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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
4
A fragment from the 1916 Mobile Alabama issue notes the post office status change to second class. It references Mobile, St. Louis Office and Bell Home Society, with a June 29 date and an editorial/news context. The readable lines indicate administrative moves and institutional mentions.
The release of twenty three American troopers held at Chihuahua City averts immediate war with Mexico. Washington demands Carranza repudiate General Trevino's attack and guarantee non intervention while U S troops operate freely in Mexico. Carranza’s future moves remain uncertain as tensions persist.
At a Wednesday dinner Charles E. Hughes hosted Theodore Roosevelt as his sole guest. Roosevelt pledged strong support and offered to campaign for Hughes, calling him the viceroy of Germany in a past remark. The meeting aimed to show unity but may not win over many former Bull Moose members.
General Wood, a former top army officer and government figure, criticizes the national lack of a system to equip the state militia. He notes the Mexican crisis has lingered five years and says plans exist but flaws in militia law remain unaddressed by the War Department or Congress.
Reports from Montgomery about the Mobile battalion praise the Gulf City Guards and other units. Citizens hear of high regard for hospital city soldiers and anticipate splendid orders when the troops return and prove themselves as men.
Fragmentary text notes soldiers moving through border checkpoints during a period of unrest. The brief mentions duties and fated paths, with limited context on locations or organizations involved.
The report states Alabama forces are being mustered for service and will arrive at the border within ten days. Florida Regiment is also slated for early deployment and will be welcomed by home crowds. Mexican Consul Garcia warns peace efforts amid war, noting potential prolonged conflict and surprising enlistments.
Citizens of Moss Point and Vinegar Bend will dress in Sunday clothes on July 4 to celebrate the completion of the connecting link giving the Alabama and Mississippi railroad a gulf port. The through service should boost business along the line and reflect prosperity for locals and outsiders if favorable fall crop yields occur.
The poem argues against dour piety and promotes joy in worship. It contrasts gloomy churchgoers with cheerful praise, noting Jehovah created a glad world. The speaker jokes about his own reluctance to attend church for fear of mockery from stern deacons and rigid rites.
Nellie K asks about Scotland consuming strong alcohol within the empire, with no recent published returns else. A A D questions enlistment term and pay for U S aviator service, three years and 180 dollars yearly plus allowances. W N B asks for the best method to exterminate dandelions. answer recommends cutting to roots and applying coarse salt to kill them.
The column forecasts a favorable day with Jupiter and Neptune influence. It predicts success for bankers and enterprises begun now, prosperity for colleges, large legacies, and a western institution’s gains. Canada and California see positive trends, while a royal death may dim public mood.
Focus on kidney protection by choosing a vegetable and fruit only diet, avoiding meat dairy and alcohol, and keeping skin pores open with warm baths. Advocates that proper food quantities support kidney glands while overburden harms them, reducing cold susceptibility and germ impact.
The best cough remedy for a baby depends on the cough cause. Overfeeding or illnesses like measles may cause persistent coughing. Consult a physician to identify the cause before treating. For cold baths, start gently with towels, then gradual exposure. avoid shocking the system.
A blackbird named Bluey struts for worms in a neighbor’s yard while Chirpy admires him and tries to imitate his confidence. Chirpy laments his own inability to sound like Bluey but expresses admiration, and Bluey guards his private worm source as they converse.
A fragmented exchange discusses dieting and weight loss. The speaker seeks guidance on losing pounds while the response notes difficulty and uses metaphorical comparisons to learning swimming and hygiene.
A reader questions Camile Mam Marion’s claim that the sidereal universe moves at 22,250,000 miles per minute, noting that this exceeds light speed and contrasting it with established data from Newcomb and Michelson. The piece discusses beta star motion, light waves, and planetary movements.
A 1920s report cites W. W. Campbell on planetary and stellar speeds. Mercury’s orbital motion reaches about 2,100 miles per minute while Earth trails at 1,110 miles per minute. The Sun and planets as a system move roughly 720 miles per minute, with newer stars estimated near 10,000 miles per minute. The average stellar motion noted is 1,260 miles per minute, leaving the overall motion of the sidereal universe uncertain.
A wife bargains at two pounds for a priceless shawl to comfort a wartime marriage strained by rationing and fear. Her husband returns home late from work in London as she reveals the purchase, hoping it will make a stunning evening wrap.
Fragmentary text describes compact flocks resembling hens with chicks and mentions star groups and falling comets. The passage mixes animal imagery with celestial references, suggesting an observational note of natural and astral events intertwined in a poetic, historical style.
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