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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1916

Page

4

Campaign to eradicate cattle ticks at German Relief Hall

Mrs. G. H. Mathis of Gadsden Alabama will headline a mass meeting organized by the Home Economics Club and the Chamber of Commerce to promote universal dipping to eradicate the cattle tick. The effort aims to boost Mobile County prosperity by improving milk, beef, health, and local dairy industries, urging women voters to support the measure tomorrow.

German Relief Hall G. H. Mathis Gadsden Ala Bankers’ Association Home Economics Club Chamber of Commerce Mobile Mobile County

Dip costs for cattle owners to fight cattle fever

Article explains dipping programs across eleven states funded by national state and county governments. Farmers pay 50 cents per head for a season May 1 to December 1, while counties supply materials and vats. Mobile County’s inclusion will trigger a share of a $25,000 national appropriation to offset expenses. Healthier cattle means better beef and dairy products for consumers.

Couny Tre Alabama Mobile

Domestic Business Steady Despite Rail Freight Strains

Business remains steady though rail car shortages and ocean vessel limits hamper export freight. Labor conditions improve with a building boom easing unemployment in big cities. New York export total for the week hits 57.5 million dollars versus 25.4 million last year, with retail trade holding up during Lent.

New York

Let Everybody Lead in Alabama Education Campaign

A Huntsville Daily Times item praises Madison County and north Alabama for leading a statewide education campaign and expects strong local support while noting South Alabama also backs education. The piece remarks on civic effort and adds a quip about a woman and her cat to end.

Alabama Madison County North Huntsville Daily Times North Alabama South Alabama

March 14 1916 Daily Horoscope Predicts Turbulent Year

A chaotic forecast warns of harsh planetary aspects Saturn and Ss while Sun brings aid. Prophecies mention military summons, crime avoidance, robberies,Jewish themes, searches for authority figures, and potential royal family death. Farmers face storm losses. education betokens practical training. officials may gain. children born today promise favorable traits.

Acre Mer England United States

Mobile Visitors Fill Streets With Notable Guests

A long list of travelers and residents arrive in Mobile for visits and social engagements. Notable names include M. Barnard’s Mardi Gras guest Robert Irwin of Montgomery Alabama, and travelers from Iowa Illinois New York Ohio Indiana and Georgia visiting for several days and meetings.

Robert Irwin Montgomery Ala M. Barnard P. C. Schunaker and McGregor, Tex Mobile J.T. Nelson Long Peach Cal New York T. J. Ford Quinn Landing Warrior River Chicago Mexico

All Names in Separate Cities Listed Across Notices

A compilation of individuals linked to various towns across Mississippi Alabama Kentucky and New York appears in this segment. Names include J Frye T A Johnson J P Lambert G B Childress O Myers M Largilliere A G Dancy J F McKinley and others with affiliations to River Bridge New York City Decatur Windsor Bromley Finchey Louisville Biloxi Grand Bay Coffeeville and River Ridge.

Battle House Swagar Sherby Louisville William Crozier Washington, D. C J. D. Wesley B. G. Evans T. M. Tallmage Alb Mayer J. J. Wilson EK. B. Anegne New Orleans H. S. Smith H. M. Rollns Atlanta, Ga C. C. Williams H. Weedle H. Engles H. T. Buck A. R. Altmeyer R. L. Schlesenger E. D. Eshop W. P. Becker L. W. Ross C. J. Frank L. L. Knack Colburn New York City H. T. Black Jackson, Fla P. H. Donahue St. Louis W. H Minnesota A. A. Ross E. W. Michael Philadelphia J. M. Hoffman Brewton Ala George E. Post Albany N. Y Hines Bell R. W. Wright Laurel Miss E. H. Sley Creola F. G. Blair Tuscaloosa N. E. Turner Vinegar Bend R. T. Spencer U. 8S S. New York T. W. Nash San Antonio Tex KE. T. McCoy Rosin Wis W. Hagginbotham Baltimore, Md J. P. Bentley W. A. Bentley W. E. Sotopeck J. P. Armick A. Willow Detroit Mich. Bienville R. W. Lyles Baltimore J. M. Wigfield McIntosh J. L. Scruggs, Jr Coffeeville A. Lambert J. R. Edwards Cleveland Ohio A. HW. Chamberlain Birmingham L. T. Lee Ft. Morgan Colo W. P. Wilcox N. Robertson W. P. O'Neal J. M. McIntosh Pensacola Fla H. Granada Frankville D. R. Peteet Orange Bend M. E. Yeatman Selma P. V. Tucker L. H. Bufond Lamison J. P. Krecker C. C. Terrill Meridian F.S. Henry C. G. Goldring Little Rock Ark M. F. Dallett H. O. Goodrich G. M. Ashland T. A. Meyer Indianapolis Ind F. E. Getts Cincinnati Daniel Wilmette Ill J. E. Pierre Peoria G. E. Cleveland Nashville Tenn S. B. Bradford Memphis L. G. Farnell Charleston S. C E. C. Berger Atlanta Salt Lake City Utah P. C. Schunaker McGregor Arthur Brooks A. B. Baker C. W. Fryant William J. Shand L. F. Meyer Seattle Wash J. L. Lord, Jr Boston Mass Klosky E. McCall York John G. Aikin N. Aikin Stockton O. G. Snell Walker Springs Savage A. M. Silver Pendleton W. L. Smith A. R. Thomas Markle Hattiesburg D. A. Neumann C. W. Stichels U. S. S. New York J. C. Molaison St. Andrew R. E. Jackson H. Osborne J. J. Moran Tampa D. D. Madden G. G.averdson Grand Bay J. Keeler M. N. Jay J. L. Echards Decatur J. McGowan J. M. Campbell R. L A. G. Dancy Louisville, Ky J. F. McKinley River Ridge C. B. Blumfield

