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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1912
Page
3
An Alabama education reform view argues most residents lack access to industrial training. It notes Birmingham leads in manual arts in public schools, with calls for county clubs to fund instructors and expand trade education statewide.
The Alabama Barge Company filed incorporation papers in the probate court. It will build and operate barges towboats and launches on waters near Mobile river and bay with principal office in Mobile. Capital stock of 30000 begins business with that amount. Incorporators include A Lemore Ed E Carriere New Orleans La and Albert E Lemore Mobile.
Indiana University in Bloomington today elected Davis captain for next year. Davis played right tackle last season, entering his second year in the role.
The speaker argues the United States has a strong school system for the 50 percent who finish academic work but fails the other 50 percent who drop out by sixth grade. Those youths are left to fend for themselves, drifting into minor occupations and poor prospects, highlighting a gap in social efficiency.
The Alabama Court of Appeals denied a rehearing in J. J. Hauser v State of Alabama from Mobile City Court. Hauser was convicted for a second offense under prohibition and given a 30 day hard labor sentence. Attorneys Webb and McAlpine anticipate a Supreme Court writ of error if the high court sustains the initial verdict.
The Chautauqua Circle met with Mrs. Leroy Dickenson for a fine program. Muriel Bromberg hosted a birthday party for classmates. Visits include M. M. McLellan and Miss Corinne Rosarge with relatives in Mobile and Pleasant Progress. Services on Thanksgiving at the Baptist church and local travel notes accompany the week.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Fowler of Illinois made himself unpopular by opposing most salary increases for top officials. He struck from the bill an assistant chief clerk of the War Department salary of 4000, and clerk and collector to Indian advocate generals at 2508, arguing no such posts. He won reductions of 250 to clerks in the Surgeon General and Engineers offices. Clerks will get 2000 yearly. The Indian appropriation bill totals 8,132,028.35, about 42 million less than last year, with no new Indian schools. The Senate considered bills on national funds in elections, bankruptcies amended, and omnium claims. C Lacy of Seattle opposed sailors’ voluntary servitude. Kenyon and others conferred with governors on Republican reorganization.
A newspaper quote defines a good sport as someone who feels the fight was worthwhile after defeat, framing sportsmanship as dignity in loss and resolve for future contests.
Dr Hartman reiterates he does not claim to cure incurable diseases but notes Peruna may aid life at critical moments. He cites Mrs Eberlein of Pittsburg as an example where vitality and timely treatment appeared to help, while stressing results vary and no miracle cure exists. The piece names Peruna Man a ling La Cu pia Katarno and the Peruna Company in Columbus Ohio.
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