Mobile Seaport Downgraded Water Draft to 28 Feet
Announcement from Lieutenant Colonel Charles Keller of the U S Engineering Department declares Mobile’s only seaport can now handle merchant vessels drawing 28 feet of water, up from 26.5. The harbor master will oversee the new limit as ships exploit the increased draught to sail from Alabama.
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Alabama
Charles Keller
United States Engineering Department
Mobile
Vesels
Nationalvernment
Mobile county road boom transforms land values and growth
A columnist extols Mobile county road bonds, arguing highway upgrades uplift land values and spur growth. The piece urges readers to tour local routes to see development, praising the bond program as a wise, lasting investment. It notes dramatic land price increases and the emergence of thriving towns within miles of the road network.
Home Garden Association Demonstrates Community Usefulness
An article notes the Home Garden Association has shown practical value to the city in a period of social activity. It mentions civic interest and potential programs that benefit residents and neighborhood groups.
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Home Garden Association
History making epoch near as war tensions rise
The piece discusses an imminent historical moment as Germany’s submarine policy and Italy’s war moves threaten U S neutrality. It urges calm, warns of possible break with Germany, and notes American unity including German Americans in Mobile while preserving neutral duties and public restraint.
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America
Germany
Wilson
U. S
Italy
Austria
Greece
Roumania
Balkan
Lusitania
United States
England
Associated Press
Berlin
London
Jingoes
Mobile
Stars and Stripes
Punish the Guilty Absolve the Innocent in Florida Trade Question
A Florida debate over misbranded goods places guilt on manufacturers and packers rather than wholesalers and retailers who cannot verify contents or weights. Some prosecutors propose requiring manufacturers to guarantee labels, shifting enforcement to federal authorities to strike a just balance.
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Florida
State Should Assist the Mobile Medical College
The Mobile county delegation backs state aid to the University of Alabama School of Medicine, urging a substantial appropriation. The piece argues medical education costs have risen, risking access for average means and calls for enduring financial support to keep the program open to all qualified students.
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Mobile County
School of Medicine
University of Alabama
Mobile Medical College
Medical College
Prompcadl Agate
Support for Mobile School of Medicine as a Class A institution
The article argues for maintaining the School of Medicine in Mobile at a high standard. It praises its long establishment, unblemished record, top faculty, and its connection with City Hospital. It urges state support to keep the institution in Mobile and continue its beneficial results.
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Mobile
South
Inland Waterways Meeting urged by Captain Craft
Captain John Craft urges the Chamber of Commerce to call a general meeting of business interests, planters, and merchants to discuss river use and maximize Inland Waterway efficiency. The open Warrior River year round could usher a new era for Mobile and Alabama, with government aid tied to demonstrated effort to utilize current opportunities.
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John Craft
Chamber of Commerce
Captain Craft
Mobile
Alabama
W. H. Taft
Memphis
Mississippi River
Lakes
Gulf
Cairo
New Orleans
United States
Providence
Gerent Hobk
Shriners Capture Mobile in Lively Gathering
A Shriners group visited Mobile yesterday for a jovial event. They arrived with music and fellowship and spoke of a memorable time, inviting attendees to return for future celebrations.
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Mobile
Shriners
Waterway revival urged to boost Mobile trade
The writer urges Mobile leaders to form a united plan to restore steamboat commerce on the Alabama rivers. He calls on the Chamber of Commerce, shippers, steamboat owners, and the press to organize a public meeting, secure year round terminals, and guarantee regular freighter service to revive Alabama's only seaport.
Sportsmen Duck in River When Launch Overturns
A party of four sportsmen ducked in the river at Dauphin street when a launch capsized as one member leaned to windward. The driver was rescued after going under twice. Dr. W. A Padgett and T. Goodbrad were named locals. others remained undisclosed. A shotgun and food supply sank with the boat. negroes with grappling hooks searched the river overnight.
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Dauphin Street
T. ©. Goodbrad
W. A Padgett
Fish River
Salvation Army Hall to Host Alamo Captain On Weekend
Capt E O Smith of the Mallory line steamer Alamo will speak at the Salvation Army Hall on Sunday and Monday nights. The Monday service focuses on men with matters of importance to be brought up.
