Leave Well Enough Alone On Prohibition Debate In Alabama
The Item argues against moving toward a statewide prohibition measure, praising Alabama's current liquor policy and excise commissions. It cites a statistic comparison by R. F. Cabell showing Alabama's favorable figures on insanity, paupers, divorces, church membership, juvenile delinquents, and savings, claiming Alabama offers a strong moral and economic position despite not being a prohibition state.
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R. FE. Cabell
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Railroad President Seeks Farmer Ideas on Cotton
A letter from John T. Cochrane of the Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad urges planters and cotton raisers to submit concise, constructive ideas on the cotton situation. Prizes will be awarded for the best and second best suggestions, judged by Governor O Neal, R F Kolb, and J A Wade, reflecting the farmer’s stake in the region’s economy.
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John T. Cochrane
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad Company
Alabama
Cochrane
O’neal
R. F. Kolb
J. A. Wade
Manufacturers urged to build US chemical industry amid war
Raymond F. Bacon of the Mellon Institute says America can develop chemical industries using war demands. He notes potash supplies may come from U.S. brines in the Mojave, and potash from feldspars could be profitable if potash prices stay high. He cites coal tar products and aniline dyes as producible in the United States with available raw materials and tech knowledge.
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Raymond F. Bacon
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
University of Pittsburgh
Europe
America
Dr. Bacon
Germany
United States
Mojave
Bacon
Lincoln Way Route Sought For Lincoln Trail In Illinois
Illinois State Historical Library trustees have sought to locate the Illinois segment of the Lincoln Way used by the Lincolns in 1830 moving from Indiana to Illinois. A representative has conducted the search for three years and will report to the legislature in January 1915. Citizens with information are urged to contact Mr. C. M. Thompson at the University of Illinois Urbana.
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Indiana
Illinois
Illinois State Historical Library
C. M Thompson
University of Illinois
Urbana
Movement aids unemployed in Mobile via new employment bureau
Building on a suggestion from The Item, the Mobile Rotary Club and Mobile Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign to help the city's worthy unemployed. A new employment bureau opened in Chamber rooms to address urgent appeals and secure work for those with dependents. Citizens are urged to support the effort and help able men with families obtain sustenance.
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Mobile Rotary Club
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Mobile to Host Remaining UCV Members in Message to Public
The city of Mobile will host the few remaining Alabama Division United Confederate Veterans in a few days. The finance committee seeks donations to cover the soldiers' visit, urging timely help to ensure a royal entertainment and proper honors during their stay.
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Mobile
Alabama Division
United Confederate Veterans
Baldwin County Good Roads push for $250000 road bond election
The Baldwin County Good Roads Association has started a campaign for a county election to authorize a $250000 bond for road construction. Three years earlier a $100000 bond proposal was defeated, but supporters believe they can rally enough backing to win in a new vote.
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Baldwin County Good Roads Association
Belove
Paper Sermon on Neutrality in a War-Torn era
The Atlanta Constitution essay argues for genuine neutrality amid European conflict. It contrasts sympathies for England France and Russia with the need to avoid prejudice against Germany, urging toleration and assimilation of German-Americans while warning against bigotry and demonizing any side. It stresses constitutional neutrality and global civility.
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Wilson
America
England
France
Russia
Germany
Atlanta Constitution
Majority verdicts advancing in civil cases across states
The article notes a shift toward allowing majority verdicts, typically nine of twelve or five of six, mainly in civil trials. It argues benefits include faster decisions and fewer retrials, while cautioning that criminal cases, especially capital ones, require unanimity for safety. Louisiana already adopted the rule. Mississippi considers it. Tampa Daily Times.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Tampa
Cotton situation faces sober southwide relief push
The article discusses the seriousness of the cotton crisis and shows broad southern efforts for relief. The buy a bale movement gathers momentum with thousands of bales taken at ten cents per pound. Europe’s revival and open channels for cotton goods boost demand, while a strong southwide push aims to cut next year’s crop by about fifty percent, signaling cautious optimism amid wartime strain.
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South
Europe
Atlante
Hog raising profitable in Baldwin County and beyond
Baldwin County hogs ship to Mobile markets and Chicago. Scheappi and Sherman plan to ship a carload to Chicago at about 10 cents a pound, while Mobile buys about 8 cents for top hogs. Local farmers tout diverse feeds from sweet potatoes to peanuts and note hardy crossbreeds like Berkshire and Poland China.
