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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
4
A historical note argues for steadfast support of President Wilson amid war in Europe and border tensions. It cites confidence in his character and a New York Herald summary praising Wilson's enduring policies for business and justice.
A party of business men and farmers arrived in Selma on Monday for a tour of inspection. They did not go to Dallas merely to see the scenery but to examine the diversified farm methods and especially the improved cattle raising techniques. The delegation aims to advance local farming by adopting improved systems.
The Port of the Commissioner of Education issues 1914 figures: 216,498 students in colleges and technological schools, up 14,262 from 1913. Men exceed women with 199,873 men and 78,587 women. private and public control distributions shown. enrollment trends noted since 1890.
The article argues for thorough health and camp sanitation training for National Guard units. It stresses strict health laws, proper ration handling, and regular examinations for officers to improve wartime readiness and reduce sickness. It endorses practical lectures by regular army officers under Secretary Garrison.
School Commissioner A G Quinn proposed adding military training to Barton High School curriculum. He urged local Alabama National Guard officers provide weekly hour lessons to boy students, arguing self defense and military tactics benefit students. The Item supports the idea if included in the board plan.
Vernon Castle faced contempt charges after his Siberian hound roamed Coney Island without a muzzle. He paid a fine in a packed courtroom that drew curious onlookers. An unrelated Birmingham Age-Herald note questions the city’s seaport status and beach decorum.
An elderly clerk asks a desk worker about life goals. The reply hinges on direction of travel, stating 6:30 a.m. if coming, and 6:30 p.m. if leaving. The exchange ends with a hint that the old man gains little, provoking a note on rural work life.
The Better Race Congress in San Francisco seeks to present a non racing agenda, focusing on advocacy rather than actual race events. Organizers emphasize policy discussion and community outreach.
David Bruce reports General Francisco Villa halted price gouging in Chihuahua by arresting large merchants, expelling foreign traders and threatening mass deportation. He summoned a meeting, denounced profiteering, ordered native merchants jailed, and offered fair stock payments before sending foreigners to the United States. The city buzzes with fear and vigil.
Uncle Wiggily Longears visits Nannie Wagtail's home after Billie the goat boy asks him to cheer up the sick girl. A fox traps the rabbit, but Billie saves him with a swift horn strike. Uncle Wiggily and Billie ride away safely as the fox retreats to recover.
A schoolroom exchange centers on a teen bias and fruit selling at a father's stall, with a teacher prompting for a well known Greek figure and a boy replying with a partial name. The fragment hints at cultural references and a student’s uncertainty about a historical or literary figure.
Bride says she gave her dog a doughnut and the clever pet buried it in the yard, a moment that amused the couple. The lighthearted exchange highlights their playful pet handling.
On a busy Mobile street a crowd gathered after frightening shrieks, fearing a murder. The scene behind the uproar revealed a tooth doctor restraining a patient in his grip, prompting speculation before the incident was clarified. Nearby, citrus trade events and county agricultural notes drew attention alongside hotel arrivals as the day continued.
At the Empire the program features Billie Reeves in Billie’s Heiress a comedy that aims to provoke laughter. Also shown Not Much Force a full reel about a cop who in effect becomes the town’s entire police force. Lubin’s Decoy adds thrilling action. The Goddess stars Anita Stewart in a new dramatic episode with The Scarlet Lady a vital photo drama. Admission 5 cents, children 6 cents. Names and addresses appear in the local notices.
FOWL RIVER Alabama reports Mrs Frank Tugwell visiting Mrs J K Fox in Florida. Lee Fox from Tennessee visits his mother Mrs D Fox. John Fox bought a new Ford. Mordecai Roberts of Mobile and Bennet visiting at Foxs. James Carey of Mobile spent Sunday at Frank Barrs river side bungalow. Mrs L G Swartout was a Mobile visitor Friday. Don’t let your automobile own you.
The item touts Mobile County crops including Germanor seed, peppers and pumpkins raised by J. A. in Semmes and promotes Mobile grown fruit and vegetables as fresher and better than shipped varieties. It urges readers to ask for Mobile grown and notes local sample seeds and a Cantilever display at the Southern Railway office.
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