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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1918
Page
3
The food director urges saving and repurposing garbage to cut waste and boost pork and other byproducts. He touts household efforts to keep garbage clean and accessible for city programs and local clubs to reclaim value from daily refuse.
Washington reports a major shift in Southern agriculture as hog production expands from 17 Alabama counties to over 2,350 carloads by April 1918. The region now grows peanuts, velvet beans, corn, oats, and pasture crops transforming into pork, reducing dependence on northern supplies and aiding liberty food efforts. County agents and state colleges drive the move, teaching farmers to grow feed and ship livestock cooperatively.
Mobile Alabama local draft board chairman Geo B Toulmin urges newspapers and the public to aid in exposing those avoiding military service. He asks for reports with the informants name and residence for credible investigations, noting anonymous letters without backing will not be considered. He cites valuable information from neighbors leading to fraudulent cases being uncovered.
A congressional candidate appeals to citizens to endorse his record and support for the war effort. He cites loyalty to the Administration and quotes President Wilson while asking voters to judge his stewardship and decide whether he should stay in Washington. He promises to respond to constituents and asks for written input.
A political advertisement by Oscar L Gray from Butler Alabama is published outlining his candidacy platform and requested support from local voters. The notice emphasizes key issues and calls for voter engagement ahead of an upcoming election.
The Rev. Andrew Dorothy of Spring Hill College, long connected with the college, is announced as an Army chaplain. He is assigned to duty at Fort Logan and remains on the faculty of the institution.
John E. Mitchell announces about $3,000 in pledges due July 1 and asks subscribers to send in funds or visit the secretary at 72 St. Michael Street to pay. Banks are not handling these pledges and Tribune advertising is out.
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