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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
4
A Louisville Courier Journal assessment argues Oklahoma benefits from Al Jennings losing the governor race. It notes a career of outlaw fame and self promotion but says his past may still influence private life and state image, making his governorship undesirable despite his reform narrative.
President Wilson has signed the cotton futures bill to align futures prices with spot prices, aiding planters, dealers, and manufacturers. The measure aims to curb price manipulation on exchanges without harming legitimate hedging or speculation and could boost broker business if effective.
Brazil shows strong trade with the United States in 1913. Imports from the U.S. totaled 51.29 million dollars out of 326.5 million. U.S. exports to Brazil reached 102.0 million dollars against Brazil’s 315.165 million in total exports.
The Item recalls its earlier rat campaign to aid public health and economy in Mobile. It accuses the Register of political bias while defending health measures, proclaiming support for sanitation actions by city officials and the 1914 Clean Up campaign led by Commissioner Schwarz and Health Officer Mohr.
A Baltimore Sun item notes Young Falsonby’s college career fell short his freshman year forced departure denied chance to hate anyone. The remark frames a muted, humorous twist on ambition and failure.
A dialogue reflects on aging and marriage, noting a friend once handsome before marriage and now worn by time. The exchange contrasts a past image with present appearance, implying changes after commitment.
A reflective piece from the Cleburne Enterprise on a child's farewell kiss to a grandfather at a station. It contrasts the beauty of life with the sorrow of parting, praising a child’s trust and urging bravery, kindness, and selflessness as life’s guiding virtues.
The piece argues Britain must maintain sea mastery to sustain its world power and food supply for troops and civilians. It notes Russia and France as continental allies, anticipates a German naval challenge, and cites Japan as a potential eastern aid if needed. Louisville Courier-Journal.
The article cites Kipling on Canada's status, then notes Canada’s swift wartime mobilization from coast to coast. It highlights millions of wheat, three regiments, field artillery, and volunteer offers, with praise for South Africa veterans ready for Europe.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger criticizes progressive papers for hypocrisy in opposing Mr. Jones for the federal reserve board while praising Mr. Perkins, linked to the Harvester Company, as suitable. The piece mocks party leaders and suggests Roosevelt may push Perkins into Pennsylvania to attack Democratic ties to trusts.
A judge offers a collection of quips about ambition leisure and money. The aphorisms note folly in high aspirations warn that some save for a rainy day only to be robbed of their umbrella and urge care in believing what one hears choosing which half.
A humorous fragment from Pearson's Weekly depicts a nervous wife urging her husband Harry to order another mouse trap because a mouse is present at home. The exchange highlights domestic humor and domestic pests.
Summary notes from E. Q. Norton on adopting scientific valuation and modern tax methods. Cites Beaumont Texas 1912 assessments, land and building valuations, back taxes, and public service franchise assessments. Highlights Houston reforms 1911 1912 including land 70 percent value, 25 percent for improvements and machinery, personal property exemption, and city literature promoting the plan.
The British envoy Goschen met Emperor William who tore off and discarded British orders and medals from his breast saying this is his view of the British king. The incident occurred as war began and the remark was reported by The Express without independent confirmation.
In Copenhagen on August 26 the minister of justice prohibited barley exports. The ban does not apply to sales concluded before August 22.
Edith Hale and her mother mourn Constance while the Hale family contends with engagement heartbreak. Edith contemplates Ralph and Tom Morton as pressure mounts. Mr Hale advises charity as a remedy and plans to hide a fiancé ring in Tom’s office.
Victor Elliott reports on postwar European emigration plans to the United States. Steamship companies may recruit and showcase the U S as a safe, opportunity filled new home. Officials debate quotas and labor needs while land speculators eye southern tracts for European farmers.
A Chicago Daily News essay notes the valor and risks of small nations in World War I. Belgium Serbia and Montenegro show courage defending neutrality and independence. Poles in Austria Germany and Russia seek nationhood. Asquith’s pledge to defend small nations spurs Irish nationalist cheers in Parliament.
Lord Kitchener born in County Kerry on June 24 1850 rises through military service since 1871. He trains Egyptians 1888 and pushes campaigns in Cyprus Palestine Nile Sudan culminating in Omdurman and Khartum with railroads and expert administration. He is noted for calm action and long service, unmarried, a field marshal directing British war effort.
The Columbia State notes that several war cables imply Doc Cook’s side has captured a telegraph office, signaling a possible shift in control amid ongoing hostilities.
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