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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1916

Page

6

Redfield Denies Unfitness for Census Jobs

Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield rejected Charles B. Hughes claims that census director and coast geodetic survey posts were filled for political reasons. He said the candidate learned from his party circles that he was misinformed and that census work lagged with wasteful spending.

Associated Press Portland William C. Redfield Commerce Charles B. Hughes Redfield

Code Messages Ready to Flash Peace Degree

A historical note discusses a mission to craft wage schedules that prevent forcing employees to work at the prescribed rate, referencing a wage policy aim or proposal tied to a peace degree context.

Senate expected to pass Adamson eight hour day bill

Washington reports the senate aimed to vote by 6 pm on the Adamson eight hour day bill, passed by the house to end the railway strike. Brotherhood leaders prepared to revoke strike orders if approved and sent to President Wilson for signature. The measure sets an eight hour standard from January 1 1917 for interstate steamship lines over 100 miles, with a three member presidential commission to study conditions, and preserves current wages for longer days with pro rata overtime. The bill cleared the house 239 to 56.

Brotherhoods Associated Press Washington Senate Adamson House Wilson Four Brotherhoods Long Branch N. J Interstate Commerce Committee

New Method Backache Tied to Kidney Disorder

Article explains backache stems from kidney congestion leading to uric acid buildup. Symptoms include nervousness, fatigue, vision spots, and irritation. Suggests meat restriction, increased water, and taking a single anuric tablet before meals. urges asking a druggist for anuric. Applies to lumbago rheumatism dropsy with immediate novel treatment.

Churches in and Near Mobile Church Notices

A concise listing of services across Mobile area churches. It covers Sunday school times, preaching schedules, midweek prayers, and church events at First Baptist, Baptist Tabernacle, Oakdale, Crichton, Prichard, Dauphin Way, North Side, Calvary, and other congregations. Includes pastors, superintendents, and meeting details.

Church Services Schedule For City Parishes

A list of Sunday and daily services for Christ Church St Imanuel All Saints Grace Trinity St Anthony and Jackson streets St Marks Toulminville St Paul Spring Hill and Whistler with rectors and service times including Holy Communion Morning prayer sermon and Sunday school led by Rev. ministers.

Christ Church St. Imanuel Church Streets Matthew Brewster All Saints’ Church—Government Ann Streets James F. Plummer James T. McCan Grace Church St.Anthony and Jackson Streets A. G. Richards J. T. McCan J. F. Plummer All Saints’ Church Whistler

Presbyterian Churches Announce Services And Schedules

Government Street Presbyterian Church lists Sunday school 9 30 a m and morning service 11 a m with union service at Bienville Square 8 p m and prayer meeting Wednesday. South Franklin Street and Broad Street churches show 7 30 p m or 11 a m worships with Sunday schools at 9 30 or 10 a m and Y P S C E leadership. Central Presbyterian notes 11 a m and 7 30 p m services with Sabbath school 9 30 a m. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholics mentioned.

Government Street Presbyterian Church H. M. Perkins Ll. G. Curtis Julius Winter Broad Street Presbyterian Church H.M. Perkins N. Crane Central Presbyterian Church Dau Phin and Ann Streets D. A. Planck D. D Christian Endeavor Society

Mobile Pastors Sunday Topics

Rev Elbert St Poole of North Side Baptist Church outlines morning topic The Foundation of the Building and a 3:30 p.m. service on Will God Ever Forsake His Children Pursuits at St Francis Street Methodist Church feature Rev C McGehee with morning topic Authority in Religion and evening Soldiers

Elbert ST. Poole North Side Baptist Church C. C. M'Gehee St.Francis Street Methodist Church Authority In Religion

Parish Mass Schedules Across Several Churches Listed

A long notice lists mass times and service details for numerous churches. It covers St Josephs St Marys St James St Mathews St Catherine of Siena St Margaret St Peters St Vincents and several Methodist and other local churches with Sunday and weekday schedules, holy hours, confessions, rosaries and special feast day observances.

