Mobile's Healthy Climate Cited In August Mortality Report
The piece notes Mobile's August death rate for whites under 8 per thousand, lower than national figures, with no typhoid deaths and minimal prostrations despite heat. It contrasts Mobile's Gulf climate with harsher northern heat, and ends with a brief immigration deportation mention of Artago, denied entry under national laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Census Bureau
United States
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Pacific Coast
California
Mount Shasta
Mt Hand
Gulf
Fragmentary notes on political temperament and economic instincts
The text discusses a quick temper harming the AI and the face, cites rough opposition, and contrasts spendthrift behavior with the belief in discovering a gold mine or oil. It poses questions about curiosity and whether those questions reveal character or are mere curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amk
Big Corn Shipments Point a Moral
The article notes a large Argentine corn cargo unloading at Pier 5 and uses it to critique Southern port facilities. It highlights Alabama’s growing corn crop and Mobile’s lack of a grain elevator, urging city action to attract grain and cotton shipping. It cites Mayor Pillans and calls for private or public investment to establish waterfront grain capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
United States
Argentine Republic
Mobile
Alabama
Pillans
Southern
Ohio
Farmers Unite Against Disorganized Markets in Mobile County
The article argues that all sectors are organized while farmers in Mobile County lag. It urges farmers to unite in intelligent cooperative organization to gain protection, better security, and success comparable to other groups facing organized interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Mobile
Mobile County
Hts
Death of Major Jonas Aberdeen editor passes away
Major S A Jonas veteran editor of the Aberdeen Examiner died at his home Monday. A Kentuckian and Confederate veteran, he led the paper since its founding and served in the agricultural department during Cleveland’s administration. His death is a lasting loss to Southern journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Jonas
Aberdeen
Miss
Major Jonas
South
van Dorn
Mississippi
Jonas
Cleveland
Agricultural Department
Sioux City Protests Lumber Rate Discrimination
Sioux City traffic bureau files with the Interstate Commerce Commission protesting lumber and forest product rates from AT and SF and other railroads to Sioux City. They call the rates unjust, unreasonable, and discriminatory in favor of Omaha, Nebraska, with routes through Missouri Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Tennessee Mississippi and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Sioux City
Omaha
Neb
Interstate Commerce Commission
Traffic Bureau of
German forces strengthen in France amid Soissons fighting
One year into the European War reports say German troops in France are reinforced and take favorable defensive positions with severe fighting around Soissons. Maubeuge remains under Allied control, while Austrian losses since Lemberg are tallied in high figures. Redmond seeks Irish support for England and Wilson rebukes Kaiser's dum dum bullets charge as premature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Soissons
Maubeuge
Mans
Lemberg
Emperor Williams
Redmond
England
Wilson
Stevens Points Dangers in State Harbor Commission Bill
Mobile attorney Thomas M. Stevens warns the Hartwell state harbor commission bill could jeopardize upland landowners rights and large terminal plans with a $1 million vision. He argues a future governor appointed commission would risk graft, bonds, and pilots, while condemning constitutional limits on internal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Hartwell State Harbor Commission
Thomas M. Stevens
Mobile
Stevens
Termini Transfer and Storage Company
River and Harbor Commission
Road and Revenue Commission
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Old
Commission
In and Out of Town Battle House Guests Listed
A long list of travelers and associates visiting or connected with the Battle House includes H P Barett of Boston, H N Ogden of Louisville, George F Hartman of New York, T W Haynes of Jackson, A Z Barnes of Dallas, N I Miller of Birmingham, C H DeRoche of San Antonio, T H Scott of Fort Morgan, Elmer R Sly of Creola, J H Williams of New York, A S V Lockdale and J W Melburn of Washington, D C, S T Stephens of New Orleans, M R Roberts of Jackson, J C Rhodes of Akron, H M Wisdom of New Orleans, E B Coleman of Walker Springs, S H Frederic of Pascagoula, R G Murch of Thomasville, and Captain O Erekson aboard the steamship Viator. The list continues with several other named individuals and spouses connected to Cawthon, Klosky's, St. Andrew, Windsor, BS Windsor, and additional Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle House
