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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1916

Page

4

Roosevelt Deserter Attacks Progressive and Republican Parties

The essay lambastes Theodore Roosevelt as selfish and ungrateful, says he destroyed the Progressive party and betrayed allies, and claims Republicans outmaneuvered him. It asserts Progressives may join Democrats for true reform and notes the piece condemns his self serving politics.

Theodore Roosevelt Progressive Party Republican Party Roosevelt Progressive Committee Democratic Party Party of Progress and

The Nitrate Plant Move to Mussel Shoals Alabama

A Nashville movement unites Tennessee forces to advocate locating a 20 million dollar government nitrate and munitions plant at Mussel Shoals Alabama near the Tennessee line. Locating there benefits Tennessee and Alabama, though political factors may affect the site. Strong support from both states is urged to secure the plant.

Nashville Tennessee Mussel Shoals Alabama Tennessee Line

Anti-American Agitation in Northern Mexico Grows

Washington officials fear serious harm to U S citizens as Carranza forces clash with American troops near Durango and the U S consulate is burned. The text argues for firm U S action rather than arbitration, citing lawless border raids and hostility from Mexican government leaders toward Americans.

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Honor Flag Day and Mobile Preparedness Parade Plans

The column urges Flag Day on June 14 to energize Mobile’s Preparedness Parade with patriotic displays. It notes Lyons will issue a proclamation to fly the flag and calls for adults to reflect on national ideals amid a world conflict. An odd fragment about a stock event and a death ends the piece.

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Organized movement promotes better English in Alabama

An Alabama movement to improve English usage gains interest through employer led classes for workers. A Montevallo teacher proposed meetings to boost spoken and written skills, linking language quality with culture and manners. German papers react to Kitchener's death with mixed praise and critique.

Alabama Montevallo

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

Poem praises a generous debtor who pays all his bills with courtesy and a smile. It notes others overlook flaws to honor clear repayment and dignified conduct in handling payments for common goods and services.

Freckle Remedies and Ghetto History in The Item

The Item's daily question box answers skin care with a citrus and almond ointment recipe for freckles and warns medical advice for brown spots. It notes the Rome Ghetto's history under Pope Paul IV, its confinement rules, and later removal. It also previews civil engineering job prospects with salaries from 35 dollars a month to 10 000 dollars yearly.

G. O Rome Tiber Avera Ans

Talks On Health and Sleep Remedies From Dr Weir Mitchell

A health column advises insomnia sufferers to shape a calm bedtime mindset and avoid drugs. It endorses routines like massage, baths, light reading, and quiet thoughts, noting wakefulness rarely causes death and urging avoidance of active worries at night.

Weir Mitchell Philadelphia

Fern Town Found Among Rocks by Glint and Shine

In a sunlit forest, fairies Glint and Shine discover a fern town nestled in a rock crevice. They learn from Mother Fern that ferns thrive there for moisture and shelter, despite the rocks. The pair promise to return for more stories about the fern colony and its caretakers.

Glint Shine Fairy Kingdom Fern Town Mother Fern Pally Fern

Health Hint Warns Against Poor Diet And Gall Bladder Troubles

The notice warns that slow circulation and biliousness come from diet and liver health. It suggests examining food quantity and quality and advises consulting a surgeon if gall bladder issues are suspected.

The Married Life of Helen and Warren Series Update

This series continues the couple’s story by Mabel Herbert Urner, extending for four years. Appearing exclusively in this paper, it is the sole ace authored by Mabel Herbert Iner in the period.

Mabel Herbert Urner Helen Warren Ace Mabel Herbert Iner

Lemon Controversy Ends With Housemaid's Frame

In a tense kitchen scene Helen confronts Dora over lemon use and housekeeping. Dora's excessive gas use and fresh lemons for her hands test Helen's leniency as she plans a tactful reprimand and a possible solution.

Helen Dora

Respect for a Crippled Man's Rights and Ambitions

A letter argues a disabled young man deserves equal respect and opportunity. It praises his pursuit of education and a career, opposes stigma about disability, and supports a respectful, supportive romance between an eighteen year old girl and her nineteen year old handicapped friend.

Be Honest About Love Dilemmas and Promises to Self

A reader named Janet asks if she should marry a long time partner or pursue a new love. The adviser urges honesty with both men, warning against abandoning a steady, trusted relationship for a fleeting passion.

Janet

Household kitchen scene prompts code for efficient gas use

The piece describes a conversation about energy saving in the kitchen. A person urges using the largest burner for all tasks and avoiding keeping soup at a constant boil. The dialogue mentions turning to use other burners and simmering. Dora reacts angrily as dustpan and sweeper are moved.

Dora

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