1638 to 1649 Mobile Alabama February 4 1016
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
4
Livestock numbers rise amid price fear in early 20th century
The report notes American beef cattle up 3.4 percent to 1,212,000 head year over year while mild cows grow 2.6 percent. Swine surge 9.6 percent from 58,983,000 to 64,618,000 as production outpaces other livestock. Experts dismiss looming price spikes as unwarranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitedivestock
United States
Texas division proposal sparks movement in Senate
The Texas split idea resurges as Senator Johnson introduces a bill to form Jefferson by separating northwestern counties. The Galveston News warns political tyranny could drive secession, noting eastern districts’ smaller population and arguing for or against the plan amid battles with political forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star
Johnson
Jefferson
Gelveston
Union of States
Elmore County Board Fights State Sup tendent Election Bill
Elmore county board of education condemns a legislature bill that would remove electors from choosing the county superintendent and place the post under county boards. The resolution argues the change would politicize the office and reduce efficiency, noting few states adopt such a law. The clash draws local interest due to similar provisions for presidential appointment by school boards elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Elmore County
County Boards of Education
Alabama bill tightens bond requirements for state fund handlers
A measure introduced by Representative Griffin of Marengo county passed the Alabama legislature without dissent. It requires every state official and employee who handles state funds to be bonded with the expense of the surety borne by the state. The bill’s intent is to strengthen financial safeguards for state money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Griffin
Marengo County
Uple
Padge
Dangers of Poison Use in Fly Control Highlighted
A historical notice warns against using poisons to kill flies due to child poisoning risks. It cites arsenic deaths in fifteen states from July to October last year and urges safer methods to combat the disease-spreading pest.
From Farm to Family Gains Railroads Support
The From Farm to Family movement gains traction as several Southern railroads and the Southern Express Company establish marketing efforts to connect producers with consumers. Demonstration farms drive progress, with rail lines including the Alabama Tennessee and Northern, Mobile and Ohio, Louisville Nashville and New Orleans, and Mobile and Chicago promoting closer producer consumer ties for mutual benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Item
South
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad
Mobile
Southern Express Company
Southern Railway
Mobile and Ohio
Louisville
Nashville
New Orleans
Chicago
And Still They Go The Detroit Tribune Suspended Publication
The Detroit Tribune, an old morning paper in the northern tier, suspended publication a few days ago. It had prospered for seventy nine years before yielding to the rise of afternoon papers, joining a list of papers that faded as readers shifted formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tribune
San Francisco Call
Chicago Times
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago Herald
Denver Republican
Chicago Inter- Ocean
New Orleans Picayune
Tribune
Conference of Public School Superintendents in Cincinnati
United States commissioner of education summons a conference of city school superintendents from 10 000 to 25 000 population and press representatives. The meeting is at 5 30 p m on Wednesday February 24 1915 in the Cincinnati Business Men's Club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioner of Education
Cincinnati
Department of
National Education Association
Educational Press
Cincinnati Business Men's Club
Coat theft reported at S. A. Edelson’s store
S A Edelson residing at 160 South Jackson street reported to police a brown coat valued at 10 dollars was stolen from his place of business on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Edelson
South Jackson Street
Mill change looms as Dixon Hull partnership ends
A meeting of the Colbert County commercial club in Tuscumbia signals crop diversification efforts beginning Monday. The dissolution of Dixon and Hull, mill agents of New Beer City, over Grenola Cotton Mills of E will transfer control to a yet unknown new owner. Several men serve as officers for current owners. Leon C. Palmer will headline the district convention program at Selma Sum College Summerfield next Sunday speaking on How to Win Souls Through Sunday School Teaching. Other listed speakers include Rev J M Donnelly R H Jones Dr Ernest Patten J H Sams Rev J M Killough and Miss Mabel Babcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon & Hull
New Beer City
Leon C. Palmer
Alabama Sunday School Association
Selma-Sum College
Summerfield
Palmer
J. M. Donnelly
R. H. Jones
Ernest Patten
J. H. Sams
J. M. Killough
Mabel Babcock
Hubbard bill to reimburse ex governor staff expenses
The house military committee voted to report favorably the Hubbard bill appropriating 766.62 to pay the governor's staff expenses for the 1913 Wilson inauguration. The measure relieves staff from repaying funds deemed not a legal charge against the state by the supreme court. Rev Brooks Lawrence attended the capitol amid talk of the state’s finances and factional politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Military Committee
Wilson
House
Supreme Court
Weather omen: geese signal early end to winter in Huntsville
Huntsville residents report a surge of wild geese flying northward since Saturday, with hundreds sighted. Officials say the flock migration appears about a month earlier than normal, fueling theories that winter may end soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Flood Risk Rise After Heavy Rain In Gadsden
After Sunday and Monday rains the Coosa River at Gadsden is rising toward flood stage. Weather bureau forecasts imminent crest if rain continues, risking significant damage. Data show about two and a half inches of rain fell Sunday night into Monday morning. District Deputy Guy White of the Elks arrived in Anniston Wednesday for an inspection tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coosa
Gadsden
D. F. Goodhue
Weather Bureau
Guy White
The
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Anniston
River steamer Peerless reaches Montgomery safely
