puss in Boots and Mother Goose descend toward earth. The old lady wakes with a sigh while the gander and barking dogs greet the morning as Puss prepares to search for his famed father.

Puss Junior Mother Goose Cocks Tvere Puss Puss In Boots

Methodist ministers listed for Wednesday evening meeting

Rev. A. J. La mar will attend and likely speak at the gathering. Ministers from Calvert Citronelle Coffeeville Crichton Fairbone Grand Bay Grove Hill Jackson Mobile churches Oakdale Toulminville St. Francis Street and other circuits will be present, with G. W. Carpenter and J. W. Hammer among the supplying officials.

A. J. Lamar D.D Methodist Church South Dr. Lamar St. Francis Street Methodist Church Government Street Methodist Church Mobile Calvert C. T. Reid Citronelle J. F. Bilbro Coffeeville J. R. McGrann Crichton J. B. Trotter Fairbone Gilmer Grand Bay N. B. McLeod Grove Hill C. J. Goodman Jackson D. F. Ellisor Broad Street L. H Chappelle Dauphin Street A. B. Aera Government Street J. E. Northcutt Oakdale Toulminville D. Y

Household science and economical management in cooking

The text argues that housework is a science built on economical management and good cooking. It notes a top French cook in New York earning about $5,000 and suggests that applying home economy skills abroad can save more than half the salary for the employer.

New York Atlantic

We Should Pattern After French To Learn Economical Wisdom

A compact meditation on French frugality in kitchens linking prudent domestic choices to broader economic wisdom. The author contrasts French and American households noting frugal, well stocked kitchens as a sign of thrift and efficiency.

Order Restored in Dominican Republic Amid Turmoil

Washington July 4 Rear Admiral Caperton reports American forces restoring order in Santo Domingo area, especially around Santiago and Puerto Plata where revolutionists were strongest. Troop advance continues with little opposition aside from snipers and small bands.

Washington Caperton Santo Domingo Navy Department Santiago Puerte Plata

Cotton spot eases as Liverpool market reports sales

Liverpool reports easier cotton as good middling prices slide to 8.16 for spot and 8.00 for middling. Sales reach 5 000 bales with 300 bales for speculation and export, receipts total 22 000 bales. Futures show quiet activity with successive monthly bids listed from July through June.

Liverpool

Hair Care Advice From The Question Column

Beauty chats on hair care stress health first, with cleanliness and air as basics. Regular brushing, scalp massage, and sun aid growth while avoiding excessive curling with hot irons. Readers ask about shedding and insomnia. answers advise gentle brushes and warm milk before bed.

Carlyle

Heavy as Lead Ee Arrives in Quiet Streets

Police report a heavy object found abandoned in a residential block. Investigators cordon the area while residents worry about safety as search teams collect evidence and review nearby surveillance footage. No injuries reported and no suspect in custody.

Cost to Move National Guard to Border Estimated at 1.6 Million

New York estimates show the United States will spend about 1.6 million dollars to transport the New York national guard to the border. More than 450 thousand dollars has already been used moving troops to the border or on the way there.

New York United States New York National Guard

Gulf Coast Land and Development Co increases working capital

The Gulf Coast Land and Development Co filed in probate court a certificate amending its charter and increasing working capital from $68,000 to $90,000. The move follows stockholders meeting held in Hamilton, Ohio.

Gulf Coast Land and Development Co Hamilton

Opening French Onslaught Report From The Somme Front

German positions in France face renewed bombardment and gas attacks as Allied forces advance in sectors from La Boiselle to Lihons. Observers note trenches plastered with rubble and morale strains end as limited gains emerge, with Amiens area fronts under heavy artillery fire.

Berlin London Lokal 4 Zeiger France Ch Pagne

Dreadful Cough Cured in Ind Journal Ad

Mrs. Owen Caruthers of Indiana describes a four year lingering cough after an attack. She tried many remedies before using C Cough Remedy and reports complete relief and weight gain after treatment.

Owen Caruthers Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Poodle Botton Woods Ma- Con Puss IN Boots, JR By David Cory Tripping With the Hill Dale Monroe Park Mr. Jack BY Jimmy Swinnerton Birdie Shiner D. D Mobilian America Dominican — Republic Edna Kent Forbes Terrific Tta Ypres Roye Tron Somme Tor Rairie Court Curlu Lihons Amiens Quentin England Belgium Palm Beach F. L. Tapia Dauphin ST Qver Brittons Shoe Store Mmr Ir
Search Courier

Search the The Mobile Item Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Mobile Item?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication