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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
3
An aging hospital employee in Philadelphia ends a long career of 50 years with a monthly wage of 30 dollars. After saving 7200 dollars, he resigns to enjoy a modest, contented life. He reflects that enough is content and plans to live out his remaining years in quiet ease.
Revenue data from the Bureau of the Census announces a new bulletin Digesting state and local revenue laws. It covers property taxes poll taxes inheritance taxes corporate and income taxes licenses and fees. It notes changes since 1902 including state tax commissions and corporate property assessments across counties.
Government reports show September money in circulation rose by 216 million, a record monthly gain. Outstanding U S money on October 1 reached 3 694 748 196, up from 3 478 603 792 in September 1914, with bank notes driving the surge. Per capita circulation stood at 37.15 dollars on October 1 1914.
The Florida Times-Union criticizes the South Carolina executive, noting comments on relief measures and recent primary results as it sketches reaction to political actions. The piece frames Goo r Bleas e as central to the debate and policy moves.
The fragment frames the Mexican presidency as a volatile, borrowed role. It hints at political maneuvering and the perception of office as a commodity passed among figures, reflecting instability in governance.
Official statistics show the U S death rate fell from 19 8 per thousand in 1880 to 13 9 in 1912 due to scientific disease prevention. A New York City weekly rate of 10 58 per thousand signals progress and the Mobile health department calls for public cooperation to extend these gains to smaller cities.
Report claims German siege guns used at Liege and Namur were modeled on a weapon designed by Baltimore inventor John Patton and two associates. They allegedly fled to sell the device to Britain, prompting talk that patent plans in Washington were copied by German agents.
United States Department of Agriculture bureau estimates Alabama non cotton crops through October 1. Corn at 52,100,000 bushels vs 49,613,000 forecast. wheat 403,000 vs 374,000 final 1913. oats 7,720,000 vs 6,662,000 prior year. Potatoes, apples, hay and tobacco also listed with varied changes.
The Moss Point Advertiser unveils a Kre ele Kraft paper edition printed in Moss Point. The issue uses yellowish stock and bears bold declarations on the first and last pages reading Grown in Mississippi Made at Moss Point TM to promote local production.
The Sioux City Tribune argues against government efforts to bolster the economy by supporting all corporations, calling such action impractical and dangerous. It says lifting the country by bootstraps is foolish and that favoritism has no justification.
A county charter draft for Alameda County California places power in a county manager analogous to Dayton Ohio’s city manager. Oakland is cited as the seat where the plan envisions centralized administration and new duties for county governance.
A Birmingham Age-Herald report recounts a Verdun engagement where a German lieutenant with a monocle led a last stand before being killed by bayonets. The piece lauds his "boyish face" and courage, contrasting eyewear with battlefield valor and noting American views on monocles.
The Birmingham News argues Alabama must grant school districts the right to tax themselves to fund properly equipped schools. It says 65 years to reach a decent level is unacceptable and calls for decisive legislative action to empower parents and taxpayers to finance local facilities.
Congressman Stevens relays a nation joke about a boy fishing on Sunday to illustrate how youngsters seek excuses. A minister finds Johnny Jones by a mill creek with a rod, questions him about fishing on the Sabbath, and Johnny retorts that the worms on Sunday were the fish’s motive.
A Philadelphia Telegraph quip recounts Dr Elmer B Cooley in a hotel chat with an enthusiastic Nimrod Smith during hunting season. The host jokes that quails swarm the kitchen refuse toast, prompting eager quail jokes about game in the region.
Report notes a well dressed girl strolling a city street drawing surprised looks from men. The piece emphasizes modest attire and restrained appearance, contrasting with public gaze while avoiding sensational description.
The item mocks a cotton purchase by Juad Mortimer Lewis of the Houston Post while naming several rivals in Chicago CincinnatiTemple and Cleveland. It notes Pacific Coast plans for a peace celebration in San Francisco and an English Language Club in Azuay Ecuador aiding US commerce. It references U S reactions to meat prices and a 1910 census of child labor in Uncle Sam’s service.
Sir Edward Grey reports to Sir E Geechen on Berlin talks August 4 1914 and Britain’s decision to demand assurances or passports as Germany insists on advancing through Belgium. A British warning leads to embassy unrest and German apologies as tensions escalate toward war.
The article traces the post revolutionary struggle to fix a permanent capital. It lists candidate locations including New York Philadelphia Germantown Lancaster York Annapolis Trenton Williams burg and Baltimore and notes pivotal votes in 1790 deciding on the Potomac site. It recalls successive temporary seats from 1774 to 1790 and culminates with Washington as the capital in 1800.
An Atlantic essay argues that true efficiency blends thinking with action and cautions against rushing to fix symptoms. It contends modern urgency favors speed over philosophy, urging reflection on underlying causes to prevent future troubles and improve conditions.
The Dallas Journal notes West Texas organized buy-a-bale clubs to aid distressed cotton as Texas faces an emergency. The piece highlights Texas unity and cooperative spirit across regions despite past rivalries, praising citizenry for supporting the state.
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