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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1916

Page

6

Waste Tanbark Used for Roofing

Washington Oct 7 A Forest Service announcement says waste hemlock tanbark replaces rag stock in felt roofing. Mills replace 20 30 percent of rags with waste bark and finish product matches rag only roofing. The savings stem from reduced material costs as 1909 census estimates heavy bark production. bark also fuels tannin extraction and other potential uses include wallpaper print, wall board, car liners, and sheathing paper.

Washington Forest Ucts Laboratory Forest Service United States Forest Jets Laboratory

New Prohibition Progressive Party Forms To Challenge Balance

A new national party to balance power in the United States is forming from Prohibitionists Progressives and women voters. It will be named Prohibition-Progressives or Progressive-Prohibition and work toward organization after the November 7 election.

Associated Press Chicago United States Pilicity Department Prohibi‘tion ‘Party Ihe

Mexican patrol seizes American schooner off Ensenada

The American fishing schooner Couer D'Alene was seized by the Mexican patrol boat Esenadla off Ensenada on a poaching charge. Captain Henry Krotzer and his crew were arrested and towed to Ensenada where Krotzer was jailed pending investigation.

Associated Press San Diego Cal Ensenada Mexico Esenadla Henry Krotzer Lower California Gryme Krotzer D’alene

Taft Critiques Adamson Eight-Hour Law At Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on October 7 William H. Taft addressed thousands at the Coliseum as part of Indiana's centennial events. He attacked the eight hour law recently enacted by Congress, using the platform to discuss constitutional government without naming individuals or parties.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Congress William H. Taft Coliseum Taft Indiana

Outdoor Exercise Best Laxative Advice

Advice advocates outdoor exercise as the best laxative to keep bowels regular. Drink a full glass of water before breakfast and eat vegetables. If medicine is needed use Chamberlain's Tablets, advertised as pleasant and mild in effect.

Churches in and near Mobile church schedule details

Mobile area churches list service times pastors and meeting details. Includes St Francis Street Methodist Broad Street Crichton Government Street Oakdale Prichard St Stephens Road Toulminville Dauphin Way Plateau Whistler Central Presbyterian and Christian Endeavor with Sunday schools Epworth Leagues and Wednesday prayer meetings.

St. Francis Street St. Francis and Joachim Streets O. C. McGehee D.D P. Roach Epworth League Broad Street Broad and Elmira Streets L.H Cha Dpworth Government Street J. Northcutt R. A. Tunnell Epworth Oakdale D. Y. Register T. A. White Prichard D. ¥.Register J. S. Mills St. Stephens Road W. H. Venters O. D. Dilling Toulminville Dauphin Way A. 8. Brown Lpworth League Plateau G. W. Carpenter G. F E. Yarbrough Whistler I. M. Atchison William Cato

Churches Hold Poststorm Services on Sixteenth Sunday

The record lists multiple churches on Christ Church St John and more scheduling Holy Communion Morning Prayer and sermons for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Services restart after the storm with te deum at Christ Church and various Sunday school times.

Government Street Presbyterian Church Services Notice

Government Street Presbyterian Church at the corner of Government and Jackson Streets under Rev Henry Wade Du Bose. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m in the main building with R O Harris as superintendent. Services at 11 a.m and 7:30 p.m conducted by the pastor. Christian Endeavor Society service at 6:30 p.m. South Franklin Street Presbyterian Church under Rev H M Perkins. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m with L G Curtis as superintendent. Y P C E a.

Julius Winter Central Presbyterian Church Dauphin Ann Streets D. A. Planck D. D Christian Endeavor Society Christ Church St. Imanuel Church Streets Matthew Brewster All Saints’ Church Government James F. Plummer St. John’s Church Dearborn Monroe Streets Gardiner C Tucker Government Street Presbyterian Church N. W. Cor Jackson Streets Henry Wade du Bose R. O. Harris South Franklin Street Presbyterian Church H. M. Perkins L. G. Curtis Y. P C. Ei

Sunday Church Services and Schedules Across Mobile Faith Community

The notice lists multiple churches on government and Jefferson streets and nearby areas with pastors, service times, and programs. Included are First Baptist, Baptist Tabernacle, Oakdale, Prichard, Dauphin Way, Calvary, North Side, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and St. Joseph St. Mary St. James and St. Matthew churches detailing worship, Sunday schools, B Y P U or A and B sections, and weekday prayers. Also noted are Mobile County Baptist Association events at Crichton and various mass times, sacraments, and devotions across parishes.

First Baptist Church Government Jefferson Streets John W. Phillips D. D T. H. Frazer Baptist Tabernacle Church Corner Church Claiborne Streets Oakdale Baptist Church Dauphin Way Dauphin and Ann Streets Guy R. Hurlbutt W. D. Edwards North Side Calvary Baptist North Carolina Cedar and Warren Streets H. H. Buzbee, Jr Bible School W. J. Young Teachers Training Class Workers Council St. Mary's Church St. James College Avenue Prichard’s Lane St. Matthew's Church Garrity and Marine Streets John Iw. Dunne St. Anthony of Padua St. Joseph

Puss in Boots Jr joins wedding procession tale

The story follows Puss Junior and his animal friends as they rush to the wedding of Jenny Wren and Cock Robin. Along the way they support the old bullfrog, share moments of humor, and reach the ceremony with the clacking lark as clerk. In same issue church notices invite parishioners to Holy Hour and catechism classes.

McClure Puss Junior Squirrel Beaver Cock Robin Jenny Wren Ward Fuss

Chipmunk and Bullfrog Observe Attire

A chipmunk and a bullfrog discuss clothing choices in a playful woodland exchange. The bullfrog notes a fine red vest and his preference for white waistcoats, while acknowledging differing tastes among animals.

