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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
4
A tale contrasts Edison’s phonograph use with farm life. A Texan’s device in a hen house spurs hens to lay eggs, while they lose their cackling. The piece urges collective action and active effort to achieve prosperity, urging neighbors to join the effort and avoid indifference.
The city and state celebrate graduates entering the world with diplomas and new responsibility. The piece urges graduates and youth to aid illiteracy efforts, stressing the value of basic reading and arithmetic for thousands of children and Alabama’s position among states.
The U S Steel Co victory in the federal court dissolution suit at Trenton promises immediate and long term effects for the Birmingham region and Mobile as a seaport for Birmingham products. The ruling finds price fixing unlawful but notes no proof of monopolistic restraint and suggests trade commission oversight may grow.
The piece discusses bills enabling construction of port facilities and water terminals in Mobile, the potential to issue bonds, and the aim to place control of the city’s arbor in local hands. It questions expert use, urges public critique only with remedies, and defends the city administration.
Av staff correspondent for the Age- Herald notes the designation of Hon. Oscar L Gray, the First District congressman, as belonging to Mobile though his duties cover the entire district. The piece discusses early expectations for his conduct and con best efforts for constituents.
Poetic verse urging collective effort to rebuild communities. It emphasizes that progress comes from shared work rather than fear, and that individual and neighborhood action shape the town. The speaker argues responsibility lies with each resident to contribute.
In a 1915 Howard Garis tale Uncle Wiggily and Mary Caw-Caw set out for hollow stump school. Mary sews a torn trouser repair that ends with the rabbit snagged to a log until a tailor bird frees him. They arrive just as the final bell rings.
A reader questions the absence of wealth in the Southern states. An analysis lists numerous millionaires by state including Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Missouri and Virginia with counts ranging from three to one hundred sixty five. The exchange also covers militia calls in invasion or rebellion and a humorous note about Job’s patience amid a coal wagon delay on car tracks.
Isabel, weary and heartbroken over a past love, meets Duval on a sunny path. He offers sympathy and companionship, listening closely as she reveals she feels neglected by John. He gently comforts her, showing understanding and a willingness to help, easing her wounded pride.
A classic ad promises quick transformation of gray hair to dark youthful locks. It claims roots absorb color for a soft shiny finish, reducing frizz and shedding while boosting volume. Money back if gray remains. Available for 50 cents at mobile drug stores and local suppliers.
A 21 gun salute was fired aboard the armored cruiser Tom anchored at Vera Cruz as part of Memorial Day ceremonies. Officers aboard received word that Mexican authorities sent an officer ashore to express thanks for the courtesy.
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