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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
4
The Mobile Item issue from September 16 1916 lists Associated Press coverage and distribution details. It includes subscription rates per month per quarter and advance payment terms for Mobile Alabama readers.
Birmingham dispatch reports Alabama Power Company will immediately build five electric steel furnaces in Anniston at a cost of about one million dollars. The plants join existing facilities on the Warrior River and elsewhere in the state as demand for steel rises. President Mr. Mitchell says the expansion reflects higher steel use driven by war and growing iron ore reserves in Alabama.
The Entente plans a continuous front from the North Sea to Riga aided by Romania and future moves in the Balkans and the Middle East. Greece’s entry or Bulgaria’s retreat could reshape fronts, potentially isolating Bulgaria and Turkey. The iron chain threatens Germany and Austria and is a top Kaiser concern.
Hearings in Washington on the government armor plate plant favor Birmingham over Philadelphia. Birmingham offers raw material proximity and cheaper Alabama coal, while Philadelphia would require long ore shipments from Lake Superior. The choice promises an industrial boost for Alabama and lower production costs.
Vice President Marshall assails Republican propaganda during a late night speech in Indianapolis. He argues President Wilson can maintain an honorable peace and cites diplomatic gains as proof, ridiculing Republican positions on foreign affairs and stressing the need for continued Democratic leadership.
The text questions who Hughes partners with in his firm and hints at possible connections to Roosevelt Hohenzollern or Huerta. It notes Mr Marshall’s belief a new administration would not repeal Democratic measures since March 4 1913 and his reputation as a strong speaker.
General Bliss and American warlords reject a proposed border police run jointly with Mexico and the United States. They argue Carranza's strength already reduces the need for such a force and warn of friction from divergent governance. The piece endorses lenient diplomacy with Mexico while urging U S leadership to safeguard American interests.
Poem notes how friendship frays when asked for help with money. The speaker lends only fifty cents, citing family needs, and after that the so called friend shuns him, gossiping about him in town instead of offering support. The verse laments strained ties in a worldly, humorous tone.
The item explains Cronstadt as Russia s chief naval base founded by Peter the Great in 1710, located in the Gulf of Finland twenty miles from Petrograd. It also notes a home remedy advisory for muscular rheumatism and a Bible reference question about the word girl appearing twice in Joel 3:3 and Zech 8:9.
The stars incline but do not compel with Uranus Sun and Saturn forming a mix of favorable and sinister influences. Predictions include gain through enterprise, opportunities in Russia and leather trades, brisk buying, and boosted belief in autos and mental healing. Also noted are warnings of bribery, storms causing losses yet soil wealth rewarded, a notable death within the month, and strong guidance for officials, miners, and agriculturists.
The editorial argues against the standard vow to obey in marriage, claiming it insults women and narrows equal partnership. It asserts wives pursue equal judgment and criticizes the idea of a “head of the house” as a frequent prelude to divorce and tyranny.
Lieutenant General Bar on von Freytag Lorrunghoven was appointed chief of the supplementary general staff to succeed the late Lieutenant General von Moltke. In Alaska, author Thomas Martindale died en route to Skagway, his body heading to Philadelphia. In Copenhagen Rafael Zubarán arrived to establish Mexican legations. The Nieuw Amsterdam carried 50 Belgian women and children to join relatives in the United States. In Maine, Captain Frank E Goodrich of the British Royal Flying Corps was killed in action on September 12 at age 22.
A historical health column warns that living in an unprotected dwelling and handling old bank books can spread tuberculosis. It recalls a bank official who died from tubercular infection transmitted via contaminated books and urges medical testing, nitrogen balance analysis, and consulting a physician for preventive care and diet.
Helen and Warren argue as they toss coins to hungry children on a city bus. A dime ends up in play, a near accident occurs when an oncoming car brakes, and Helen defends her actions while Warren warns of the danger. The scene shifts to commentary on cheese making and medical operations blurred in the write up.
The essay argues marriage mirrors a business partnership with equal voices for spouses. It critiques the idea of obedient wives and asks for joint control over assets, income, and property, noting traditional dowry language is misleading. It contends wives often contribute substantial intellect and effort, deserving a say in family decisions.
Opinion argues that marriage vows imply lies about financial obligations. It suggests ending the practice of detailing worldly goods in ceremonies to prevent perjury and preserve sacredness, whether viewed as religious or civil. The piece advocates honest expectations between spouses.
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