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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1915

Page

5

Cotton Futures Fall Amid Poor Cables In New Orleans Markets

Market news from New Orleans shows cotton futures sliding on weak cables and early trading, with census figures and domestic consumption cited as bullish later in the session. Reports also note steady or nervy prices in New York with mixed activity in steel, tobacco, and coal stocks.

New Orleans Census Bureau New York Liverpool Wall Street Commission House Southern

Upset at Wagon Peak Sparks Sudden Rally

A chaotic scene unfolded as a sudden upset shifted momentum near the wagon peak. Bystanders reported a fast clash ending with a quick rally and shifting tension in the crowd.

Marketing group formed to aid American farmers

The National Association of Marketing Officials is organized with W. G. Scholtz of Boise Idaho as president to improve farm market facilities. State market bureaus exist in 13 states and the group plans to organize farm markets nationwide and seek federal legislation from Washington.

Arama W.G Scholtza National Association of Marketing Officials W. G. Scholtz Boise Idaho Washington

Cotton trade totals and a political church joke in Savannah

In Savannah on December 14 receipts and exports show mixed activity for turpentine and rosin with multiple companies and bales traded. A lighthearted old south church joke follows an aged negro parson saying, “Brethren time am head fo election fo dis church pastah,” and the response joke about silence meaning consent.

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Ruinous Curling Iron No Longer Necessary

A health note urges replacing a damaging curling iron with plain silmerine for safe waves. The article describes applying liquid silmerine with a toothbrush at night and combing through strands to achieve natural looking curls by morning.

Warmer Weather and Rain Expected Into Wednesday

Weather notes point to milder temperatures with likely rain showers tonight and continued mild conditions through Wednesday. A light wintry mix is unlikely, while coastal areas may see unsettled skies and scattered precipitation as fronts move through.

Broadcloth and Buckskin at the Mustang theatre

Amusements listing for Wednesday December 15 shows two reel Mustang drama Broadcloth and Buckskin with Wast meets West plus A Girl Decides featuring E Forrest Taylor Jack Richardson and Anna Little. One reel Cub comedy A Shotgun Romance with George Avey and one reel Beauty comedy Billy Van Deusen and the Merry Widow. Admission five cents. Also an old Grove's Chill Tonic ad and a Santa event at 3:30 pm with a Xmas tree and wholesome performance.

Wast West E. Forrest Taylor Jack Richardson Anna Little George Avey Billy van Deusen Merry Widow

Land offers in Mobile County pine lands at low prices

Tracts from 40 to 10 000 acres available with one quarter cash and liberal balance terms. Several quality tracts in Mobile County, elevated and level pine land soil. Now is the time to buy while prices are low. Write George Kilborn at 409 North Royal Street near Union Terminal Station Mobile Ala for maps and price lists. Bell Phone 957 J.

Mobile County George Kilborn North Royal Street Union Terminal Station Mobilé Ala Bell Phone

2 Cent Family Tickets Radius Rule Sparks Debate

The notice describes a 2 cent fare rule applying within a Mobile radius and to Fountainblueu, while residents seek tickets from Ocean Springs Biloxi and arrange trips via Fountainbleu and Mobile at 2 cents per mile.

Mobile Fountainblueu Ocean Springs Biloxi Fountainbleu Fountainblad

Tuberculosis Treatment Emphasizes Air Food and Rest

Doctors advocate fresh air nutritious food and rest as key to fighting tuberculosis. The piece notes alternative measures may aid hygienic living and lasting relief, stressing the preparation contains no opiates or habit forming drugs. Braswell's Drug Store and Eckman Laboratory are cited as suppliers in Philadelphia.

Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Alabama Tennessee and Northern Change in Schedule

Effective morning in December northbound passenger train will depart Mobile from Terminal Station at 8.00 A M arriving York at 3.00 P M with connections from Meridian and Tuscaloosa East. Train returns at 7.35 A M after Meridian arrival reaching Mobile at 3.20 P M. Passengers may transfer to the Southern Railway to Calvert or use Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway for Calvert connections.

Mobile Ala Tain Inger P. Mathiassin D. H. Tolman Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railway Court of Chancery Thirteenth Southwestern Girard Trust Company Baldwin Locomotive Works City of Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania F. J. Lisman & Company Frederick J. Lisman David N. Minzesheimer William Goodman City of New York State of New York William G. Edinburg State of Alabama Carl Holzborn Register Tennessee Southern Railway Cal Calvert N Railway

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