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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
4
Quotation from Honace Greeley notes abstinence benefits both intellect and finances. The remark frames self restraint as a prudent virtue with practical economic payoff. The attribution emphasizes discipline influencing personal success and wealth.
Editorial argues Mobile County should not permit ticks by promoting eradication laws seen as financially beneficial to cattle owners and healthier for the community. It cites tolls on weight and value of tick-free cattle, compares regional gains, and urges safeguards against tick infection to protect dairy and meat quality.
A fragmented item notes charges against women for causing fires through careless handling of flammable liquids. It also mentions a Tampa Times item about Ticob Disston funding a Florida club with a $3000 check and references political moves by various editors and a Missouri candidate.
Congressman Heflin denounced Illinois Leader Mann for slandering Sixties who fought for their beliefs. He called Mann a coward and vulgarian, defending Southern men and insisting no one on that side would repeat such charges in light of history.
The Home Economics Club urges all organizations led by the Chamber of Commerce to join a campaign to rid Mobile and Mobile county of cattle ticks. Citizens are urged to vote on March 15 for tick eradication and to promote public health by removing this parasite from dairy cows.
The horoscope notes popularity for learned mediums and adepts while warning imposters will multiply. It advises women to heed good direction and predicts luck in love and weddings. The stars favor theatrical managers and new film ventures but warn farmers of possible West losses and caution personal journeys.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and their locations including Chicago New Orleans Rockford Detroit Sanford and several Mississippi Alabama and California cities. The names span businesses and residents with intertwined ties to multiple states and towns.
Communications on public matters are invited with anonymity optional byline. Limit to 300 words per piece on one sheet. Include stamped self addressed envelope if not used. Avoid politics and controversial topics like sanitation or medicine. Corrections printed. avoid libel. repeated submissions discouraged.
The Mobile Item urges the Chamber of Commerce to push a municipal bath house at the bay front park below Monroe Park. It argues the city can fund the building by renting bathing suits, notes good bay water for summer baths, and predicts streetcar spur growth. The piece urges a strong campaign to gain public support and cites national precedent.
The entry states five Q A points about hospital wards and interns. It asserts no premium on a 1899 silver dollar, a free ward exists in Mobile Infirmary, every city infirmary has a free ward exempting taxes, internships are appointed from the University of Alabama Medical School Mobile, and no one with means can enter the city hospital without paying.
United States Judge Henry D. Clayton of Montgomery will come to Mobile to occupy the bench in the district court relieving Judge Harry T. Toulmin for a season. The change follows a period of strenuous activity by Toulmin who has long served Mobile and Selma and beyond. Trial calls set for April 3 mark Clayton’s first day on the bench for the term.
Friday morning devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart begin at 7 o'clock at St Matthew's Catholic church with a 6 30 o'clock holy hour devotion. The exercises end with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and holy communion is offered at 6 and 6 30 a m Friday morning. Confession is Thursday at 4 o'clock and Friday at 5 30 o'clock.
Spring Hill Jesuit College students present The Private Secretary at St Joseph's Club to raise funds for the swimming pool. The event includes a number of other activities and performances.
A broken OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and spouses with city and state affiliations, including Chicago Illinois and New Orleans Louisiana entries. The text appears to be a directory or notice excerpt with diverse names and places such as Birmingham Alabama Savannah Georgia and Montgomery Alabama, among others.
Mrs Wallace Hayes of Waterville New York writes a long praise for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She says it was kept in her home for twenty years and used for croup and coughs in children and adults.
Uncle Wiggily Longears aids the bee lady stuck in a briar and worms his way to the queen who lacks honey. The bee lady retrieves honey to restore the queen’s parlor feast, and the rabbit gent causes harmony to return.
Washington March 2 The navy department will grant John Driscoll Hampton Va survivor of the Monitor Merrimac battle a final wish. He asked to see a battleship through the Panama Canal before death and the next warship through the canal will carry him aboard. Johnny's face beamed with pride.
The County Democratic Executive Committee announces two additional candidates in the coroner’s race as the election approaches. The notice emphasizes party backing and the anticipated contest in the county.
Advertorial copy states Stay Vig Sanitone Wafers revive life’s vigor for men and women. It emphasizes being a live one and not slowing down, claiming Kellogg’s wafers keep energy aglow and drive vitality.
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