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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary notice references delivery by carrier mail outside Mobile and subscription rates. Mentions advance payment, possible monthly or annual pricing, and cash handling. Contains garbled phrases and lacks clear names or dates.
At 7:30 pm the Battle House auditorium hosts the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting open to members and nonmembers alike. Attendees will hear progress reports and may gain confidence in the revived civic group effort.
Pessimism gives way to serious optimism across business and markets. January exports reach 331 million with a 62 million rise from 1915. imports rise by the same amount. Food products hold steady while a 90 million food contract is noted. Commodity prices stay high though food costs show little rise. Trade is active in wholesale and retail. bank clearings in major cities exceed last year by about 50 percent. Rail lines move heavy freight with enough cars to prevent delays.
Forty New York socialites volunteered to work in a large dry goods store with ten percent of sales pledged to the Social Service Bureau of a city hospital. The effort boosted charity and shined a light on the hardships faced by real saleswomen who must endure much from customers, inspiring empathy and respect.
Lawrence County reports phosphate beds discovered boosting land values by about 10 dollars per acre overnight. If deposits grow, fertilizer costs could drop for farmers in Alabama and neighboring states, signaling potential regional agricultural wealth.
A telegram from St. Louis reports tick eradication in Mobile County and a sale in St. Louis where 31 steers averaging 912 pounds sold at 8.10 per hundred, native bred cattle from Pickens County bringing 75 percent above prior territory records.
The American Posture League plans a large shoe project with 1000 shapes to guide manufacturers in producing fashion aligned footwear for women, arguing style drives sales. Attorney General Rosy Collins of Mississippi criticizes a proposed presidential primary, suggesting the request is likely wrong.
The day warns of unfavorable aspects from Jupiter and Saturn while Mars and Mercury bring later benefic influence. Spring quarter portends high egg production in factories and some tax discontent, with illness and bereavements possible. Drownings and naval disasters may rise. advertising activity could rise. those born today face health risks and caution against speculation.
Dozens of visitors from across the Midwest and South check into the Battle House and Bienville hotels in Mobile. Names include J. Stewart H. Farrow Alex Sprunt and J. Sprunt of Wilmington N C C R Coulmar and wife of Chicago and many others from Louisville St Louis Boston and New York. The roaming guests discuss Mobile climates and plan meetings as they tour local hotels.
Readers ask about John D. Rockefeller’s worth estimated over a half a billion dollars and inquire about commercial travellers pay and travel expense allowances.
A. L. Alexander presides over the City-Wide Older Boys' Conference for twelve months with officers Max Lavelle and A. F. Del champs. Harry Denman of Birmingham conducted the installation. Rev. Dr. John W. Phillips spoke at First Baptist Church. Reports urged forming a council and starting older boys classes, promoting athletics, and planning another conference next year.
Mayor Pat J. Lyons presiding over a 5 PM hearing to dispose of cases against Police Officers Southall Galle Arbo Lovelace McCarron and Gabril for neglect of duty being off their beats and failing to stay awake. Each officer will present a defense.
Greensboro Ala March 20 Fire broke out in the Turner Cotton Company office at 7 30 last night destroying that building and two retail stores and the Southern Bell telephone exchange threatening the business district of the city Stocks of
Fire swept a block causing $25,000 in damages with insurance partial. It is the third blaze in recent years on the same stretch. The blaze confined to the block and burned out. Names listed include Page Samson cabinetmaker James E. Renshaw Ernest F. Rowley Calvin R. Ward and John R. Worsham among others.
Davis and Davis patent attorneys in Washington report the grant to Alabama citizens. The named inventor James D. Bush of Mobile receives a theater related patent. Also listed is James W. McCool of Kennedy with a trace connector for hames, and Lee M. with unspecified details.
A masked bandit believed American stopped an auto stage about a half mile from the Mexican line near San Diego. He robbed six passengers of money and valuables and escaped.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup in 25c bottles. It lists ingredients including Pine Tar Aconite and various botanicals, claiming it relieves coughs quickly and soothes phlegm. The copy urges buyers to insist the formula is printed on the package.
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