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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1916

Page

3

Marketing Livestock Across the United States Survey Findings

Washington experts report three main marketing methods for livestock and meat in the United States. Central markets handle the bulk of sheep and lambs, hogs, and beef cattle with local marketing dominant in far eastern western and southern sections. Cooperative cattle raisers are expanding, with about seven hundred assemblies operating in fifteen states and four hundred thirty shipping associations.

Washington United States Neas United States Department of Agriculture Central States Great Central

Ade and Nicholson Debate on Monograph Movie in Indianapolis

Indiana authors George Ade and Meredith Nicholson will hold a political debate via an electric center city sign. Nicholson prints a forty five word argument for Wilson's re election, followed by Mrs Nicholson supporting woman suffrage. Ade will counter with Hughes support in the sign display as the election nears.

Indianapolis Ind George Ade Meredith Nicholson Indiana Woodrow Wilson Nicholson Charles E. Hughes

Centralized livestock markets and co operatives in US marketing

A study notes Minnesota hosts 215 cooperative livestock shipping associations that cut marketing costs and align with central markets. It highlights the United States as unique for centralized livestock markets and cites 1914 data of over 1,200 slaughtering and meat packing plants, linking ownership concentration to pricing and regional differences.

Minnesota United States California

Complexion Fresh Beauty Claim Promises Quick Wrinkle Vanish

An advertisement touts skin osmosis with roseate cream and cold water for rapid facial renewal. It cites Countess de Chevanne, claims results in three weeks, and offers a refund plus a $200 charitable-forfeit guarantee. Simone Marnex, 20 West 22nd Street, New York, is named as contact.

Simone Marnex West 22Nd Street New York Creme Tokalon Research

Greeks organize Venizelos party in New York City

In New York City on Oct 16 a Venizelos party rally drew more than 300 000 Greeks across the United States to support the movement. A $4000 fund was raised to aid the former Greek premier as supporters urged Greek exiles in America to influence homeland politics and expel enemies around the king.

New York United States Venizelos America Greece Donia Macedonia

Florida Tax Collector Shy In Accounts

Governor Trammell suspends Hillsboro County tax collector John L Branch after auditors report a shortage in the accounts. Branch, in office eight years, denies missing funds and cites upcoming examination. He holds a $30,000 bond and no criminal action has been filed.

Associated Press Tampa Fila Trammel John L. Branch Hilsboro Tallahasse Branch Tallahassee Hillsboro County

Public abattoirs and livestock market distributions analyzed

The report notes 22 cities and 13 states with public abattoirs and calls for local condition checks before building new ones. It compares rail transport losses, cites 1913-14 claims of 1.245 million dollars across 27 railroads, and outlines farmer shares versus middlemen in centralized versus local markets.

Southern Territory Western Territory

Benson Seeks Reply From Wilson on Army Bill

Allan Benson socialist candidate says he sent President Wilson a message weeks ago asking for reasons behind signing the army reorganization bill and has not received a reply. He claims the president is evading the issue and vows to block exports if elected to feed hungry Americans.

Associated Press Oakland Cal Allan Benson Wilson Benson United States

Changing Seasons Bring Colds

This advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as relief for stuffed-up head, clogged nose, chest tightness, and sore throat. It claims the antiseptic mix clears the head and loosens phlegm, helping you breathe easier and end the cold, urging continued use until symptoms vanish. At your druggist, 59¢.

Dr. King

Vanderbilts Caruso and Notables Reach U S on La Fayette

The French liner La Fayette arrived from Bordeaux with William K Vanderbilt John Barrett Enrico Caruso Frank Munsey and S S McClure aboard. Officers said wireless warned of a submarine off Nantucket prompting a southerly approach to the U S coast and no suspicious craft were found.

Aby Press New York la Fayette Bordeaux William K. Vanderbilt John Barrett Enrico Caruso Frank A. Munsey McClure Nantucket

Grand Circuit Racing Opens at Atlanta Fair Grounds

Fifteen or more horses entered for each of three handicap events at the Southeastern fair grounds as the first grand circuit season in the South aside from Kentucky begins. Purse is $1,000 for the 2:05 pace 2:18 pace and 2:10 trot. Ed Geers Cox Murphy White and other noted figures expected, with Southern debuts on the program. Track praised for good condition after yesterday’s tryout.

Atlanta South Kentucky Ed. F. Geers Cox Murphy White Sasa

U S Botanist Surprised by Citrus Development

A Sunday inspection of the citrus belt by R A Young an assistant botanist with the bureau of plant industry Washington accompanied by Evan B Davis Gulf Coast Produce Exchange W M Clemens Chamber of Commerce secretary and H Gabriel found the growth of the citrus fruit industry a big surprise to him The group visited the Bourne farm Irvington fruit area and Mrs Jessica McGuire home at Spring Hill before Young returned to Washington Sunday afternoon.

R. A. Young Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture Washington Evan B. Davis Gulf Coast Produce Exchange W. M. Clemens Chamber of Commerce H. Gabriel Young Jonathan Bourne Irvington Jessica McGuire Spring Hill

Helligolav Has Not Seen the U Boat

A Danish steamship Helligolav reports no submarine sighting during its voyage. Captain Holst states in a wireless message that nothing true in the submarine story. Observers on the White Star steamer Bovie claim they saw a submarine periscope about 200 miles out as Helligolav sailed eastward.

Associated Press New York Helligolav Holst White Star Line Bovie

Denison Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

Mrs G O Lowery of Denison Texas says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after months of fatigue chills and dizzy spells. She credits the remedy with curing her female troubles when doctors could not and urges others to try a bottle.

Lydia Pinkham Denison Texas Lydia E. Pinkham Monterey Street Denison, Texas

Seventy-Four Hostile Airplanes Shot Down in September

Berlin reports a German tally of 74 enemy planes downed in September, including 21 French and 53 British. The Overseas News Agency says the count contradicts British claims of air supremacy and underscores the Entente powers’ lack of precise public reports.

Berlin Asquith House of Commons

Greek Congress Postponed One Month by Decree

King Constantine signed a decree delaying the Greek chamber of deputies meeting for one month. The session, required by the constitution, was to convene Sunday, but the postponement was announced from Athens with dispatch from London.

Associated Press Athens London Constantine Greek Chamber of Deputies

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