Repudiating unfair vote guides in Alabama politics
A reader urges Mobile voters to reject reformulated guide cards tied to President Wilson. The appeal warns that vile tactics misrepresent Wilson’s stance and instructs voting to mark X against unlisted names to expose manipulation by local party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Rushton
Spragins
Willet
Lides
Woodrow Wilson
Tumulty
Burleson
Alabama
Wilson
Espalla—Lyons
Mobile
Verdun and the Kaiser Waterloo in World War I Talk
The piece argues peace in Europe awaits from leaders including the Pope and the President. It notes German setbacks at Verdun since February 23 and questions if Verdun will be the Kaiser's Waterloo, likening it to historic downfalls. Strong emphasis on leadership, morale, and fate in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Europe
Ameri
Yon
Germany
Kaiser
Jie
Dan
France
Verdun
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Tuscaloosa Mayor Lyons Leads Centennial Preparations
The Tuscaloosa mayor Lyons takes the lead in organizing the city's Centennial celebration with backing from civic groups. Delegations are urged to gather this week as the city marks a century of history with pride and civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayor Lyons
Tuscaloosa
Ling
Mobile
Tuscat
Border tensions rise as Villa raids spark U.S. concern
The text discusses chaos at the border amid Villa bandit actions in Mexico and the U S response. It criticizes Carranza government support for Villistas and calls for decisive action by loyal forces to quell banditry.
Bold move could have cut Villa and outlawry in Mexico
The text argues Pershing should stay in Mexico until border outlawry ends. It notes a missed chance to strike Villa and outlawry, claims more troops should be sent across soon, and warns American patience is exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Wilson
Pershing
Mexico
Lessons on preparedness from the Glenn Springs raid
The piece argues the border is inadequately guarded with only nine troopers at Glenn Springs and Funston lacking enough troops to police the border. It blames defense cuts, warns of potential war with Mexico, and urges supplying sufficient forces now to deter further raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Springs
Slla
Funston
Mexico
Villa
House of Representatives
Columbus
Russia Awake as a New Bear Threats the World
The piece argues Russia is awakening into a strong modern power, not the historic bear. It cites campaigns in Poland, Asia, and Verdun with Hindenburg, noting multi-front fighting and efficient leadership. It warns the world to beware of a reawakened Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
China
Russia
Japan
Nicholas
Caucasus
Poland
Hindenberg
Asia
Verdun
Rippling Rhymes and Common Talk in Everyday Life
A humorous verse condemns constant chatter about petty matters like meals and taxes while neglecting art or song. It mocks neighbors, crops, and car talk, noting repeated topics, low ambitions, and the grind of daily finance, with a wry, urban voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C
Horoscope Trends Darken Prospects for May 1916
The column warns a dubious day with Saturn Mercury adverse and Neptune weak. It advises postponing initiatives especially in mining and politics. It cautions against graft, fraud, schemes, and rising violence in contests while New York may see profit this month but warns of possible accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Mercury
Neptune
New York
Story of a Girl Alone in the World Weaving Her Own Path
A aspiring writer considers tackling a true tale of a girl left without money who must earn her daily bread. Mollie urges inclusion of ordinary temptations and moral questions, urging the author to write honestly in his or her own voice for publication. The two discuss readers, purpose, and the potential for a widely read, serious story to emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Chad
Margie
Annie
Molly
Stories For Bed Time By Clara Ingram Judson
A bedtime piece explains mud pies as playful art and how average pies become fossil rocks over time. It describes marking mud with leaves paws and twigs and compares ancient footprints and imprints to saved mud pies now turned to stone.
Quick ankle support method from Dr Brady advice
Health column advises immediate zinc oxide adhesive plaster backings to immobilize a sprained ankle, enabling work and movement. It outlines four-strip bandaging and cautions against serious sprains, then shifts to related Q&A on aching feet, rheumatism, and hard water and gallstones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ania
Daieaaer
Rochbanan Topenhok Coureet
Atossa Tells Men of Troubled Dreams
The report narrates Atossa, widow of Darius and mother of Xerxes, recounting a troubling dream to ancient advisers about Persia's doom. A messenger then warns of Salamis and Athens, foretelling Persian defeat and a sea battle that ends in massive loss for Xerxes and his fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xerxes
Hellas
Athens
Thebes
Memphis
The
Nile
Ecbatana
Babylon
Parthia
Bactriana
India
Syria
Arabia
Euphrates
Tigris
Atossa
Darius
Greece
Empire
Asia
Persia
Salamis
Pyne
Helas
Artembares
Silenia
Egypt
Tharybis
Attica
Pallas
Tyria
Aegaleos
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Associated Press
Ala
8. C. Beckwith
Tribune
Chicago
St. Louis
Eeteene
Society
Bell
Mobile, Alabama
E and
Tuscaloosa M
Igs
Glenn Texas
Carranza
By Walt Mason
Stars
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Clara Ingram
Judson
William A. Brady
Morton
Salamis Dey
Shakespeare
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