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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
4
Local column from Mobile Alabama Society Editors highlights social events and gatherings as residents mingle at club lounges and residences. Names of hosts and attendees appear among brief descriptions of dinners dances and introductions.
In remarks on war aims, a minister notes England will not tolerate redrawing national borders. The text discusses partition of Germany, retention of colonies, and potential postwar rearrangements including Alsace Lorraine, Poland, and a Balkan federation, with neutrals’ views likely shaping a lasting peace.
The report from St Thomas and St Croix discusses possible US acquisition of the Danish West Indies as a revolution outcome. It notes island labor unrest, reliance on shipping, and a fear that if US bases occupy the harbors, current work ends. It questions how Samuels would use new possessions beyond naval purposes.
The Mobile and Gulf Navigation Company with Birmingham and Mobile capital will inaugurate a Mobile line in September. P. E. Chalifoux of Birmingham heads the venture with interest from the era Fuel and Material Company of Mobile. Large freight from Mobile to Havana and Cuban ports continues, including farming implements and grain. The Alabama capitalists expect to expand to Central American ports and the West Indies as the Gulf Navigation Company plans a low rate for Mobile, competing with the Maclay Line on the Mobile route.
Stockholders held their annual meeting and declared a dividend. Announcement said the plant will reopen in November at Bayou La Batre with Mobile area employees likely to benefit.
Mr Rudolph, a frequent traveler from St Louis, observes Alabama and Mississippi farming. He notes alfalfa and feedstuffs in good shape, strong livestock industry growth, and robust south Alabama citrus crops. He argues farmer woes may ease with more focus on livestock. The overall tone warns that cotton’s dominance could wane.
Governor Henderson calls on state residents to aid flood victims with private contributions. He notes it would be better funded publicly and suggests possible legislative action to secure an appropriation or emergency borrowing if funds are unavailable.
Carranza sources state Villa’s crutches and bandages were seized from a carriage the bandit had deserted minutes earlier. Villa escaped, while Parral’s Carranza commander calls it progress.
A poet vents frustration at war and militarism across Europe and beyond. He imagines appealing to William, Nicholas, Francis Joseph, George, and France and the American president to end weaponry while letters return unopened and rulers mock his calls for peace.
The July 27 1916 horoscope warns of an uncertain day with Mars and Uranus adverse while Mercury Venus and Jupiter bring some friendliness. It foresees discontent political surprises and risky speculation, advises caution with writings and lending money, and notes clever children and ambitious Leo subjects.
Health advocates urge pasteurization to protect infants and children. They argue pasteurized milk retains nutrients while eliminating disease germs, citing New York City’s decades of pasteurization and lower infant paralysis rates as evidence.
Two colossal king salmon near the Columbia River mouth travel from deep sea to their natal estuary. One elder fish weighs at least thirty pounds, the other slightly lighter. They converse in the deep sea tongue about a last great life act and their ocean journeys before returning toward fresh-water rivulets. (Continued on Page Five.)
The text explains the distribution of blood in body tissues and links chronic physical and mental strain to higher blood sugar. It notes adrenin from the superrenal glands drives tissue cell activity, creating a vicious circle that can lead to diabetes.
Two years ago a six year old girl suffered pneumonia and a thrombus in the brain causing paralysis of the right arm and leg. Despite medicines, electrical treatment, massage, osteopathy, and X rays there is no improvement. Parents are advised to continue exercises and play to stimulate the paralyzed side, though full strength may not return.
In a domestic scene Helen hosts Warren Ed and Carrie as they discuss a London war report. The apartment is chilly yet filled with talk of cauliflower odors and guests noted by Carrie's critical eye. A cat Mary Mew unsettles the scene while Helen jokes about dust and upkeep.
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