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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
4
The Baltimore Sun argues that huge bond issues burden posterity as today’s cities run up drafts for future generations. It cites Carlyle about generations riding on those who come after, noting grandchildren receiving the municipal bills.
Vice President Marshall urges focus on practical work over fancied nobility in education. He cites a $5,000,000 industrial school and home for orphans at Aurora Illinois by the Order of Moose and condemns a system that shames real labor. He argues education should fit citizens to perform their intended roles and support republic contentment.
A physician warns that indulgent mothers in the Montessori era foster egomaniacs among the upper classes. He argues that praise and lack of self-control produce spoiled, high strung children lacking perspective and discipline, risking lifelong instability and social friction.
A historical column discusses the 1914 Commission on Industrial Relations and its mission to reconcile labor and capital. It outlines membership, funding, hearings, and the broad questions on labor conditions, immigration, safety, and public welfare guiding the inquiry.
A short comic verse reflecting on finding amusement in idle days. The piece notes the challenge of locating fun when nothing seems to fill time, delivered in a light humorous tone. The column records a quaint, period voice with a playful self aware mood.
A New York article discusses the American Telephone and Telegraph Company led by Theodore N. Vail facing government actions alleging Sherman Antitrust violations in Oregon Washington Montana and Idaho The piece weighs the merger's public benefits against potential monopoly risks and possible court dissolution to restore competitive independent firms.
Governor Cole L. Blease replies to an Army and Navy Journal piece, defending his stance in the Dick law dispute with Secretary of War Garrison. He asserts South Carolina militia support and claims the paper ignored the truth, while Washington dispatches suggest he backed down under federal pressure.
The passage critiques tariffs, arguing the worst impact is not consumer cost but how tariff policy shapes lawmaking. It warns of fallacies used to defend the system and of the public perception that legislative action holds miraculous power.
Boston Traveler voices sharp criticism of Secretary of State Bryan, urging immediate reform. It laments his absentee leadership, questions his Cabinet role, cites Mexico tensions, European interests, and his focus on personal income, calling for resignation or sustained duty.
A London cable quotes Mr. Page saying all presidents from Washington to Wilson except Roosevelt had blood stemming from the British Isles. Van Buren of Kinderhook is described as deeply British Isles in sentiment, likened to roast beef and plum.
Washington reports a joint committee on printing ban embossing of government letterheads and envelopes, citing annual costs around thirty thousand dollars. The order limits embossed stationery across Senate House and departments, with savings projected by using plain type.
The Birmingham and Bessemer districts report optimism after a Washington visit by a chamber committee. Major Flagler advised cautious delay, but the canal’s necessity is clear and Alabama lawmakers expect eventual funding. Boosting and continued pressure are urged to ensure the project becomes a concrete achievement for Bessemer.
The piece notes lawmakers may order embossed stationary only if funded by special appropriations. It states that government printing will stop embossing except for committees with explicit printing budgets. It cites 9,568,914 letterheads and 11,710,639 embossed items produced for the House Senate and members in the year.
A New York Independent opinion argues that whistling at work serves as a personal happiness valve. It criticizes coworkers who object to the sound and urges the whistler to embrace the act as a quiet, self-affirming outlet.
A prominent scientist speculates that if birds could, they would imitate the Wright brothers invention. The remark suggests birds adapts human aviation ideas, reflecting on animal influence in early flight discourse.
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