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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1916

Page

4

Mobile's need for factories outlined in cotton rates hearing

The Mobile hearing on cotton rates highlights a push to build factories here. Advocates argue Savannah's return cargoes, fertilizer plants, and favorable lines show Mobile must attract mills and refineries through local cooperation and capital. A call to unite business leaders and residents to spur rapid industrial growth.

Mobile Davis Atlantic Coast Line Savannah James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation George Gordon Crawford Tennessee Coal & Iron Company Fairfax Harrison Southern Railway Edwin L. Sweet United States Interstate Commerce Commission Charleston Central of Georgia Union of Forces Chamber of Commerce

Conservatism Rising in Financial Circles Indicates Health

A broad view shows conservatism in banking amid ample money and good credit. Loans have grown but remain prudent, with banks, bankers, and lenders exercising careful judgment. Mrs. Elbert H. Gary hosted a card party awarding United States Steel stock as prizes, sparking commentary on prize distribution by spouses.

United States Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Gary

Mobile Visitors From Across States Gather at Shell

A list of visitors and delegates arrives in Mobile, including John Anderson and wife Waterbury Connecticut, J D Weaver and wife Evans ton Illinois, C B Partridge and wife Demopolis Alabama, A A Haben and wife Satsuma Alabama, and a large contingent at the Battle House from cities nationwide. The piece also notes optimistic trade sentiment from M V Keane of Chicago and a growing interest in Mobile’s winter show and agricultural displays as railroad officials travel with Illinois miners and operators.

Michael J. McDermott Bank of Mobile M. Victor Keane Western Bank Note and Engraving Company of Chicago McDermott Keane William Anson San Angelo Tex J. Bridge Battleford Saskatchewan Alaska Mobile Gulf Coast Fair Grounds Battle House Julius Klein J. D. Dobbs R. C. Rogers J. D. Cahart E. Turkinton Koehn G. Rodenbeck H. B Stevens New York City H. C. Jackson Cincinnati Ohio C. B. Payne J. F. Ryan Atlanta Pehnvitz Boston Mass T. M. Einhart Marion Ind J. M. Willis Evergreen Ata W. Kruen Chattanooga Tenn EB. Hand G. Knapp Philadelphia L. Williams Baltimore BE. L. Shew W. E. Young B. Rosenblatt W. H.leden A. A. Lend L. H. Smith J. Needbourn C. M. Modevill R. Mason Pittsburgh D. Burkley E. J. Brown C. J. Krause J. E. Rutledge W. S. Pope H. Perry P. M. Huck J. P. Dawson St. Louis J. P. Reese Gillespi S. Lumleigh E. C. Deals Florida C. F. McLain Elindale M. H. Dorsey Dorsey Fairhope Ala A. M. Sheffield Pine Hill W. D. Ratliffe Lucedale Miss J. D. Weevee Fowl River A. L. Land M.S. Mayo F. Bucker W. Schrunt P. Wright Winnepeg Can J. H. Swanbury Dundee J. W. Sulshust Davenport Nev W. J. Spencer Clanton E. E. McLoughlin Illinois R. Miter Hillsboro Springfield H. H. Deveaux W. J. Walsh D. Clark A. A. Haben Satsuma C. W. Buckhanon Birmingham B. L. Burch Manila P. I F. B. West Madison Fla. Bienville J. W. Richardson G. Gibson

Notable Names Listed Across Several States in Local Card

A long roster lists numerous individuals and spouses from Alabama to New York, Illinois to Mississippi. Names include Bohlin, Thornhill, Cawthon, and many others with residences in Grand Bay, Elgin, Chicago, New Orleans, Birmingham, and more, reflecting a broad community directory.

Bohlin Grand Bay Ala B. Householder Elgin Ill J. J. Thornhill Cawthon H. B. Boge Frank Copehart A. B. Crawford J. J. Blackstone E. M. Williamson A. Foster Chicago Ferdinand Emanuel J. A. Johnston H. Blair Milton Gordon IL. B. Robinson New York City D. B. Hatch Marshall Bell W. W. Keeper Pittsburgh S. A. Scruggs J. H. Stallings Lauderdale Miss Ellis Lewis Manning Robertsdale Arthur C. Fowle Washington, D. C Co. L. Stabler Birmingham Edward D. Jones Toledo Ohio H. H. Duplin Gulfport M. A. Earle F. M. Files Blacksher W. R. Combs Kansas City C. E. Maurea S. H. Robbins W. H. Haskins H. E. Williams Michael Gallagher Cleveland J. M. Roan Columbus G. E. Neills R. M. Neills Greenville Charles L. Sullivan, Jr Dayton EE. Alberts Middelburg G. V. Hall H. C. Pierson J. W. Owen Louisville J. L. Apperson East St. Louis Klosky S—M. Parker Ellisville J. N. Pheney Fairford J. C. Venck Vinegar Bend C. T. Rogers Citronelle Frank Baugh Ocean Springs W. H. Shofield Harleston F. J. Palmisano New Orleans Savage G.F. Martin Lottie Walter Harper Montgomery Flo Drisdall Nellie Drisdall Ross Aills Simon Myers New York F. K. Beck Camden W. D. Bradley Alabama M. C. Mann Fairhope F. E. C. McKenzie Ed Manchester Davis May Ernest D. Walser Anderson Ind D. D. Coleman H. E. Shields St. Louis Mo. Windsor J. C. Bates Glen St. Mary Fla J. M. Gillis Brewton A. L. Fisher R. E. Bhart Sunflower J. N. Williamson Gasport H. Smith Bulling E. C. Raper Jackson, Tenn E. C. Spencer Hattisburg, Miss J. A. Poucher Detroit, Mich

Daily Horoscope for February 7 1916

The column foresees a favorable day for women in business and notes progress for theatres and music. It warns of a war scare and predicts political tensions, shipping risks, social agitation, and possible adversities for public figures, with concerns for Ireland and Holland.

Neptune Pacific Germany Ireland Holland Wilson

Readers Editorial Rules and Submission Guidelines

Communications on public matters are invited with conditions. Anonymous letters are not printed and letters must be signed with name and address. Limit to 300 words on one side, include a return envelope, avoid partisan topics. Temperate language, no libel, corrections allowed for The Item only. Repeated submissions from the same author may be curtailed.

Bill to pension Confederate veterans urged in congress

A 1916 appeal from A FRIEND OF THE BILL urges readers to support John L. Tillman of Arkansas on a proposed pension for Confederate veterans. It calls on citizens to write to their senators and representatives and asks firms to help publicize the measure.

John L. Tillman Arkansas

Her Idol and the Feet of Clay in a Wife Letter

A wife replies to Dick about the idea of an ideal wife and the oneness of marriage. She writes a poem titled Her Idol showing how adoration can fade when a wife discovers a man's own flaws. She argues no one can be all things to a partner and reflects on disappointment and reality.

Joy Eleanor Fairlow

National Canners Convention Opens In Louisville

Delegates from 40 states gather in Louisville for the ninth annual National Canners Associated and Allied Industries convention. The five day meeting includes the National Canned Food and Dried Fruit Brokers and the Canning Machinery and Supply Associations. Industry investments total 500 million dollars and the sector pays one quarter of U S freight bills.

Louisville National Canners Associated and Allied Industries National Canned Food and Dried Fruit Brokers Canning Machinery and Supply Associations United States

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