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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
4
A city inquiry suggests five county officers may average about 30 000 annually in fees, totaling roughly 150 000 a year, far more than liberal salaries would cost. The piece argues cutting fees or salaries could fund road paving and reduce debt, urging economy and a balance between income and expenditure.
Sir H. Rider Haggard died at Teron on a Thursday. The writer, famed for King Solomon’s Mines and She published in 1885 and 1886, captivated English speaking readers with imaginative tales. Though later works drew less sustained interest, his two landmark novels remain his lasting legacy.
Knox, president of the national association, warned in Nashville that cost of living will rise with wage scales. He argued that economic strain from wartime policies creates inevitable want, and higher living costs threaten overall standards.
Owen D. Young urges formation of a world court now to promote peaceful decision making and U S leadership in peace. He argues isolationism weakens Europe and calls for active pursuit of world peace despite opposition from some. The piece also notes views on love as an involuntary function and comments on President Coolidge over Muscle Shoals leases.
A proposal to require physical mental and moral examinations for police applicants and officers aims to boost police efficiency and public welfare. An advertisement claims good clothes cost little in the long run but does not specify which funding.
A fragmented exchange humorously contrasts perceived failures and strengths in a domestic scene. The banter references a daughter, justice, and platonic friendship, all within a satire of social masks and modern flirtations.
A Boston Tran script quips about exhausting all arguments with a husband and a dish left in the house. A Swiss mountains anecdote notes an Englishman shouting Alp as he fell, explaining the origin of the name. Texas Highway Bulletin.
A series of wry maxims contrasts wives and husbands, dialogue and honesty, and the folly of speculation. It comments on economy, parenting, talkativeness, rain signs, memory in sleep, and the limits of credit for actions versus blame.
Peter Rabbit observes Grandfather Frog swim underwater and keep eyes level only when surfaced. Frog explains he lowers eyes to avoid damage, then raises them to see. Peter questions how anyone sees while eyes are hidden and learns the method.
A Syracuse Post Standard editorial argues lawyers bear primary responsibility for law and justice. It urges bar associations and legislatures it controls to enforce ethical duty so that nine of ten guilty defendants avoid escape.
A playful dialogue captures Eve and Myrtle discussing radios and listening plans. They reminisce about listening in on broadcasts, family scenes, and imagining devices that reveal thoughts while planning a future get together at Mert’s. The tone is light and humorous.
Fragmentary note describes the Riffs teaching Spanish and French to Spaniards and French learners in Philadelphia. The text is garbled but suggests a linguistic or cultural exchange concept tied to Philadelphia. No clear dates or persons are confirmed.
Uncommon Sense argues children think clearly when they see straight and ask direct questions. It criticizes adults for dismissing curiosity and urges teachers and parents to treat children seriously to fuel genuine learning.
A country town praised a minstrel show advertised as for the benefit of the poor with sixpence tickets. The hall was full and the next day a poor committee sought the profits from the treasurer, who admitted surprise at the low pricing. He said the sixpence tickets were deliberate.
The Detroit Free Press cites a remark about cynicism from French farmers after noting large gifts from James B. Duke and George Jay Gould to an American nets figure. The piece quotes a skeptical view that such gifts clear cynicism, while recalling a scene from France where even farmers show doubt about benevolence from powerful individuals.
Fragmentary OCR text from the Toledo Blade shows distorted title lines and unclear content. The readable fragment hints at a local newspaper item but no discernible events, dates, or names emerge from the legible portion.
In a moonlit rural scene the elderly couple Stillman Stone and Mary Ann discuss aging, memory, and a daring plan to redefine their lives together beyond family expectations. They weigh judgment and emphasize companionship over public opinion as they envision a shared future.
A 1925 Adams verse laments old friends now needy begging for help with requests for small sums. The speaker recalls past pride and wealth turned to hardship, noting many once wealthy fellows now rely on charity from former acquaintances.
The Boston Transcript questions a saying that drug stores are decreasing in number noting the state shows the opposite trend. The piece casts doubt on the claim that the nation is reducing drug stores and suggests caution in believing the refrain.
General Wood assures the Filipinos that when the time comes the United States will grant freedom. The Springfield Republican notes the positive framing and avoids a conditional phrasing.
The narrator recalls a warm parade day by a small creek where a conversation centers on rest versus work. A skeptical father argues laziness is a moral vice comparable to theft, insisting one should work until all tasks are done, then rest with a clear conscience.
A vivid portrait of Stella Brainerd nicknamed The Sponge. The piece portrays her as self centered and manipulative, using charm to extract wealth and attention while giving nothing in return. It notes her belief in preemptive moves and her impact on male friends and acquaintances.
Health hints stress strict rest, minimal exertion, and careful support for fever patients. Keep hands ready, limit visitors, provide cool air, frequent cool baths, ample water, light nourishment, and attentive mouth care to prevent dryness and sores.
In New York a dinner quip from the Rhinelander Waldo references a love match ending in divorce. He jokes that George is not the first man to fall for a dimple and wed the whole girl or to be devoured by kisses only to learn she disagrees later.
Europe avoids war on debts by altering place names causing confusion as the Milwaukee Journal notes playful misdirection in geographic labels and naming conventions.
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