Mobile item sale and address details unclear
Fragmentary OCR note shows a mobile item and price 41.00 with rough location and fixtures. No clear event or entities beyond general editorial and Bell Home at 152.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
4
Greece to Join War Against Bulgaria in Balkan Conflict
The article reports King Constantine of Greece deciding to abandon neutrality and enter the war against Bulgaria, signaling a potential winter decisive Balkan clash. It argues Greece could become a pivotal force, possibly turning toward Turkey and affecting Central Powers. It also notes Frank A. Vanderlip urging universal military preparedness in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine
Greece
Bulgaria
Balkans
Atente
Tur
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Constantinople
United States
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
American Bankers’ Association
Kansas City
Vanderlip
More Money for Improvements in Mobile County
Figures from the Mobile county tax assessor show a net increase in valuations by state and county boards of equalization totaling over four million dollars, lifting total property assessments near fifty million. The city and county need funds for progress driven by improved roads to attract Northern and European tourists, port enhancements, and a Mobile Win county delta road to service commerce and growth in the port city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County Tax Assessor
United States
Mobile
Locat
Win
Delta
Time for Fire Precautions on Fire Prevention Day
Governor Henderson proclaims October 9 as Fire Prevention Day urging Alabama residents to remove fire hazards. Clean flues and secure kerosene and gasoline receptacles to reduce insurance costs and prevent property loss. Each citizen should act as a fire inspector for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Alabama
Prosperity Barometer Signals New York Press
The New York World notes a bright barometer of prosperity in New York with big columns of news. It cites schools opening and a strong call for boy help as signs of seasonal business vigor and growing demand across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Letters Spur Higher Demand for Checks and Orders
The passage notes that adult help is unnecessary, yet a strong demand for purchasing assistance drives more letters, checks, and orders. More people visit businesses, implying increased commerce and foot traffic as buyers transact.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Old Hiram a stingy man hoards every penny and trusts no charity. A traveling peddler sells a patent truss for fifty cents, cures the sick and steels Hi of his fortune, leaving him to mourn his lost wealth and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Jay
Daily Question Box answers on ancestry and nourishment
The item presents Q and A on descent of Wilson Roosevelt and Hughes, with a Roosevelt Dutch origin note and unlikely Catholic lineage, plus details on Mrs Woodrow Wilson’s death date and Wilson's remarriage, then nutrition guidance advising egg digestibility water intake and postmeal calm reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T
Wilson
Roosevelt
Charles B. Hughes
Hughes
Holland
Co. M. B
Woodrow Wilson
Edith Bolling Galt
Ans
Unfavorable Astrology Forecast for September 29 1916
Friday forecasts warn of disasters at sea and land, storms and accidents, and cautions for travelers and soldiers. It predicts scandals for women, cautious lawyers, and possible discredit to a great city mayor, with foreseen health issues and reforms looming in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Uranus
Jupiter
Neptune
Mars
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
The Venice of Mexico A hopeful tourism vision in the Valley of Mexico
A National Geographic bulletin describes the Aztec lake region around Mexico City as a future resort. It details historic canals linking Te nochtitlan with surrounding fields, the life of canal communities, and the vibrancy of Brazilian like boat traffic, highlighting old waterscapes now dry and the potential for renewed scenic travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
America
Venice
Walter Hough
National Geographic Society
Texcoco
Xochimilco
Zumpango
Chalco
Cortez
Tenochtitlan
Pere Sahagun
Vennice
Xozhimilcoo
Aztlan
Minnesota Democrats abandon ticket for secretary treasurer attorney general
In Minneapolis Fred B Wheaton announced that Minnesota Democrats will not field candidates for secretary treasurer or attorney general at the upcoming general election. The historic move leaves the party with no state ticket for these offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Fred. B. Wheaton
Minnesota
Germany Swiss talks end with satisfactory deal
Dr. Arthur Hoffman announced at a state council meeting that economic negotiations between Germany and Switzerland were completed satisfactorily to both sides yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
State Council
Arthur Hoffman
Germany
Switzerland
Chattanooga attorney and historian C. D. Guffey dies
Charles D. Meck Guffey, pioneer Chattanooga attorney and historian, died here late Thursday night. Born in Cincinnati in June 1842, he served as Southern counsel for the Cincinnati Southern Railway from 1878 until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Charles D. Meck Guffey
Cincinnati
Southern
Cincinnati Southern Railway
William J. Knigh Dies. Civil War Andrews Raiders Member
Findlay Ohio obituary notes the death of William J. Knigh at age 78 in Stryker. Knigh was a member of the famed Andrews' raiders who seized a Confederate locomotive in Georgia and made a long dash north during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
William J. Knigh
Andrews
Georgia
Stryker
Talks On Health SVE Your Baby
Advice on feeding and bedtime routines for infants to ease coughing and improve digestion. Emphasizes regular water intake between feeds and a seven o'clock bedtime. Suggests adjusting milk to suit the baby’s bowels and notes normal stool color and absence of foul odor.
Valvular Heart Disease and Home Health Advice
A reader with valvular heart leakage asks about cure and uses of the electrocardiographic machine to assess heart health. The expert notes distance limits for diagnosis, cites rare accuracy of ECG, and urges in-person evaluation by a physician. Additional questions cover fatigue and diet changes, emphasizing toxin buildup and a castor oil purge followed by a fruit and vegetable plan. A final query about a sick child advises consulting a local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United States Army
Misunderstood Choices Strain Warren and Helen
In a tense domestic exchange Warren defends a night with Lola Wilcox while Helen accuses him of hiding the truth. She questions the double standard and warns of lingering consequences as they discuss past actions and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen
Warren
Helen
Lola Wilcox
Phil Holmes
Miss
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