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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
4
Henry Fonde, longtime Mobile resident active in public causes, has died in Knoxville Tennessee. His death was announced last night by telegram to a family member, noting his prominent role in Mobile and willingness to aid his hometown and people.
An analyst argues that European war strain will trigger coal shortages and force demand on American mines. He envisions a delivery method despite war rules, and says Mobile could quickly load coal for export, creating jobs and revenue while proving Mobile a natural coal port.
An The Item article by R. F E Daly Sr recounts Mobile’s claim to the first submarine in naval warfare, the Hunley. It details W A Alexander’s role in building the Hunley in Mobile and notes local memory of Mobile’s early subs tested in local waters.
Mobile hosts Satsuma Day to promote a growing citrus industry in Baldwin and Gulf Coast counties. The event aims to boost home usage and advertising, plus enable residents to send Satsumas to friends nationwide, expanding demand for the juicy fruit.
The first day of a seven day campaign to promote stock raising in Mobile County was launched at Grand Bay. Speakers urge small and large farmers to start or expand herds, citing Wisconsin example E. W. Walter who built a Holstein herd with only 75 dollars seed money. The effort promises practical data and local inducements to improve farming livelihoods.
The twentieth annual report notes European war impact and general business hesitancy on Southern Railway Company revenues. It highlights cotton’s influence on Southern markets, calls for patience, fortitude, and public-minded management, and emphasizes close relations with communities as key to future growth.
Farmers hope a bountiful next year with wheat oats rye and corn will ease woes and lift spirits. County Sun notes the optimism amid drought concerns and market uncertainties affecting agricultural communities.
Washington uses parcel post for holiday treats as postmasters issue new guidelines. Nut and fruit baskets, cakes, and other confectionery may be mailed fourth class with sealed packaging labeled contents and producer. President Wilson plans Thanksgiving in Williamstown with Sayre family. reports note efforts to speed holiday mail handling.
JAS. H. GLENNON of Mobile disputes John A. Wetzel's dock plan arguing Blakely Island offers limited access for docks while advocating development of sand islands in Mobile Bay with dredged slips and extended riverfront. He contends city ownership and rail links better serve growth and housing, suggesting dry docks and shipyard uses for Blakely Island instead.
The American Farmers' Federation will meet in Omaha December 10 11 and 12 to complete its permanent organization and discuss a national system of marketing farm products Delegates from farmers organizations across the country will attend The plan envisions county district and national clearing houses to match supply with demand and ease market congestion Headquarters will be at the Hotel Millard care of the Commercial Club of Omaha
The Meyers School Improvement Club of Belle Fontaine Alabama organized a fence raising day last week. Local men built the school fence while the industrial department girls served sandwiches and hot coffee. Boys ploughed fields ready for a fall school garden. An old-fashioned man takes pride in the progress.
A humorous exchange features a boy admitting he found a ten dollar bill and changed it to two fives to claim a reward. The involved dialogue centers on honesty and a mistaken advertisement. The Boston Transcript framing notes the moral twist in the vendor buyer interaction.
The item notes Dr. Cook and Lieutenant Peary fading from prominence amid questions or challenges to their claims, suggesting confusion over reputations and the reasons behind them in a terse, reflective tone.
The Central branch of the National German-American Alliance in Mobile will hold German Day on November 30 at German Relief Hall starting 7 30 p m The program opens with upper hall exercises featuring singing and speaking The Gesang Verein Frohsinn will perform several musical numbers A banquet follows in the lower hall Then dancing for younger attendees and other entertainments for older ones All German Americans are invited and urged to attend as loyal citizens of their adopted country.
At a November meeting in Montgomery the Alabama Sunday School Association approved a resolution recognizing each denominational state Sunday school secretary as an ex officio honorary member of the secretarial staff with the title cooperating secretary. The role includes attendance and voting at secretarial conferences and a place on the state convention program, without any extra responsibilities or authority.
Washington observes that European demand will drive US coal exports this winter as American ports at Philadelphia Baltimore and Norfolk expand. Innovations in handling and electrified equipment cut loading time. a fifty-ton car can unload in two minutes and ships receive coal within twelve hours from mines.
The body of an elderly rag peddler, over 70, was found on a South Fourth Street rear porch. He lived in poverty, was unnamed, and will be buried in Potter's Field. The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes the dignity and sorrow of a life wasted and the social costs of poverty.
Florida lawmakers discuss modest state aid for road building noting past failures to fund broad programs. Alabama’s plan, which matches county spending with state aid, is cited as a progressive example fostering better roads and bridges.
A playful remark explains the woman’s skill in following a chat, attributing it to being a seamstress. The quote from Florida frames wit about conversation and craft.
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