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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
4
The text argues the outcome will decide universal dipping to eradicate the Texas fever cattle tick. It outlines potential immediate benefits or continued losses in milk, beef, butter, cattle trade, and local prosperity, urging Mobile County voters to cast their ballots today.
An early World War I column laments Verdun fighting and recording casualties rising daily. It compares historic battle losses from Gettysburg Fredericksburg Chickamauga Shiloh to the Verdun slaughter, noting modern firepower and machine guns magnify the toll and shock readers.
The article notes astonishing vessel valuations with the Dunholme hull sold as junk for 30 000 dollars after a Bayonne auction. It reports Standard Oil buying rehabilitated wreckage for 850 000 dollars and argues for Mobile to host shipbuilding plants to capitalize on such high value maritime assets.
The Marion Times notes Perry County farmers still have abundant corn for sale at 75 to 80 cents a bushel with some waiting for higher prices. Acreage for pats this winter is up and bumper crops are anticipated as velvet beans peas and other foods are being planted. Roads are improving across the county and diversification seems to be here to stay.
Official Washington figures show US exports to Porto Rico rising from 3.35 million in 1900 to 42.31 million in 1915 while imports grew from 6.95 million to 30.93 million. Mobile appears in both trade flows. non US imports slipped from 3.04 million in 1900 to 2.95 million in 1915. Coosa county plans tick eradication election amid Mobile County debate. Goodwater Enterprise urges campaign.
The astrology page marks Neptune Venus and Mars as adverse and Saturn slightly beneficial for shipping and war risks. It notes potential missteps by leaders, promising luck for some in mining and railway stocks and hints at alliances for the United States amid global tensions. New Mexico and South America show growth potential, while Italy faces misfortune and Wilson carries new burdens.
A steady stream of visitors arrives in Mobile from Chicago Pittsburgh New York and other cities. Notable arrivals include Leonard Lubling editor in chief of the Musical Courier and Rene Devries, with tours and talks on music. Attendees stay several days at the Battle House and Cawthon Hotel, joining a luncheon for life insurance leaders and other executives.
In Montgomery Alabama Lee Cowart of Birmingham faces grand larceny embezzlement and conversion charges in city court. Witnesses including state officials testified as the trial proceeds over several days. Also slated for trial is Captain John C Cheney former chief clerk of the department of agriculture and industries. Paroles granted to Tim Hill and Wesley Bryan with conditions and clemency advocates from multiple counties. The Birmingham city commission seeks authority to appoint an accountant to review Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company books for discriminatory rates before the state public service commission.
In El Paso on Thursday police seized five thousand rounds of rifle ammunition and several old rifles during a search in the Mexican quarter aimed at uncovering spies.
The Item invites live welfare communications, signed with name and address, under 300 words on one side. Include stamped return envelope if unused, avoid religion and medicine, temperate language, no libel. The paper prints corrections by The Item only and discourages repeated submissions.
A reader urges Mobile subscribers and workers to form a merchants organization to manage carnival funds. The letter argues contracts could be 25 percent cheaper if let 30 days earlier and calls for an auditorium to host coronation events, boosting local spending and a bigger show next year.
Uncle Wiggily wanders in a heavy rain to fetch groceries for Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy when he slips in a puddle and gets his feet caught in a tree root. The butcher frees him with a careful cut, and Uncle Wiggily continues home to his hollow stump bungalow through the storm.
The William Lorimer trial began in Chicago with charges of conspiracy and embezzlement tied to the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank failure. Assistant State’s Attorney Holly argued no explicit meeting was needed for conspiracy and noted Munday, bank VP, and Lorimer both drew funds for personal use. The state sought dismissal of indictments against Paul Hazard and E J Potts, which was denied.
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