This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1915
Page
4
The Mobile Item Co. publishes notices from Emanuel Street at Modular Street to inform readers of local business and public notices as part of historic newspaper pages.
A discussion urges weighing the oyster commission against the state game and fish department. Critics argue overburdened enforcement risks eroding four years of oyster regulation, recalling 1891 repeal and 1909 reestablishment, while merchants favor a law protecting and developing canning and industry prosperity.
The Birmingham Age Herald reports Jefferson County shows progress in the diversification drive endorsed by Governor Henderson. Mobile leads as the example, with counties urged to join the movement. The call emphasizes advancement and improvement led by active residents in the region.
A neighboring state official invites relocation to Mobile City highlighting its favorable climate, growing job market, expanding infrastructure, accessible port facilities, strong education system, and community resources designed to attract residents and businesses seeking a new home.
A city-wide drive launches the Be a Good Neighbor movement to recruit volunteers who will help unemployed families with food clothing medical care and jobs. Promoters urge church groups Y M C A s labor unions women clubs and individuals to join and direct needy people to existing agencies or to the helpers who can assist without restricting friendship.
A large cargo of cotton left Mobile bound for England with other shipments of timber and naval stores expected to follow as foreign trade resumes. The Mobile and Ohio railroad shops at Whistler are ordered to reopen, signaling improved wages for workers there and a general near end to land inactivity.
After leaving office Maine’s ex governor Haines announces plans to become a farmer. He registers as a student in the Maine University agricultural course, admitting he knows little about farming and aims to learn beyond traditional methods. The move draws praise for humility and notes the risky path of self taught farming.
J. H. Reichert president of the Grand Bay Land Company endorses The Item idea for an organization of Mobile county business people to market farmers products. He says the plan is feasible and could yield successful results for both business people and county farmers.
A large influx of visitors to Mobile highlights interest in relocating and a predicted rise in rural population due to Mobile County soil and climate. The Home Products Show offers many notable exhibits and items of interest for potential movers.
Fashion makers in Chicago impose a rule that skirts must sit at least eight inches above the ground and the mandate has rapidly caught on in Mobile, affecting street fashion.
George G. Card of the Moc Potec Chamber of Commerce received a reply from Congressman Pat Harrison of Mississippi regarding an appropriation to protect against citrus canker. The letter responds to Card's forwarded inquiry and underscores support for the critical program.
The piece argues for federal action to employ the jobless through large scale public works, notably road building, to complement Ellis Island shelters. It warns against gimmicks and urges a complete, nationwide system using existing immigration agency guidance and a unified emergency program.
Across Alabama the American Steel and Wire Company plant at Fairfield and the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company plant at Ensley will resume full operations Monday. The Fairfield facility plans for 800 to 1,000 workers, while Ensley will rehire more than 1,200. Additional orders and ongoing negotiations suggest steady work for some time. Herbert L. Walker, head of Alabama Anti Cigarette League, urged the House temperance committee to advance a bill banning sales to minors and restricting adult sales.
Public schools in Athens and nearby areas observed Good Roads Day while farmers and parents hosted stations about farm labor exchanges. The piece urges immediate federal action, proposing a national system of employment bureaus and measures to mobilize unemployed through citizen service.
A new United States Department of Agriculture bulletin on peach culture explains how site, soil, climate, elevation, and atmospheric drainage affect peach viability. It discusses soil fertility, propagation, planting, tillage, and orchard maintenance, noting water bodies and slopes influence frost and growth.
Fred Bricken a machinist at Sulligent Cotton Oil Company barely escaped death Thursday when caught in shafting. His clothes were torn from him and he was hurled about twenty feet, suffering a sprained back and minor bruises. Consolidation of the Alabama rey Boley Bank and the Pruden cings Bank agreed at a joint directors meeting. The move is described as creating a large strong negro financial institution.
J. E. Taylor and Tom L. Woodruff linked to the Standard Home Company of Birmingham were bonded on true bills for perjury and public records pilfering. New indictments name the Standard Home Company with trial set for February 8.
Judge C. E. Waller presides as the Hale county law and equity court sits in Greensboro with a heavy docket awaiting rulings and filings.
The wedding of Miss Lorenecy Therster to Mr. Geor is of interest in Alabama. Miss Lacy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sheriff Lacy of Jasper, comes from a long prominent northwest Alabama family. Mr. Wood, manager of the Southern Bell Telephone Company here, belongs to a well known east Alabama line.
The preliminary trial of Cosco Huguley for the January 7 Crawford killing of his cousin Ben Huguley opened before Judge Benton at Seale. Huguley was released on a $7,000 bond after the proceedings concluded.
Governor Charles Henderson Thursday met a special committee from the Alabama Anti-Saloon League led by Dr. W. B. Crumpton Dr. L. F. Whitten and Major J. H. Harris to convey the league’s satisfaction with his pledge to enforce all laws. Four Anniston youths Jack Garner Tibs Morrison Travis Sages and Grady Jones were arrested in connection with holiday burglaries.
A speaker in London argues Americans misread their war era strength urging factories to run around the clock and advertise boldly. He describes European devastation to press for a global business boom.
Weekly real estate transfers recorded in probate court cover numerous parcels. Names include Jerry Robinson Mary Gonzales Allen Vesey Claudia Bixler W H Hopper Jessie Henry Mary Lane Rowe Broadus Joseph La T Palmer Eddy Orchards Co G Gray Claude Gray Newborn and others with varied sums and parcel descriptions across sections towns and ranges.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.