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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1915
Page
4
Audit Bureau of Circulation listing and newspaper item from Mobile Alabama dated April 20 1915 noting publishers location at 16 40 Gt Eranuel St and national news service affiliation.
The Searchlight’s portrait of an ideal citizen praises a Mobile reader who stays local, spends at home, supports home merchants, and plans to live and die in the same town. It asks how many such citizens exist and urges photos to highlight them for public notice.
Thousands gathered in Providence Rhode Island on Sunday for the burial of Nelson W Aldrich a longtime United States senator and key figure in financial legislation. The tribute highlighted his cross party respect and influence in monetary policy and the work of the Monetary Commission he headed.
The piece notes a lively race for the Republican presidential nomination against Woodrow Wilson. It cites Senator Borah of Idaho as reluctant to engage while Elihu Root would accept a nomination if offered. It frames a protracted contest with many candidates but few certain picks.
In Two States the legislature debates annual liquor license fees. Some say 450 dollars is fair, others push for 600 or higher after July. Alabama is cited as a comparison for high fees while regional dealers argue against large increases.
In Denver Colorado a man praised nationwide Judge Ben Lindsey emerges as a reformer who insists on juvenile justice separate from adult crime. Despite political foes and a proposed shift to district court the governor backs him and Denver keeps the juvenile court running with Lindsey presiding.
A local forecaster warned of no spring in this area and his prediction proved right. Two weeks ago fires and heavy clothing were common as temperatures cooled, and yesterday the high reached 87 degrees. Historical records note April 19 as a date of temperature comparisons with 1882 and 1908 showing similar warmth on that day.
Inquiries cover keeping pickles firm by adding a thimbleful of powdered alum per hundred. whether federal law bans interracial marriage and where states enforce bans. and nickel plating explained as heating solution or electrodeposition with electrochemical decomposition used in the latter.
The Times calls on the government to deepen public confidence. It notes few changes on the fronts in five months, aside from local successes, and criticizes Dardanelles reports. It urges clear public explanation of limited land progress and ongoing sacrifices.
Examinations for teachers certificates started in all counties and continue most of the week. Montgomery county has about fifty four white applicants and a similar number of negro applicants. White exams are in the house of representatives led by G W Covington. The state department holds December April and July tests. grading takes several weeks.
Selig Polyscope teams travel to Nome to recreate the Spoilers in a film adaptation. The production reproduces main street ruins and a demolished Midas mining camp with authentic locations after months of work and extensive outdoor shoots.
Alabama considers a land mortgage bank to aid farming districts without state banking, proposing a $500000 paid capital and wide county stock spread. The plan limits loans to 50 percent of value, excludes deposits, allocates six percent dividends, and uses earnings for schools and roads.
The Empire shows Runaway June episode and Hazards of Helen plus The Spoilers and Jess Willard films. Also discusses state backed land mortgage bank bonds, collateral, amortization, and farm loan prospects for Alabama with warehouse-style guarantees and investor appeal.
The Crown Theatre shows Israel Zangwill's Children of the Ghetto starring Wilton Lackaye as Ret. Shemuel with a strong supporting cast. Also scheduled is Should a Woman Tell for tomorrow, a big feature with a lesson. Mutual program reels accompany the Wednesday bill for a large program.
The Mobile Item invites readers to choose a pro comic page character from Aunt Delicia Mary Jane or other features and explain why, in 100 words on one side of the paper. Submissions due April 30. Prizes include merchant store orders valued at 10, 6, and 1 dollars for top entries. neatness and broad access are noted.
W P G Harding argues for tax exempt stock in a land mortgage bank to support a rural credit system in Alabama. He suggests capping state guaranteed bonds at 2 million dollars and testing the program with farm mortgages before further issues. He urges study by commercial bodies and competent counsel.
The Mobile Item notes Joseph Clausen Joseph Keoughan and Carl Deakle born in April 1901 or 1902 with birthdays on April 20. It invites each boy to host five friends at a birthday picture party at Empire Theatre this afternoon. Tickets mailed. April-born children asked to send names addresses and birthdates to the Chiff-Gren editor at the Mobile Item two days before their birthday.
In Bay Minette Alabama on April 20 the trench for the city waterworks foundation nears completion as rapid progress continues with favorable weather. Union church services were held at Presbyterian Church led by Rev. J P Daughtry and drew a large crowd with special music. County Superintendent J S Lambert supervised a county teachers exam at the courthouse with 45 taking part. Local baseball players plan another meeting Tuesday to complete team organization and funding ahead of the May 1 game at Daphne for the May Day celebration.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a California offer with a price around 19 cents. Readable words reference value and sale context, but details and full item are missing.
A local advertisement listing various kitchenware items with prices. Includes band cup and saucer, percolator tops, plain thin glasses, glass pitchers, fancy jardinières, 5 quart plain pitchers, yellow mixing bowls, flower pots, slop jars and white chambers, with prices ranging from 8 cents to 75 cents.
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