Germany faces long ruin after war as leaders plan postwar aims

The Hague dispatch notes German fear of years of ruin regardless of war outcome. It says Germany could sustain fighting, aims to end the war by mid-1916, and expects to keep Warsaw and Lodz while rebuilding trade with South America and China. Internees study Spanish as part of linguistic prep.

The Hague Germany Berlin War Party von Bethmann-Holweg Poland Warsaw Lodz Pittsburgh Europe South America China

Thrasher and partners begin jail terms in mail fraud case

G J Thrasher, a Montgomery banker and president of the former Bankers Bond and Finance Company, started a 30 day jail sentence after conviction for using the mails to defraud. He paid a $1000 fine. The court had sentenced him to 18 months in Atlanta penitentiary, later reduced. Partners L E Aymard and R C Howard were convicted and to serve terms in Atlanta. they plan to appeal.

Montgomery Ala G. J. Thrasher Bankers Bond and Finance Company Thrasher Atlanta L. E. Aymard R. C. Howard

High Court Rules Land Transfer Valid Despite Late Recording

The Supreme Court resolves knotty bankruptcy questions by upholding a transfer of land even though the deed was recorded after four months. The ruling limits invalidation to deeds required by local law to be recorded for creditors to be affected, reversing some states’ prior interpretations and affirming others.

Washington Supreme Court Ohio Michigan Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Arkansas Nebraska Colorado Kansas North Dakota South Dakota Oklahoma Wyoming Utah New Mexico New York Vermont Connecticut Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas California Oregon Nevada Montana Idaho Arizona

Eagle Killed After Stealing Sheep Near Ocean Springs

Edgar Seymour of Latimer shot and killed a seven and a half foot eagle that had seized a lamb from a Back Bay flock near Ocean Springs. The bird fell to one Winchester shot after lifting the lamb. farmers say eagles are raiding sheep in large numbers.

Biloxi Miss Edgar Seymour Latimer Ocean Springs

Indoor Life and Fat Loss Promises From An Antwerp Capsules

An article urges indoor living as unhealthy and fattening and warns against lack of fresh air and exercise. It promotes Van Antwerp’s or a druggist’s allkererin capsules, claiming daily use after meals and before bed reduces weight, improves digestion, and restores energy within days.

van Antwerp

Confessions of a Wife and Alice Letters The Advice

A nurse narrator counsels Alice on a strained love triangle and a will, weighing Harvey’s return from Africa and his father’s control. The adviser urges patience, cautions about marriage amid scandal, and suggests seeking another love while nursing. The segment ends with a cliffhanger about future healing.

Harvey Father

Tribute to a Woman in a Lusitania Tribute

A literary tribute recalled by a husband for his wife after the Lusitania disaster. The ad urges that many women lack health and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the remedy to restore health and strength for women's ailments.

Lusitania Lydia E. Pinkham

Chicago Cabarets Stay Open Under New Hours

Chicago judiciary committee votes 8 to 4 to permit cabarets to continue operating in the city. Wet cafes must close at 1 am weekdays and midnight Saturdays, aligning with saloon rules. Previously restaurants could stay open without selling intoxicants.

Chicago Judiciary Committee City Council

Pinex cough remedy promises fast relief and savings

An old time advertisement touts Pinex as a potent cough remedy that speeds relief for colds bronchitis and throat pain. The ad claims a pint bottle costs about 98 less than competing products and praises strong absorption and a pleasant taste. It warns against imitations and offers a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Wayne Ind.

Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

Army to buy 438 horses and mules for troops to Mexico

Within the next week the United States Army plans to purchase 438 horses and mules. Horse dealers believe the stock will be used by troops entering Mexico, with about a third of the mules designated as pack mules.

United States Army Mexico

Cardui credited by Miss Craft after easing female troubles

In New Augusta Mississippi Irene H Craft recounts years of irregular cycles backache dizziness and feverish spells. After trying doctors Cardui helped her feel well with no backache headache or dizziness now. She urges others with similar ailments to try Cardui as trusted by many customers yearly.

New Augusta Irene H. Craft Cardus Cardui

Just Try This When Hairy Growths Appear

An old ad advises a hair removal paste made from water and plain delatone powder. The user applies the paste to hairy skin for a few minutes then rubs off and washes. It claims all hair vanishes with no pain though cautions to ensure genuine delatone.

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