Panama Canal expands Montgomery twine trade to West
The Montgomery Cordage Company reports a 30000 pound twine order for delivery at San Francisco routed via Mobile. Rates drop from 179 to 104 per hundred pounds enabling Western market competition, with carload rates via Panama Canal at 67 cents versus 95 cents all rail. Sudden & Christensen steamers serve Mobile to San Francisco. Other Alabama factories may join.
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Canal
Mobile
Montgomery Cordage Company
San Francisco
Louis Sternfeld
Montgomery Journal
West
Montgomery Concern
Panama Canal
Montgomery
Pacific
Sudden & Christensen
Alabama
White targets water power acts as Alabama meets power push
United States Senator Frank S. White accuses the Alabama Power Company influence in prospective legislation. He writes to lawmakers urging repeal of laws favoring water power developers, alleging a prior act gave away state power on the Coosa river and cost Alabama most of its water power. The note signals the need for vigilant scrutiny of Montogomery water power bills.
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State
Senate
Alabama Power Company
United States
Frank S. White
Comer
White
Alabama
Coosa
Montgomery
Rural Teachers Earnings Spark Education Debate
A federal education official argues rural school teachers, though earnest and scholarly, are underprepared compared to urban educators. He critiques the notion that country schools should rely on limited academic and professional training from high schools or four year programs.
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United States
Claxton
Daphne Normal School Aimed to Stay As Teacher Preparatory
Dr. Claxton argues real economy rests in maintaining adequate schools for country teacher preparation. The Daphne Normal School should be kept as a class A institution with top instruction rather than converted to a county high school. Mobile Baldwin delegations press to retain and expand its role in Alabama education.
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Claxton
Daphne
Mobile
Baldwin
Why I Buy at Home Creed Promotes Local Trade in Selma
The Selma Chamber of Commerce highlights a pamphlet titled Why I Buy at Home to urge residents to patronize local firms. It argues spending locally keeps money in Selma, strengthens churches and schools, and supports community institutions, with a nod to Birmingham readers to apply the same logic.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Selma
Birmingham
Birmingham News
Voice of the People reader’s farm turning point tale
A Chicago reader recounts writing to a Tribune article critic and finding a kind North Side woman who offered work and kindness. He describes losing his job after 42 years, buying and paying for a farm with 6 percent mortgage, and gifting a 10 acre farm to a poor family. He credits the woman’s practical help for his turnaround.
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Chicago Tribune
Voice of the People
Sox
Chicago
the Tribune
JS. Be
Little feather aims for masculine watch season lids
A brief note from the Memphis Commercial Appeal highlights a playful trend as feathered lids with red, blue or purple wing-tips return for spring. The item emphasizes a cute, lighthearted style aimed at men.
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Memphis
If Wilson Wins Aims On Administration Record
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Speaker Clark believes President Wilson may win if his administration delivers on promises. The piece suggests an undertone of subtle satire as it assesses political prospects and public sentiment.
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Clark
Wilson
Philadelphia Inquirer
Prompt denial forgives no one in press bubble
Philadelphia Ledger quotes the London Post interview with Roosevelt, noting readers aren and the denial of authenticity. The piece asserts a self exposing comment often cannot be retracted, comparing fame to a bubble built by puffed words.
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Roosevelt
London Post
Philadelphia Ledger
Farm self sufficiency proves most profitable study says
Washington report examines costs on farms in several states including Georgia Texas Kansas Iowa Wisconsin Ohio Pennsylvania and Vermont. It finds groceries account for about a quarter of farm food value while animal products exceed half and home production lowers cash needs. Rent costs were $125 annually per family and board including labor valued at $14.62 monthly with only a small cash portion.
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Washington
Georgia
Texas
Kansas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vermont
A Patchwork of Witty Jests on Marriage and War
A fragmented humor column critiques marriage mores and wartime duty with jests about suffragettes, grass widows, and unequal shares. It mocks men avoiding service and lampoons social expectations as a playful urban snapshot.
Senate bills introduced in Montgomery session
In Montgomery Alabama the Senate opened with a governor’s message urging a constitutional convention. Senators Pride Lusk Judge Bonner Hill Denson Milner Hartwell Hall introduced various bills including tax exemptions for vendors, election ethics, appellate court restructuring, prohibitions on Sunday sports, child labor rules, road bonds, and removal of immigration commissioner.
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Montgomery
Ala
Seed
Senate
S. R. Bilk
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Lewis
Pride
Lusk
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Judge
Alabama
Mercer School
Order of Health Department
Bonner
Hill
Court of Common Pleas
Montgomery County
Commission Government
Office of Immigration Commissioner
Senator Denson
Milner
Highway Commission
Hartwell
Alabama Child Labor Committee
Hall
Suit Filed Over Unpaid Bequests From Canizas Estate
M Beatrice Ardoyno Junius Ardoyno John Ardoyno Jr Ross Eastburn Madelene McLean Isadore Piele and Philomena Rainey sue Zoe Canizas executrix of Manuel Canizas estate head of Mobile Fish and Oyster Company alleging they were bequeathed $1000 each by the will and have not been paid despite probate.
