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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1916
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes show a Mobile Alabama publication dated November 27, 1916. Details mention subscriptions, advertising, circulation, and editorial times, with scattered references to telephones and business operations.
The Mobile Carnival Association outlines aims to popularize Mardi Gras and run the event on a business basis. A definite spending plan and community involvement, including entertaining women and children, are emphasized to attract funds and public support for a lasting Carnival. Orleans and Pensacola are noted for greater Carnival spirit than Mobile.
The essay argues for renewed interest in light opera after decades of dominance by musical comedy. It praises Gilbert and Victor Herbert, notes the need for strong voices and costumes, cites Naughty Marietta and The Ser. a as examples, and says revivals cost money but signal a musical awakening among American theatregoers.
Greece faces split unity as Entente demands surrender of arms and Greek army samples. The provisional government of Greece led by Venizelos declares war on Bulgaria while the king struggles to resist. Entente pressure may push Greece toward a republican regime under Venizelos and Allied backing.
The fragment discusses Villa threatening U S troops amid Mexican Civil War conflicts with Carranza. It notes potential outcomes if Villa defeats Carranza, suggesting a move to attack Americans or to consolidate power, with Pershing's position as a regional factor.
Roads to Mobile include Meridian Mobile Highway the Mobile Natchez Highway the Satsuma Route and the Spanish Trail signaling expanded access to the Gulf Coast city. War news notes Hindenburg food supply pressure and FTC probe into high living costs while a World headline reports an Oregon clergyman renouncing citizenship after Wilson’s election.
Poem praises obedient children who cheerfully heed parents orders and work hard. The speaker contrasts eager, cooperative youngsters with disrespectful youth certain to lose praise and care in life and after death.
The Item's Daily Question Box answers queries on coin values stamps and a presidential inauguration. It notes an 1807 half dollar is not quoted as rare no valuable stamp price lists available and only the 1882 V nickel at 2 to 4 dollars. the president will take the oath privately on Sunday and be publicly sworn in Monday March 5.
Astrological reading warns of unrest and discontent in factories and homes, with potential divorces and strikes. Merchants may profit this week, women see luck in jobs and attire, while reporters and newspapers face economy but anticipate benefits. Birthdays bring favorable outlooks and marriage hope.
A harsh opinion piece argues women overreact to criticism and offense. It contrasts male and female responses to comments on clothing and etiquette, suggesting women demand gentler handling and suspect malicious intent in ordinary remarks.
A long list of Fraternal and labor lodges schedule meetings tonight at various venues from Napoleonville to Mobile. A columnist then critiques women's sensitivity, arguing that pride and offense hinder business advancement and that men avoid insults by dismissing workers rather than coaching improvement.
The article explains abdominal tuberculosis as a dangerous spread of the tubercular germ to the peritoneum in children. It describes symptoms such as persistent stomach pain, weakness, abdominal swelling, and fluid in the abdominal sac, urging medical examination for tubercular peritonitis.
The reply warns daily laxative use damages digestion and urges using food as medicine. It compares overcoming constipation to learning an instrument, notes unknown age and possible mechanical obstructions, and recommends watching future columns for guidance toward health and regularity.
An ordinary hotel room hosts a séance as Laura, Miss Perry, Miss Dale, and Warren join Helen and Aquver. They dim the lamps to achieve a spirit table rapping demonstration, circling a scarred mahogany table and waiting in tense stillness for results.
Laura lifts a lid over a light and the table rocks as Helen and others seek yes or no answers. Miss Dale predicts a California trip and a Westward move with a different company as the table communicates through raps and guides. (Continued Tuesday.)
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