Purebred cattle movement spreads through Mississippi south region
Eradication of cattle ticks in Mississippi spurs county live stock associations aiding purebred breeding. Adams County reports 37 bulls and 246 cows imported since tick removal, Clay County organized in 1913 buying stock in Missouri, Madison County builds from 20 to 50 members with a drive to eliminate scrub stock and improve herds. District groups help small farmers access registered bulls. 83 bulls and 290 cows introduced last year. The trend reaches Tennessee and Alabama with Mobile area and Macon County Mississippi investments showing profitability from high grade stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
United States Department of Agriculture
Adams County Association
Natchez
Clay County
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
Madison County
Tennessee
Alabama
Mobile
M. Mahomer, Jr
Macon County
Gorn and Cotton Cultivation Techniques
The article stresses proper cultivation after planting to reduce crop losses. Begin by running a weeder or section harrow across rows, then perform at least two more cultivations before regular cultivation. The federal Department of Agriculture advocates using the weeder on loose sandy soils and the section harrow on clay or buckshot soils to weed out young grass and weeds and keep soil in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department O Agriculture
Memorial to Frohlichstein Promoted by Mobile Schools
The Item urges a public memorial for Esau H. Frohlichstein, the Mobile youth who died at Vera Cruz. It calls on city and county students to donate ten cents each, aiming to raise over 1000 dollars for a shaft in a public square. The plan enlists all schools, with help for those unable to contribute. Ten days remain in the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esau H. Frohlichstein
Mobile
Vera Cruz
United States
Alabama
Frohlichstein
The Fear of Want in America
A voice describes the pervasive anxiety of American workers facing aging and uncertainty. It portrays the average citizen as ruled by a fear of want, from self-doubt to family pressures, urging recognition of common struggles.
The Lash of Want Drives Civilization to Decency
The text argues fear of want motivates both rich and poor to strive toward a better future. It likens modern anxiety to ancient survival pressures and suggests individuals can reform through self control and sacrifice to ensure collective progress and a brighter tomorrow.
Realizing a united stand against fear and economic demons
A speaker urges sympathy for all in the shadow of fear and calls for united action to abolish economic hardship through education, intelligence, and brotherly cooperation. The message recalls overcoming past evils and emphasizes collective effort to uplift others over personal gain.
Safe and Sane Fourth Preparations Across Regions
Local officials emphasize safe Fourth of July observances with standard precautions. Alabama already completed its eleventh event aligning with safety guidelines for holiday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
The British Crisis Parliamentary Politics
A London observer describes a heated British political crisis and compares Westminster procedure with American norms. He details the House of Commons layout, the speaker's role, prayer cards, 3 pm questions, and the noisy, first come first served seating system amid sharp partisan clashes.
Sulphur Smoke Experiment Controls White Fly in Citrus
Jackson Alabama May 16 1914 T J Barrow reports a home method to combat white fly on orange trees. Using a bee smoker with sulphur he smoked under tree canopies on foggy mornings, then treated cape jasmine with similar results. He claims flies disappeared without damaging fruit or foliage and invites other growers to weigh in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Ala
T. J. Barrow
The Night Time Clock From a Frenchman
An odd tale from a Birmingham News exchange describes a Frenchman who learned the time by scent and taste. He used a spice marked dial to identify hours and minutes, tasting his fingers then the spices to read the clock in darkness. The note adds a jab at indirect buying habits in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
New York
Birmingham
Birmingham News
Cabinet Ministe rs and Chiltern Hundreds In Parliament
A discussion outlines how MPs often resign by taking a sinecure such as the Chiltern Hundreds and are then re elected to return to the house. The piece hints at reasons cabinet service is desirable and promises more in tomorrow's article.
Herbert Seeks Re Election as Clerk of House
Montgomery May 19 W S Herbert of Lemopolis seeks re election as clerk of the Alabama house. An attorney and 16 year legislator he cites a strong record from 1901 to 1911 and notes his journal passed all legal tests. John Adams of Ozark is also named as a candidate. J A Kyle faces no opposition for senate secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
W. S. Herbert
Lemopolis
Alabama
Johnson
Minnesota
Herbert
Demopolis
John Adams
Ozark
J. A. Kyle
Senate
Directors Consider Executives Of Fair
The board of directors of the Mobile Exposition met Monday afternoon to discuss an executive organization. They could not finalize appointments and adjourned to meet next Thursday at 5 o'clock. An error omitted J. M Walsh from Sunday newspaper director lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Exposition
J. M Walsh
Grand Circuit entries announced for Hartford races
Hartford Conn May 19 118 entries announced for the Grand Circuit races next September. The 2 14 Charter Oak trot for 10000 has nineteen entries including Director Todd McCloskey Centreville Peter Johnson Battle The Guide and Lena Rivers. Six other events average about seventeen entries each with total purses around 12500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Director
Todd
McCloskey
Centreville
Peter Johnson
Battle
the Guide
Lena Rivers
Southern Railway to Spend $200000 on Mobile Warehouses
The Southern Railway plans a $200000 Mobile project this summer featuring dual freight houses on Beauregard and Royal streets, a cotton platform for 1500 bales, 2.25 miles of new tracks, and a modern two story office building. Construction may start in July and finish in about four months, with bids to be opened soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Southern Railway
Royal Street
Beauregard
Beauregard Street
Royal
Southern
Land Owners Banquet Aims To Improve Cut-Over Lands
Invitations issued by the farm lands committee of the Chamber of Commerce chair George Fearn call land owners from Alabama and Mississippi to a banquet at the Cawthor Hotel Tuesday night. They will discuss transforming cut-over lands into farm land to attract homeseekers. Attending are R. J. Williams of Hancock County Mississippi and H. H. Patterson of Carney Lumber Company Attore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Lands Committee of
The
Chamber > Commerce
George Fearn
Alabama
Mississippi
Cawthor Hotel
R. J.williams
Hancock County
H. H. Patterson
Carney Lumber Company
Attore
Also Mentioned on This Page
E Mobile Company, Inc
S&t. Smanuel
Ghffice, Ave
Lytton
X-Smith Company
Associated Press Report International News Service
Asean
Business Price Eostonia
Bell
Home
Bell 1
Net
By Frederica J. Haskil
London
Britain
Congress
Washington
England
Palace of Westminster
Joe Cannon
Champ Clark
House of Commons
Treasury Bench
Treasury
United States of America
Wilson
Asquith
Commons
People’s Forum
FAIR
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!