The Mobile Item newspaper debut and note of 1912 relaunch
The Mobile Item announces its founding in 1881 and reestablishment on April 10 1912. It describes itself as the sole south paper publishing seven days a week including a Sunday edition and lists offices in Mobile Alabama and New York. The notice covers subscription rates and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Item Company, Inc
Capti Street
Mobile
Ala
South
Doonnell
Misees Cere
Ieee
Eens
Office Bell
Eresenere Bell
Alabama
Federal drive teaches Southern farmers science of farming
The article praises federal agricultural education across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas. It highlights corn and other clubs, student engagement, and expert instruction guiding youths to diversify crops and stay on the farm. It cites Leslies Magazine and Mr. John Duffy, and notes railroad agricultural departments supporting training. It mentions Mr. Maloney in Mobile County as evidence of the program’s value.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Arkansas
Leslies
John Duffy
Memphis News-Scimitar
Department of Agriculture
Maloney
Federal Department
Mobile County
Dissolving Old Theories Through Modern Mindset
The Asheville Citizen notes a shift from strict rules to common sense as old beliefs fade. It cites discarding bedtimes, night air fear, pre sleep meals, and animal wisdom as evidence of progress toward individualism and liberty guiding modern living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods Hutchinson
Asheville
Minnesota to Promote Child Health Through Local Plans
The state hires J Ernest B Hoag to travel Minnesota and show rational care of child mental and physical health. Three plans proposed: medical officer and nurse team, school nurse only, or non medical aid by teachers. A state health clearing house would provide information on medical supervision and hygiene education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
J. Ernest B. Hoag
State Board of Health
Wilson and Gore Clash Over Oriental Immigration Policy
Senator Gore cites Roosevelt on naturalizing Japanese and urges broader federal action, while Governor Wilson telegraphed San Francisco officials urging strict exclusion of Chinese and Japanese workers. Both stress assimilation, race, and threats to democratic institutions if non whites Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Gore
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Phelan
San Francisco
United Labor
Newspapers Challenge New Law On Postal Mails
The Journal of Commerce filed suit in New York to test a new law requiring newspapers to publish twice yearly business details and supply sworn ownership and circulation statements to the post office. The action, backed by the American Newspaper Publishers Association, raises constitutional questions and concerns over press freedom and postal usage.
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United States District Court of New York
Journal of Commerce
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
New York
Congress
Hitchcock
Wickersham
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
United States
Iit
Postal Service of
Iron and Steel Prosperity Expected in Birmingham District
The article predicts ongoing demand for pig iron and steel products with a Democratic administration for four years from next March. Abundant harvests and solid business conditions boost optimism, and Birmingham faces a period of industrial expansion with new mines, blast furnaces, and additional industries planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Birmingham Age-Herald
Advertising Chats No 68 Practical tips for want ads
A short notice on how Want advertisements in The Mobile Item can help find a housemaid or office boy. It urges not to overreact to minor issues and promotes using classified ads to obtain desired help. The piece stresses that those who follow the right course achieve the right results.
Cholera Quarantine Links to Historic U S Epidemics
Washington dispatch recalls cholera outbreaks from 1832 to 1848 and 1843, detailing mortality, public fear, and sweeping measures. It notes later quarantines on ships from Italy following southern Sicily outbreaks and discusses Mecca’s role as a pilgrimage center linked to disease spread.
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Victor Elliott
Washington
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
United States
London
Samuel Pepys
New York
Atlantic
Middle West
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New Orleans
Pacific
Italy
Sicily
Mecca
Mohammed
India
Russia
Africa
European
Turkey
Arabia
Asia
Russian
Persia
Wilson Responds On Rainy Days In Election Debate
Governor Wilson challenges Taft by recalling Lawrence mill strikes and seven day workweeks in steel, arguing wage and tariff effects show misery in protected industries while unprotected ones fare better. He asks how rainy days explain suffering of mill hands and workers’ bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Evening World
Wilson
Lawrence
Mass
Stecel
United States
After the Honeymoon A Name for a New Baby Delayed
Helen and Warren delay naming their newborn daughter as Grandfather Curtis pressures a quick choice. He insists on Martha or Catherine, but the couple resists naming the baby until she is older, hoping for a more fitting, less plain reflection of the child. The baby awakens in tears, highlighting family tensions and differing plans for the infant’s future.
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Mabel Herbert Nrner
Helen
Wearren
Warren
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Richard
Winifred
Reginald
Geraldine
Grandfather
Helefi
Shaver
Mr. Curtis
Martha
Curtis
Catherine
Catherine Curtis
Mr Curtiss
Beatrice Minor
Randolph
Jack
Beatrice
Jean
Maynard
Henry
Widow’s Vanity Drives Quiet Crisis After Beatrice Angers Home
Beatrice Minor, humiliated by artist Sidney Randolph, battles mortification and ambition after a canceled engagement. She scolds her children for repeating rumors, faces a troubling letter from Uncle Henry offering marriage and security, and weighs her options amid family tension and social pressure.
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Virginia Terhune van DE Water
Beatrice
Sidney Randolph
Henry Blanchard
Careful Driving Urged as School Season Opens
The Jackson Michigan News warns drivers to take extra care crossing streets during school travel times. With many children going to and from school in autos, accidents must be prevented and caution urged to all motorists.
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China
Louisville Courier- Journal
Kentucky
Richmond
Boston
Kansas City Journal
Lucy Horton
Mrs. Horton
Mr. Randolph
Mr. Maynard
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