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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary biblical line notes shame at judgment in a sin filled generation and the return of Christ with the angels. The text appears as a devotional catalog entry or religious reminder from a historical page.
A Dallas Morning News editor shares a parable about church disruption. A preacher in Kansas warns rowdy youths by comparing them to a ginger cake demand. In Texas a Primitive Baptist church foot washing service becomes loud as a man and two city girls laugh. The minister responds firmly, and order is restored as the disruptive party leaves.
The report highlights a large gathering of youngsters and parents in Bilenville square despite salty weather. The Pearson’s Concert Band played well, showing notable improvement over the past performance and offering licenced entertainment on the green.
City Commissioner Pat J. Lyons promotes Lyons Park in the western Mobile area naming it after himself. The formal opening is postponed a week due to unfinished work by contractors. The site features a swimming pool, wading pools, athletic field, bathhouse, bandstand, and child friendly grounds promising a major recreational amenity for residents.
The article notes how water power is a key industrial factor with the Assouan Dam in Egypt a major investment that boosted land values. It highlights Niagara Falls current and potential uses for power in factories and lights, and anticipates upcoming Tennessee projects and the Warri or Tombigbee locks and dams being harnessed for manufacturing.
James Richardson Stevens, a renowned New Orleans banker, is elected to fill the Mobile National City Bank vice president vacancy and will arrive Monday to assume duties. He previously served as Alabama bank examiner and led Huntaville’s financial institution, later joining the New Orleans Clearing House Association.
Major Hoskins plans a Biloxi visit to oversee Mississippi National Guard encampment preparations for July 18 to 25 at Military Heights and Naval Reserve. Maps will be submitted to Adjutant General Scales for War Department approval. Biloxi ceremony observes Flag Day with parade June 14 and Elks' program.
In Montgomery June 56 Special Senator J B Bonner challenged newspaper man Paul Stevenson to a duel over alleged unfairness. The two fought on the capitol rotunda floor with Bonner the aggressor and Stevenson landing the only early blow. They were separated as Bonner showed facial bruises and Stevenson wore only a torn collar before offering a handshake to end the incident.
The item covers horse tote symptoms and home remedies, plus a string of brief society notices. It lists names such as J C J and Brewton residents, hotel guests at Windsor and Klosky, and visits by M rs J H ee a, Captain Peter F Alb a, and others including Mr Jesse Emmons of Flomaton at Mobile.
Practical guide on raising pullets from weaning to lay maturity. Emphasizes moderating feeding and proper management from brooder to laying houses. Notes early hatch pullets may molt and affect egg yield and stresses timely, uniform growth for profitable winter eggs.
The article advises placing high quality males in separate housing with liberty, while cockerels are kept in small yards to reach broiler weight quickly. It stresses protecting flocks from predators, ensuring ventilation, and rewarding growing pullets with unrestricted grazing and a rich, balanced dry mash diet for rapid, even growth.
Amusements notes spotlight a master three reel drama titled Vengeance with Lean en Ly politics intrigue featuring Richard C Travers and Edna Mayo. Also promoted is Hilda of the Slums starring strong acting and a life lesson.
Registered at Bienville hotel Saturday were C. M. Jackson Montgomery Ala Wallace P. Smith Chatom Ala G R Nettles Thomasville Ala J K Crane and Mrs Crane Grand Bay Battle House visitors Saturday were W H Kickband net Birmingham.
The Ancona, a newer American breed from Italy, gains fancier attention for high egg records though claims vary on bloodlines. It differs from the classic Leghorn in leg length and compactness, but aims to approach Leghorn type as breeders adapt. The breed shows promise with hardy, restless traits and good range behavior, potentially boosting its future popularity.
The guide emphasizes oats as vital in poultry rations to support muscle and bone growth. It advises using ground oats in mash and feeding whole oats as chicks mature. It also urges a continuous supply of clean water and sanitary housing, plus extermination of mites and lice.
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