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Baldwin County
Mobile
Bay Minette
Summerdale
Magnolia Springs
Scheappi & Sherman
Chicago
Baldwin
Berkshire
Poland
China
Sam C. Jenkins
Magnolia
Michigan
Magnolia River
W. H. Sisson
Plan for Relief of Cotton Owner
The Warrant Warehouse Company of Birmingham and Mobile proposes to issue interest bearing notes up to 30 per bale on cotton stored at Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company in Mobile. Banks in Birmingham and Mobile endorse the plan and will back notes with deposits and accept them in payments to creditors. A wide range of Birmingham merchants have agreed to accept the notes.
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Birmingham
First National Bank
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Jefferson County Savings Bank
Banking House of Steiner Bros
Birmingham and
Mobile
Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company of
Ingham
State Exposition Opens Monday with Largest Show Ever
Montgomery Alabama prepares for the State Exposition opening Monday at 10 am. The event features the Souths largest livestock display, extensive exhibits, a revived midway from Birmingham, eight daily free acts, and nightly fireworks. Negro building and Negro day highlight Saturday with special events.
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Ala
Alabama
South
Mississippi River
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Carnival Company
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Edgar
Auburn
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Louis Lowenstein Homeward Bound
Relative reports by cable that Louis Lowenstein sailed from Amsterdam on the Rotterdam for the United States. He had left Mobile for a European visit and his plans were disrupted by the war. After three weeks he was found attempting to reach the coast to return home.
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Louis Lowenstein
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
United States
Lowenstein
Mobile
Europe
Columbus Day Observed In Mobile
Local banks courts and many public offices will close Monday in observance of Columbus Day a legal holiday. All post office departments will remain closed except general delivery which will be open from 9 to 11 am Carriers will make only one delivery during the day.
Harry Curtin Visits Mobile With Oh Oh Delphine
Mobile youth Harry Curtin, long associated with Klaw and Erlanger, visited Mobile Saturday with the Oh Oh Delphine company that played at the Lyric Theatre.
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Harry Curtin
Klaw & Erlanger Amusement Company
Mobile
Oh! Oh! Delphine” Company
Lyric
Powell Resigns from Savage Hotel to Become Traveling Salesman
George R. Powell resigns after serving as manager of the Savage Hotel to take a traveling salesman post with a New Orleans house. The article discusses an interest-bearing note plan tied to cotton storage, allowing owners to use notes as currency and secure short-term loans, amid strong cotton value in the South and European demand.
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George R. Powell
Savage Hotel
New Orleans
Europe
Candy Shortage Most Likely Hit Young Shoppers
A New York report notes war and tariff shifts shrink U S sugar supplies raising candy costs. Sugar, glucose, condensed milk, fruits, and nuts push up prices as candy makers warn of further increases. If prices rise, Americans may favor domestic sugar production to cut costs for children and adults alike.
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New York
Germany
England
Europe
United States
Father Knickerbocker to star as big movie figure at Panama fair
The piece describes Father Knickerbocker appearing as a major film actor at the Panama fair next year. Cameramen have filmed New York scenes in 1715 1815 and as today. A revolving truck will unveil a model city ending the main passageway with a curtain showing the pictures.
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Father Knickerbocker
New York
San Francisco
New York Hoboes Propose Self Help at National Meet
A new approach to unemployment is expected from New Yorks idle known as hoboes who plan to address relief efforts themselves. They argue no one knows unemployment better than those who have faced it in nearly every major city. A national hoboes convention is planned in Washington next month to discuss and decide on possible solutions.
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New York
United States
Washington
Aldermen chairman predicts New York population boom
The board of aldermen leader, also head of the housing committee, forecasts 12 million New Yorkers within 35 years and plans practical, common sense housing to fit a city twice its current size. He says visions of boulevards and plazas are not the goal, but sensible growth. If right, the panel will be very busy for a generation.
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Board of Aldermen
New York
McAnemy
Intelligence in the body by John Burroughs
John Burroughs argues in the North American Review that biology cannot be reduced to chemistry or geology. He describes life as an intelligent unity within the organism, guiding physiology and responses beyond simple forces and calls for recognizing this integrated intelligence.
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John Burroughs
The
North American Review
Dad's Money and the Spoiling of Youth
A Dallas Daily Dispatch column critiques gilded youths who squander wealth and abandon families. It argues unequal wealth distribution harms society, urging both the rich to curb surplus to foster responsible upbringings and the poor to receive genuine opportunity for hopeful starts.
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Daily Dige Patch
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