Cattle Tick Eradication Passes In Mobile Area Vote
The Mobile area approved universal cattle tick eradication on a campaign led by George Maloney and the Tick Eradication Association. Local organizers credited widespread country support and a city rally at Relief Hall, with business leaders urged to use the half holiday.
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Mobile R
SE Aparithes Sr
George Maloney
United Ites
Hon
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Bureau
W. Taylor
George Kilmer
Capt
Joe Walsh
John Ormerd
L. C. Irvine
Aubrey Boyles
Kirlwind
Iman Relief Hall
Splendid Women, Home Economics Club
Hagan
Craighehd
G. H. Mathis
Lally
L. D. Dix
Committee of Ways and Means Bers
Rural post road funding bill grows under Bankhead plan
The Shackleford rural post road appropriation faces Senate ratification after Bankhead of Alabama expands funding to 5 million in 1917 and 10 million in 1918 with gradual increases to 25 million by 1921. States must match government shares and maintain roads. roads may serve commercial uses beyond post routes. President Wilson remarks on valor and opportunity.
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House
Senate
John H. Bankhead
Alan
Bankhead
Secret of Agriculture
Moewes raid prompts British laughter and reflection
The London Observer comments on the Moewe turning up at Norfolk Virginia as a German prize. It notes the audacity amid months of belief the seas were clear of enemy craft and ponders the vessel type while acknowledging Germany's wartime ingenuity.
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London Observer
Norfolk
England
Observer
Germany
Buck Oliver Promises House Probe Of Military Chart Leak
Congressman Buck Oliver of Alabama vows a sharp inquiry in the House Naval Affairs Committee over the release of target practice charts during Admiral Fletcher's testimony. He points to Congressman Gardner of Massachusetts as responsible for the charts, prompting an investigation to determine how they escaped custody.
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Buck” Oliver
Alabama
Admiral Fletcher
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Gardner
Massachusetts
Woman's accusation sparks scuffle over husband
A woman calls a husband a wretch in a social clash and risk of a hair pulling melee follows as others defend the man and confront the accuser. The incident highlights tempers and gossip within the community.
Daily Horoscope for Thursday March 16 1916
The column notes a mixed day with praise for a genius, warns of reform in food consumption and abstaining from stimulants. An October London astrologer predicts hospital activity and turmoil in war-wasted lands, with sober views for America. Mexico faces months of turmoil before normalcy returns.
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London
Mexico
Visitors and locals mingle in Mobile listings and arrivals
A long Mobile notice lists numerous travelers and residents including D. H. Ryan of Birmingham and Henry Merritt of Tuskegee visiting for business and St Patrick’s Day events. The crowd spans from Birmingham and Selma to Chicago and New York with many travelers passing through and social visits noted.
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S. Richie
C. E. Willis
J. H. Vaiden
D. F. Washburn
A. R. Stephan
J. J. Gaskin
I. P. Sentrel
F. Sayelit
D. J. Reilly
J. H. Grebb
Philadelphia
G. Russell Leonard
W. P. Rochester
Mary I. Meyers
Chicago
Ills
E. Hafeer
Atlanta
C. A. Brounell
Detroit
Mich
B. Brounell
Birmingham
Ala
H. C. Lommer
Atlanta, Ga
M. J. Bulgar
Montgomery
W. N. Ludlow
New Orleans
G. C. Olives
B. Heinrod
Waterford
H. Himrod
Flatwood
G. Gray
Fulton
F. N. Chisholm
Jackson
Miss
D. D. Hall
Tensaw
W. K. McClelland
Louisville
F. M. Colley
Dawson
R. C. Rettal
Casselton
T. G. Dickman
Davenport
E. E. Stephenson
Grand Rapids
Miah
C. A. Bieder
Washington, D. C
H. E. Peacock
Buffalo
N. Y
John Lockwood
Nodowah
R. G. Mathers
Barnesville
M. B. Harlow
R. J. Jones
Selma
W. D. Faires
G. A. Harris
York
B. C. O’daniel
Leaksville
A. R. Robinson
S. Mayer
Springfield
J. G. Hage
Bristol
A. M. Graham
W. M. Daley
T. H. Willery
G. B. Webrille
J. M. Spencer
New York City
J. A. Wiley
Memphis
Tenn
Cawthon
R. C. Cropper
Peoria
A. C. Duff
Zieman
C. F. Goodwin
C G. Mayer
C. L. Mutton
E. F. Washkan
Henry Merritt
Tuskegee
E. Cohen
L. C. Loeb
E. Bruner
P. Marshall
C. L. Burchett
Hartford
J. 8. Kelley
Bardstown
J. P. Williamson
Auburn
James M. Keating, Jr
Tampico
Mex
Burrage
Indianapolis
Ind
H. Beckner
Polarville
D. H. Ryan
O. J. May
Laurel
William J. Barrett
George Sheffield
Rio Janeiro
A. Klosky
S—R. G. Braun
Moss Point
H. O. Smith
Ill
J. H. Warren
Prichard
J. R. Montrell
U. S. S. Arkansas
Savage
C. P. Cosner
Rock Island
L. C. Stapleton
Montrose
Windsor
J. W. Pace
Brown
J. A. Carr
Hattiesburg
L. Long
el Paso
Tex
M. P. Dyer
R. L. Dyer
Johnson City
W. D. Durant
Bromley
B. B. Shepard, Jr
Mt. Vernon
B. H. Moran
St. Louis
Joe Ware
