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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1915
Page
5
The mo port shows progress toward form with June prospects brighter than May. Tax receipts improve for the fiscal year ending June 30 and government show better year over year. Building activity and remodeling plans by local architects signal a coming boom in residential property. Banking conditions remain buoyant with ample loan money, easing after months of tightness.
Ernest F. Ladd, Mobile financier and long time Merchants Bank official, was promoted to president by the board to fill the vacancy from Luther Fry’s retirement illness. Ladd had served the bank since its organization as book clerk, assistant cashier and cashier, earning high regard from stockholders and directors through faithful service. The move stands as an example to younger bank staff and employees across the institution.
Calhoun County sees renewed efforts with a farm demonstration program led by an expert agent aiding farmers in adopting new cultivation methods. Gadsden, Alabama’s capital, expands with a proactive Chamber of Commerce and a thriving business roster after a week of membership drives pushing totals toward the ten thousand mark.
The Item argues a broad conference of towing piloting stevedoring shippers and city officials should draft any Mobile port regulation not Senator Hartwell alone. The Birmingham Ledger excerpt is cited and the piece urges the Chamber of Commerce directors to lead a united efforts to address port rates and promote Mobile’s status.
A Board of Commissioners port synopsis compares charges at Mobile Galveston and New Orleans. It notes Mobile is viewed as a free port by ship perspective with minimal shed or wharfage fees and revenue mainly from traffic. Tolls and pilot and towing costs vary by port, with Mobile often cheaper overall.
Walker County votes to erect at least two vats in each of its thirty-one beats for complete cattle tick eradication. A competent supervisor will oversee construction and farmer training with three men in total from local, state, and federal sources. Butler County farmers lag in tick control, risking economic losses.
The passage laments farmers and capital invested, warning efforts will fail unless the tick is removed. The Living Truth calls for public awakening to address the issue.
Tuscaloosa moves to direct water transportation to Mobile with the dredge Charles Humphrey at the old city wharf. In ten days dredging aims for six and a half feet depth enabling large boats to reach the landing while a low grade road eases heavy hauls, expanding Tuscaloosa’s regional role.
A Mobile civic reader letter argues for restricting signboards, not banning them, on Government Street and near parks. It cites park beautification costs, calls for city ordinance or state law, and urges citizen action to preserve local beauty and civic pride.
The column recaps Q A on statue by Praxiteles found in Hadrian's villa and details about David and Solomon’s wives. It notes Mosaic law on adultery and praises David's virtue alongside his flaws, with references to biblical sources.
Ira B. Thompson, county representative, has been elected captain of the local military company in Bay-Mentine. He has four years of training and will likely assume the post when he returns from the legislature. Lieutenant George Hall will run the company in the interim.
Oakdale residents prepare for upcoming services at Oakdale Baptist Church with Rev S D MonTree of Pelham and Rev R M Hunter of Flomaton to preach July 6 7. Attendance urged as Mrs Joseph and family plan for the future. visitors Nellie Collins of Birmingham and others arrive. A note mentions a Florida street resident Tom Winters and a grape vine with fifty mature grape clusters.
In Bexley Mississippi yesterday 17 year old Alex McKinnis and Willis McKinnis fell from a horse during cattle driving. The horse and cow spooked, crushing the rider's chest and breaking his neck in two places. Burial held Saturday afternoon near the family home four miles from Bexley. Robbers hit a Bay Minette Alabama store Friday night and escaped with valuables. no clues left behind.
Goodyears outrank rivals with savings touted for users, boasting rapid adoption and exclusive features. The statement notes dealers will supply units as demand outpaces availability, highlighting a plan to unlock millions in savings for customers.
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