Mobile Item Company Ad and NewsOffice Details
An early 20th century Mobile Alabama newspaper page lists the Mobile Item Company address at 1618 St. Emanuel Street and notes the news office on 20 Fifth Ave. It shows telegraph and subscription details, advertising copy, and includes the mission statement urging prompt, accurate world news and impartial public discussion dated January 18, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mobile Item Company, Inc
ST. Emanuel Street
Mob 7
Ala
Don't Swap Horses While Crossing the Stream
The Item argues against replacing Representative George W. Taylor of Alabama on the river and harbor committee. It credits his influence for Mobile’s harbor deepening toward 30 feet and warns a new member could delay progress and cost Mobile its port standing in gulf trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Taylor
Alabama
Mobile
Taylor
Congress
Thomas W. Sims
Harry T. Hartwell
William H. Armbrecht
River and Harbor Committee
Sims
Mr. Hartwell
Hartwell
Mr. Sims
Armbrecht
Government Street
Horace Turner
Turner
Messrs. Hartwell and Turner
Mr. Armbrecht
Mobile county fair movement aims for large agricultural exhibit
The Item advocates a major county fair to showcase Mobile area wealth and farm potential. A Mobile Fair Association plan emphasizes a city and county driven push inviting Southeast buyers and national producers, with the fair serving as a major regional economic and developmental catalyst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mobile Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Southabama
Mississippi
Florida
Citronelle
Coden
Currency Famine Only Possible With Old System Says Expert
A banking expert compares the present system with the proposed currency bill, arguing the new framework prevents currency famines. He uses a banker’s case from a manufacturing town to show how under the old method deposits, reserves, and bills payable create fragility, while the new system via the Federal Reserve would provide ready access to notes and rediscounted assets, preventing panics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Searing
Searing
Maine
California
oNers
Cashin Bank
New York
Stock Exchange
Financial Center
New York Bank
Wall Street
Philadelphia
Federal Reserve Bank
United States Treasury
New York Commercial
Defending the School Board in Mobile Plans Debate
A letter from School Commissioner Vickers faults Mobile architects for low bid participation in the new school plans. It argues the board erred in awarding a $7,500 contract to an outside firm instead of local architects who could meet modern school building standards. The bidding process amid board members pulling in different directions is criticized.
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Vickers
Mobile
Dif
Editorial response on school architecture bids in Mobile
Letter from M J Vickers of Mobile defends the city school board’s selection of a New Orleans architectural firm for new buildings. He explains bidding, invites, and references, notes multiple firms, and asserts careful consideration and safeguards in the contract. He urges fair review and transparency in the decision. January 17, 1914.
Smith of Liverpool taunts Irish people Belfast answers
In a partisan clash over home rule Tory MP F. E. Smith faces opposition from Belfast Nationalists Protestants who raise funds and publish a letter urging harmony and peaceful pursuit of self government. The piece contrasts Smith with Ulster leaders and warns against mob tactics.
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Ireland
F. E. Smith
Liverpool
Edward Carson
Jord
M. P
Arthur Balfour
Bonar Law
Austen Chamberlain
Mr. Smith
House of Commons
Belfast
Joseph Devlin
Ulster
Orange and
Dublin
National Battle Fund
Devlin
National Trustees For the Home Rule Fund
Movement For Legislative Freedom
Smith
Carson the Terrible
Great Britain
Carson
On the Foster Bradley Case in Mobile Opinion
A Mobile citizen voices concern over publishing a scandalous case in daily papers. The writer argues such coverage harms children and calls for restraint, urging editors to consider the moral impact and legality. The letter reflects local ire at sensational reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster-Bradley
Prince
Mobile
Aes
Timekeeper Sets 9 AM Start for McPherson Golf Tourney
The timekeeper fixes a nine o clock start for the McPherson golf tournament. Golfer M de Valmont is mentioned in chatter as a participant while names are not formally recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Valmont
McPherson
Precautions In Mansion Hall Water Taste Alarmingly Sweet
A cautious servant recalls a scientific joke about filtering water before serving it. The remark hints at mistrust in the hall after a guest notes an odd flavor. The dialogue suggests a tense domestic scene and potential hidden precautions.
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Che Mobile Tiem
Newse
Kelly Smith
Chicago
Lytton Building
ANY
Associated Press Report
International News Service
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Bal
Washington
Glass
1896
Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange
Item
W. H. Armbrecht
Belt Line
People’s Forum
New Orleans
Itner
Atlanta
Montgomery
St. Louis
Itmer
Inner
Cochrane
M. J. Vickers
C. O'Connell Galvin
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