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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1916

Page

4

St Patrick’s Day Observed With Parade and Flags

The article notes St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the city with a parade. The Erin flag and U S flag waved together as Forts Barrancas and Morgan artillery units saluted the celebrant. The band at Fort Barrancas played The Star Spangled Banner and Mobile Irishmen reaffirm loyalty to America. One hundred thousand welcomes.

Erin St. Patrick Coast Artillery Forts Barrancas Morgan America Fort Barrancas Reservation

Sanitarium Tribute to the Hill Brothers Laura Hill Infirmary Gift

Two Montgomery physicians Dr L L Hill and Dr R B Hill donated their Laura Hill Infirmary a 45 room sanitarium to the city non sectarian with free services. They requested the name Laura Hill be retained in honor of their mother whose life inspired the gift and city benefit. The article extols their generosity as a noble legacy to humanity and the city.

Montomery Mont Montgomery Drs. L. L R.8. Hill Laura Hill

Little Trouble in Mexico Boosts Preparedness Debate

The Montgomery Times notes that the Mexico issue could bolster preparedness advocates. It argues the United States avoided needing to send troops, citing Wilson's idea of “making hay while the sun shines.” The piece reflects on Villa and tensions but questions broader wartime urgency.

Montgomery Times Mexico Item Hon

Editors Endorse Pierce in Local Race

The Huntsville Daily Times editorial praises Editor J. D. Pierce and urges voters in the High Regional district to elect him as a delegate to the national convention. The piece argues that Pierce’s qualities and responsibilities make him the clear choice for party leadership.

J. D. Pierce Huntsville Daily Times

Man Without a Country Dies After Debilitating Life

The article narrates Nathan Cohen a Russian-born immigrant who sought fortune in Brazil then the United States. After business setbacks and his wife leaving him he went demented during a deportation cycle between Brazil and the U S He remained in America until wartime hostilities ended but died recently.

Nathan Cohen Cohen Russia Brazil United States Jacksonville Fla Baltimore America

Respect for the flag shown by Elsie Vanderbilt and others

A public reflection on flag reverence contrasts reactions from youth and older generations. In Monterey California Elsie French Vanderbilt halted her carriage to stand through the Sunset Gun and Star Spangled Banner, while in Chihuahua two miners stood at attention as the band played the anthem among a mixed audience.

Monterey Cal Elsie French Vanderbilt France England Germany Rose United States

Bryan's Oratorical Skill Praised by Brooklyn Times

The Brooklyn Times lauds William J. Bryan for his strong oratorical power on preparedness noting his convincing reasoning can sway audiences. It cautions that doubt arises later when listeners measure his words against facts and labeled his plan as based on lies about the millennium arriving.

The Brooklyn Times William J. Bryan Times

Mobile Notes On Bonds Visitors And Naval Movements

Lobb y and curb reports show H A Cannon and others filing bonds in probate court. Visitors include Van Meteres relocating to Louisville and Chicago travelers in Mobile. Excursion plan by M&O to open baseball season with cheap rate to Meridian. U S Marines Kentucky crew back to New Orleans ready for duty in Mexico.

J. P. van Meter Louisville van Meters Frank J. Burke Texas Pacific Railway Company New Orleans Mobile General J. W. Burke McKinley Harvey E. Jones Mobile & Ohio Road Meridian E. B. Cole U.S. Marine Corps United States Kentucky Vera Cruz Mexico

Horoscope forecast signals mixed luck and social shifts

Neptune and Mercury align with favorable outcomes for ocean trade and commerce yet warn of libel risk and public school reform tensions. The piece foresees a spring influx of titled visitors, economic cautions for Pisces born individuals, and strong auspices for women in finance and railway ventures.

Neptune East United States

Unidentified Names Appearing Across Multiple States

A list of individuals including R. E. McCaskey Sumrall Emma Lon Miss Frances Wool ley Glencoe J. B. Doyle Thomas ville H. P. Greene Meridian J. T. Doody D. N. Tucker Shipman S. B. Williamson B. E. Williamson Peacock A. H. Daughdrill and wife Bayou la Barre B. H. Moran St. Louis Lex Tardy New Orleans is presented, showing scattered cross state mentions.

B. H. Moran St. Louis Lex Tardy New Orleans

Doubles Added To Create Cross And Side Matching

The doubles are added to make a cross and players may match ends or sides. This adjustment accommodates pairing options and preserves game balance.

Abolition of Slavery in New York 1799 Process

The state enacted gradual emancipation in April 1799, freeing children born to enslaved parents after July with apprenticeship until 28 for males and 25 for females. Slaves numbered about 22,000 of a population near one million, and export of slaves was forbidden.

New York Ans

Mexicans Send Over Alabama Woman's Child

The baby of Mrs. Maud Hawk Wright of Alabama, taken by bandits under Villa, arrived safely in Juarez. The infant had been treated kindly and placed with Mormon colonists near Casas Grandes after Mrs. Wright escaped the Columbus raid and waited a week for her child.

EL Paso Tex Maud Hawk Wright Alabama Villa

London Standard Suspends After Sale Bid Fails

The London Standard, a morning newspaper in operation since 1857, suspended business this morning after failing to find a buyer in an offered sale. The closure ends a long-standing publication.

London Standard London the Standard

Dr King's New Discovery Ad for Children's Colds

An advertisement urges parents to treat children's coughs with Dr King's New Discovery a tar syrup that is pleasant and easy to take. It claims quick relief from colds runny noses and mucous irritation and warns neglect may lead to catarrh.

Dr. King

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Warns Of Disease Signs

Public health notice promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. Highlights common kidney trouble symptoms and urges readers to try a sample by sending ten cents to Binghamton New York. Includes promise of a free booklet with testimonials from users.

Ars Dr. Kilmer & Col Binghamton N. Y Ad& Co Bingham Yeasses Poe Tier Aav

Confessions Of A Wife Jim Describes A Certain Kind Of Woman

In a hospital room Jim voices a cynical view of marriage while Dick argues marriage is natural and necessary. The narrator senses Jim’s struggle with fear of falling in love and the unknown future as Margie’s health improves.

Jim

Astonishing Iron Strength Claim From Dr Sauer

New York physician Dr E Sauer touts Nuxated Iron as a cure for weakness caused by iron deficiency. He claims two five grain tablets three times daily for two weeks can double strength and endurance, with dramatic recoveries in nervous, run-down patients. The note promises a $100 donation to charity if iron cannot boost strength 200 percent in four weeks and refunds if strength does not double in ten days.

New York N. Y E. Sauer Dinary Adv

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