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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

5

Government Food Controller Named In War Time Plan

Walter Runciman, president of the board of trade, outlined wartime measures to secure Britain's food supply. He announced a food controller with broad powers, sugar use limits, and temporary controls under the defense of the realm act to curb profiteering and waste. The plan includes possible food tickets if needed and prioritizes Australia for wheat while coordinating allied shipping to support the nation.

Associated Frees London Walter Runciman Board of Trade Runciman Mr. Runciman Board of Tragic Edward Carson George J. Wardle Laborites Canada Australia United States France Italy Great Britain

Best Fruit Cake Start For Home Bakers

If you make your Fruit Cake at home it is because you want something better than you can buy ready made. If you expect to have the best fruit cake you will want the very best ingredients. We suggest.

Americans in Tokio Send Wireless to Wilson

A record crowd in Tokio sent wireless greetings to President Wilson marking the opening of wireless service between Japan and the United States. The message urged cooperation to promote commerce and friendship between the nations. Ambassador Guthrie replied hopeful science would bind the two countries more closely.

Associated Press Tokio Wilson Japan United States Aimaro Sato Washington George W. Guthrie

Brahan Freed From Juarez Jail In Mexico

Benjamin Brahan, a Pershing scout in Mexico, was released from Juarez jail after being jailed since November 7. He said his arrest followed a chance meeting with a Carranza commander and that he faced a possible execution. Joseph Williams, a Mormon, will be released on bond of 10,000 pesos when posted.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Juarez Benjamin Brahan Brahan General Pershing Mexico Carranza Casas Grandes Pershing Andres Garcia Joseph Williams

Wilson Maintains Lead In New Mexico Vote Count

Official secretary of state figures show Hughes 29 757 Wilson 51 796 after adding 435 and 243 votes from Bernalillo Taos and Torrance counties. Lead narrowed from 187 to 539 by Wednesday with 206 of 633 precincts reported and 20 unreported, mostly Republican.

Santa FE N. M Bernalillo Taos Torrance Hughes Wilson Torrance County

Ozark Growers Seek To Enlist Association Here

Directors of the Gulf Coast Produce Exchange heard addresses at the Chamber of Commerce by Ozark Growers and Marketing Association manager and a Southern Railway agent about Mobile joining the Ozark group to handle crops. The local exchange board will consider the proposal and answer soon.

Gulf Coast Produce Exchange Chamber of Commerce Rogers Ozark Growers and Marketing Association E. L. Robinson The Southern Railway Growers Association Ozark Association Mobile Exchange Ozark Local Exchange

Listing of Rooms for Tourists by Chamber of Commerce

Persons who have furnished rooms and apartments to let are urged to list them with the Chamber of Commerce secretary. The secretary will keep records for tourist reference and future inquiries. Information must be written. phone calls are not accepted.

Chamber of Commerce

Race for Governor in Arizona Not Yet Decided

Phoenix dispatch reports a razor close Arizona governor race with Gov. Hunt holding a 17 vote lead at Democratic headquarters while Republicans claim Thomas Campbell leads by 159 in unofficial returns with 12 precincts missing. Official count starts next Monday.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Gov. Hunt Thomas Campbell Campbell

Sharks as Food and Dreadful Hammerhead Tale

The article describes hammerhead sharks as terrifying creatures and notes a hammerhead captured at Riverhead Long Island containing a human remains. It also offers a health tip about preventing croup in children, recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first hoarseness to ward off attacks.

Riverhead Long Island Doarseness Chamberlain Ady

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