Seventh Day Adventists Meet at First Christian Church

The Seventh Day Adventists hold Sabbath services at the First Christian Church located at Government and Dearborn streets. Sabbath school starts at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship services after the class.

Seventh Day Adventists First Christian Church Government and Dearborn Streets

First Christian Church Schedule on Government and Dearborn Streets

Rev. S. P. Speigel presides with Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by G. E. Comer. Morning sermon at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. No evening service. will unite with other churches in Bienville Square at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.

First Christian Dearborn S. P. Speigel G. E. Comer Christian ‘Endeavor Bienville Square

First Church Services and Reading Room Schedule

Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Reading room same address open daily except Sundays and legal holidays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

First Church of Christ, Scientist St. Emanuel Street

Lutheran Service at 3 P M in Dearborn Corner

Lutheran Church at Corner Dearborn and St Francis streets announces a service at 3 PM led by Rev M Hennig pastor. The notice provides timing and location for parish worship.

Lutheran Church Dearborn and St. Francis Streets Hi, M. Hennig

Fraternal McGinnis No 71 anniversary celebration delight

McGinnis Lodge 71 I O O F marked its 45th anniversary with a successful birthday event. The program included piano solos by John and Irva Mallon, a recitation by Constance Adkinson, a playful table back dance by Powell Adkison, and a skit on lodge benevolence. Past Grand James Sharp gave a talk on lodge principles, highlighting the Cullman Orphans Home. Local leaders So J Cahail and A D Bloch offered praise, Mrs. Perkins Prewitt led the piano, and a social hour followed refreshments.

M’ginnis McGinnis Lodge Thad John Irva Mallon St. Peter At the Gate Constance Adkinson Powell Adkison James Sharp Odd Fellows Cullman J. Cahail Alabama Lodge No. 1 A. D. Bloch Mobile Lodge No. 8 McGinnis

Enthusiastic Meeting Sets Stage for Maple Camp Entertainment Series

Company C 123rd Regiment of Maple Camp No 5 W O W held a lively August meeting. The entertainment committee plans tickets for a September 27 show, kicking off a new series to attract members and the public, with Gus Seiple as chair and Walter P Ludvigsen as secretary.

Maple Camp No. 5 Maple Camp Gus Seiple Walter P. Ludvigsen

Maple Camp Social Meeting Prompted by Big Attendance

The monthly social meeting of Ma ple Camp is set for Wednesday night September 6 with expected unusually large attendance. The prize committee promises real surprises for lucky members at the next meeting. Several candidates will be present to be instructed in the secret work continued on Opposite Page.

Maple Camp

President Declares Redeemed Promises Amid Mexico Policy Debate

The president defends his Mexico policy as aimed at aiding oppressed people and not seeking property rights. He cites four years of legislation on business, tariffs, anti trust, banking reform, rural credits, and the federal trade commission, insisting his party has fulfilled its platform and advanced progressive goals. His lengthy address spans about five thousand words.

Mexico Geome Federal Trade Commission Rome Progressive Party

Tug Echo Returns From Pensacola Tow

The tug Echo of the Mobile Tow ing and Wrecking Company returned Saturday from Pensacola Florida. The Echo towed the bark Stranger from Havana to Pensacola for repairs.

Tig Echo Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company Pensacola Fla Stranger Havana

Boy Scouts Recruit at St Francis and Royal Streets

Scouts ages 10 to 18 enroll at a recruiting session opening 4 p.m. Saturday at the northwest corner of St Francis and Royal streets. After enrollment, Scoutmaster Fr. E. Dairy Sr plans two hikes for the group along Government Street.

St. Francis and Royal Streets FR. E. Dairy Government Street

Handsome Southern Port Mobile Booklet Issued

A well illustrated booklet titled A Southern Port Mobile has been issued by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. It covers the port railroads horticulture livestock agriculture climate history Mobile as a convention city and essential facts about Mobile.

Mobile Mobile Chamber of Commerce

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