Mobile Item Company page header and masthead
The material presents the Mobile Item newspaper masthead from January 2, 1914, listing addresses in Mobile, New York, and Chicago, with editorial aim and service details. It names the Kelly-Smith Company as representative and notes Associated Press and International News Service affiliations along with subscription rates and contact offices.
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New York
Chicago
Fifth Ave
Lytton Building
Kelly-Smith Company
Associated Press Report
International News Service
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Bell
Dollar diplomacy urged as Democratic push for expansion
Democratic forces press for aggressive state department support of American business abroad under secretary Bryan. Congressmen urge Latin American banking branches to back export trade, with White House backing and Underwood’s trade expansion arguments. Bankers may act when financial conditions improve, amid Anglo-German fears of U S competition.
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Bryan
State Department
Congress
Latin America
Underwood
Redfield
White House
Washington
Californias Game Law Defense Appeals to Voters
A coalition of wildlife protection groups urges California residents to oppose a referendum aimed at repealing the state ban on selling game. They accuse market hunters and dealers of backing repeal and warn that relaxing laws would harm conservation and deter visitors to the Panama Pacific Exposition. The groups seek a conference with William Randolph Hearst to help keep the game law on the books.
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California
William Randolph Hearst
Wasting a Valuable Food in Household Cooking
Reports from agriculture specialists warn of suet waste by housewives who undervalue this food. Suet has the same value as lard and can substitute in frying, shortening, and savory fats. A department circular explains preparation methods and economic benefits.
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Department of Agriculture
Europe
Germany
New Orleans Item Apologizes For Miss Wilson Remark
The New Orleans Item issued a formal apology for an editorial remark about Miss Wilson during her visit. The paper said the comment alleging she insulted newspapers was unfounded and should have been edited out.
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New Orleans Item
New Orleans
Morgan Plants Withdraw from Controlling Firms Demand
The Associated Press reports J. P. Morgan and Company will exit from corporations they have dominated in response to public pressure and government signals. The move follows the Sugar Trust settlement with the Wilson administration and signals a broader shift toward national righteousness in finance and business. It urges other New York financiers to follow suit to achieve a complete victory for the people.
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American Sugar ‘Refining Company
The
Sugar Trust
United States
Associated Press
J. P. Morgan and Company
Woodrow Wilson
America
New York
Morgans
Regulating the Saloons in France
Opponents of alcohol push a bill to cap French saloons at one per 200 inhabitants while shelving past measures. France has about 480000 saloons, with Paris totaling 85000. current licenses would fade on holder death, no new licenses until targets met.
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France
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
United States
England
Norway
Paris
Department of Seine-Inferiorure
A Question of Loyalty and a Mother's Loss
Two brothers Jean and Robert face conscription and danger in wartime. Their mother pleads for Jean to protect Robert as the army tightens its grip. Jean tasks himself with guarding his brother until a harsh court martial ends in execution, testing duty toward family and country.
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Bothy
John
Robert
Jean
Danger
France
Delaine’s Lunch Invite Sparks Family Table Talk
Julia reveals Kelley Delaine invited her to lunch, causing jealousy and questions of propriety. Daryl protests and fears exposure after Julia confirms she told him she works at Baird's Store. The sisters clash over class, honesty, and the boss’s intent as the scene ends with protective concern for Daryl.
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Julia Marvin
Delaine
Caryl
Ula
Julia
Daryl
Kelley Delaine
Mr. Delaine
Baird's
Caryl Nc
Punishment of crime viewed as protection not vengeance
An editorial contrasts vengeance with society’s aim of protecting the public from crime. It argues sentences should deter and reform, not seek reciprocal death, and warns against treating criminals as mere objects of anger. It ends with a sobering contrast of a personal scene about honesty and hardship.
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Aoper
Court of Justice
Houston
Tex
Chronicle
Washington Life-Saving Service Exceeds Poseidon Odds
In a January Washington letter Victor Elliott details the U S life saving service gains in personnel and capability. Officials credit Superintendent Kimball for expanding stations along ten thousand miles of coast with modern gear and two thousand trained crews. The narrative highlights perilous wreck rescues on the Pacific and Atlantic, the heroic actions of crews, and Oregon and Atlantic coast examples including the Rosecrans and John.
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Victor Elliott
Washington
Kimball
Oul Counsty
Pacific
Atlantic
Balboa
United States Life-Saving Service
Portland
Ore
Columbia
Rosecrans
Astoria
lMvery
Oregon
Maxwell
Norfolk
John
Cook
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