Encouraging Signs From Early Federal Reserve Opening
The Federal Reserve Banks opened for business signaling easing finance conditions. Crop financing provisions near completion and savings banks drop sixty day clauses hint at renewed confidence. Reopening cotton markets and NYSE restrictions easing bolster optimism as London shifts away from demanding gold.
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America
Federal Reserve Banks
Savings
New York
New Orleans
New York Stock Exchange
London
Agricultural Use of Lime in Soil Fertility
The text outlines lime as a soil conditioner with six main functions from nutrient supply to humus formation, bacteria balance, and nutrient release. It notes lime benefits vary by crop, soil calcium content, and form used, with quicklime vs ground limestone debate and local conditions guiding application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Geological Survey
Czar Levies Fines as Kaiser Struggles in War-Torn Regions
The report notes czarist fines levied in Polish provinces of Posen and Silesia as Russian armies close on Cracow. It mentions possible Austrian surrender to avoid bombardment, Russian advances in East Prussia, and fines matching German measures in Belgium. British-Turkish clashes reach Red Sea as Indian troops aid a fort capture. In the Caucasus both sides claim victories.
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Posen
Silesia
Cracow
East Prussia
Belgium
Red Sea
Caucasus
Satsuma Day and Night proposed to boost Mobile citrus
The Item urges a joint Satsuma Day and Night to promote consumption of Mobile county citrus. The idea has backing from the farm lands committee of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and a committee is already at work. Local businesses railroads and hotels would cooperate to highlight Satsuma and other citrus fruits grown in Mobile county.
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Mobile County
Satsumas
Mobile
Young Men’s Christian Association
Satsuma
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Helping Factory Children
Owen R. Lovejoy of the National Child Labor committee reports progress in abolishing child labor. The tenth annual report compares state laws in 1904 and 1914, noting increases in age limits, eight hour day coverage, night work prohibitions, and inspections. The Palmer Owen bill and the Federal Children's Bureau are highlighted along with growing committee membership and investigations in multiple industries.
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America
Owen R. Lovejoy
National Child Labor Committee
Lovejoy
Federal Children’s Bureau
House Committee On Labor
American Expo of Safety and Sanitation Set for New York
The American Expo sition of Safety and Sanitation will hold a New York exposition from December 12 to 19 under the American Museum of Safety. Topics include fire prevention sanitation building safety and workers' safety with Arthur Williams of the museum endorsing the event.
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New York City
American Museum of Safety
Arthur Williams
Ican Museum of Safety
Tuberculosis Camp Proposed in Mobile County
An expert from the National Association for Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis observes site proposals for a tuberculosis camp in Mobile County. The camp would bless the unfortunate victims of the plague and follows other Alabama and national efforts with reported excellent results.
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National Association For Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Mobile County
Alabama
Warrior river locks draw Richmond financiers optimism
George Cole Scott and his brother Thomas B. Scott of Richmond, Virginia financiers, praised the Warrior river development after inspecting Lock 17 and the barging potential to the gulf. They foresee low coal shipment rates, railroad rate shifts, and wide regional benefits for Birmingham and Mobile’s tidewater port.
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George Cole Scott
Richmond
Thomas B. Scott
Virginia
Birmingham
Warrior River
Cole Scott
Gulf
Warrior
Lock 17
Scott
Mobile
Rat-Proofing in Canal Zone adds vigor to plague prevention
The Panama Canal Zone intensifies rat eradication near ports to prevent plague infection. Vessels docking at plague ports must stay six feet from the wharf with rat guards and raised gang planks at night. Panama Railroad crews trap and poison rats on Balboa, Cristo bal, and Colon wharves, with older piers offering hiding spots.
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Panama Canal Zone
Mobile
Panama Railroad
Balboa
Cristobal
Colon
Russia imposes lumber export embargo including Circassian walnut
The Russian government restricts all lumber exports to curb shipments with a focus on Circassian walnut prized by American furniture makers, signaling broader trade controls on wood products.
Thanksgiving, economy and national thrift in 1914
A Jackson Miss Daily News editorial urges gratitude for America's prosperity and calls for strong thrift. It argues the nation is favored amidst European war, stresses saving over expenditure, and cites Wilson's push for retrenchment. Local officials and citizens should lead by example in Chicago and beyond.