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M. Beatrice Ardoyno
Junius
John B. Ardoyno, Jr
Ross C. Eastburn
Madelene G. McLean
Isadore Piele
Philomena Rainey
G. L
H. T. Smith
Zoe Canizas
Manuel Canizas
Mobile Fish & Oyster Company
Frohsinn To Give Quarterly Concert At German Relief Hall
The Mobile Gesang Verein Frohsinn will present its quarterly concert at German Relief Hall next Wednesday evening January 26. The program features classic semi classical and modern pieces with Mobile soloists and the Rowley Orchestra providing support as usual.
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Mobile Gesang Verein Frohsinn
German Relief Hall
Rowley Orchestra
George the loquacious bear making waves in Chicago
A contemporary notes George the bear waves whiskers and speaks with a lively chatter in Chicago, illustrating a curious display of personality and public interest around the animal.
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Carrang
George Can
Eidion
Ag Carranta
Chicago
Gum Lumber Makers in Session at Memphis
Prominent red gum lumber producers gathered in Memphis for the annual Gum Lumber Manufacturers Association convention. Delegates will hear from Professor Tieman of Madison Wisconsin, head of the US forest products laboratory, C C Parlin of Boston and F R Gada of Chicago, a director of the association.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
The
Gum Lumber Manufacturers Association
Professor Tieman
Madison
Wis
United States Forest Products Laboratory
C. C. Parlin
Boston
F. R. Gada
Chicago
Association
German War Loan Bonds Reach Par on Berlin Bourse
Berlin reported the German war loan of 1.125 billion dollars rose to par on the Berlin bourse after an upward trend. Some quotations went above 100 as demand strengthened across foreign stocks, reflecting a broad market response to the bond’s improved status.
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Berlin
Hague
London
Gadsden and Centre Railroad Sought With Local Interest
Alabama Railroad emissaries report a favorable reply from potential financiers for the proposed 90 mile Gadsden and Centre electric railroad. The Anniston council of United Commercial Travelers asks Senator Charles D. Kline to sponsor a bill granting public service rights and coffsman carriers with 200 pounds free baggage.
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Gadsden and Centre
Anniston Council of
United Commercial Travelers
Charles D. Kline
Calhoun County
Coffsman
Smallpox Case Quarantined in Attalla as Officials Report
Dr C L Murphree of Gadeden confirms one smallpox case in Attalla a negro man while quarantine remains strict and the illness is not severe. Jacob Burger elected president of the Birmingham Business Men's League and Alabama State Fair Association for the year. Crop report shows Pike county gin up to January 1 1915 at 44187 bales versus 42463 a year ago.
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C. L. Murphree
Gadeden
Attalla
Jacob Burger
Business Men's League of
Birmingham
Alabama State Fair Association
Burger
Jeff Starling
Pike County
Railroad buys materials for Huntsville to Gadsden line
News from Huntsville reports the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad is purchasing materials to reconstruct its tracks between Huntsville and Gadsden. The project includes several miles of new track along the Tennessee river from Guntersville to Hobbs Island.
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Huntsville
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad
Gadsden
Tennessee River
Guntersville
Hobbs Island
Sheriff Hay Pursues Suspect From Dothan to Vernon
A reported capture near Vernon Florida targets a man suspected in the earlier killing of Pharaoh Anderson, a prominent planter, with the pursuit stemming from Ben O. Hay leaving Dothan last night. Baptist training schools in Alabama will start Monday with six institutes opening simultaneously after a state convention plan.
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Ben O. Hay
Dothan
Vernon, Fla
Jack Holmes
Pharaoh Anderson
Collinsville
Lineville
Baptist Preachers of
Alabama
Banks in Eufaula Show Healthier Finances and Higher Deposits
The comptroller of the treasury releases statements from two Eufaula national banks. Nearly every item indicates improved financial health, with deposits rising about 50 percent compared with the last reports.
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Eufaula
Comptroller of the Treasury
Ansonston Civic Program Endorsed Aimed at City Reform
A broad program endorses higher city taxes An niston a municipal slaughter house strict meat and milk inspection a merchants association and weekly public meetings to discuss street improvements city beautification and Anniston made goods. Also noted are death news of Mrs Ray Wylie and hotel furnishings shipments for the Twickenham Hotel Huntsville expected opening Feb 1.
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Anniston
Coroner Cites Low Pay For No Western County Investigation
Coroner Spain of Jefferson county says his $100 monthly salary and lack of expense allowance prevent him from traveling to Banner to investigate the killing of a black convict by another convict.
