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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1914

Page

4

Mobile Item Ogepee Company News Summary

The Mobile office of J Emanuel Street reports the Chicago office at Lytton Building. The Associated Press National News Service issue notes 8 a year rate for Mobile and Suburbs. The editor aims to avoid sensationalism and promote social and political principles through intelligent public welfare reporting.

Ogepee Item ‘Company ING J. Emanuel Street Mobile, Ala Chicago Lytton Associated Benth Peapee Publishers’ Association LYTON Beal

Children Should Have Monday Holiday For Washington Birthday

Readers respond to an editorial urging schools to close on Monday in honor of George Washington’s birthday. They argue banks courts and public bodies observ e the day and that schools can miss one day of tuition to teach patriotism and celebrate the Father of His Country.

George Washam Washington

Water Wagon for Simp Town on Seree Sikinsville

Remnant headline asks if Simp’s town approves prohibition or blames remorse for the water wagon plan. Printed as a curious, period-voice note reflecting local sentiment and unresolved political posture.

Seree Sikinsville

Encouraging Boys on the Farm with Pig Clubs

The article urges Alabama youth to raise hogs, promote pig clubs, and boost home pork supply. It cites federal guidance on feeding, care, pasture needs, water, quarantine, and avoid disease with practical farm practices and warnings about disease spread.

Alabama Federal Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry

Senate appeal on L and N inquiry cited by critics

A Louisville history inquiry into the L and N railroads and their relations to several lines prompts debate on court authority versus Senate intervention. Critics warn that appealing to Congress bypasses proper laws and risks undermining individual rights and Senate limits.

Senate Seni Louisville Nashville & Chattanooga Interstate Commission Ohio Gulf Cornelius Vanderbilt L. & N. Road Louisville & Nashville Commission Lea Congress Interstate Commerce Commission House of Congress Senate of the United States Brandegee Gays

Illinois Women Push for Tax Collectorship Seats

Illinois women in politics seek higher offices and prefer tax collectorship roles, showing an aptitude for the political game in pursuit of major government jobs.

Illinois

Crossed Wires Society Forms From Spokane Locomotor Ataxia Group

Six residents of Spokane with locomotor ataxia have formed a social society named Crossed Wires. Frank W. Middaugh, a Spokane pioneer and state legislator, serves as secretary and drives the movement. Frank C. Descent is president. the group aims to extend nationwide and seek incorporation and charters where eligible.

Spokane United States Frank W. Middaugh Middaugh Frank C. Descent

Coxey's Army Protest at St Louis City Hall

The Coxey's Army group marching on St Louis city hall faced a chilly reception as they sought relief measures. The mayor warned the demonstrators to stay within the law and maintain order during the protest.

Coxey St. Louis

Deer of Coolin Idaho Earns Cowbell Signage for Safety

Citizens in Coolin Idaho equip a pet deer with a large cowbell and a blanket inscribed with its name and history to prevent hunters mistaking it for game. The deer continues chewing tobacco and has lately roamed farther, prompting concerns from locals and curious aviators, amid a patchwork of era notes on politics, crime, and society.

Coolin Idaho

Patent Office Surplus Grows as Reforms Urged

Washington report notes that the patent office revenue for the year reached about two million dollars with expenditures just under two million, yielding a surplus of roughly 127 thousand. Commissioner Ewing urges Congress to relieve crowding and fire risk while detailing state-by-state patent issuance and rising business since 1837.

Washington Sam Goveaper Cies Congress Feedme Aer Thomas Ewing Patent Office Treasury United States Commissioner of Patents Connecticut Columbia California New Jersey Louisiana Secretary of the Interior

Delaine Presses Somerdyke to Avoid Tempting Daryl

Delaine visits Harry Somerdyke at his hotel to warn him about Daryl Marvin and her younger sister Kelley. He urges Harry to avoid the stenographer, arguing the pair are honest but vulnerable and that he will not pursue Daryl unless she initiates. Somerdyke agrees superficially while planning a casual outing with friends.

Julia Jyl Harry Somerdyke Delaine Harry United Tes Engineering Venezuela Somerdyke New York Kelley Ben Hadley Coney Island Ben South America Baltimore Kel Daryl Marvin

Greece Demands Justice Over Bulgarian Atrocities Claim

The Greek Atlantis in New York argues Bulgarians committed barbarous raids north of the Danube from 679 to 687 and beyond, pillaging Macedonia and Thrace, abducting and massacring. It asserts Byzantium fought Moslem invaders while Bulgars refused to aid Christendom, pursuing only slaughter.

Atlantis New York Danube Emog Balkan Teophanes Macedonia Thrace Justinianus the Great Constantine V Byzantium Europe Bulgaria Tarbar Asia

Damp Texas and Pecans on Brazos River Bottom

A Glasco Bun Texas column recalls extreme damp heat along the gulf coast and a mules driven trip on the Brazos river bottom where pecan wood was hauled in rain. A pianist Paderewski note hints at fan letters and a joke about a forgotten romance.

Texas Gulf Coast Brazos

Sympathy for Women and the Missing Garments

A satirical commentary on women's clothing and public interest in modest dress. The piece quotes Hon. 8 S. E. Kiser from The Chicago Record-Herald, railing at bare bosoms and scant skirts, noting doctors once warned of health risks but now blame fashion rather than illness.

S. E. Kiser Chicago Record- Herald Sue

Oxygen as a versatile tool in industry and medicine

The article outlines commercial oxygen as a flexible agent in refining metals, welding, cutting, hygiene, medicine, and glassmaking. It explains production methods including electrolysis and liquid air, compares purities, and notes oxygen's growing use in foundries, blowpipes, and athletics as a debated supplement. It covers risks, benefits, and historical views on oxygen in sports and health.

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