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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
4
Listing shows The Mobile Item The Mobile Item Co Inc publishers at 10-18 St Emanusi Street Mobile Alabama with Associated Press and International News Service affiliations and membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Readable fragment notes figures tied to Mobile Alabama dated March 8 1915 with figures 14 083 1 616 15 649 and 18 286 possibly indicating counts or amounts from a local notice or report.
Mobile’s effort to back the rural counties through crop diversification and school essay prizes promotes farm prosperity. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce funds campaigns in thirteen counties, with prizes for students and rail partners offering visits and transport incentives for winners. The program aims to boost local farming, stock, and Gulf Coast Fair exhibits, marking a significant day of regional cooperation.
Henry Clews & Company New York reports the past week showed encouraging drift and improving home conditions. Domestic trade is generally sound with moderate volume, and the money situation remains exceedingly easy as funds move from agricultural districts. Easy rates are expected for some time, barring usual April stringency.
The Anda lusia Star notes Mobile County, aided by the Sunday School Association, achieves a top Front Line County Standard. This places Mobile County among the highest standards in the state and elevates its standing nationwide.
The Jasper city administration used 600 tons of slag from a Bessemer furnace to improve streets. The Southern Railway provided twelve cars to deliver the slag freight free, a gesture the Mountain Hagle and local boosters applaud as a quiet but impactful public spirit.
The Macon county farmers plan to increase dipping vats. The goal is to build and operate one vat on every farm to keep out the cattle tick and boost cattle growing success.
The article urges railroad lines and real estate agents to promote immigration to Mobile and nearby counties in Alabama and Mississippi. It argues homeseekers enrich property values and local business, calling for coordinated efforts by business and professionals to attract new residents and homes.
The Mountain Eagle urges Walker county farmers to diversify as cotton prices stay ruinous and last year’s crop remains unsold. It argues little chance of price recovery this year and recommends growing multiple crops to ensure profit.
New York March 8. Twenty thousand YMCA members nationwide compete in the Hexathon from today through March 20. Each branch hosts its own events at home grounds and mails scores to headquarters. Six events include potato races, fence vault, shot put, running jump and standing broad jump.
Captain Aaron B. Hall longtime Mississippi steamboat master and friend of Mark Twain died in St. Louis at age 89 from blood poisoning after an injury ten days earlier. He led river transport for Union troops during the Civil War.
A vintage advertisement promotes FERRILINE as a tasteless Quinine syrup that avoids nausea and nervousness. It claims suitability for children and adults unable to take ordinary Quinine and urges demand for a 2 ounce original package priced at 25 cents under the FEBR-LINE bottle branding.
The Coast and Geodetic Survey reports a one and a half ton auto truck was used successfully by C. V. Hodgson and team from May to October. They logged over 6,000 miles across mountains deserts and cities from Denver to Carson City while recording astronomical observations. The vehicle reduced costs by at least 35 percent and required only two hours of engine downtime.
Marshall Field III heir to the Marshall Field estate is dangerously ill with typhoid fever aboard a houseboat at Palm Beach Florida. He and his bride have been cruising on the boat for three weeks, according to relatives in Chicago.
Guadalajara Mexico March 8 General Villa considers shifting from Tampico toward Mexico City to strike Obregon with 40000 men to prove good intent to foreign powers. Diplomats are urged to base in Villa territory while reports from Obregon’s camp recount foreign persecution and confiscations under Carranza forces.
Geneva reports that 1000 French civilians released by German authorities arrived yesterday from areas including Lille and Maubeuge. Most are women and children of the poorest classes, and they will be sent to French departments near Switzerland for resettlement.
Mr. F. G. Warner of Mobile Alabama reports dramatic weight gain after using Vitalitas. He weighed 132 pounds on September 20, 186 pounds on October 138th after one bottle and 1421 2 pounds on November 16 after a second bottle. He claims improved sleep and appetite and credits Vitalitas for his health. The ad touts Vitalitas as a mineral tonic aiding stomach liver kidneys bowels and blood and promotes Sutton's drug store for purchase.
The essay argues that fashion, from tight bodices to slit skirts, alarms male observers about women's virtue across eras. It questions who defines modesty and notes fashion shifts focus from one body part to another while male concern remains constant. Miriam Michelson cites societal judgments and ends with a reflection on the Pope of American women.
An advertisement explains dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It claims applying a 25 cent bottle of Danderine to the scalp stops shedding after a few uses and removes all dandruff.
President Hamilton argues that jitneys could injure streetcar service and city finances if unregulated. He urges the Public Utilities Commission to set standards for quality and scale before jitneys operate, to protect both public access and traction revenues.
The Crown presents Henri Bernstein play The Thief in five reels starring Dorothy Donnelly with renowned supporting cast. Also shows a Keystone comedy and Broncho drama The Grudge with Loretta Blake and Virginia Kirtley in accompanying features.
At the Empire a two reel Kalem drama Barriers Swept Aside leads with Harry Millarde and Anna Nilsson. Also showing A Child of the Prairie with Tom Mix. Runaway June episode and Hazards of Helen new release. Bushman returns Wednesday in The Battle of Love starring Francis X. Bushman. Ruth Stonehouse appears in the program.
Pittsburgh news reports that Carnegie Steel at Homestead fully reopened its works. All departments are in operation for the first time in almost two years after new orders for structural materials and armor plate, with open hearths and plate mills already running and 4000 men re employed.
Opposite the handsome star in this picture the cast will include Bry ant Washburn Lillian Drew Harry Dunkinson Rapley Holmes and other favorites for the upcoming film.
Mobile playgoers learn manager Sidney Berrey arranged a one night engagement of Bayard Veiller’s Within the Law at the Eltinge theatre. The drama set in New York City drew praise from Woodrow Wilson and actors including Clara Joel as Mary Turner with seats on sale Wednesday.
The article extols modern remedies for constipation and endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, effective, non addictive laxative solution suitable for all ages. It notes old harsh purgatives were harmful and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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