Mobile News Ledger Fragment 1916 Notice
A dated 1916 Mobile Alabama clipping notes Associated Press digest distribution details. It references subscription costs and delivery options for Mobile area readers with office and postal handling notes.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
4
Commercial Education and Vocational Training Rise
The bureau of education issued a monograph stressing commercial education as essential yet underdeveloped. It argues colleges neglect business basics like filing, indexing, typing, ethics, and law, urging college programs to teach these fundamentals and boost vocational preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Education of
United States
Allies Busy Again on World War Fronts
The Entente advances in the Somme and Transylvania areas show gains and regular activity. Central Powers face strain as Allied forces push in the Macedonian front and Verdun context while Russian activity increases on the front. A blockade appears effective and a pace toward peace via Entente victories is foreseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Entente Ofive
Berseems
France
Belgium
von Enhayn
Maryon Mackensen
Dobrudja
Verdun
von Hindeburg
Aponyi
Rumania
Alaabama court upholds automobile accident reporting law
The Alabama Court of Appeals ruled that auto drivers must report accidents. Roscoe Wood challenged the statute as violating the Bill of Rights, but the court upheld the duty to report as a valid law. The case arose from a trial before Recorder David Edington and stresses enforcement to curb runaway crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Alaama
Roscoe Wood
David Edington
Requested Inquiry On Claim Of 33 Sunk Ships
The piece questions a London report claiming thirty three vessels were sunk without warning by submarines between May 5 and November 8. It notes possible involvement of German and Austrian subs and Norway's interest given two flagged ships. It calls for swift U S investigation and references Germany's promise to spare merchant vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Norway
Germany
Wilson
Praise From An Expert on Local Citrus Growers
A local expert praises citrus growers for reaching standardization and proper packing and handling. He notes Satsuma growers gain strong ground in broader markets and lauds Coast Citrus Exchange Gulf Coast efforts and Gulf Ace Exchange progress in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satsumas
C. S. of
Cincinnati
Fragazzi
Coast Citrus Exchange
Gulface Exchange
Genus Mobile
Gulf Coast
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Poem laments rising costs and empty political promises. The speaker mocks statesmen for pledges that never materialize while prices climb and families struggle to afford basics.
Stars Favor Weddings and Theaters in 1916 Horoscope
The November 17 1916 horoscope predicts Mars and Venus favorable for luck in love and weddings, theaters, and hotel dining profits, with women aided in dealings with officials. It warns those seeking jobs against reliance on influence, notes energy from Mars, and forecasts spring gains for engineers and builders. Thanksgiving May bring international significance and symbolic fashion trends. The young may marry. travel is not well directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Talks On Health Tackles the Nervous Cause of Stuttering
The article argues stuttering is a nervous condition with no organic disease. It claims speech centers are influenced by senses and the stutterer’s own thoughts. Visualizing the intended idea reduces or eliminates stuttering, while vague thoughts trigger it. A clear, definite message in mind is essential before speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tever
Brady
Om Romer
Tonight's Meetings At Masonic And Allied Lodges
Odd Fellows Melnnis Lodge 71 on Dauphin and St Emanuel streets opens at 8. Ernst Lodge 278 meets at 8 in Hail Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge 182 at Castle Hall. Mobile Commandery 2 meets 7 30 at the Masonic Temple. Jeptha Chapter 41 O E S meets at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows—Melnnis Lodge
Dauphin and
St Emanuel Streets
Odd Fellows
Ernst Lodge
Odd Fellow
Knights of Pythias—Red Cross Lodge
Castle Hall
Masonic—Mobile Commandery
Masonic Temple
Masonic
Calf Love Advice and Health Questions in 19th Century Column
Readers seek guidance on sleep, nutrition, and child health with mixed results. The columnist addresses fatigue from night care, bronchitis in a toddler, sugar and candy effects, prune safety for children, dental gum recession, and teenage infatuation warning against early engagements.
The Young Man's Matrimonial Trial
The piece argues that most youths confuse romance and infatuation and may marry while emotionally immature. A saving hand can prevent rash marriage that ruins a poor boy’s future, leaving him a worn out, unsupported man by midlife. The passage ends noting the continued discussion on page five.
Their Married Life a Kitchen Tale of Intrigue
Dialogue driven scene reveals Emma’s machinations as she manipulates maid Jane and tensions rise between Helen and the unnamed husband. Emma claims mistreatment while secret visits persist, threatening domestic peace and trust.
Helen Faces Gossip Over Jane and Feeding Rumor
Helen confronts Mrs. Gordon about a servant gossip rumor that Jane helped a hungry girl. Helen insists the new maid will not trouble her and vows to address the issue, while noting Anna will have enough food. The tone shows sharp social friction and household tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Emma
Jane
Mrs. Curtis
Mrs. Gordon
Poe
Anna
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