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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1915
Page
5
A compact notice from The Mobile Item details syndicated international news service input and audit bureau circulation status. Named entities include Mobile and Associated Press. The item underscores imprint and ownership by The Mobile Item.
An organized campaign led by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce to end the one crop system in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The plan seeks to save 106 million dollars yearly by promoting home grown food. a mass meeting at the Battle House Auditorium launches the effort with leaders from local and distant sources.
The United States Department of Agriculture tightens enforcement of the Pure Food and Drug Act. A bureau bulletin warns manufacturers and dealers about mislabeling and flavor claims in chewing gum and fig products. Dealers bear labeling responsibility, and fraudulent use of lobster on crawfish cans is cited. Sumter county actions require the purchasing agent to favor local products for the next year.
The American Highway Association chaired by Fairfax Harrison urges legislative action to overhaul highway building. It notes state legislative reforms, a compiled index of road laws, and plans to submit model statutes to legislatures. It reports 23 states with highway departments and continued focus on local road and bridge management.
A Mississippi planter reports crawfish damage to corn alfalfa and oats in Alabama and Mississippi. He describes a winter breaking, early summer disking, and frequent harrowing to starve and destroy crawfish on uncultivated or meadow lands, claiming this method reduced infestations after two seasons.
Five year old Guernsey cow Murne Cowan on a Barberton area farm is named dairy queen after producing 12 tons of milk yielding 1096 pounds of butter fat and 1400 pounds of butter per official University figures. A separate note mocks a New York farmer claiming trained woodchucks dig post holes for fence building.
Magistrate W. McClure presides as Woodrow Campbell C C Kay Gus Jones William Kay and John McDonald farmers face trial for the murder of three Black individuals during the Fair Play South Carolina race riot on December 20 1914. Indictment came yesterday. Belgian relief steamer Strathfillan sailed to Rotterdam with Maine aid for Belgian civilians.
25 cent oyster loaves offered at Charles Schimpff Restaurant 3 5 7 North Royal Street. Fresh opened plant oysters sold by the dozen in loaf 25c. 1 2 dozen 15c toasted 5c extra. Raw oysters at stand plants 20c dozen 41 2 dozen 10c. Adv. a.
A warrant charging Harry Groom a young attorney with forgery was served Tuesday night by Deputy Sheriff Vance Gunnels. Groom was docketed at the county jail and released on a $300 bond for appearance in inferior criminal court. Mrs Fannie Neese claims he forged a mortgage on lands in Mobile county. Groom denies the charge and says he will be acquitted.
President Wilson likely to appoint during recess an additional Georgia judgeship created by Congress. Representative Crisp urges the appointment of Judge Z A Littlejohn of the Georgia Supreme Court to fill the vacancy.
The Wilhelmina cargo is placed in prize court after a writ was served in Fal mouth England. Norvin R. Lindheim, attorney for the shippers, announced word from abroad confirming the action. Isaiah J. Whitley receives a large seed shipment from Senator White for Plateau farmers. A Plateau Institute audience will hear agriculture experts discuss diversified farming Thursday.
News from Mobile reports the death of Mrs. Samuel Stone Sr. in New Orleans after a long illness. She was 76 and mother of Joseph Stone the well known local architect. Seven sons and two daughters survive. funeral arrangements pending as Joseph Stone travels to attend.
Rev. Father Thomas J. F. Earley assistant pastor at St. Vincent's leaves Mobile at 7 45 p m Wednesday for Annis ton Ala to take charge of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Parishioners present him a gold chalice and several will accompany him to the depot.
The Federal Reserve Board approved a rediscount rate of 5 percent on six month commercial paper for the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank.
Washington reports Arthur William Dunn urged civic education in public schools to build strong citizens. He argues democracy suffers from civic apathy and inadequate formal study, and proposes teaching both government knowledge and the power to apply it through community civics, initiative, and teamwork.
The listing highlights several films showing today and tomorrow. The Still Small Voice, a two reel Vitagraph feature, stars Nicholas Dunnen with Ruth Roland and Robert Gray in Old Isaacson's Diamonds. The Love of Women headlines a three reel Latkin feature with a star cast. Sophie Changes Her Mind closes with a comedy, followed by Warren Kerrigan in Smoldering Fires and a final L-Ko comedy. The Sign of the Cross is also noted as Thursday's Paramount feature.
Florence Turner pleases many in the Pathe drama For Her People at the Royal Theatre. The actress shines as heroine in a high class production presented with a fresh angle on an old story.
Frank Smith of Bude Mississippi remains alive forty eight hours after a farm accident with a broken neck. At Natchez hospital volunteers operate pulmotors to sustain respiration while doctors plan an operation to enable him to breathe.
On a country road a young girl buried her infant to hide shame. Passersby noticed the woman with a baby, later found the child unresponsive and smothered. The mother, daughter of Will Hanna, a local farmer, is jailed on attempted murder charges and accuses a well known neighbor.
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening gray hair. It claims the mixture restores natural color, adds gloss, relieves dandruff and scalp irritation, and can be applied with a sponge or brush for quick results.
Public accountants brief note referencing firms or offices in the Van Antwerp Building, with possible names like pares and Bell. No clear date or event, but indicates professional accounting listing or notice.
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