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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1916
Page
4
The fragment notes a Mobile Alabama item dated November 23 1916. It appears as a brief paragraph from a 1916 newspaper page. The readable text provides place and date but lacks full event details or names for a fuller summary.
The Mobile Carnival Committee advances 1917 preparations with a public coronation, a Parade of teens from city areas, and a nationwide band feature. Enthusiasm remains high as organizers promise a historic, well staged event showcasing music and city pride.
Conflicting reports from the Nogales camp suggest Alabama soldiers may not be home for Christmas. Letters claim permanent quarters and hints that regular workers were told troops could stay a year. Soldiers fear prolonging border duty harms their work and the National Guard’s image.
The Meridian Dispatch reports support for a new federal appellate district covering Tennessee Arkansas Oklahoma and northern Mississippi and Alabama to ease overloaded dockets. Bills in Congress by McKellar and Shields Tennessee lawmakers have drawn no opposition as subcommittees approve the plan.
Swedes oppose German submarine tactics after the sinking of the steamship Arthur. Pro German papers urge Sweden to protest to Berlin. If relaxations in restrictions exist, President Wilson may move to tighten rules. U.S. Navy and shipyards have agree to fourteen destroyer contracts, with hope for larger ships soon.
A humorous verse about driving slowly to protect pedestrians and livestock, a plea for safety amid traffic, and a jibe at the idea of Safety First after a collision. It lampoons haste, warns drivers to obey street rules, and ends with the irony of the proverb.
In a reader exchange the columnist corrects a false claim that no Black officers serve in the army. The note cites Lieut. Col. Charles F. Young of Ohio as recently commissioned, leading a class of 36 and passing at 100. The correspondent says three other Black officers exist, including a captain.
A concise 1916 horoscope notes the stars guide choices without forcing outcomes, suggesting readers consider celestial hints while trusting personal judgment and free will. It reflects early 20th century astrological optimism and secular phrasing.
Daily prognostication notes average luck with Mercury and the Sun favoring at times and caution advised for decisive acts. Evening favors for office seekers, potential party clashes in the Middle West, and possible criticism of women pushing political work. Notable weddings foreshadowed in New York Boston Washington and a rising interest in prohibition reforms.
Meridian Dispatch reports a bill by Rep McKellar and Sen Shields to create a new federal appeals district covering Tennessee Arkansas Oklahoma and northern Mississippi and Alabama. The plan aims to ease docket congestion, with broad committee approval and no opposition noted. Citizens support funding for justice administration.
The article explains a treatment for a paralytic disease, noting salvarsan is injected into the veins, followed by drawing about half a pint of salvarsanized blood. The serum is injected into the spinal canal to reach spinal cord bacteria, a delicate procedure only safely performed by specially trained medical men.
A public notice lists multiple lodge gatherings including Fraternal Order of Eagles 76 at 1 2 Dauphin street, Odd Fellows No 69 Whistler Jr O U A M Mobile Council No 5 Dauphin and St Emanuel, Knights of Pythias Mobile Lodge 67 Castle Hall, Woodmen of the World Palm Grove 7 Palm Link Moose Hall, Masonic Howard No 69 at 7 30 PM, other unions and clubs meeting at various halls and the Masonic Temple, all under city venues. The text also includes an extended humorous essay on color blending and light from a vaudeville stage.
A reader asks about overcoming nervous trouble, obsession, and fears of losing the mind. The advisor promotes psychoanalytic insight, reeducation of the will, laughter, and life balance, warning against overanalysis and suggesting practical steps to restore mental health.
A discussion notes that only three colors may be truly independent in sunlight red green and blue. It explains the spectrum seven colors red orange yellow green blue indigo violet and how mixtures create non spectrum colors like yellow and purple. It also mentions color as a percept and links color to sound in some associations. (Continued on Page Five)
In a late night gathering Helen and friends question Mrs Siddons like influence and the table refuses to move as Warren and Miss Perry seek a sign of clairvoyant guides. They discuss a possible European trip and compare handwriting with a Lenox Library facsimile. The group enjoys ginger wafers and continues talking of film and war effects.
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