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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1916

Page

4

Mobile Item circulation guarantee and rates in Mobile

The Mobile Item claims guaranteed circulation and stable 10 cent weekly pricing across Mobile. It notes Audit Bureau verification of large net paid circulation in two six month periods and states it will not be liable for debts unless an authorized publisher order is provided. Rates listed per month and other contact details accompany the notice.

Audit Bureau OF Circulations Garantee Mobile Verve S. C. Beckwith New York Banks Building Chicago Tribune St. Louis Third National Gulf South Atlantic Seaboard

Mobile the Cheapest Gulf Port Says Historic Papers

The Mobile Item and The Mobile Register hail Mobile as the Gulf’s cheapest port amid a long defense of the coast trade. Editorials urge cooperation among newspapers and business groups to boost Mobile’s freight rates, coaling access, and regional growth, with calls to attract factories, tourists, and settlers.

Mobile Chamber of Commerce New Orleans Birmingham Pratt Consolidated Hyams Gulf Mobile Register Birmingham Ledger Congressional Huddleston Philadelphia Gulf Ports

Business Trade Cautious Amid War Uncertainty in Europe

The article notes war talk in Europe affecting exports and business in major centers. Manufacturers continue contract work but hold back on extensive operations awaiting congress and presidential support. Foreign trade slowly normalizes despite scarce shipping.

Europe Wilson Nonce

Pleasure Trip by Governor Henderson to Mobile Festival

Governor Charles Henderson of Alabama visited Mobile for the city’s major festival. He joined residents and visitors in Bienville Square as the lights illumed the night, saying he came for pleasure not speeches and that all would benefit from the celebration.

Charles Henderson Alabama Mobile Bienville Square Henderson Morris Gardner Florida Georgia Tennessee Chicago

Gulf Coast Grower Debuts In Mobile

The Gulf Coast Grower becomes Mobile’s newest agricultural periodical with its first issue reaching The Item office. Publisher John C. OConnell and editor Paul B. Hedrick say the monthly journal focuses on gulf coast agricultural development and carries valuable material on naval and other leading topics.

Gulf Coast

Mobile Carnival Visitors Draw National Guests

A tide of visitors streams into Mobile for the carnival weeks. Notables include Joseph K Hughes of Pensacola Journal and many from Birmingham New York City Washington D C Pittsburgh Chicago and beyond. Governors and officers mingle with tourists as Mobile hosts a grand influx for the Mardi Gras season.

Joseph K. Hughes The Pensacola Journal Mobile P. LePhillips Mary LePhillips Washington, D. C B. ¥. Dorgan Pittsburgh

Horoscope for March 6 1916 Portents for Army and Arts

Daily horoscope notes favorable signals for army offices and military academies with possible reforms and legislator clashes. Hospitals and surgeons may gain honors, women of leisure to serve, and society girls drawn to preparedness. Actresses and artists expected to flourish. concerts and operas urged.

United States Army National Guard

Pleasant afternoon for 500 card club in BATTLES

The 500 club at Battles Wharf Alabama met Thursday hosted by Mrs Hutching and Miss Hutching with four guests from Montgomery Nashville Zandels and Silverhill. Prizes included gold hatpins won by Mrs Gavin Hunter and a china cream and sugar set won by Mrs Ed Ennis. Hosts served chicken sandw iches and springlike refreshments.

Battles Wharf Ala Gavin Hunter Ed Ennis

Guests and visitors fill Battles and Beach hotels in Mobile

Mrs Emily Wiley spends ten days at Battles hotel. Corinne Roberts and George Widney, Elsa Barron visits, Ward Lakum and Mrs Lyche depart via New Orleans. Curran and Callaghan families among Mobile visitors. Beach hotel hosts Frank Moran group and others from Illinois Indiana New York. Mrs Woodie Wood and Miss Julie Boudousquie ill with la grippe.

Emily Wiley Battles Hotel Corinne Roberts George Widney Elsa Barron Nellie Curran Messrs. Ward and Lakum Lyche Chicago New Orleans Mesdames Curran Ennis Hutchings Schoalwater Ressijac Aurine Mary Canfield Margaret

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

Advertising claims fast relief from rheumatic pain through Sloan's Liniment. It touts improved circulation and warmth after application, with a testimonial from James Ferguson of Philadelphia praising knee relief, and notes a 25 cent price at druggists.

Sloan James Ferguson Philada

Question Box Answers on Coins Kites Horoscopes and War Labor

Readers submit queries on coin values and kite making. An 1853 half dollar with no rays may be worth 25 to 100 dollars, while arrows or rays negate premium value. A 1872 three cent piece fetches 30 to 50 cents. 1803 and 1857 cents vary. Horoscope replies note March 10 blues and May 22 strong likes. A London note cites 2,000,000 women entering Britain’s labor market since war start.

Ans Detroit Mich London

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