Bullfrog

Mobile Pastors Sunday Topics in City Churches

A list of morning and evening sermon titles from multiple city pastors across churches including First Christian, First Baptist, North Side Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist Tabernacle and Oakdale Baptist. Topics cover faith, grace, obedience, baptism, and biblical themes with ministers from Felix to Gov Street areas.

F. L. Thornhill North Side Baptist Church H. W. DU Bose Government-street Presbyterian Church O. C. McGehee J. Francis-street Methodist Church J. E. Barnes Baptist Tabernacle Church Baptist State Convention J. R. Kemp First Christian Church S. D. Monroe Oakdale Alabama

Fraternal Mobile Lodge elects officers at Oct meeting

Mobile Lodge No. 321 L O O M held at No 203 Government street on Oct 5 electing dictator vice dictator and treasurer. James M King resignations prompted new terms. R H Parsons J J Murphy and George Streb chosen for key posts. Plans for Mooseheart placement and a forthcoming tournament were announced with next officer meeting Oct 12.

Mobile Lodge Government Street R. H. Parsons James M. King J. J. Murphy George Streb Emile Kraft Brother Charest Mooseheart King Joseph Co. Thompson Bill” Saddler Brother

Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen Meet in Quarterly Session

A large turnout for the Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen's Association quarterly meeting heard talks from BE Cogburn A M Schmidt and D F E Vautrot among others. The finance committee verified the financial secretary’s books with a healthy balance reported and several new applications were under review under President A Vermaille.

Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen’s Association BE. K. Cogburn A. M. Schmidt D. FE. Vautrot A. Vermaille

First Church News Function Missing Details

Sunday schedule listed with Rev. 8 P. Spiegel and G. E. Comer as superintendent. Morning service at 11 a.m. with preaching by the pastor and Ro Kemp. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Training class noted.

Paul in Court: Endurance and Faith Before Felix

The lesson centers on Paul of Tarsus awaiting trial before Felix in Caesarea. It highlights moral testing, courtroom deceit, and Paul’s witness for Christ, emphasizing his courage, courtesy, and disciplined life as core defense. The piece links Paul’s stance to broader themes of steadfast faith under injustice.

God Paul of Tarsus Felix Apostle Paul Rome Jerusalem Tacitus Faul Emesa Drusilla Herod Agrippa Pompeii Ananias Sanhedrin Tertullus Caesarea Charles R. Brown Congregationalist Pau Northfield George Sherwood Eddy America Shansi Earth China Christ Jesus of Nazareth

Prayer Meeting and Wednesday Session Notice

Meeting planned for Monday evening at 7 30 and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Community gathering details indicate regular worship and prayer time.

Lutheran Church announces Sunday services and meeting

The Lutheran Church corner Dearborn and St Francis Streets lists English services at 8 a.m. German at 10 30 a.m. Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. John Brown superintendent. Congregational meeting scheduled Monday at 8 p.m.

Lutheran Church Dearborn St. Francis Streets H. M. Hennig John Brown

First Church Services and Reading Room Hours

Sunday services at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday evening. Reading room at 4 St Emanuel Street open daily 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Sundays and legal holidays.

First Church of Christ, Scientist St. Emanuel Street

Charleston Rector Sets Parish Mission at All Saints

The Rev. Louis G. Wood of St. Luke's Charleston will visit Mobile next Thursday to start parish mission preparations at All Saints' Church. He will train members for the parish mission scheduled October 15 to 22, bringing proven experience from Charleston and other churches.

Louis G. Wood St. Luke’s Church Charleston Mobile All Staints Wood

Parish Groups Schedule Meetings At All Saints Church

Appointments are posted for parish groups at All Saints with the Parish Guild meeting Thursday at 3 30 pm the Woman s Auxiliary Friday at 3 30 pm and the men for a supper Saturday at 6 30 pm The mission starts with holy communion at 7 30 am Sunday October 15 Mr Wood will address the children at 9 30 and preach at 11 am.

All Saints’ Parish Woman's Auxiliary Wood

England Protests to U S at German Court Martial

The British government through the American embassy protested to Germany over two captured British aviators due to be tried by court martial for possessing tracer bullets. The Daily Express notes tracer bullets are standard ammunition for aiming corrections and do not violate The Hague. It adds Britain cited bullets found on a Zeppelin crew surrendered in England and urged equal treatment for that crew.

Associated Press London Daily Express Germany Theovernment Great Britain England The Express

Chattanooga Car Men and Company On Terms

Officials of the Chattanooga Railway and Light Company reached a complete agreement with street car conductors and motor men unions after conferences begun August 25. The working contract will recognize the union, establish an open shop, and allow a wage increase in six months if finances permit.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Chattanooga Railway and Light Company

Mob Drives Sheriff and Deputies Off in Augusta Riot

A mob of about 1000 citizens forced Sheriff Crowe and three deputies to flee Augusta Kansas an oil town twenty miles east of Wichita. They wrecked the city jail and freed six prisoners amid anger over arrests of prominent residents on traffic ordinance violations.

Associated Press Wichita Kans Crowe Augusta Here

Untitled Skin Cure Ad Claims Cuticura Healed Burns

Mrs Bessiea Maynard of Luther Oklahoma describes severe skin eruption with itching and blisters. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment, four uses nightly applications, and three boxes to full recovery. Advertisement claims free skin book by mail from Boston.

Bessiea Maynard Luther Okla Dept. Ss Boston

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