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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
4
A New England Homestead principle urges people to step back and judge their own place as if owned by another, spotting what is left undone. The idea applies to all trades and professions and echoes in Al G. Field’s book Watch Yourself Go By, emphasizing self review over fault finding.
An observed calm after the Christmas rush signals favorable financial prospects. The Federal Reserve Banking system remains a steady national source, with rediscounting subdued as abundant money keeps lending unattractive. regional banks ease operations and influence settlement flows amid ongoing reforms.
The near side halt by the street railroad system now runs with ease and clarity. The setup shows clear public understanding and appears to be largely free from near accidents involving pedestrians. One New City line faced a similar onrush but adapted quickly.
In the Ogden Utah area, district 4 forest service notes lightning sparked 36 fires this year. Campers reported 27 incidents linked to these fires as crews work to contain smoldering hotspots.
The article discusses a Mobile county cotton goods plant and similar Southern operations. It urges persistent local advertising by manufacturers and banks to boost understanding of home products and strengthen regional industry and commerce.
A report argues for prompt judicial action to deter mob violence. It notes a recent Alabama case near Keller where a offender received the twenty year sentence after speedy trial and juries, urging faster court processes nationwide to curb mob justice.
A small railroad operating an oil burning locomotive in the Tahoe National Forest California broke down last summer and burned wood for one day causing fifteen fires along the right of way. The prior year saw only one nearby fire and the engine was not believed responsible.
Florida leads the South in railroad building with 208.06 miles completed as the year nears end. Texas previously led with 138.1 miles, while Alabama ranks near the bottom and Missouri trails Maryland for last place in new track.
The article notes Boise Idaho can support 94 different ornamental and shade tree species when irrigation is relied upon. This showcases the potential for varied arboriculture in areas with water restrictions or limited rainfall.
The weather bureau issues a genuine cold wave warning urging residents to prepare by stocking coal and kindling. Residents are urged to take precautions as frigid air moves in.
A speaker railing against defendants who plead for mercy citing wives and children. He argues such pleas distract from the harm caused to innocent partners and mislead juries and courts. The piece condemns sympathy that ignores the self‑inflicted dishonor and financial betrayal.
New York County reports a record 4143 naturalization applicants in the last month at the Naturalization Bureau, driven by subway work restrictions. The list includes 1849 Italians, 1084 Russians, 487 Austrians, 350 Britons, and others. A citywide weighings program for schoolchildren aims to detect undernutrition by tracking weight changes.
A Weatherford, Texas bachelor who sought mayoral help in locating a wife recounts his experience. He asks the mayor to pause ads until after Xmas due to a flood of letters and asks for continued assistance with the notices.
Mobile held a Satsuma Day with special editions from local papers and a parade of decorated cars. Hotels restaurants and stores displayed fruit while a Chamber of Commerce reception at the Ca Wthon Hotel featured speeches by Dr O F E Winberg and two visiting Japanese guests. Moving pictures were filmed to be shown later.
A traveling sales agent at a large factory bets he can identify married men by their habit of wiping feet on the mat. He tests at the door after dinner and correctly names most married workers, while single men pass without wiping. The manager is astonished by the simple method.
German victory report details the capture of Lodz after bitter fighting in northern Polish front. The text describes enveloping attacks, Russian reserves, and a dramatic escape of 12,000 German troops from Besoffy churchyard, with ongoing resistance near the Bzura and Rawka rivers and casualties around 878 Russian corpses.
The Russian emperor departed Moscow for the battle front while Empress Alexandra and their two daughters head to Tsarskoe-Selo with the heir. Imperial visits included hospitals and a military school inspection. Delegations from Orthodox groups and Jewish congregations presented 7500 dollars for army needs.
New York December 26 Kid Williams world bantamweight champion delivered a severe beating to Johnny Daly of New York in a ten round match. Daly stayed on his feet despite a brutal onslaught and a late rally by Williams. Williams weighed 116 3/4 pounds. Daly four pounds lighter. The bout took place in Brooklyn with Battling Levinsky from this report.
American Museum expedition led by Nels C. Nelson returns from the Southwest with relics dating 1,000 to 2,000 years. A ten foot refuse heap near an ancient pueblo reveals evolving pottery, from crude designs to glazed wares, then decline, linked to Spain’s conquest. The discovery may reshape understanding of Southwest civilizations and complements European exhibits.
Baseball shows sharp contrasts as Eddie Collins price tag hits 110000 for the White Sox. On the same day Cadillac Michigan State League sold 90 hitters at 150 each. Young and Sharrock moved to Kansas City, Penner to Saginaw.
A Christmas message from A. C. Harte, former Mobile YMCA secretary now in Western Canada, arrives Friday. He expresses a heartfelt prayer that the Christmas and New Year bring joy that deepens life and enhances their capacity for service.
Washington reports that southern Appalachian forest ranges can support expanded livestock grazing. With improved water sources, rearing cattle becomes viable on open bald ground and untimbered slopes. Sheep pose higher risks due to dogs. hogs offer high potential with better breeds.
A Jacksonville Times-Union summary notes Farm and Fireside on Wisconsin dairy profits and the Babcock test. It urges selecting superior cows and breeding stock, using tests to compare butterfat, and culling underperformers to reduce feed while maintaining output. It asserts higher initial costs are offset by faster, stronger returns.
Mrs Brown asks about Minnie from Mrs Jones and the host notes Minnie is at college. Mrs Brown quips that the mother should have sent Minnie to a correspondence school instead of college, sparking a humorous exchange.
A narrator visits an artist in the Caxton building in Cleveland and finds him celebrating selling a painting with a playful war dance. When asked what he will paint next he quips the town as his subject.
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