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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1915
Page
4
The Item in Mobile district publishes a series of articles from the United States Department of Agriculture. The pieces target cotton belt farmers seeking crop diversification amid the current economic crisis. Authors are scientists sharing studied findings for practical profit.
Growers in Alabama and Mississippi coast counties plan ten straps of Satsuma oranges for the 1915 season with weather, packing, and marketing conditions affecting results. Local leaders propose a selling association like Florida Citrus Exchange to unify efforts and improve national reception of Gulf Coast Satsumas.
Former President Taft addresses the Boston Bar Association on national prohibition. He argues prohibition is non enforceable as state governments cannot regulate their duties and warns federal control would spawn a large machinery of officials and power seekers in Washington. The item criticizes the Hobson proposal.
Fragmentary text mentions Jacob Tannenbaum in connection with a mobile theatre, indicating involvement or casting in a performance. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The quote marks a view that a century of peaceful relations may face future trouble. The speaker contends that challenges will arise in the next hundred years, requiring action to begin addressing them now.
The Item argues that secret prohibition planning in the Alabama legislature conflicts with Governor-Elect Charles Henderson and the public mandate. It cites Mobile and Montgomery revenue losses from local option liquor licenses and warns that cutting liquor income would raise state taxes, urging legislators to consider county and state impacts.
A recent weekly vital statistics review shows a growth claim as several families welcomed new members. One family had two sons and a daughter, a second family two sons, and a third family two daughters during the period.
The publication plans a coat of arms to reflect its circulation statements and echoes reports from various capitals, signaling a formal branding move.
A Banner editorial notes broad belief among eight-year-old boys that Christmas success hinges on receiving .22 rifles and free use, prompting debate over firearms and parental permission.
A mother and her child live near an orphan asylum. A barrel of apples in the yard draws the boy’s attention and he confesses to eating them, explaining he must eat for many cores as need drives him. The tale centers on parental concern and a silent moral learned without explicit instruction.
Calf rearing should begin before birth with ample feeding of pregnant cows to ensure strong calves and future milk flow. Provide colostrum for the first 48 hours, teach drinking by gradually introducing milk, and feed calves three times daily early on. Use warm milk, introduce grain gradually, supply ample clean roughage, and keep stalls dry and clean to prevent scours. If scours occur, reduce feed, ensure clean, fresh milk, and consult veterinary guidance as needed.
The Pan American Union reports total Latin American trade at 2.865 billion dollars in 1913 with exports 1.639 billion and imports 1.326 billion. The United States held the largest share, far ahead of the United Kingdom and France, and led in imports by 1918 for the first time.
A stirring Alabama editorial argues Governor Henderson should be allowed to fully redeem the pledges of his platform as the state faces economic distress and political strife. It defends his conservatism and calls for bipartisan harmony to address immediate relief and long term prosperity.
J A Lessee of Fairhope writes to defend the Melville suit against the F T Corporation seeking dissolution of the Single Tax Corporation. He notes repeated postponements by the corporation's attorney and says the lessees, led by Melville, want final disposition of the demurrers and case.
The Item reports a $369.18 check sent to Treasurer W. D. Jelks for the Alabama relief fund, plus additional small promised contributions to close the fund. It notes nearly a half ton of clothing received from South Alabama destined for Antwerp, with shipment planned via the Alabama Louisiana relief ship in January. Several individual cash gifts are listed alongside two clothing boxes from Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. B. B. Alexander.
Mobilian Capt. Leon Schwarz distributes a New Year card with Rudyard Kipling's If and a blessing for 1915. The verse urges steadiness, self trust, and resilience amid criticism and hardship.
Post master general Burleson announces Lower Greasy Kentucky post office will be renamed Offut to avoid harming business. Other colorful names cited include Barefoot Buzzard's Roost Cut Nest Hoopnale Gunpowder and more as examples from Richmond Pantagraph.
A monumental crown of 3500 jewels will top a 435 foot steel tower at the Panama Pacific site. When complete the jewels will cover the steel framework and total 125000 pieces, signaling a modern war era spectacle.
An old-fashioned rural sportsman who kept a pack of hounds to chase foxes resigns after his son grows up and marries a bargain hunter, ending a long tradition.
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