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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1916
Page
4
The article argues tick eradication through universal dipping boosts beef and dairy profits and reduces costs. Mobile and Mobile County plan a Wednesday vote on dipping, with quarantine relief possible by December if approved, and a talk by Mrs Mathis at German Relief Hall to persuade voters.
A Sunday Register symposium shows business leaders favor extending Mardi Gras. The Item calls for timely planning, a lean planning group, and clear funding to stage a bigger carnival with strong advance advertising and public interest.
Abraham G. Levy aged 75 died after a brief illness in Mobile. A Confederate veteran who served from age 17 and was briefly at Fort Donelson, he later organized the German Relief Association and led Camp Raphael Semmes of the United Confederate Veterans. He was active in fraternal circles and left a widow.
Vice Consul Coen reports in Du rango that enamel ware needles pins shoe strings shoe polish combs cheap laces are most needed there rope is needed to swing bandits and leaders for acts against Americans. Alabama women may hold school commissioner offices. five candidates vie for nomination in separate counties: Mrs Beldridge Madison Mrs Ohme Jefferson Mrs Beeson St Clair Miss Bishop Hale Miss Clayton Barbour.
The editor cites Henry Watterson to argue that true human dignity comes from resisting cowardice and seeking peace through steadfast leadership. He links the nation’s moral progress to heed the counsel of the White House and reject compromise for comfort.
March 13 1916 horoscope notes Saturn and Mercury aspects warn of danger and strikes while predicting luck for new ventures. It foresees public prominence in Chicago, potential floods, wartime losses, rising litigation and financial anxiety for birthdates.
The Item notes no morning paper can claim exclusive Mexican news after Villa raid coverage. It credits afternoon papers, including The Item, with breaking the key reports such as the Columbus raid, U S troop actions, and Carranza briefings. The debate over primacy continues.
United States Department of Agriculture gathered opinions from over 1 000 stockmen and farmers in the southern cattle tick territory. The report cites higher cattle values and milk yields since tick eradication began in 1906, with averages across eleven states showing significant gains in weight quality and dairy production.
Several Mexicans suspected of Villa allegiance were seized in Nogales by U S military authorities with deputy sheriff help. Arms and ammunition were confiscated. Among those detained was General C amberis listed as a former Villa general.
Ensign C. A. Jones from Monroe County Alabama visits Mobile after service on the battleship Washington. He heads to report May 5 before touring Fort Morgan and observing new warship practice. A long list of travelers from cities such as Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago and New Orleans also pass through Mobile for visits and stays at Battle House.
A crowd of Gulf and Ship Island Railroad strikers assaulted a train crew in Laurel, Mississippi. They removed a flagman, beat him, and forced the man off town. Fifteen additional striker workers quit duties. City officials warned of state troops if violence continued as about 1,000 jobs were at risk.
Vintage ad urges readers to seek the genuine LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE with E. W. Grove signature. It promises cold cure in one day and proclaims a campaign to kill the Gattle Tick on Wednesday.
W. P. G. Harding of the Federal Reserve Board urged Southern farmers to diversify beyond cotton. He warned that an all cotton policy risks prices, fertilizer costs, and food shortages, urging farms, merchants, and bankers to promote diversified crops and home food production. He noted banking strength and the need to avoid inflation from low rates.
Mexican officials at Matamoros across from Brownsville ordered the exclusion of American newspapers. Leno Garcia, a ferry boatman, was arrested for carrying papers to a Matamoros resident and a Brownsville carrier was detained and his papers confiscated. No reason was given.
An Oakland California widow, Mrs. James A. Smith, endorses Vinol as a powerful tonic to strengthen the aged, claiming it rebuilds wasting tissue by adding iron and foods liver extracts. The ad claims Vinol aids depleted systems and offers money-back satisfaction via Van Antwerp Drug Corp of Mobile Alabama.
Major General Frederick Funston leads the U S army campaign in Mexico and is praised as the ideal hunter of Villa. The article recalls his Aguinaldo capture, his daring Manila march, and quotes Chairman Hay affirming he is the man for Villa.
New York March 13 The American Telephone and Telegraph Company posts an increase of over 13.9 million in gross earnings from 1914 to 1915 with total gross receipts of 239,900,006 and net earnings of 41,117,487. The Bell system now serves 9,151,221 telephones, 1,029,000 miles were added to the network totaling 18,505,545 miles. The report notes confidential engineering work with the army and navy for a national defense communications system.
Washington March 13 The comptroller of the currency today issued a call to all national banks ordering them to report their condition as of the close of business on Tuesday March 7.
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