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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
4
Mobile Alabama items dated August 5 1916 list post office and newspaper office details with subscription rates and payment terms. A subsequent note from September 1 1916 reiterates mailing address and editorial section location.
Washington officials see a potential end to the rail strike as the Adamson law nears passage. Congress faces a civil war risk, while rail interests resist but fear wage-driven deficits. Calls grow for nationalization and a national transportation labor plan under President Wilson.
The U S Department of Agriculture projects a national cotton harvest around 11 8 million bales with August condition at 61 2 the lowest on record Frantic trading in New Orleans and New York followed an advance of 4 a bale The crop could be worth about 1 18 to 1 40 billion when seeds are included If the grain crop matches these figures the South could approach 2 5 billion in agricultural value boosting regional wealth and modernization.
Governor Henderson endorses an honor system at the state penitentiary. He argues human instincts respond to respect and that convicts, once released, must regain courage and ambition rather than be kept in a subdued state.
King Constantine of Greece abdicated and fled after discontent over his neutral stance during the Bulgarian invasion. The move signals Greece may join the Entente, aligning with Romania and Serbia against Bulgaria and Turkey as diplomacy shifts.
The piece notes the approaching autumn with falling leaves and naked trees turning the landscape. It mentions children going to school, frost, ripened persimmons, and evening music as the season shifts, while fashions change and shoppers prepare for a new cycle.
The narrator recalls meeting Charles Hughes in Estes Park and notes his remarks on weather, crops, and the value of wisdom. Hughes predicts rain after a hot spell and laments political issues while asserting that rain and sunshine govern earthly outcomes.
A compilation from The Item's Question Box covers female employment autonomy undecided by state law, guidance to locate dance teachers via city directories, Mexico's 1910s population and military strength figures, and an ink removal tip for ruling pens using ammonium hydroxide.
The forecast warns of a very unlucky day as Venus Sun Mars and Saturn form malefic aspects. Women should avoid initiations and those seeking promotion may face disappointment. Affairs, engagements, stage work, politics, and military matters are all flagged as unfavorable with possible scandals and health concerns.
A young aspiring writer faces repeated rejections until a magazine editor urges her to write about simple, concrete experiences from her life. He explains greatness lies in counting moments she has truly lived, guiding her toward a practical path to publication.
E. L. Brown, formerly VP and GM of the Denver and Rio Grande, elected to succeed him. Erb retired earlier this year during a reorganization of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad property.
Lieutenant J. C. Bellinger of the Army Air Forces began a series of tests to determine the practical use of flying machines for Coast Guard patrol duty. He operates a high powered monoplane in Atlantic City to evaluate performance and reliability.
Hawaiian sugar corporations that paid $1,869,000 in dividends on August 8 distributed a further $305,750 in dividends. Dividends paid by sugar corporations during August totaled about $3,000,000.
Gary Indiana September 1 The Aetna Explosives Company closed its plant yesterday because of the railroad embargo on explosives shipments. One thousand men are out of work due to the shutdown.
In a summary of the European conflict the piece states that 57 wars are active across the continent with only Greece, Holland, and the three Scandinavian nations at peace. It lists multiple war alignments among Germany, Austria, Turkey, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Serbia, Belgium, Britain, Japan, Montenegro, and others, noting Romania’s entry and ongoing hostilities.
The article urges adjusting meal quantities to match activity levels and prioritizes whole wheat bread and fruit. It cautions against overeating causing gas and sluggishness and suggests a trial of simple changes to observe personal tolerance. It also cites a dermatologist’s note on hair loss treated with ultraviolet light.
In a warmly set dining room Warren and Helen entertain guests who compliment the boarding house styled like a private home. They discuss turning travel meals into pleasant, well managed stays with good food, cheerful rooms, and fair pricing backed by a capable staff.
New York September 1 Guests flew in hydro aeroplanes to attend an aviation luncheon hosted by the Harlem board of trade for members of the New York Flying Yacht Club. Attendees included E H Kendrick from Atlantic City Lawrence B Sperry inventor of the gyroscopic stabilizer and David McCullough from Port Washington. Admiral Robert E Peary spoke on aerial coast defense and a proposed department of aeronautics with a cabinet seat.
The note suggests a medical issue with boils possibly becoming abscesses. It hints that a surgeon is better suited to diagnose and treat the condition and implies seeking professional care for proper cause identification and remedies.
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