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America
New York Herald
Europe
Collier's Weekly
Wilson
Chicago
American Way of Relief and Rockefeller Foundation Tribute
A wartime relief note praises the United States for rapid aid in Europe with 300000 dollars from the Rockefeller Foundation. It lauds the foundation's endowment of 100000000 and its efficient, race and religion neutral approach, attributed to the genius of the foundation's founders and leaders.
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Europe
United States
Rockefeller Foundation
Mr. Rockefeller
Leslie
Russian Advance Guard Retires in Caucasus Fight
A Russian army staff statement from Tiflis says the advance guard in Kopriukeui east of Erzerum is retiring after battles. It notes Turkish reinforcements from Chynslaska Erzerum and Trebizond and reports failed Turkish attempts to retake Khanessouk pass while other detachments saw limited action.
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Paris
Caucasus
Tiflis
Havas
Kopriukeui
Erzerum
Kopriukeul
Chynslaska
Trebizond
Khanessou K
Regiments Destroyed Off Belgian Coast Reported
Reports reaching Berlin from Geneva say the British torpedo boat destroyer Falcon the light cruiser Brilliant and the sloop Rinaldi have been disabled by German guns on the Belgian coast. The Falcon is 210 feet launched in 1889 with a speed of thirty knots and a crew of sixty. The Brilliant launched in 1891 is 300 feet with 273 men and carries six 4.7 inch and two 6 inch guns. The Rinaldo is 180 feet with 130 men and four 4 inch guns and four 3 pounders.
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Berlin
Geneva
Falcon
Brilliant
Rinaldi
Rinaldo
Old County Board Replaced by New County Leadership
The new county board, chaired by Joseph O. Bolton with members Charlies Green Finley McFadyen Dr A G Ward and R L Whatley, takes charge. Ward elected president as debates over term dates and official duties begin and old terms are discussed.
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Ward
Bolton and
Green
McFadyen
Whatley
Oor Asylum
Bolton
Court House
MelFadyen
Hagan
Election actions and appointments at county board meeting
The board conducted elections by acclamation for county attorney with Robert E. Gordon as the sole applicant. A double ballot elected J. Smith as superintendent of the poor and H. O. Murray won as courthouse and jail engineer. McKean was chosen courthouse watchman and William Baxter kept probate records. Postponements were voted for road overseer and clerk elections, with adjournment to Thursday for routine work.
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William Tucker
Charles Wiliams
Bolton
Green
Ward
Judge Williams
Williams
Whalley
Ice
First Cotton Exports From Mobile Since War Begins
The British steamer Alexandrian departed from Mobile with 2 875 bales of cotton and 700 barrels of resin and timber, heading to New Orleans to complete cargo. This marks the first cotton shipped from Mobile under the local exchange records since the European war began.
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Mobile
Liverpool
England
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Do epidemics originate locally or abroad says Dr Hericourt
Washington readers consider whether great epidemics begin in place or arrive from distant theaters. Dr Hericourt argues that while sanitation helps, epidemics end when susceptible hosts are exhausted and contaminant exposure remains, with weakened cases outnumbering serious ones.
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Washington
Europe
United States
J. Hericourt
Grippe
Expanding Exports and Stationary Imports in October Trade
The October export total reached about 200 million dollars, a gain from August and September lows but below 1913 and 1912 figures. Analysts credit European demand for grain and war supplies, with manufactured exports lagging. Imports stayed nearly flat, creating a favorable balance of about 60 million dollars in October, suggesting resilience for U.S. industry as European demand shifts.
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United States
Europe
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Galveston
New Orleans
San Francisco
Seattle
Detroit
Buffalo
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Associated Press Report
International News Service
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Assn
Bell
Home
Czar
U. S
NET
For Safety and Sanitation
Canal Zone
OLD County Board
Masons
Valley of
Lodge
Mobilen Lodge of Perfection
James L. Cawthon
W. H. Thompson
C. W. Gray
King Solomon
J. L. Cawthon
T. G. McGonigal
John A. Cowan
W. M. Rasmus
G. M. March
Talbert
S. E. Sims
R. E. Williams
Adoniram
Zabud
J. W. Cox
Leon Schwarz
J. H. McCormick
King Hiram
R. L. Douglass
E. M. Cunningham
W. C. Rivers
Leonard Wise
KCCH
E. 8. Campbell
J. J. Paxton
F. L. Sigler
R. W. Elliott
R. B. Regan
Eugene McRee
R. I. Davis
S. S. Talbert
E. Sims
F. W. Picard
C. W. Cray
Zerbel
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B. F. Adams
Victor Elliott
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