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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1914
Page
4
In Mobile Alabama on February 28 1914 the public record notes efforts to inform and promote intelligent service for welfare programs. The notice emphasizes civic duties and social improvements backed by local organizations.
Secretary J A Rountree of the Alabama Good Roads Association congratulates Oscar Underwood on securing House passage of the Shackleford good roads bill. The measure authorizes 25 million dollars for national roadbuilding, with Alabama expected to receive about 500000. Underwood replies he expects Senate passage and final enactment this session.
Progressives resist excess of Roosevelt while Democrats remain open to more of his influence. The discussion centers on shaping party strategy and leadership style amid shifting political currents.
The ancient Syracuse theatre, over 2400 years old, plans to stage Greek drama again with Aeschylus translated into Italian by Ettore, using costumes from Greek vase depictions. The site, carved from rock with surviving tiers, overlooks orange groves and Mount Etna as revival efforts aim to revive Greek art amid financial concerns.
A garbled excerpt questions who said Murphy and references a thaw and Jerom. It mentions a past week, Huerta, a pay check, and average Ball's opponents in Texas as the race closes. The passage notes proposed permanent benefits for fair grounds and a rainy day exchange of hands amid a burglary with only money found.
A fragmented note shows protest mentions to Huerta and references to Boston COD survivors. The text hints at stamp collections and street life related to income tax law, but many parts are unclear and garbled.
The article outlines how farmers must compute net income for tax purposes, detailing gross income items from farm sales, allowable deductions for operating expenses, depreciation, and limits on deductions such as family living costs. It explains exemptions for married and unmarried filers and notes farm-specific rules for deducting rent and personal labor.
A quip suggests better cooking could ease divorce problems and reduce doctors' bills, recalling Dr Wiley's stance on diet. The remark playfully links nutrition to social outcomes and healthcare costs.
A proposed measure by Congressman Dies of Texas would cap civil service terms at ten years and bars pensions or gratuities for current or former officials. The move signals a renewed civil service controversy and reflects a belief that office holding should be open to all citizens rather than tied to professional public service.
A note on a sizable back to the sea gathering held Wednesday and Thursday, reflecting growing public interest in seaside endeavors and maritime lifestyle. The meeting emphasized practical steps toward embracing coastal living and related community actions.
Joe Wood of the Boston Americans underwent an appendicitis operation marking a notable case where skilled surgeons performed the procedure for a living.
The court agrees to set a date for the execution of Gyp the Blood and his three companions. Observers note that dim light income churches seemingly lull congregations, though fatigue often appears before the collection basket arrives.
The Mobile community mourns two prominent families as the Jones and Hinckley lines return home for interment after deaths in Dallas and St Augustine. Price Williams Jr a longtime public figure and veteran of Shiloh era wars is remembered for his civic leadership and social presence.
The editorial lauds the elective judiciary amendment and argues for people’s control over judicial appointments. It warns against appointive power as breeding political influence and emphasizes trust in the citizenry to correct errors. The piece preserves a strong faith in democracy.
Report by ticket agent R. C. Cooley notes a large increase in carnival attendance this week with noticeable boosts in Mobile Pensacola and nearby areas. Revenue and turnout rise as ads draw crowds, with further gains expected in Knawk Times and Bay Minette.
In a city studio, Daryl Marvin confronts a patronizing employer Mr. Delaine after a wavering professional rebuke. She reads a late letter from Hadley inviting her to dinner and a theatre, signaling a potential personal turn amid workplace tensions and romantic undertones.
Dan Lively, livestock commissioner of the Pan ama Exposition, returns from a 28 27 000 mile boosting tour of South American republics. He says Argentinians spend lavishly, hosting Banquets and Western breakfasts that outlasted his entertaining, and he believes the trip taught them something new while boosting fair prospects.
In a Times critique, the editor disputes a Saturday night weather note arguing water warms land in winter but not in summer, noting water remains cooler than land in summer. The piece urges avoiding sympathy for the critic who started the quarrel.
A 1907 inquiry and subsequent Bureau of Labor reports show cotton dust causes throat irritation cough and bronchial issues. Experts highlight ventilation cleanliness and modern machinery as key to reducing exposure with juvenile workers and women at risk while urging employer foresight and humane treatment.
The Gulf Coast Advertiser criticizes misstatements about the young Lundy lad's three day hideaway. Mr Yurgensen asserts he never allows boys to linger at his shop and denies any Lundy boy hiding in his bakery. Another bakery rumor arises from the tale.
Advertising manager J R Manser of The Meridian Dispatch visited Mobile and stayed with relatives in his hometown described as a lively, longtime exile. The article notes his surface virtues as a man who is good chiefly on the surface.
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