Auditor's Report on Total Net Paid and Exclusions
Auditor notes total net paid figures 1 415 and 1 596 with 14 231 18 778 as totals. No copies for employees correspondents service office use advertisers exchanges or samples included in the above.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1915
Page
4
Auditor notes total net paid figures 1 415 and 1 596 with 14 231 18 778 as totals. No copies for employees correspondents service office use advertisers exchanges or samples included in the above.
The Mobile item asserts it guarantees advertisers more unpaid circulation in Mobile city and suburbs than any other Mobile newspaper. Auditors from the Audit Bureau of Circulation substantiate the claim for two consecutive six month periods.
The Mobile Item assures all Mobile subscribers pay the same rate for daily and Sunday editions. Delivery to any Mobile address costs 10 cents per week or 5 annually with no variation. A full year’s subscription reward is offered for exposing any carrier delivering at a different price.
A concise reflection quotes Emerson on life and a biblical verse urging gentle restoration if a person errs. The snippet contrasts courtesy with fault finding and emphasizes humility to avoid temptation.
A column critiques proposals for neutral mediation to end the world war and notes the difficulty in aligning monarchs and councils for a peace conference. It argues that discussions are easy but real settlements hinge on political will and that the United States alone may be stable enough to gain recognition amid ongoing hostilities.
A Pernambuco coast tale links a German supply ship to a wartime probe. A captain’s supposed accident drops papers overboard, a shark swallows them, and officials seize the Marina Quesada before war. The odd incident is tied to prewar German naval activity in the South Atlantic.
The report notes October exports at 334.6 million dollars, nearly 40 million more than September, with twelve month foreign trade topping five billion and exports at 3.318 billion. Despite huge export activity, orders for arms may ease, but demand for foodstuffs clothing and shoes keeps trade strong. A fifty million dollar southern export corporation is slated to boost Atlantic and Gulf coast trade.
The article revisits Senator John Tyler Morgan of Alabama and his early advocacy for a Nicaraguan canal route. It notes Panama Canal accidents revived calls that Morgan’s dream was correct, arguing a link between oceans would shorten Atlantic Pacific shipping and connect the Americas to Asia.
A small boy imagines leaving footprints on time by sneaking across a freshly laid cement walk. The quip notes almost everyone tries to fool him when doubt arises and urges action despite uncertainty.
Eight miles from Mobile on Cottage Hill road residents urge road work and bridge repairs. The item lists visitors and locals from Alabama and nearby states, including doctors, merchants, and tourists, plus hotel sighting and trunk-borne business trips around Mobile.
Beginning December 2 and lasting eight days the Jewish community worldwide marks Hanukkah the Feast of Lights. The observance recalls Judas Maccabeus restoring temple rites after Syrians under Antiochus desecrated the Holy Temple and extinguished the Light Everlasting. The eight day celebration includes candle lighting in homes and school activities reflecting the era’s enduring traditions.
The November 29 1916 horoscope foresees possible danger for women in marriage and employment while noting gains in ocean travel and certain businesses. It warns of German progress but possible Kaiser illness, and predicts national uncertainty and a looming world crisis within five years. Financial caution advised. Thanksgiving offers a bright note amid mixed outlook.
J. M. Hemphill, head of Hemphill Lumber Co, returned to Mobile from Rhodes Miss reporting the big mill there has resumed work as demand for lumber and timber grows. A Gilbertown Ala mill built by Mrs Anna K Gibbons will cut long leaf pine for export and railroad use.
Eddie Hall was arrested Sunday morning in a Royal Street building near Palmetto for selling beer to men. Police seized 23 bottles of beer, a half pint of whiskey and many beer glasses. Hall faces a Monday afternoon hearing before the recorder.
Reader queries cover coin premiums for 1895 silver dollars with 1885 as the youngest premium. alien public charge transport rules after three years residence. anarchism and socialism principles with note on Karl Marx. and May 3 December 13 and 22 horoscopes describing traits and love fidelity.
The text lists dates May 1 August 12 August 31 and mentions May 3. It describes August 1 as adaptable to any condition in life, unambitious, a nature lover. August 31 is linked to singing, tasteful surroundings, happiness, agreeableness, and good critical sense.
Rev E M Daffin returned from St Elmo to preach at the Baptist church. Mr and Mrs J J McEwing visited New Orleans relatives. Mrs Peter Peterson and daughters Laila and Lula came from Jackson to visit the Suttons. F A Brewer moved to Boone Mississippi to farm. Harry Lee returned home from Semmes after visiting. Frank Connors and family from Mobile spent Sunday here. Ladies Aid plans an oyster supper December 20. Boys Social Club Christmas ball December 23 at Odd Fellows Hall, mask ball.
A brief note from December issues recommends using a can opener to cut stove pipe when large shears are unavailable. The tool is praised for its effectiveness and usefulness in a pinch.
Anuric, touted as the new discovery of Dr. Pierce, targets kidney and urinary disorders including dropsy and gout by cleansing the blood of uric acid. The ad urges sending a water sample to the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, N Y, for free analysis and expert diagnosis.
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