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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
2
Charles A. Mohr reports on 4 last months results including 2137 houses inspected 90 stables 398 nuisance notices 360 complied and 1258 animals slaughtered for meat and dairy inspections. He urges continued constant effort and requests 125 dollars for equipment to strengthen surveillance and food safety across the city.
Exports dropped to 83,593,708 the year’s lowest weekly total a 27 million decline from the prior week trade for the period fell to 6,572,241 with 26,921,467 in for the week. Officials offer no definite cause suggesting slackened trade or the British loan negotiations. President Wilson requests recall of Ambassador Dumba approved by the Croatian National Benevolent Association in Cleveland.
L C Hein emann of 331 Washington St says Cardus benefited her after long illness during menopause. She credits testimonials in a Ladies Birthday Almanac and a bottle taken that led to steady improvement. She reports taking five bottles and recommends Cardus to others, claiming it the best medicine for her troubles.
The weather note sketches a generally fair Tuesday with little temperature change and southeast winds. It humorously recalls Mobile’s heat reports with 94 degrees in nearby cities, a chilly 44 degrees in Denver, and a recorders tale of a sneaky fridge theft, ending with: generally fair, no big shifts in temperature.
Washington reports the United States will not approve or disapprove the 10 British loan negotiation. Officials say the bankers initiated the matter and no government action is required. The loan is treated as a commercial credit for war supplies under legal frameworks. No formal stance will be taken.
An official House of Commons release states British casualties total 381,983 officers and men killed wounded or missing through August 21. Losses in summer war activity were lower than spring, likely due to Franco-Belgian stalemate and heavy losses at the Dardanelles.
Mobile residents raised 65.50 for Cayman Brac relief led by E S Parsons chairing a committee of former island residents now in Mobile. Donations listed include individuals and firms, with clothing or provisions sought and drop points at Bienville Hotel or Caribbean and Southern Steamship warehouse pier 4. Also reported are petty crimes including vandalism at Provost-Farrow Coal and a burglary on Gracie Street with an Iver Johnson pistol taken.
The probate court issued licenses including White James Harry with Malone and Mary Shaw and Richard H. Coffin with an unidentified partner.
A vintage tip prescribes mercol wax to remove unsightly skin from the face and reveal a clear girlish complexion. It suggests nightly cold cream use and gradual daily application to fade age spots and blotches, claiming the result appears in time.
George Bartleton, who refereed the Ertel Williams bout in Minneapolis, says he did not award Ertel a decision on a foul. He disqualified Williams for a groin strike and argues the championship should not change hands under the circumstances.
In the Law and Equity Court Judge Safford Berney grants relief to Emeline Thomas ordering D J Dinsmoore to deed. If he fails, registry will deed. Chancery Court Judge Thomas H Smith sets Grace Foster v William Foster for Sept 18. Mary Lou Gill v Horace Gill holds alimony contempt order jailed until purged. Other notices include motion to amend Dill August 18 and multiple orders of publication.
George Fearn Jr. announces Mobile gulf coast fair preparations with racing stables to be completed within two weeks. The $400 project aims to showcase a large mobile area exhibition across twenty one county fairs, drawing support from multiple counties and exhibitors. J C Williams of the Southern Railway approves the farm site as ideal for a demonstration farm to illustrate growing methods on the gulf coast.
Mobile fire department report for August shows the lowest fire loss in years at 175 dollars. Alarms numbered 18 with three bell alarms eight telephone calls and two still alarms. Fires occurred in nine frame buildings one brick and three chimney blazes with causes including sparks defective flue bursting and unknown factors. Insurance loss totaled 120 dollars with insured and uninsured at 176 dollars. None spread to adjoining structures.
Whistler Alabama saw strong attendance at revival meetings at the Baptist church and continued services were announced for the week. Local residents returned home from visits and travel including Mrs. Bravee from Eight-Mile Station and Walter Towery from Meridian after his mother's death.
Selma Montgomery and Birmingham will send numerous delegates by rail to the Nashville meeting September 23 and 24 to press for the Jackson Memorial road route. Mobile plans representation to influence the route selection amid wider city interests and population. Alabama highlights progress with three fourths of the proposed road already hard surfaced.
Gilbert V. Reese testified a holdup left him "cleaned out" of $20 but investigators found no weapon or violence. Carter testified about shoes, drinks, and a shooting gallery deal, while Recorder ER Gordon sentenced Reese to thirty days and a $500 peace bond with appeal allowed.
No lives were lost and no one was injured in the fire aboard the Sant' Anna bound from New York to Italian ports with over 1,600 Italian reservists. The Fabre Lines agents received a wireless message confirming the incident and noting the suspected use of a fire bomb.
An advertisement claims thin people can gain weight by taking Sargol tablets with every meal. It asserts the body wastes nutrients from food and that Sargol helps fats sugars and starches convert into fat. The product is marketed as non injurious pleasant efficient inexpensive with a money back guarantee through Van Antwerp Co and other druggists.
In port entries show vessels at Pier 6 Pier 1 Pier 8 and various docks with names including Hildegard Melting to Puerto Patre Cuba and VESSELS MOBILE BOUND. Ships sail between Havana Moragues Lumber Company Penarth and New York with destinations to Porto Rican Line Munson Line Van Heynigen Co and United Fruit Co among others.
The Eubanks Farm Company near Luce dale Mississippi is planting 75 000 fig trees this season, aiming to create the largest fig producing and canning center in the United States. 63 500 trees are ready for bearing and samples are being distributed to Mobile and markets nationwide to foster demand for Magnolia figs ahead of planned canneries next year.
The Norwegian steamer Aini, fumigated and with rats removed by marine hospital officials, left New Orleans this morning to load cargo. The Lampasas sailed for New York. Corinto arrived Tuesday with bananas and unloaded at Pier 1. C. W. Mills moored in the stream. Karen arrived yesterday and docked at Pier 5. Albert D. Mills shifted to Pier 4. Glenesk moved from Turner Terminals to the stream and is due to sail soon.
Warm conditions prevail across the western to eastern United States with a high barometer area stretching from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic. Temperatures include 98 in New Orleans and 94 in Washington and Nashville. Rain taps the upper Mississippi valley and upper Great Lakes as a low pressure area nears the Mexican border. A cool pacific air mass covers the coast and Rockies with Durango reporting 30 and Winnemucca 24. Albert Ashenberg, local forecaster, is in hospital as yardmaster Michael Gavin of Louisville and Nashville undergoes foot bone removal surgery. he expects recovery in about two weeks. The editorial aside notes the poor misguided charge gets none of the credit for industry.
Anna convoyed by the Ancona proceeds to Fayal Azores. Captain Pavy gives no damage extent or fire cause. Agents think cargo mainly foodstuffs oil and paraffin wax survived. Officials suspect a fire bomb timed to explode at sea.
Mrs Katherine Dickin Stevens wife of George B Stevens died after an extended illness at home 303 North Joachim Street She was 59 a lifelong resident She is survived by her husband four sons three daughters and other relatives Funeral services from the family home Wednesday at 8 30 am burial at Shady Grove cemetery
A Woman's Tribune note promotes liquid silmerine that curls straight hair overnight. The product is labeled harmless and pleasant, drying into natural waves without heat tools. Dosing is via toothbrush at bedtime, with effects lasting several weeks. September 16.
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