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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1916
Page
4
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The piece argues Hungary may break from Austria and seek a separate peace as war taxes rise. It warns that burdens fall on the masses while the rich evade costs, notes Hungarian desire for independence, and discusses potential wider effects if Austria seeks peace and Germany faces a tougher Allied fight.
The piece portrays Senator Fall of New Mexico as a critic of the Wilson administration and a potential advocate for intervention in Mexico. It argues Fall’s interests align with a Hughes nomination and warns that Fall’s stance could challenge Taft and impact Hughes.
The piece notes growing sentiment against Casement’s execution and marks informal appeals from the Pope to Britain. It argues Casement’s trial conduct and humanitarian work in South Africa and Peru deserve recognition. It warns Chancellor England risks losing goodwill of two global forces if he is killed.
The letter argues against adding duties on chemicals and dyestuffs in the revenue bill. It urges Democratic senators to resist protectionist policies or face voter backlash toward Republicans. The author claims tariff logic should apply equally to wool and steel and urges constituents to inform their senators.
Captain Thomas P. Norville, a local harbor keeper, predicted this August that the port’s outputs would approach a tenth of 1915 levels this year. He noted improvements and expected steady gains as the season progresses.
Port observers note busy times at Mobile with many large ships due in August. The Maclay Line steamer Janeta from Huelva, Spain, arrives with ore and will load cotton, naval stores, and goods for European ports. The line is expected to take cargo from rival ports, signaling a shift in trade dynamics.
Britain's war minister David Lloyd George told the House of Commons that British resourcefulness and intelligence will yield victory soon. London reports say Pozieres advances by British forces, Riga front setbacks for Germans, Italian gains, and hopeful prospects for the Allied side amid German countermeasures.
The verse satirizes the patch farmer who blames weather for his poor crops while boasting when his beans thrive. It contrasts his cheerful defense of favorable wind and rain with his sour remarks when his grapes fail, suggesting universal foibles in small growers.
The column discusses main points for preparing a publishable story including paper choice, folding, and typing. It notes no specific paper matters, folding is preferred, and typewritten text aids acceptance. It also answers inquiries on Lipsitz lineage and offers historical name variants and geographic notes.
A 1916 horoscope notes that celestial influences shape events but do not force outcomes. It cautions readers to heed stars without surrendering free will, urging prudent choices amid shifting astral energies.
An astrological forecast warns Mercury Neptune the Sun and Saturn oppose progress predicting uncertain weeks with baseless alarms for promoters political candidates and mining speculation. It notes dangers at sea and predicts Russia Turkey and Norway will face strains and a new era will replace the old.
The article argues earth’s weight likely increases while rotation changes, if any, would slow rather than speed it. It notes possible irregular Greenwich noon shifts, cites three causes—shrinking bulk from cooling, tidal friction, and meteoric influx— and explains tides acting as a brake on rotation.
Border patrol in Brownsville reports exchange of shots between a sentry at the local electric light plant and three armed Mexicans. No one injured. Other brief items include Admiral Winslow slated for brigadier general, London papers on Irish talks, and a munitions tax hearing in Washington.
In a tense domestic scene Helen blames Emma for an unhappy night. She suspects Emma touched the grape jelly, then secretly retrieves it from a locked cupboard. Warren remains half asleep as Helen confronts the mystery and her own suspicions.
The article explains the heart can pump about four ounces per beat and at eight beats per minute that amounts to 320 ounces or twenty pounds of blood per minute during peak exercise. It highlights the demanding work the heart performs and invites reflection on this effort.
A reader asks about a fourteen year old with indigestion and choking sensations after meals. The response attributes symptoms to nerves and suggests castor oil dosing, avoiding water during meals, chewing food thoroughly, and consulting a surgeon about circumcision for potential nervous system relief.
A reader describes knee to hip pain worsened by lying down and seeks relief. A physician suggests avoidant thinking and notes limited diet-based remedies. comments on albuminous foods and overall health, with a continuation promised on later pages.
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