Why Not Build Our on Shipyard in Mobile
An article urges Mobile to establish a shipyard to build and refit vessels. It argues that more local investors will raise port receipts and boost Mobile into a great shipping city, noting war demand will revive shipbuilding for years. A local merchant plans to invest 50000 dollars and calls on the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club city commissioners and banks to support the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Arger
Qticker Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Mssioners
Snen
Cs le
Germany's Note Exposed as Face-Saving, Politically Charged
The analysis says the German response seeks friendship with the United States and reflects internal pressure at home. It notes the tone aims at appeasing German public opinion after wartime actions and stresses the note is for domestic consumption, not genuine reconciliation.
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Germany
Lusitania
Buncombe
Poor Facilities Compared Mobile to Pensacola
Mr. M. H. Smith tells the Interstate Commerce Commission that the L and N shows poor facilities at Mobile and excel lence at Pensacola. He cites lack of terminals and shipping initiatives as reasons for diverting cotton to Pensacola while noting potential improvements if lines and steamers had been deployed earlier.
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Mobile
Pensacola
M. H. Smith
Interstate Commerce Commisson
L. and
Cotta Pensacola
Smith
Europe
Opposition Fades for Tick Eradication Effort at Citronelle
A state inspector reports waning local opposition to tick eradication around Citronelle. He notes stronger support for strict enforcement countywide, with a creamery dependent on dairy operations. Insufficient cows near Citronelle hampers full dairy activity and potential milk output gains from eradication.
Britain and Germany clash over neutral trade and submarines
The article argues the United States should reject alliances and press Britain to halt unlawful interference with neutral trade while condemning German submarine warfare. It notes Berlin’s insistence it targets only military threats and questions the Sussex incident linkage, accusing Britain of provoking the conflict.
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Germany
Berlin
United States
Britain
Rippling Rhymes on Thoughtless Lawn Chewers and Garden Loss
A humorous verse laments thoughtless neighbors who trample lawns, ruin flowers, let cows roam at night, keep destructive poultry, and harass garden aesthetics. The speaker vows a better kept yard but laments ongoing damage and poetically counts misdeeds and delays in sharing a view of this urban nuisance.
Unfavorable Horoscope Warns of Malign Influence on Love
Astrological chart marks Venus as strongest malefic with Sun Uranus and Mars adverse. It warns of misunderstandings scandals and poor job prospects for women, especially in engagements and romance, while predicting heightened spiritual awareness and potential strange crimes amid ongoing war. It also notes health cautions for President Wilson and unexpected political foes.
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Venus
Sun
Uranus
Mars
Wilson
War Daily
Confessions of a Wife in a Worsening Mood
A narrator recalls waking to weakness and fatigue while illness dominates life. Mollie provides rare, practical understanding and avoids mawkish sympathy. The scene shifts to a sardonic story Margie will hear, highlighting isolation and craving action.
Billy Robin Helps Mrs Robin In Garden
Mary Jane and her father watch Billy Robin in the garden as he hunts worms and then feeds them to Mrs Robin at their nest. The scene shows robin care and cooperation, with Mary Jane noting Billy’s considerate act and calling him a true gentleman.
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Mary Jane
Garea
Billy - Robin
Billy
Father
Billy Robin
Robin
Health talks on goitre and surgery by Dr Brady
A reader asks about whether tying arteries to treat exophthalmic goitre is advisable after months of medical care. The author argues against routine surgery, noting most cases recover with rest and proper care, but if six months of treatment fails, conservative surgery may be considered to prevent permanent thyroid damage.
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Ccy
Agrin
Judes of
Thattro H
Elsi Schindler in Swiss Story of Love and War
In a Swiss valley a proud beauty Elsi Schindler hides a ruined family past while a steadfast lover Christen appeals to her. As France threatens, she faces stigma and duty, and the miller’s household urges reconciliation to prevent a fatal end.
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Elsi
Switzerland
Canton
Berne
Christen
Elsie
Landsturm tragedy as Swiss couple die defending guns
In a chaotic landsturm assault a Swiss woman Elsi leads to the front and kills a rider before dying at her lover Christen’s side. The scene ends with the Hussars saluting the dead lovers as they fade, amid reflections on Jeremias Gotthelf’s rustic tales and their English reception.
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Landsturm
Elsi
Switzerland
Chisten
Christen
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Denmark
High Seas
By Walt Mason
Bo McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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Baok
Molly
Margie
Clara Ingram
Judson
Billy Rob M
William A. Brady
J. W. Muller
Mountain Republic
Albert. Burius
Jeremias Gotti
Lii Schindler
Elsi Schindler
Jeremias Gotthelm
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