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Spain
Jefferson County
Banner
Trustees Appointed to Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Governor O Neal appoints T D Samford of Montgomery and Charles McDowell of Eufaula as trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn to replace Reed Barnes of Opelika and Harry L Martin of Ozark.
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T. D. Samford
Montgomery
Charles McDowell
Eufaula
O'Neal
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At
Auburn
Reed Barnes
Opelika
Harry L. Martin
Ozark
Opp town election decides sale of light and water plant
In Opp the town voted by a slim margin to sell the light and water plant, with the mayor and council facing the decision. J L Crawford, cashier of Dothan National Bank, bought the stock fixtures and accounts of the bankrupt Foy Williams Company in a receiver's sale, acting for J D Foy and associates.
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Opp
J. L. Crawford
Dothan National Bank
Foy&Williams Company
Crawford
J. D. Foy
General Funston regrets leaving the farm in Florida
General Funston expresses regret over leaving the farm but says no law prevents his return, noting Mexico’s permission in the Florida Times Union report.
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Mexico
General Funston
Florida Times- Union
Careless Moments Herald Honeymoon Mood in Help Ads
A Cincinnati Enquirer line notes a couple’s honeymoon mood shifts as one partner becomes distracted by wedding chores and casual meals. The remark highlights the strain of balance between romance and daily tasks during early married life.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Social guests span carnival season in regional notices
Miss Allie Hurley visits her sister Mrs. Guy Upchurch during carnival season. Miss Imogen Little, formerly with Mrs. W S Moore, now heads to Montgomery with Miss Augusta Clark as guest of Miss Grandeith during the inaugural ball.
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Allie Hurley
Guy Upchurch
Imogen Little
W S. Moore
Birmingham News
Augusta Clark
Grandeith
Montgomery
Brady Hosts Dinner Dances at Battle House
Mr and Mrs Francis P Brady plan a Saturday dinner at the Battle House with a dansant at 8 p m in honor of Miss Loraine Cunningham. Miss Agnes Fowlkes entertains at the Battle House for Maribel’s tenth birthday this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Shakespeare Club meets with J Torrey at noon.
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Francis P. Brady
Battle House
Dansant
Loraine Cunningham
Agnes Fowlkes
Maribel
Shakespeare Club
J. Torrey
Brotherhood and religion in Edwin Markham’s verse
The excerpt presents a poetic meditation on power, wealth, and faith. It contrasts the rich with the hungry poor and invokes religious imagery to critique social inequality, citing lines about lifting burdens and the “star” of hidden flame.
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Religion
Edwin Markham
Manners Indoors and Outdoors Observing Proper Etiquette
A guide to refined behavior compares manners to drill soldiers outlining posture steps in standing walking and sitting. It warns against rude habits such as yawning loudly, fidgeting, whispering, and loitering near guests and details street and transit etiquette for courteous conduct.
Meeting of Older Girls Council District Three
The Older Girls Council District No 3 will meet Sunday at 3 p m at Whistler Methodist Church. District members include Meyers Memorial Eight Mile Station Whistler Methodist Whistler Baptist Prichard Methodist Prichard Baptist Turnerville Indian Springs and Miss Ida. Mai Gurganus was elected chairman at the last enthusiastic meeting. Each school is urged to send two delegates and an adult worker for full representation.
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Whistler Methodist Church
Meyer's Memorial
Eight Mile Station
Whistler Methodist
Whistler Baptist
Prichard Methodist
Prichard Baptist
Turnerville
Indian Springs
Miss Ida
Mai Gurganus
Della Little Celebrates Seventh Birthday with Pink Party
The birthday fete for Della Little aged seven featured a Buster Brown game with prizes, a pink decor theme, and a feast for neighborhood children. Guests included Frances Grayson, Julia Miller, Spencer, Lucile Miller, and others, with family hosts Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Little.
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Della Little
J. R. Little
Buster Brown
Buster
Killarney
Della
Frances Grayson
Julia Miller
Spencer
Lucile Miller
Aleerton
Billy Shearer
Lucile Starke
Gabriella Eichord
William DeMouy
Alexine DeMouy
James Glennon
John McPhillips
Julia Ames Vincent
Anna Mary McPhilips
Margaret Coleman
Katherine Little
Elizabeth Ramsey
Esther Turner
Dorothy James
James Little
George Jones
Sidney Prince
William Kelly
Helen Hunter
Kathleen Yerger
Mary Kelly
Vizard
Clara Yerger
Cur
Miss Marguerite Festorazzi Hosts Friday Bridge Club
Debutante Miss Marguerite Festorazzi gave a Friday afternoon bridge gathering with two guest tables. Elise Hall won the club prize with a 9 string of rose beads while Augusta Searcy of Tuscaloosa earned the guest prize.
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Marguerite Festorazzi
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