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Salvation Army Hall
E. O. Smith
Alamo
Theodore to Entertain Ninth District Sunday School Assembly
The Mobile County Sunday School Association ninth district convention will be held at Theodore Alabama at the Theodore Baptist Church on Sunday May 30. Mobile delegates will attend in a body with an arranged program including welcomes from Mrs. J Bolton and talks by Miss Marjorie Clemens Joshua Clemens Mrs C H Dees Darwin Leavitt Rev C D Berry and County President R L Howell. The afternoon session chaired by District President J W Egan features a plan titled Where We Stand and What We Can Do with multiple talks and musical interludes from 1:30 p m. to 3:50 p m including Mr Darwin Leavitt Miss Marjorie Clemens Mr Joshua Clemens and Mr R L Howell among others. A note invites attendees to bring baskets and participate fully.
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Mobile County Sunday School Association
Theodore
Ala
Theodore Baptist Church
Mobile
J. Bolton
Marjorie Clemens
Joshua Clemens
C. H. Dees
Darwin Leavitt
C. D. Berry
R. L. Howell
J. W. Egan
W. H. Polla
Wienand
E Bolton
Sygue
Hev. Co
D. Berry
Ageeson
I. A
Alliance Hall
County
Cers
C. H
Last Game at Home Today Until Second Week in June
The Southern League baseball game at Monroe Park features the Gulls hosting Memphis this afternoon. Manager Schmidt says Townsend will duel southpaw Howard Merritt, billed as Lord's top hurler, promising an intriguing pitching duel.
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Mobile
Monroe Park
Gulls
Memphis
Schmidt
Townsend
Howard Merritt
Lord
Cottonseed Meal Favored for Feeding Beef Cattle
United States Department specialists say five times more farmers should use cottonseed meal. It offers higher protein content and comparable cost to linseed oil meal, with a note that excess feeding can cause health issues in cattle. use with silage and limit to seven pounds daily.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Europe
Farmers’ Bulletin
Birmingham Residents Plan Coal River Voyage to Mobile
Birmingham leaders press to join the M. Carney tow boat trip from Pratt mines to Mobile through Warrior and Tombigbee locks. H. E. McCormick says a large party may travel on Pratt Consolidated Coal boats to assess freight savings and confirm economic benefits of river coal shipments.
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Birmingham
Ala
Warrior
Tombigbee
H. E. McCormick
Pratt Consolidated Coal Company
M. Carney
Pratt Mines
Mobile
McCormick
Pratt Company
Paul Danner on Coal Barging Savings via Warrior River
Paul Danner president of Mobile Coal Co says coal from Alabama mines via the Warrior river will save Mobile interests substantial amounts, but expects major movements to take several months or a year to materialize.
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Paul Danner
Mobile Coal Company
Alabama
Warrior River
Mobile
Coal Bunkering Ties Mobile Harbor to Steamers
Mr Danner praised the port’s coal supply as a wonderful engineering feat and urged Mobile residents to convert the advantage into benefits for the city. The Mobile Coal Company has long bunkered steamships in Mobile harbor under a contract with United Fruit and many other liners.
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Mobile
Mr. Danner
Mobile Coal Company
United Fruit Company
Houston man argues Mobile waterways boost
D. J. Ryan a Houston tug boat owner says Mobile's waterways and bay system would unlock vast coal business potential. He notes Houston's own ports deserve similar federal support and cites logistics advantages and government spending as key factors shaping regional growth.
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Mobile
United States
D. J. Ryan
Houston
Tex
Warrior
Ryan
W County
Mr. Ryan
Washington
Mobilian Patent on Shock Absorbing Wheel Granted
Edward Clement receives a U.S. patent for a shock absorbing wheel. The award is documented by patent agents Davis & Davis in Washington and reported by The Item. The device aims to improve ride comfort and reduce impact on wheeled machinery.
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Mobilian
Davis & Davis
Washington
United States Patent Office
Edward Clement
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