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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
5
British soldiers and leaders along with German prisoners anticipate the war lasting about one more year. An Associated Press report notes prewar expectations of a prolonged campaign and winter conditions slowing moves, with officials calculating the time needed for a decisive victory.
A testimonial from Fordsville Kentucky in 1916 touts the Cuticura treatment for scalp dandruff and hair regrowth. It describes parting the hair, applying Ointment, washing with Cuticura Soap, and claims healing a baby’s inflamed scalp after three weeks. Customer W C Tru man endorses the products with trial details and address offer.
An advertisement claims the Kosine Treatment relieves fear of attacks from epilepsy and has proven merit over fifteen years. It urges sufferers to try the treatment, offering a large bottle for $1.50 with a money back guarantee and a free dietary booklet on request from D. B. Bauer Druggist at 200 Dauphin St.
Five U S Marine Corps teams captured all prizes in the national rifle matches at Jacksonville Florida. The Fourth Marine team scored 557 of 600 to win. Company F First Ohio Infantry led the championship company match scoring 361 of 400. First Iowa Infantry won the regimental match with 808 of 900. Mound City team of St Louis took the civilian club title with 702 of 800. Forty teams competed and pistol match firing ended at dusk.
The Borden Milk Company announced a one cent per quart retail price increase. Beginning tomorrow Grade A milk will be 12 cents per quart, Grade B 10 cents, certified milk 16 cents, and buttermilk 7 cents.
Reporters describe German morale shifts and Allied expectations as weather and attrition shape a decisive spring drive. They note prisoners show mixed German resolve, while British observers say no quarter and a long siege may decide the war.
Seismograph records report a local tremor felt in Georgia Alabama and Tennessee yesterday. Georgetown University seismographs log the shocks beginning at 5 08 p m eastern time and lasting about three minutes. The tremors were very slight with the center indicated 300 to 400 miles from Washington.
An earthquake was felt in Talladega Alabama at 4 10 pm causing panic. Large buildings quivered and residents fled homes as dishes toppled from shelves amid the tremor reported by Associated Press.
An earth tremor in Birmingham Alabama yesterday afternoon rocked several large buildings and caused chimneys to topple. Office buildings emptied quickly as theaters and social events halted. The central telephone exchange handled 25 000 calls between 4 and 5 pm amid rumors of explosions.
A murder trial in the county courthouse in Anniston Alabama halted for a few minutes as two earthquake shocks struck the area. Judge, jurors, and spectators rushed outside while no damage was reported. The tremors were felt in nearby towns.
An earthquake lasting about five seconds shook Montgomery at 4 p.m. yesterday, with the northwest origin and marked as intense by the local weather bureau. No damage was reported and residents were frightened but unharmed.
A slight earthquake shock was felt over a wide area in Louisville at 4 05 p m yesterday. Police reported tall buildings rocked downtown while outlying districts saw pictures sway and chinaware rattle in the tremor.
The tremor struck around 4 p.m. yesterday and was felt in Atlanta with some reports noting heavier first shock. Macon and Columbus also reported two distinct shocks while Augusta area east of the city did not feel it. Co F Von Herrmann linked the event to low barometric pressure along the gulf coast.
A distinct tremor lasting four to five seconds was felt in the Chattanooga district Wednesday after 4 p.m. One woman was nearly thrown from her chair as the quake struck, reports say.
The article discusses color blindness, noting it is far rarer in women, questions whether interest in fashion could develop color sense, and reviews estimates of color-blind prevalence. It cites England figures and Britannica data, mentions painter Betzold’s idea of hidden color blindness among artists, and links color perception to safety in signaling and long work hours.
View our window of gold and silver bandings flouncings bead ornaments and metal embroidery. Persian colorings iridescent tints and net panels offer metallic beaded effects for the new style evening gowns. Per yard prices highlighted.
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