The Peerless arrived at Montgomery's wharf late Tuesday morning after a river trip from Mobile amid swollen waters and tides caused by recent rain. No accidents interrupted the schedule. L C Gibbs, once linked to Huntsville and charged with about 2500 embezzled from Huntsville business men, is jailed in Madison county. Gibbs was indicted by the last grand jury and arrested in Detroit after a Michigan governor granted a requisition. Meanwhile E R Norman, Birmingham Ledger political correspondent, has been named by Congressman Underwood as nominee for assistant postmaster of Birmingham with Senate confirmation expected. In Etowah county, the crop diversification committee met at the Gadsden Chamber of Commerce to finalize plans for the February campaign. Professor Holden and campaign speakers will speak at the Feb 4 chamber meeting at the Mtup Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless
Montgomery
Mobile
L. C. Gibbs
Huntsville
American Prepay
Madison County
Gibbs
Detroit
Michigan
E. R. Norman
Underwood
Birmingham
Norman
Birmingham Ledger
Senate
Etowah County
Gadsden
Creatore and His Band At Lyric In Mobile Sat Night
The Boston Globe lauds Creatore for pure emotional leading in a performance that charmed the audience. The star drew calls for repeats, ending with a spirited tableau of The Star Spangled Banner and a fireworks finale leaving patrons elated. Seats on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creatore
Mobile
Boston Globe
Créatore
Margaret Anglin at Lyric in Lady Windermere's Fan
Margaret Anglin appears Monday night at the Lyric Theatre in Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere's Fan playing Mrs Erlynne. Critics recall her memorable Mrs Dane and Zira portrayals and note her renowned stature in American theatre. Seats go on sale Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Anglin
Lyric
Lyric Theatre
Oscar Wilde
Lady Windermere
Mrs. Erlynne
New York
Dane
Zira
Miss Anglin
America
Empire Theatre Gigantic Lineup With Multiple Stars
At the Empire the two reel Lubin drama In Her Mothers Footsteps opens the bill with a star cast. The Barrier of Faith features Van Dyke Brooke and Norma Talmadge. Slippery Slim comedy, Edison and Vitagraph players in next slots. Marc McDermott returns in An Invitation and an Attack ahead of a lion attack incident. Tomorrow includes Hurry T Morey end Walfie Van in The Chiefs Goat and Bessie Eyton in Just Like a Woman. Saturday brings Underneath the Paint with Helen Gardner and Gladden James, plus The Ambition of a Baron with Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Empire Theatre
van Dyke Brooke
Norma Talmadge
Vitagraph
Slippery Slim
Victor Patel
Margaret Joslin
Henry Todd
Marc McDermott
Edigon
Edison
McDermott
New York
Thurry T. Morey
Walfie.Van
Bessie Eyton
Helen Gardner
Gladden James
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Germans to Open Limited Railway Service in Belgium
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German administration in Belgium will run limited rail service on thirteen lines around Brussels fourteen near Liege five around Luxemburg and five near Charleroi in the occupied region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Brussels
Liege
Luxemburg
Charleroi
Mrs Hinchliffe Praises Peruna For Catarrh Relief
Beverly Mass resident Mrs William H Hinchliffe reports four bottles of Peruna improved her head and throat catarrh and she recommends the remedy to others Those who dislike liquid medicine can now obtain Peruna Tablets from the same source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hinchliffe
Myrtle
St. Beverly
Mass
Poultry Exhibit Set in Alba Building by Gulf Coast Association
Secretary H Gulf Coast Poultry Association announces a four day exhibit in the Alba building beginning February 14. 33 exhibitors display birds in on floor cages with prime viewing. Wright foresees growth to 100 members and more exhibitors. prizes include top exhibit prize and ribbons awarded to winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gulf Coast Poultry Association
Gulf Coast Me
Alba
Wright
Associat
Brandon presides at Rotary Club meeting
At the Mobile Rotary Club regular Thursday meeting in the Cawthon Hotel reception room, 8.8 Brandon presided with firm rulings. A resolution by J. W. Hunter to extend riverfront docking and terminal facilities spurred a spirited debate and was referred to the executive committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Rotary Club
Cawthon Hotel
Brandon
J. W. Hunter
Enem
Southern Ilway Company
River Front
Rotary Club
Mobile City Commission
Father of family charged with theft in local home
Paul Cowbell, a white man, arraigned before Recorder Edington on theft of groceries from Arthur Lane at 205 Lafayette street. He was bound over to await action of the city court grand jury. Cowbell is described as having a wife and several small children depending on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lane
Lafayette Street
Paul Cowbell
Edington
City Court
Cowbell
Four Arraigners Face Hearings Under New Headlight Ordinance
In the recorder's court, F. E. Tacon, George E. Nichols, W. W. Cleveland, and Walter Gaston were given hearings on charges of violating the city’s new automobile ordinance requiring headlights to have dimmers for the downtown district. Their cases were continued until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
F. E. Tacon
St. Francis Street
George E. Nichols
Government Street
W. W. Cleveland
South Georgia Avenue
Walter Gaston
Edington
Europe seeks Alabama coal and iron trade with Europe
Europe eyes Alabama coal and iron products as trade links with southern ports grow. The exchange notes doubled rates over two months and lists tonnage requests from Britain Sweden France and shipments from Tennessee Coal Iron to South Wales and Slosa Sheffield to Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Britain
France
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
South Wales
Slosa-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
Liverpool
Head D hom Bn moves to larger Spring Hill site
The Head D hom Bn, once at 550 Dauphi, relocates to 154 Spring Hill Avenue in a larger building to support growing trade. The new Head boron opened for business Thursday. The old store is now operated by Ebbecke & Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphi
Spring Hill
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Against Counterfeits
An old warning urges mothers to treat constipation in children with California Syrup of Figs. The ad touts a teaspoonful as a quick remedy for a sick, feverish child and cautions buyers to avoid counterfeit bottles while noting directions printed on the bottle.
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California
Peeaha
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