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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1916

Page

5

Five Million Europeans in Hospitals, Dr Mott Says

New York report on European war conditions cites Dr John R Mott noting at least five million soldiers in hospitals. He describes Moscow's 1200 military hospitals full, rising war costs, and widespread pessimism even in neutral nations. He urges faith and mission work amid looming exhaustion and long conflict.

New York Europe John R. Mott Methodist Board of Foreign Missions Mott England France Germany Austria-Hungary Russia Moscow Ates Cambridge

Food Dictator Planned in Britain as War Grows

London reports Walter Runciman, president of the board of trade, announced in the House of Commons that England will soon have a food controller. The move signals a government plan to conserve food amid ongoing hostilities, following Germany’s lead.

London Walter Runciman Board of Trade House of Commons England Hare Runciman Germany

Americans Report Safe Status Amid Parral Clash

Refugees bring reports that an unidentified American was killed at Jiminez during Villa’s occupation of Parral. Four Americans were seen under bandit guard in Parral, and the victim, about 60, was murdered in the Jiminez Hotel and burned after being stripped.

Associated Press EL Paso Texas Villa Jiminez Parral Torreon Chihuahua City

Unrest in Saltillo Fears Villa Attack

Six men claiming railway employment in Mexico report Saltillo unrest and fear of a Villa assault. They arrived in Laredo, Texas, Sunday, detailing dangers and displacement after orders to leave Mexico.

Associated Press Laredo Texas Coahuila and Zacatecas Mexico Saltillo Villa U. S

Their Married Life. Continues From Page Four

The passage describes a strained domestic scene with Helen tending to chores and Warren voicing frustration over plumbing. Tension rises as they hurry to bed to avoid further outbursts while Warren complains about the tub water and old-fashioned plumbing.

Helen Warren

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