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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1915

Page

4

Passage From Isaiah 9 2 Quote in Darkness

The provided fragment quotes Isaiah 9 2 about people in darkness seeing a great light. It cites the phrase they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death and the light shining upon them.

The Truth Is Mighty and Will Prevail

A Mobile debate over local law and order is quoted from The Item, defending Mobile against outsiders claiming lawlessness. The Gadsden Times-News rebukes home critics and praises Alabama newspapers with courage to defend Mobile’s reputation.

Mobile Gadsden Alabama

War loans and preparedness drive fuel American finance

Ancele Sam praises U S financial strength with a half billion Anglo French loan well covered by immediate payments. Washington plans another equal outlay for preparedness plus highway and rail improvements to spur trade and crop handling, signaling a broad mobilization of funds and industry.

America Europe England France Washington Can

Business Optimism Sweeps Across America as Industry Thrives

The piece argues that global reliance on American manufacturing farming and finance is rising. It predicts Europe will rebuild after war while U S industry expands exports gold reserves grow and railroads and retailers gain. Increased credit and payrolls signal a lasting positive trade outlook.

America United States Europe

Mobile farmers urged to boost local livestock markets

An Alabama livestock grower in Mobile county argues that improved livestock and market access will spur production. A Mobile businessman adds that removing ticks and enhancing quality could attract proper markets for hogs and cattle. The piece calls for collaboration between farmers and business interests to organize marketing and packing facilities. It also cites a Texas editor's advice to promote one's town and notes diversified farming gains in Pike county.

Mobile Pike County

Gulf Coast Fair Opens. Hotels Busy As Visitors Arrive

Visitors stream into the Gulf Coast Fair as hotels fill across the city. Rotary officials say freight depots will close at 1 PM Tuesday to allow workers to attend. Foley’s community exhibit and a planned reorganization of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago line into Gulf Mobile and Northern are noted.

South James Cawthon Rotary Club Committee H. A. Brown William Meader H. Harter Foley Baldwin County Bay Minette Fair Grounds Mr. Brown Kentucky J. C. Rich New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company New York City Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad Mobile

Battle of names lists across multiple states and cities

A long OCR compiled roster shows numerous individuals and couples from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Florida, and beyond. The fragment presents buyers and sellers or patrons tied to multiple venues including Cawthon, Kolsky's, Savage, St. Andrew, Windsor, and more with diverse residences listed.

Battle House E. L. Clere New Orleans A. C. Stewart New Orlean S. H. Boolinger Shreveport T. B. Sussion Camden Ala D. A. Smith Memphis S. Platowsky Birmingham W. R. Beluge Silas Oscar Y. Gray Butler D. F. Deadrick J. E. Shields Miami Fla Bienville J. J. Lormey W. H. Onion la.; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Borden Charleston S. C R. O. Lamar Winchester Ohio George F. Smith Barton C. M. Warren Jackson D. N. Block Selma M. L. Pankey Vince L. Breyer Wiggins Miss. Cawthon J. N. Houston Louis M. Friedman C. H. Otto Montclair New Jersey T. J. Butler Cincinnati A. E. Roppelmeyer Kenosha Wis R. E. Jones T. H. Lovedale A. M. Lovedale Earle D. Stevenson Chicago Ill Joe Severance Boston Mass J. H. Steele Baltimore J. I. Vines St. Joe H. L. Dees Repton Frank Boykin Calvert F. H. Davis Suggsville C. B. Bryant J. A. Faulk Monroeville W. C. Reubarden Wagar M. C. Duky Chatom D. D. Powell Carson

Seat on New York Stock Exchange fetches 74000 dollars

The sale of a New York Stock Exchange seat brought 74000 dollars, the highest price since 1912. Earlier transactions included 73000 dollars, 34000 dollars, and 96000 dollars in past years, reflecting fluctuating market demand.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Confessions of a Wife: a tense luncheon over stock

Dick makes a sudden luncheon invitation to discuss a book concern stock while Margie resists buying more. She insists she already holds enough stock and seeks time to explain, but he presses and refuses to wait. The scene hints at financial strain and marital tension.

Banquo Margie Jim Margie Waverly Jim Edie Dick Waverly

Gulf Coast Fair Opens With Races on Tuesday Card

Opening day features three events at Gulf Coast Fair with 32 horses in harness and running races. The 2:25 trotting class lists nine entries and the 2:13 pacing class includes Black Edward Daisy King and others from Kentucky Illinois Alabama and Tennessee. A half mile running dash completes the program.

Spannier Red Dean Dr. Banks Memphis Tenn Tenn Fox D. Moores Anna, Il Eckehart J. M. Smith Sallie Brown D. A. Slate Franklin Tennessee Belle J. S. Crawford Shelbyville Hyard Tom Hays Lynchburg Parondale Tango Girl S.S. Seeley White Hall Ill Maple S. F. Hahin Rusiaville, Inc Black Edward

Resinol Heals Skin Ailments Says Medical Ads

Physicians have prescribed Resinol for eczema and itchy eruptions for over 20 years. The ointment stops itching and begins healing, with Resinol Soap aiding in clearing eruptions quickly. Sold by all druggists. Free trial available by writing Dept. 6-R, Resinol, Baltimore, Md.

Dept. 6-R Resinol Baltimore

The Ruling Power and Apaches of Paris At Empire

The Empire screens The Ruling Power a three act Star Vitagraph feature delayed to today. Edith Storey Lytton Leah Baird and James Morrison star in a strong political drama about women’s suffrage with dramatic action. Admission is 10 cents. Also Tuesday Kalem presents The Apaches of Paris with Joseph Smith Laura Hamilton dancing The Dance of the Apaches. Lottie Pickford Irving Cummings appear in The Diamond From the Sky chapter 25 as added features.

the Empire Vitagraph The Empire Mobile Edith Storey L. Rogers Lytton Leah Baird James Morrison Paris Joseph Smith Laura Hamilton Lottie Pickford Irving Cummings

Question Box panel answers and coin inquiries

Readers ask about river width on Dauphin Street and harbor lines, premium on a white cent of 1858, and collectable coins. The exchange identifies no premiums on several coins and notes Franklin was proposed as a state name but not adopted, plus origins of hub of the universe phrase tied to Boston.

Dauphin Street H. M Ans Franklin Tennessee Wilson Woodrow Nancy Mann Waddel Woodrow James Wilson Wood Chillicothe Ohio Oliter Wendell Holmes Boston State House Boston

White Autos Capture World Amateur Baseball Title

The White Autos of Cleveland Ohio won the world amateur baseball championship by beating the South Tacoma Washington Tigers 8 to 3 in the deciding third game. Each side had won a game earlier in the series.

White Autos Oakland Cal Cleveland Ohio South Tacoma Tigers Tacoma Way

Anuric claims by Dr. Pierce at Buffalo hospital

A dated advertisement promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce's hospital in Buffalo New York as a superior uric acid eliminator. It boasts strong results for acute rheumatism gravel gout and kidney and bladder health. The copy invites readers to buy a 50 cent package or request a free sample and offers to analyze water samples at no charge.

Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

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