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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1916

Page

2

Indian forces to be led by commander in chief in India

The government outlined a new arrangement placing India as the main base of the forces with a commander in chief in India responsible for personnel and supplies. General Robertson and the army council would oversee supplies and transport and direct operations, while the War Office blamed transport breakdown for failures.

India Army Council Robertson Lloyd-George Eee Monay

Eczema Remedies Featured With Patient Testimony

A patient in the clipping reports severe eczema on the scalp with itching burning and scabs. After using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap, the head is described as entirely cured and the patron notes the product’s effectiveness for various skin troubles.

Mrs. Jennie 'S Woodridge Pi Resinol Baltimore

Kaiser Needs Metal and Gold Certs Amid War Efforts

The Hague July 21 report notes Germany's Reichsbank buys gold to bolster reserves against postwar outflow of specie. Citizens selling over five marks of gold receive certificates proclaiming their sacrifice for defense and national honor.

The Hague Germany Reichbank

Avenger to Mobile for $75,000 extensive repairs

The ship Avenger, floated off Chandeleur Island during a recent hurricane, will be brought to Mobile for repairs costing 75 000 dollars. A large Mobile crew will pump her out immediately. Grounded for four years, she lies 150 feet off shore in 10 feet of water and is owned by Captain George J cog Cruz and associates.

Chandeleur Island Mobile George J. Cog Cruz and

Regular Band Concert in Bienville Square Tonight

If the weather is favorable a band concert will be given in Bienville Square Friday night. Drago's band will furnish the music. The program includes marches, fox trots, waltzes and a finale.

Bienville Square Drago the Kidder Blanket Bay Florida Blues

Puss in Boots Jr Makes a Speech at Crowd

David Cory adapts a vaudeville style scene with Puss Junior and Yankee Doodle Dandy in a playful crowd. Puss Junior appeals for information about his father Puss in Boots while the audience joes and praises the famous cat. A small boy interrupts with a grandmother tale about a distant cat and a missing lead.

Dean Puss Junior Puss In Boots

Puss and Yankee Doodle Dandy Visit Town Tavern

The pair ascend a tavern veranda as a welcoming crowd cheers. Puss Junior and Yankee Doodle Dandy bow and express thanks for the reception, the owner greets them warmly, inviting the crowd inside. Puss begins a speech thanking the town for its hospitality.

Puss Junior Yankee Doodle Dandy Puss

Boys of Y Night School Wins Schanck Cup Again

The Mobile YMCA Night School received the Schanck Cup for achieving the largest percentage of international educational certificates among night schools in the U S and Canada. Secretary Evans praised the program and Mr F W Immler for the instructional quality.

Boys OF Y. Night School Schanck Cup National Educational Department Frederickb. Schanck George B. Hodge International Y. M. C. A United States Canada Evans F. W. Immler

Work Completed On M and O Banana Conveyors

Vice President R V Taylor of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad announced repairs to three banana pavers on the M and O fruit wharf would finish soon. He said all docks and company sheds were repaired at a cost under 25000 dollars and only two ships were diverted due to telegraph outages after the storm.

R. V. Taylor Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Louisville and Nashville Road Charles Marshall New Orleans and Mobile State Harbor

YMCA Building Improvements Planned For Monday Start

The YMCA building committee announced a major renovation starting Monday funded by a substantial sum. The first phase will renovate living quarters and dormitory rooms, replaster and tint walls, before replacing seating in the one el.

Association

Carranza Must Show He Can Stop Attacks

Reports say talks between Acting Secretary Polk and Mr. Arredondo will resume to assess Carranza’s ability to curb attacks. A possible meeting of commissioners from the two governments is under consideration to work toward a settlement amid uncertain prospects.

Carranza Washington Polk Arredondo

Famine and Pestilence Reported in Part of Turkey

An American missionary nurse in Turkey sent a postcard message to the American Board noting famine and pestilence. The bulletin cites a veiled allusion to a medicine used for cholera and says the crisis is raging in that region, as interpreted by the board.

Turkey New York Toonsides American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Hamlin Board of Commissioners Turey

Local fraternal meetings announced for tonight

Odd Fellows McInnis Lodge 71 Dauphin and St Emanuel streets L 0 C F Ernst No 27 Knights of Pythias Red Cross meet at 8 o clock Cas Hall Commandery No 7 meets 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Chapter No 41 Order of Star meets 6 o clock Masonic Temple

Odd Fellows—McInnis Lodge Dauphin St. Emanuel Streets

Villa and six guards head toward Durango mountains

A report says Villa and six armed followers disperse into small bands and move toward the Durango mountains as they evade pursuit.

Chihuahua City Mex Villa Durango

Look and Feel Bright in Hot Weather With Wax

This piece urges using mercerised wax nightly as a facial treatment to clear and improve the complexion in heat. It claims wax smooths skin, reduces freckles, cleans pores, and aids skin breathing, alongside a hazel lotion for refreshing relief.

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