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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
4
A Mobile newspaper profile notes exclusive AP leased wire access and United Press fall reports for Sundays. It claims Audit Bureau verified the paper’s largest mobile circulation, with 10 cent weekly price and carrier or mail delivery options. annual rates and payment terms are listed.
A short moral verse invokes blessings from Jesus for all present and departed, stressing prayer praise sharing and good cheer in family friends and community on this day. The tone is reverent and celebratory, matching a traditional holiday or religious card style.
Associated Press notes Mobile or New Orleans as favored sites for a great naval dry dock. Rear Admiral Stanford says U S ships require a larger dock, prompting Alabama wide mobilization led by A J Parsons to present Mobile’s land and water advantages, recruit business and official support, and urge rapid action for a seaport shipyard.
A summary of 1915 compared with 1914 shows U S demand for munitions and exports rising while imports lag, with Dun's total figures indicating substantial improvement in commercial conditions. The report highlights bank clearings railroad warnings exports and imports, and defaults, noting a strong year despite some lingering imbalances.
An Associated Press dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will reopen charges against railroad Tateg on cotton alleging discrimination against Mobile in favor of Savannah. The action does not suspend current rates, but offers Mobile another chance to obtain preferred terms, with Manager R. G. Cobb praised for persistent advocacy. The piece also reflects on broader tax and urban policy issues and cites New York fire prevention gains and rhetorical remarks on taxes and costs.
A parade of visitors and winter tourists arrive in Mobile from across the country, with many staying at the Cawthon and Bienville hotels. Individuals from Chicago, Clinton Tennessee, Ellisville Mississippi, Hutchinson Kansas, Des Moines Iowa, Pensacola Florida, New Orleans Louisiana, New York, Cincinnati Ohio, Nashville Tennessee, and more are listed among temporary residents and business travelers. Shipping, rail, and local industry figures including railroad executives and lawyers are noted, alongside growing tourist travel and heavier southbound trains, plus a Mobile & Ohio railroad officer departing for St. Louis on business.
A recently appointed chief of the imperial staff of the British Army is noted for rising from pantry boy to the top post through ability. The piece lists names and locations of many individuals and families across Alabama Mississippi Georgia and neighboring states.
Henry Brannan and S M LeBaron report broad support for a 150000 dollar Mobile county school bond. They traveled to Turnerville Georgetown Chunchula Serfimes and Wilmer to campaign and say communities are solid for the bond.
The Mobile Rifle Club met Monday night at the armory to discuss outdoor shoot sites and elected officers for the ensuing year. Dr. W. L. Woodruff is president, P. Prancis vice president, L. H. Young executive officer, P. C. Hall treasurer, and A. W. Eggers secretary.
The Mobile Register editorial urges taxpayers to weigh the state bond issue against rising operating costs and past deficits. It argues repaying through bonds risks higher taxes and interest, urges retirement of existing debt, and portrays reduction of interest as possible without new debt while blaming governors from 1907 to 1914 for deficits.
An Alabama article argues Mobile canneries would cut freight costs, keep money in state, and supply Mobile Montgomery and Birmingham. It notes favorable raw materials, year round operation, and strong local grocer backing to establish a Mobile canning industry and retain capital within Alabama.
Predictions warn of stock market smash, sea disaster affecting commerce, and public figure danger between January 15 and 23. Autumn unsettled, seriousness in plays and prophets. Women and men may gain fame on stage. births bring romance and excitements for children.
The reader asks if the 1822 cent has a premium and where to sell rare coins. Answers say cents are not rare and dealers in large cities and pawnbrokers may seek them. A dime from 1824 is not rare, an 1853 25 cent piece not rare. an 1858 quarter can be worth 1.50 to 4 dollars if it lacks arrows or rays. Horoscope briefes note January 27 agreeable companion, April 1 home loving, July 26 prone to bearing trouble.
The W. A. Powell Transport Company filed incorporation papers in probate court to engage in general lumber, naval stores and ship brokerage. Incorporators include W. A. Powell R. Walsh W. R. Quinn of Mobile and Jules L'Hote of New Orleans with Powell named president.
Marian Cole Fisher, Chautauqua lecturer and Saint Paul Housewives’ chair, warns many women are uninformed about baking powder. She argues against cream of tartar brands, urges value pricing, and promotes a mid range powder as best for quality and economy. She notes proper use improves flavor and reduces residue.
The Mobile County board of school commissioners meets Wednesday at 2:30 PM in Barton Academy. Finance committee met Tuesday at 2 PM, executive committee to meet at 4:30 PM, country schools and land committees at 1 PM Wednesday.
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