Late Planting Not The Remedy For Cotton Pest
The Bureau of Entomology of the Department of Agriculture rejects late planting as a control for boll weevil. Experiments show late planted cotton yields are more injured than early planted crops. A Louisiana field trial confirms the negative results and supports early planting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Louisiana
Homeseekers from Detroit survey Ocean Springs groves
A party of fourteen homeseekers from Detroit visited Ocean Springs Mississippi on January 28 to inspect orange and pecan groves and cut over pine land. They expressed satisfaction and planned return to consider locating with W H Bousley of Gulfport and F M Die of Ocean Springs directing the tour using four large touring cars.
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Ocean Springs
iMss
Detroit
Mich
New Orleans
W. H. Bousley
Gulfport
F. M. Die
M'Kinney and Col Cox Seek Spanish War Veterans Camp
A Tuesday night announcement invites members to an Armory meeting to organize a Mobile camp of the United Spanish War Veterans. Col James Wade Cox and W J McKinney lead the effort to unite veterans and honor the war dead.
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M’kinney
Col. Cox
Mobile
United Spanish War Veterans
James Wade Cox
Alabama Volunteers
W. J. McKinney
United States of America
Spain
Find Her Hubby Get 100 Reward for Husband Locating
Mrs Adele Crome of San Francisco offers 100 reward for information locating her husband William Crome missing since December 14 1911 after a quarrel at Dr Hinckleys house. Dr Hinckley married Jessie Bryan two days after filings and Adele Crome filed suit for 50000 damages.
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San Francisco
Adele Crome
William Crome
Mr. Crome
Don.h . Hinckley
Federal patronage in Alabama held until after primary
A Montgomery report notes federal patronage, including a Southern district marshal appointment, likely delayed until after the April 6 primary. The writer cites Washington sources urging patience to avoid stirring political tensions affecting state candidates.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Washington
Salts Cure for Kidney Sluggishness Advised
An old health ad claims meat intake causes uric acid buildup and sluggish kidneys. It urges readers to take Jad Salts with a glass of water when dull kidney pain or cloudy urine appears, promising relief and clearer filtration.
Goethals Named First Civil Governor of Panama Zone
President Wilson signed an executive order to establish a permanent Panama Canal Zone government starting April 1 with Col. George W. Goethals as the first civil governor. The order preserves the existing commission only as a ceremonial committee for the opening celebration, not for administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Panama Canal Zone
Col
George W. Goethals
Garrison
White House
Col. Goethals
Senate
Panama Canal
Canal
Goethals Pleased by Wilson Executive Order
Panama dispatch reports President Wilson signed an executive order creating a permanent government for the canal zone with Col. Goethals as governor. Relief ran through official circles as word reached here. Goethals expressed pleasure though he deferred comment awaiting official notification.
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Panama
Wilson
Canal Zone
Goethals
Eith
Poll tax rules outlined for Alabama primary voters
Special to The Item Montgomery January 28 outlines poll tax qualifications for the April 6 primary. Answers from the attorney general cover age-related liability, where taxes are paid on change of residence, absence from the state, exemptions, and whether a residence change requires reregistration.
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Montgomery
Tyler Goodwyn
State Committee
Democratic
Alabama
Supreme Court
Sheppard
Rehearing Sought in Brooks Case
The state filed for rehearing in the Percy Brooks case after the supreme court reversed his 20 year sentence for assault on a female school teacher. D. C. Almon of the Eighth circuit filed the brief supporting the petition. A denial would grant Brooks a new trial. final ruling expected soon.
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Montgomery
Ala
Percy Brooks
Madison County
Supreme Court
D. C
Brooks
Rosary at Lyric Draws Big Matinee and Night Crowds
A large audience at the Lyric theatre enjoyed The Rosary on Tuesday with strong praise for Rufus Perry and George Clark in lead priest and villain roles. The production is noted for its wholesome lessons and several effective scenes, standing out from typical melodramas.
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Lyric Theatre
Rufus Perry
George Clark
Father Kelly
Kenward Wright
Murder in turpentine camp near Chunchula shocks area
Herbert Chainey a turpentine worker was shot to death in a shack at a Taylor Lowenstein camp seven miles southeast of Chunchula. Sheriff Palmer and Deputy Brannan investigated after an inquest found death from gunshot wounds by unknown parties.
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Herbert Chainey
Taylor- Lowenstein Company
Chinchula
Mobile and Ohio Road
Palmer
Charles Brannan
H. P. Hirschfield
Brannan
Chainey
Chunchula
Prowl North Yard Cost of Living Comment
A terse remark notes people rummaging in garbage cans as a factor in high living costs. The speaker suggests keeping to a narrow area and avoiding widespread prowl behavior.
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Caevar
Resino
Dept
Baltimore
Harry
Harry’s Shoe
Government Street
F. L. Tapia
Dauphin ST
Britton’s
Merchants Bank
Water and
St. Francis Streets
Sobev
Madison
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