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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1914
Page
4
The notice from February 27, 1914, in Alabama lists subscription prices for Mobile and suburbs and includes the Mobile Daily as a publication with a mission to inform accurately about world events. It notes a six months rate and a weekly price, reflecting a historical newspaper business excerpt.
Obituary honors Judge Price Williams as a heroic Mobile leader and public servant. The long revered figure, praised for charity, defense of the weak, and civic service from war through peace, is celebrated for his humanity, writings, and public spirit. The article recalls his wartime gallantry, medical aid drives, and generous, life‑long dedication to others.
Chicago women swung their ballots Tuesday to help oust several aldermen deemed undesirable, using organized action to influence local elections and shape city leadership.
The piece argues rural employment offers better prospects than city life, noting low salaries and scarce chances in urban areas. It mentions social pressures, a press club, and a police case, while touching on moving pictures and various local anecdotes about performers and travelers. The tone reflects period concerns with class and mobility.
Governor O Nea l has appointed Judge Clement Wood Dr B C McDougal Dr W H Oates Miss Amelia Worthington Mrs Anna Pf Borden as Alabama delegates to the tenth annual National Child Labor Committee conference in New Orleans March 14 18 at the Louisiana committee invitation. The program includes talks by Jane Addams Graham Taylor Senator Owen and state officials on enforcement law and permits with a focus on law administration in the South. The Alabama group reflects a shift from the Comer era toward active social progress and state involvement in child welfare.
The article notes that American teachers are studying Danish folk dances and suggests looking for new Tango directions or the possibility that Danes may abandon their folk dances.
The article argues the alleged execution of British subject William Bent on orders of Pancho Villa is a deliberate affront to the U S warnings. It notes secrecy about the case, criticizes Villa as an assassin, and questions the reliability of Villa's court martial. An investigation was ordered, but details remain known only to those involved.
Federal study of 1911 surveyed 190 glass plants across 15 states with 64 964 workers. Women and girls worked upstairs in extreme heat while men handled furnace work. many factories had poor finishing rooms.
The piece traces a boy's dream of grand achievement clashing with harsh factory life. It details glass industry work for boys from furnace rooms to blowers, noting extreme temperatures, dangerous duties, and a grim toll including tuberculosis and heart disease among young glass workers.
Rumors claim scientists near Detlifoss Falls Iceland explored extracting fertilizer from atmospheric air. The reports name dubbed researchers Doc Codk and Prom the Doc as possible discoverers, with no official confirmation yet.
The Farmers Conference in Louisville April 7 8 9 10 emphasizes demonstrations over papers. Morning sessions from 8 to 12 will show cooperative activities by local farmers and government experts. Household farm work and boys and girls clubs will be covered. parcel mail handling at the armory will aid exhibitors and visitors.
Washington report notes only three private firms dominate armor plate supply. Secretary Daniels cites $77.1 million paid so far and argues a government plant could produce 10 000 tons annually at $314 per ton, saving $140 per ton and about $1.4 million a year, with potential growth to 20 000 tons. Other nations pursue state production to break private monopolies.
The Maryville Tribune apologizes for a previous item claiming a son found at Albert Kellogg's home. The paper explains there was confusion from Mrs Kellogg's relatives and asserts they will publish only verified facts to avoid causing harm or blame.
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