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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
4
In Mobile Alabama on May 9 1916 a notice mentions subscriptions in advance by mail and cash in advance. The fragment notes council society editors and home cases but provides limited readable details about the notice type or issuing body.
The article lauds President Roosevelt’s firm note to Germany on submarine rights, noting his courteous yet decisive stance. It emphasizes his consistent positions toward neutrals and noncombatants, and his refusal to let foreign conduct alter American rights at sea. The piece praises his framing of responsibility as singular, not absolute or relative.
The piece argues Gimocrats must unite behind Woodrow Wilson at the St Louis convention, aligning with his foreign policy and preparedness stance. It notes rifts in Congress over the President's program, cites German sympathizers, and urges a united front to win in 1916. Verdun is mentioned in a broader peace context.
The article lauds McCombs for foresight in arranging an orderly national convention at St. Louis. It warns past conventions were disrupted by unruly crowds and urges McCombs to set a lasting standard for orderly proceedings.
The passage praises a president for zest, openness, and public antics, describing late night outings, disdain for security walls, and a playful, crowd pleasing persona. It contrasts this charm with the Republican challenge, asking what chance rivals have against such a candidate.
The piece contrasts Villa forces with General Pershing’s troops noting far higher American casualties and greater Villa ferocity. It cites Notasulga Alabama and asks what a salga is while discussing Villa bandits fleeing when U S forces advance and their influence along the border.
The passage recalls a rural homestead where a family tended a garden behind the cot. Men toiled the soil raising peas maize and pumpkins while enjoying fresh beets and greens. The tale contrasts past self sufficiency with modern reliance on store bought canned produce and lavish labels.
The horoscope predicts favorable periods for employment and advertising morning and warns against signing documents in the afternoon. Mining and coal profits are seen, but heavy losses and higher taxes loom. A potential death of notable millionaires, naval alarm in California, and profits for Montana and Arizona are noted. birthdates suggest an active year with caution for girls in marriage.
The column explains 1852 gold dollars worth 1.75 and scarce pennies from 1839. It describes copper sold by avoirdupois pound and advises consulting dealers for value. It also answers about Confederate money, large cent premium, and methods for corn relief. It ends with a garbled note about a New York building with twenty seven stories.
An unnamed narrator discusses visitors Jim Edie Mollie and Margie at her home. Mollie recalls Malcolm Stuart complimenting Margie with lofty lines, while Jim grows jealous of the cosmopolitan suitor and his wealth and charisma. The dialogue explores admiration envy and hidden tensions among the women and men.
In a sunlit yard Billy Robin sings loudly to greet spring while Old Man Owl and a curious cat react. Violet buds and daffodils respond, leaves and hedge sprout, and Chirpy Sparrow asks why the robin sings. Mr Garden Toad muses the song may wake flowers, bees, and fairies.
Dr Brady explains health issues tied to acidosis from heavy eating and low salt. He cites blood alkalinity, salts like sodium chloride and minerals, and recent lab findings on sodium and potassium in flesh cells. He urges using vegetable water for minerals and offers home remedies for sweating feet and digestive concerns.
The excerpt recounts Theobald Wolfe Tone era tactics and Rory O More in 1798 Ireland. A French support armada aims at England while Irish and French signals slip through under watchful authorities. Rory uses a cunning disguise and a dirty pipe to burn a crucial letter, narrowly evading capture.
Irish scholars note two Dublin born novelists Samuel Lever and Charles Lever lived contemporaneously and penned witty novels with Irish themes. Lever, famed for Rory More and Handy Andy, while Charles Lever authored Confessions of Harry Lorrequer Charles O Mal in erean and Tom Burke of Ours among his best works.
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