Abolition of the ent credit tax praised in Alabama
The Item lauds the Alabama legislature for abolishing the credit tax, crediting editorial advocacy and citing widespread public protest. It details mass meetings at the Cawthon Hotel, formation of the Mobile County Tax League, and rapid growth of state reform efforts leading to the Alabama Tax Reform League and legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaima
Tose
Business
Ional
Cawthon Hotel
Estes D. Baker
Chamber of Commerce
Leon Schwarz
Mobile County Tax League
Breat
Mobile County
R. F. Neville
C. J. Gayfer
J. Leslie Taylor
D. Baker
Charles A. Cunningam
H. A. Forchheimer
M. Waring Harrison
B. C. Fowlkes
W. H. Reynolds
E. F. Ladd
John J. McPhillips
H. 8. Aldridge
Alabama Tax Reform League
Montgomery
Messrs
Stewart Brooks
Georges Fearn, Jr
Bert F. Neville
E. Q. Norton
Uplift Prompts City to Rally for Mardi Gras Growth
A fragmented editorial calls for renewed civic effort during Mardi Gras period. It urges residents to join in and resolve to work, promising progress if everyone participates. It emphasizes uplifting the city and building during the season of joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moloile
Carnival a Big New History for the City
The Mo bile Carnival Association earned praise for labor and success during the three day festive season. Attractions included mystic organizations and well decorated buildings. The 1915 carnival was a great pleasure and drew many visitors, with residents and visitors alike appreciating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Carnival Association
The Southern Clean-up noted in the Delineator March
The Delineator praises Southern cities for better drainage clean water and sanitary aims. It cites Jacksonville health exhibits and Mobile’s long pursuit of microbes with doctor led efforts. North Carolina promotes patent medicines while acknowledging strong local work. The piece stresses declining death rates in Mobile and regional progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Boards of Health
Jacksonville
Fla
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Greenville
D. C
Mobile
North Carolina
North
Jack Frost
Publicity in Smallpox Outbreak Protects Communities
Washington Letter argues that publicizing a smallpox case avoids fear and unwarranted quarantines. Health officials say rumors rise when outbreaks are downplayed, prompting unnecessary restrictions and damaging C I activities. Full disclosure demonstrates control and builds confidence among neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pda Ie
Public Health Service
Islanders Stay At Cottage Hotel Over Weekend
The last week end on Dauphin Island guests of the Cottage Hotel were R. F. Altgeier O Cleveland Ohio Mr and Mrs A L Canfield New York J T Duggan J Les le Taylor L B Jackman and J M Dewberry and family of Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Island
Cottage Hotel
R. F. Altgeier
Cleveland
Ohio
A. L. Canfield
New York
J. T. Duggan
J. Lesle Taylor
Jackman
J. M. Dewberry
Family
Mobile
Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Reject Wage Cut
Pittsburgh becomes the site of a wage dispute as Amalga mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers chief President Johnson reports a crendum vote rejecting the proposed wage reductions. The plan called for tin plate workers to lose 50 percent and sheet workers about 11 percent. manufacturers now must decide next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRON
STEEL
TIN
Pittsburgh
Johnon
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
France Plans Loans to Aid businessmen
Paris February 17 A bill to authorize a credit of 100 million dollars will be introduced in the chamber of deputies by Georges Berry. The funds are intended to aid small businesses and industries struggling during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Georges Berry
Their Married Life 4d Mora Coat Dilemma
A New York couple faces a sewing setback when a coat fabric spoils, prompting Helen to rush to shops for a tan beaver fur trimmed coat. She returns home to find Warren, whose anger softens as he imagines a cozy tea and the awaited gift for Winifred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winitrea
Nora
Warren
Fred
Caerees
Ween
Macu
Carrie
Helen
Winifred
Mrs. Curtis
Children's Department
Theresa
Experts Speak On Farm Subsects At Mobile Show
Mobile speakers at the Home Products Show discuss diversified farming and livestock. R E Lambert outlines forage crops and legumes as stock feed while L A Young explains cement use on farms for silos vats and storehouses. G W Humphrey covers dairying and feeding, with Dr R E Jackson presenting government views on livestock health and eradication efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mak Bulding
Alba
R. E. Lambert
Darlington
Wilcox County
L. A. Young
Association of Portland Cement Manufacturers
G. W. Humphrey
Southern Railway Company
R. E. Jackson
Bureau of Animal Industry For the South
Gulf Coast Home Products Show Attracts Thousands
About 12 000 visitors attended the Gulf Coast Home Products Show drawing strong praise from Chamber of Commerce members and locals. Organizers plan to pursue making the event a permanent fixture at an upcoming directors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Gary Seana
Thas
Chamber of Commerce
Board of
Dirctors
German Soldiers Wearing Charms Reported By Eye Witness
London reports from Eye Witness to the British war office describe German prisoners possessing written prayers or charms against death and wounds. The document begins with a powerful protector prayer against arms and weapons and lists various threats while omitting the misfortune of capture. The scroll ends with cabalistic letters and a blessing on the Arc of Gabriel, suggesting ancient origin passed through German POW communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Christ
Gabriel
Exhibit of Angus cattle and horses attracts praise in Mobile
Pose for the Camera stood guard over Mobile afternoon. Manager Russell Houston held ropes to a fine specimen of bulls. The exhibit from Sumter county drew praise as part of a $50,000 shipout of horses and cattle. The cattle are of the finest Angus strain and the stallions are among the best seen here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Russell Houston
Sumter County
Wmter County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fina Nee An
the Mobile Item CO. Inc. — Publishers
TED Press Report
National News Service
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Cork
Mole Als
Tedi
Elleee
Ia B. G
Su . Net
Oral
General Goodale
Southern Clean UP
Washington
Charles Schimpf
North Royal
Castoria
Dé. W. Phillips
J. H. Bancroft
G. A. Potter
Powers Printing CO. Printing
Bell
North Water Street
Over _ Britton
DR. F. L
Tapia
Empire Theatre
Ruth ‘Roland
oThe
Niger
Henry Wallier
Cutey
Van
Lillian Alker
ING
Huff
Lubin
Victor Potel
Slim
Sophie
Maurice Costello
Jitney Information
San Francisco Chronicle
Los Angeles
Adv
City Bank & Trust Company
Aed
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!