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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
4
The scanned clipping describes the Mobile Item wire report from Mobile Alabama dated November 30, 1916. It notes publication technical details, subscription rates, office addresses in Chicago and Mobile, and mailing classifications for a weekly issue.
A Thanksgiving reflection notes national peace amid global war, optimism for a new Democratic administration, and rising prosperity. It highlights Mobile's wartime resilience, opportunities in the South, and varied celebrations from church services to hunting and football at Monroe Park.
The piece argues a food embargo is unlikely, comparing to past arms embargo debates. It says high farm prices reflect demand, believes targeted farm relief via legislation is unfair, and suggests home gardens, chickens, and better kitchen management as practical remedies over embargoes.
Despatches from Amsterdam show German press stressing hold on conquered Belgium France Balkans and use of wealth France in Teutonic hands to offset losses in Africa. A strong German paper says Germany is not yet ripe to rule a world empire, signaling time to prepare for future seas or land battles with Teutonic powers.
The city may finance public band concerts next spring to provide municipal entertainment. Mobile already showed strong support with large attendance, delivering pleasure to hundreds. The proposal argues such amusements benefit adults and children, supporting parks funding and civic progress.
Discussion of the Chemung sinking by an Austrian sub raises US questions over submarine warfare. It weighs whether the vessel carried contraband and compares to the Frye case while noting other wartime issues from shipping to postal campaigns. The column also mentions Atlantic fleet readiness, Mexican border duty gear, czar Romanov relations, and a cheeky poke at an Anti Egg Society.
Sweet friend of mine learns that promises fail and projects linger if delayed. Today the worker toils and earns, while tomorrow remains a dim vision. The speaker urges action now, noting deeds count only once completed and the golden era is today.
The Item's Daily Question Box answers where to obtain the song Mimi's Song from La Boheme with or without music. It suggests ordering through Mobile music dealers and notes a parchment supply question should be directed to a book dealer.
The forecast says publicity boosts and secret exposures with graft and embezzlement hinted in public prints. An editor faces a libel case tied to national matters while labor troubles and high food prices loom. Women gain prominence but male rivals threaten wage earners. winter brings new pastimes, Florida accidents, and unsettled children born then may seek luck but stay restless.
Experienced opinion urges hospital care for serious illness as the best nursing. A hospital provides trained specialists and a calm, professional environment unlike home care. The writer notes the weight of need, the risk of overcare, and the relief of expert attention in recovery.
A seventy six year old asks for guidance on a developing numbness in the left hand lacking pain. Advice suggests local treatment of hot water soaks and skin care with acid powder, plus a general remedy of iron and vitamins through dried yeast to improve blood and weakness.
Tonight's Meetings include Lodge No. 369 at 7:30 in the Masonic Temple and Salesladies at 6 at the Y M B A Hall. An advice column discusses yeast and onion juice for numbness, cottonseed oil versus olive oil, and asks about digestive effects and oil properties.
Miss Phoebe Lawrence organist at All Saints will present a recital on Friday December 1 at 8 pm with the vested choir. A free offering will be collected for the organ fund. Program includes Processional Hymn 505 Stainer Organ Grand Offertoire Elegy in G by LaMare and other works by Verdi and De Bernot.
The annual Older Boys Conference will be held at the YMCA January 18 21 following last year’s success. A minstrel show to raise funds for entertaining the conference is planned for January 13.
A satirical piece traces a newlywed man who tires of romance and vows to focus on earning money. He resolves to provide material comforts instead of lingering with his wife, illustrating a cynical view of affection and domestic life in a humorous vignette.
A husband returns home to a crying wife after a day apart and a brief kiss. He explains his need to advance in his career, while she laments lack of affection. The couple wastes the evening rehashing love talk, postponing plans as he prioritizes work and status.
Warren and Helen discuss Lawson and his wife during a Sunday visit near an imposing Rhinecourt apartment. Warren dislikes the wife’s talk while Helen defends Lawson as modest and fond, hinting at tensions in the couple’s life without explicit conflict.
The couple tours a new ten room four bath apartment with outer-facing rooms. Mrs. Lawson gleefully emphasizes space while noting nearby residents the Van Ingens and the Berkleys as context. The tour ends with plans to continue Friday.
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