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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary AP wire text mentions Mobile and Chicago with unclear details. The readable portion references a national building or office context centered on St Louis and Post Office listing.
W B Oliver of Mobile acts to gather data with help from Chamber of Commerce and Joint Rivers and Harbor Committee to argue Mobile as the best location for a government naval plant. He aims to persuade Secretary Daniels of the site’s advantages, citing protection, material access, transport and labor factors making Mobile peerless for such a facility.
The Gulf Coast Fair opened with new exhibits and popular amusements like the aviatrix flight drawing thousands. Merchants granted half days to attend, urged locals to support Mobile and nearby areas. Government spending may rise with a $100,000 bid to remodel the old federal building for a new federal complex. Today is the final penalty free day for Mobile license payers, including motorists, with delinquency penalties to begin at midnight.
The Merina, a British transport, was torpedoed by a German submarine with disputed status as a war vessel. If not warned and carrying horses for allies, Germany may have violated its pledge to America, prompting a swift U S response and possible diplomatic break.
The article argues Mobile could benefit from a new paper mill by using nearby yellow pine waste, similar to Bogalusa and Hattiesburg projects that rely on local sawmill residues. It notes Mobile’s port status offers freight advantages for finished product and raw materials, potentially boosting regional manufacturing and freight savings.
The article notes rising optimism for the Democrats as the election nears. DNC chair Vance McCormick counters Republican claims of certain states, arguing the west and east show support and predicting victories in New Jersey Delaware Maryland and other states. The piece highlights ongoing favorable reports from Democratic ranks and mentions figures like Senator Walsh.
Report notes gloomy signs and panic in the electorate while Sabients and progressives back Wilson as the superior of two candidates. Democrats could see triumph if current trends hold into November 7.
The Item's daily Q and A covers topics from coal origins to U S territorial history and household tips. It explains the White House's 1800 occupancy and materials, miniatures, furniture paint removal, and safe eye brightening practices with practical guidance and historical notes.
Astrologers deem October 31 1916 favorable for business leaders and political figures. Sun and Mars aspects favor confidence and luck for promotions, while associations with buoyant people aid undertakings. The forecast mentions a US army officer rising in government, winter benefits to army and navy, and social upheavals in November.
The article argues there is no scientific basis for an equinoctial storm despite popular belief. It explains the vernal and autumnal equinox dates, the sun’s apparent motion caused by the earth’s tilted axis, and notes the slow, gradual crossing of the equator rather than a sudden shift.
The author argues the equinox does not cause storms and that atmospheric changes occur gradually across seasons. He notes regional weather types like monsoons and West Indian hurricanes showing seasonal grouping, yet cites the 1815 Great September Gale as memory, not proof, of equinox-linked storms.
Tomight's Meetings list includes Odd Fellows-Mechanics' Lodge No. 63 in Whistler O U A M Mobile Council No 5 on Dauphin and St Emanuel streets Masonic-Howard Lodge No 69 meets at 730 PM Masonic Temple Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and rs Mobile Branch No 779 Central Trades Council Hall Odd Fellows Alabama Lodge No 1 Odd Fellows Hall City Commissioners Board meets at noon Municipal Building
The vast September 1815 gale drove ships ashore in harbors and towns, splashing salt spray over fields. Eddies and extreme heat created chaotic winds, causing tremendous loss of lives and property, a disaster later described as an unparalleled equinoctial storm.
A health talk extols careful nervous energy use and avoiding excess. It compares careless habits to thriftless spending by heirs and describes the body as a finely tuned machine that stores energy during sleep and converts thoughts and food into muscle action and heat.
A reader asks if long term use of tonics with reducine quinine and strychnine is harmful and seeks a better alternative. The response cautions against routine drug tonics and emphasizes fresh air good hygiene and proper nutrition.
Helen confronts Warren over a sudden change in their mood during dinner. He rebukes her for perceived nerves and treats her coldly, while she accuses him of selfishness and inconsideration and longs for kindness.
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