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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
4
J A Wade state agriculture commissioner argues buying on credit is gambling on future yields and stresses the need for a properly run market exchange to secure prices. The proposal, debated by the Ways and Means committee of the Chamber of Commerce, aims to end speculative farming and speed market stability.
A Mobile coastal analysis notes export declines in America made agricultural implements and suggests local potential to attract manufacturing activity. The piece cites Birmingham Water route access and local iron works, urging the Chamber of Commerce to pursue the industry for Mobile.
At the Ways and Means meeting in the Battle House auditorium Chairman J Leslie Taylor unveiled a plan to use moving pictures to promote Mobile County. The footage showcased diversified farming and soil development achievements, shifting views of many attendees. Support will require funding, and another push is expected to secure backing for the campaign.
A Birmingham woman nearly escapes capture as detectives raid a Woodlawn bean patch and uncover a large cache of illegal liquor. They seize a full cask 112 bottles of beer a half gallon of wine and 40 half pints of rye along with the plant and bean patch destruction.
Alabama produced 679.06 fine ounces of gold valued at 11 970 in 1914 up from 636.67 ounces valued at 11 094 in 1913. Silver from gold ores totaled 199 ounces worth 110 in 1914, vs 117 ounces worth 71 in 1913. Tailings treated: 5079 tons at 2.28 per ton vs 4068 tons at 2.74 in 1913. Storey mine and Hog Mountain led production in both years.
Gov. Henderson designated Jack P. Courtney of Mobile as assistant county solicitor to fill the vacancy created by H. H. Smith’s resignation. The young lawyer, aiming to aid Solicitor Clarke, will handle city and county court work as strict enforcement becomes the era’s motto. The Alabama suffrage lobby, led by Birmingham activists, signals enduring effort. The Southern Medical Journal will move from Mobile to Birmingham, with university ties to the School of Medicine potentially affected by upcoming legislation.
William J. Bryan issued a statement from Hermosa Beach explaining his use of unnecessary risk in commenting on the German note. He said travelers take risk when entering war zones on belligerent ships and when riding neutral ships, and that patriotism may require avoiding actions that could involve the United States in war.
A sub committee chaired by L C Irvine completed a revised Alabama Farm Land Bank bill incorporating suggestions from P G Harding of the Federal Reserve and bankers. The measure lowers directors to one per congressional district and outlines stock, capital, dividends, and loan practices with state guarantees and collateral bonds tied to farm lending.
The new highway commission was sworn in by John Moffat. R. E. Spraggins of Huntsville is chairman, with J. B. Rylance of Dadeville and Captain John Craft of Mobile as associates. Julian Smith is replaced. Dr. Eugene of Tuscaloosa and Prof. George Mitcham join from state engineering schools. The panel heard Marengo county residents seeking a Montgomery Mobile route. Wilcox County opposes. The group will inspect convict-built roads in Bullock County today.
The Seashore camp meetings begin at the Biloxi area campgrounds tomorrow and run until July 24. Rev. John Frazier of Atlanta will conduct services throughout, and officials predict large attendance at the evangelistic event.
Papers served on A A McLeod farmer near Leakesville Mississippi in United States v McLeod he is charged with receiving timber valued at 750 dollars cut from government land the case will be heard at the next term of the U S court. Frank Barney a negro charged with collecting 108 dollars from L P Rhodes mill man of Biloxi and diverting it to his own use was bound over to the grand jury in 200 dollars.
The act sets mortgage amortization up to twenty six years with semi annual payments not exceeding 4 percent, allows loans at 3 year minimum with 6 percent interest, and a 2 percent cancellation bonus. Mortgages deposited become revenue collector funds with a 4 percent earnings pool to meet collateral trust bonds. Loans are allotted by county area and bank bonds deemed acceptable as security. The act becomes effective upon constitutional submission.
Amusements pages announce another railroad drama featuring The Hazards of Helen with nerve gripping stunts. The Hearst Selig News Pictorial offers world scenes and war pictures. Also credited is Dario Resta's Chicago to Japan 500 mile auto race. Admission varied by show. Wednesday special and a strong feature The Sporting Duchess with Rose Coughlan and Ethel Clayton.
The text lists ages of historical generals at death including Alexander the Great 33 Hannibal 45 Napoleon 46 Wellington 46 Ney 45 Nelson 47. It also notes Panama Canal tolls: $1.20 per net ton for passenger and merchandise vessels and 40 cents less per ton for ballast ships.
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