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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
4
In the Wiregrass region of Alabama farmers turn from cotton to oats. The Ozark Herald editor notes many planters will sow oats this fall to provide winter grazing and soil cover. Rising beef prices and a potential flouring mill plan boost cereals. Dale farmers’ moves merit attention for South Alabama.
Sir John French sends to the home government a long, fair statement covering August 21 to 28. He praises British and French troops and notes German fighting spirit. The report portrays a deadly struggle, with escapes from enemy clutches and no signs of censorship.
The New Orleans States suggests Congress consider new revenue measures by taxing motorcycles to reach the war needs. The proposal argues a motorcycle levy could help the government meet funding limits during wartime.
A whispered calm on Wall Street contrasts with stark White House language declaring peace still distant amid ongoing strife and devastation. The public hears two dissonant signals from national leaders and markets as tensions rise.
A discussion outlines a plan to raise treasury revenue by a 3 percent tax on all freight movements by rail or water and increases of 50 cents per 12 pack on beer and 20 cents per gallon on domestic wines. The proposal shifts the burden to shippers, with railroads and shipping lines retaining 1 percent for collection, amid a wartime revenue shortage despite ongoing peace.
The governor of Mississippi, Earl Brewer, reportedly arrived in Meridian at 2 55 PM on Wednesday and stayed openly until 5 15 PM before catching a train to Jackson. Only one bystander reportedly saw him, leaving his visit largely unnoticed in the city.
A German inventor who built a chemical business in the United States married locally and planned to return with his wife and newborn. War forces him into Kaiser's army due to lacking American naturalization, leaving his wife with no word and jeopardizing the firm he created as it falters under wartime strain.
The Progressive Farmer urges careful start with alfalfa in the South. Select rich drained land, ensure lime with at least 1 percent calcium carbonate, and inoculate. Start with an acre, expand only if success proves sustainable. neglecting any essential invites failure.
The Montgomery Advertiser shares a Selma postcard inquiry asking if Southern women should pledge to wear cotton goods to aid the cotton situation. It supports expanding the Georgia started movement, but says any fall benefit would be limited. women will buy woolens and silks anyway, though the effort deserves encouragement.
H. E. Dunn, once a traveling passenger agent for a Western railroad, moves to a small town and craves thrills. He joins a wild crowd on a vacant lot where citizens jubilantly announce they are about to hire a swarm of bees, creating a bizarre, buzzing spectacle.
A Cleveland efficiency engineer on the Hamburg American pier in Hoboken contrasts English office practices with American methods. He recalls Jimmy the new office boy who asks if trimming letters with shears could substitute filing, illustrating gaps in modern efficiency understanding.
Mississippi delta planters face boll weevil losses with half the crop ruined and prices halved. Hoke Smith and James Vardaman argue for liberty to grow cotton, urging less riches for more freedom, while New Orleans Item notes potential jail terms for gains.
The New York World notes that Colonel Roosevelt’s frequent absences from home occur during crises, reinforcing a view of his leadership as courageous and intrepid.
Amid war alarms Paraguay signs a peace treaty with this country. The Indianapolis News notes every small aid can help during tumultuous times.
A Boston Transcript quip notes the idea that ships must be bought from neutral nations and asks why Secretary Bryan would not purchase ships from the Swiss navy, highlighting skepticism about neutrality and procurement.
A Boston Transcript line notes a colonel insists on choosing Bull Mouse party candidates regardless of who selects them.
A man has been found willing to run in opposition to Champ Clark in the Ozark district. He must want office as much as exercise and aims to challenge the long time incumbent in a bid for political prominence.
Henry Watterson rebuts Herman Ridder and defends U S neutrality while criticizing the German Kaiser and allied monarchies. He argues the conflict is a war of absolutism against democratic progress, not a conflict of German people, and urges support for the American cause.
A wartime bulletin from the postoffice department warns European international money orders may face delays and payment risks. Postmasters must inform customers that foreign service is accepted only with delays and risks due to the ongoing war and disrupted communications.
Milburn W. Wright filed suit in the law and equity court Thursday against Albert McMurray seeking 500 damages for alleged false and malicious arrest on petit larceny. The defendant says the case was dismissed and he was injured by the arrest. The article notes tin production in South Dakota and South Carolina.
Montgomery Sept it. A Chamber of Commerce letter cites that Congress has liberalized navigation laws allowing foreign flagged ships to transfer to American registry. About 150 vessels have done so and more are expected. The war risk insurance act now covers cargoes against war risks, easing cotton transport to Europe as mills may resume demand.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed Thursday in U S district court against the Atmore Dry Goods Company a leading local firm. One of its major creditors is Cluett Peabody Company, according to court filings.
Washington commentary analyzes how Japan's entry into the great conflict tests U S neutrality. It notes pressures to lean toward Allies, U S food exports as leverage, and how British naval control and sea law shape opportunities and risks for American traders and ships.
The piece notes Chicago primaries on September 9 will feature 1 873 aspirants for office with about 1 000 on Democratic ballots. Voters must read 429 names for the Democratic U S Senate race and choose among 19 state treasurer candidates and many others within two minutes per ballot. The task grows through numerous constitutional and local offices before reaching the halfway point.
A leading French surgical authority reports battlefield hospital observations on wound outcomes. Relative frequencies show slight wounds 60 percent, serious 15 percent, very serious 25 percent, with head and right arm as the most frequent projectile lodging sites.
The Chicago Herald reports that Washington plans Funston to stay in Vera Cruz until a fair presidential election. The piece notes no mention of whether he will buy a home or merely board.
A St. Louis Republic item mocks wartime shortages noting Americans may wear stockings rather than blood stained shirts. The quip contrasts fabric shortages with morale during conflict.
In a bold call from the Boston Advertiser the manager urges congressmen to accelerate work before the deadline. He emphasizes accountability and timely action in a spirited political commentary.
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