Grand Bay
H. P. Cathinghin
M. M. Heine
Mrs. Crown
N. W. Evans
Leakesville
R. G. Borden
R. L. Corbitt
L. Poole
Stockton
A. B.ee N? Jackson
J. P. Lambert
Jeddo
C. C. Webb
Sacar Miss
T. Vaughan
A. Hoff
Confessions of a Wife excerpt reveals tension and philosophy
In a hospital room Margie and Dick discuss pain, finances, and duty as Jim Edie teaches through blunt theories. Dick shows resolve, Margie questions love and purpose, and Jim muses on gender, effort, and survival before the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
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Jim Edie
Margie
Mr. Selwin
Jim
Mollie
Readers Editorials Policy at The Item
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Thanked for helping the babies Better Baby Week thanks
A letter to the editor from Mrs. C. S. Shuford, chairwoman, expresses deep gratitude for Mobile Item newspaper space during Better Baby Week. The writer praises the articles and publicity as invaluable and heartfelt appreciation is conveyed.
Community meetings planned at local halls and schools
Bees schedule a Wednesday night gathering at 7 at I O O F hall. Whistler School Improvement Association to meet Thursday at 7 30 in the kindergarten room to elect officers after a weather postponement. Community notices record several returning residents and a baby funeral held Tuesday at 2 30 conducted by Rev McGowan with burial in Toulminville. President John Tew to convene Suburban League Friday night at Jim Smiths for league reorganization and a schedule committee appointment.
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Bees
I. O.O. F. Hall
Whistler School Improvement Association
Whistler Public School
Loretta George
Fairhope
Ala
Gordon Gould
Mobile
T. C. Gaston
John E. Davis
Birmingham
G. L. Lambeth
Edward Victor
William T. Swann
Father McGowan
Providence Infirmary
Toulminville
John Tew
Jim Smith
Whistler News Briefs and Local Tidings
Whistler Lodge of Blacksmiths and Helpers to meet Thursday at 7 PM in I O O F Hall. Miss Mattie Craig leaves for Escatawpa to visit friends for several weeks. Whistler vote on eradication for tick shows 87 in favor and 23 against. Miss Georgia Newell hosts the Wednesday Sewing Circle at her parents home. Catholic Brothers from Mobile gardens take a hike. a boy injures foot near Whistler and is taken to Mobile. Whistler Lodge of the Macca- is mentioned.
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Whistler Whistler
Ala
Whistler Lodge of Blacksmiths and Helpers
I. O. O. F. Hall
Mattie Craig
Escatawpa
Whistler
Georgia Newell
William Newell
Fourth Street
Lafayette Street
Mobile
Whistler Lodge
Gulf Coast Poultry Association Adopts Monthly Egg Laying Contest
At a Tuesday meeting the Gulf Coast Poultry Association decided to hold an egg laying contest every month with March and April inaugurations. Members must notify Secretary P. S. Hedrick of hen or pen numbers and breed. March-April results will be announced April 11.
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Gulf Coast Poultry Association
P. S. Hedrick
Kansas militia mobilization expected from War Department
An order from the United States war department for the mobilization of the Kansas state militia is expected within a week, according to an officer in the confidence of Adjutant General C. Martin, who is in Washington in conference with high army officials.
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Pera
Kansas
United States War Department
C. Martin
Washington
Montana recruitment orders expected in Montgomery
The Helena Independent reports Adjutant General Greenan is poised to issue orders to recruit in Montana, with Montgomery referenced as the locale for the action.
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Montgomery
Helena
Mont
Helena Independent Today
Greenan
Montana
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Akron
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W. D. McClure
Wagner, Ala
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Poplarville, Miss
Bardstown, Ky
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Charles Henderson
E. A. DeFuniak
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
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Gabe A. Chamblin
Conception Street
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Selzer
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Rosedale Creamery
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Mobile Elevator CO
Exchange Alley
Pure Food Fish Company
Florida Fish CO
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J. G. Mangeldorf
Gen. Mgr
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Tennessee Furniture CO
Mobile Ice Cream CO
Ocksmith
M.C. P. Williams
Conception St. Bell
Jbarret Lumber CO
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Chicren
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Lovie McKinstry
O. Hill
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