H. P. Barett
Boston
Mass
H. N. Ogden
Louisville
George F. Hartman
New York City
T. W. Haynes
Jackson
Miss
A. Z. Barnes
Dallas
Tex
N. I. Miller
Birmingham
Ala
C. H. DeRoche
San Antonio
T. H. Scott
Fort Morgan
Elmer R. Sly
Creola
J. H. Williams
New
Bienville
S. T. Stephens
New Orleans
M. R. Roberts
T. B. ¢Fortner
Washington, D. C
J. C. Rhodes
Akron, O
H. M. Wisdom
E. B. Coleman
Walker Springs
Pascagoula
R. G. Murch
Thomasville
O. Erekson
Viator
Cawthon
J. M. Jenkins
Montgomery
F. Frandfort
F. Wocock
Charles F. Young
W. Blalack
H. Tannenbaum
William Hilton
LaCrosse
Wis
John McKinley
Eutaw
J. F. Lanier
St. Louis
Fred E. Golin
A. D. Raymond
Klosky
J. T. Wilson
Tensaw
E. H. Peet
Chicago
St. Andrew
F. A. Payne
Meridian
A. S. Myrie
R. C. Hunt
Leaf
P. Granade
F. B. Pugh
Franklin
R. M. Dyer
Robertsdale
C. H. McBride
Quincey
Vv. V. Rhodes
Bay Minette
E. RB. Shepard
Mt. Vernon
J. T. Harvey
Columbus
J. R. Neven
Gulfport
Canadians Honor Late Sir William Van Horne
Funeral services for Sir William Van Horne were held with attendance by representatives of the dominion and provincial governments and the Canadian Pacific Railway. The body will be laid to rest in Joliet beside his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Dominion
Canadian Pacific Rail Way
Sir William van Horne
Joliet
Sir William
Admiral Caperton Declares Martial Rule in Haiti
Rear Admiral Caperton, commander of the expedition, proclaims martial law in Port au Prince and all Haiti territory occupied by American forces and assumes full responsibility for the occupied area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Caperton
Large Shrimp Catches At Biloxi PackerYards
Biloxi packers report large shrimp hauls in Louisiana marshes with non union labor driving shrimping schooners. Foster Fountain Co 265 barrels Clark & Devitt 60 Desporte 100 Seafood Co a large total. Dunbar Lopez & Dukate to resume packing. Union longs for better pay as members quit to work independently. Also notes United Confederate Veterans reunion plans for Biloxi September 28 to 30 with events and free rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Louisiana Marshes
International Longshoremen's Association
United Confederate Veterans
United Daughters of of the Confederacy
Hotel Riviera
Jefferson Davis Confederate Home
Beauvoir
W. T. Bolton
Real estate transfers involving Bascombe tract and Ormerd parcels
Real estate transfers include R T Ervin to John Lincoln about Lot 14 square 21 Bascombe tract for 200 dollars. L H Green to John Ormerd portions of section 36 township 2 south range 2 west for 25 dollars. Willis Collins to John Ormerd parts of section 4 township 3 south range 2 west for 75 dollars. South Investment and Development Co to E S Fisher half of northwest quarter of southeast quarter section 18 township 6 south range 4 west with a 15 foot public road plot for 1 dollar. W H Merritt to the public 30 feet of land diagonally across northwest quarter of southwest quarter section 15 township 6 south range 4 west for no consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Ervin
John Lincoln
Bascombe
L. H. Green
John Ormerd
Willis Collins
Section 15
Township 6
The Times Lives Up to Its Motto
The New York Times proclaims its adherence to the motto All the news that's fit to print amid playful nods from Puck, reflecting a classic newspaper ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Times
the Times
Uncle Wiggily Awakened by a Goosey Walk Invitation
Uncle Wiggily on the porch sleeps and dreams of a sea dog chase. He awakens to Grandpa Goosey Gander inviting him to take a walk on a sunny day, breaking the stillness of the hollow stump bungalow. Nurse Jane Fozzy Wuzzy is away at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurse Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Jane
Uncle Wiggily
Rabbit
Ocean Beach Seashore Cottage
Rabbit Gentleman
Uncle
Sea Dog
Grandfather Goosey Gander
Grandpa Goosey
Mr. Longears
Uncle Wiggily Seams a Button and Sews Himself In
Uncle Wiggily plans a walk with Grandpa Goosey Gander. He sews a button on his coat tail, then accidentally sews himself to the chair, thinking a sea dog has him. Grandpa Goosey frees him and they go for a woods walk, Nurse Jane laughing at the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Wiggily
Goose Gentleman
Grandpa Goosey
Rabbit
Grandfather Goosey Gander
Mr. Longears
Uncle
Mr. Long‘ears
Jane
Elephant Boy
Why Wheels Go Round and Lights Glitter Committee Visit
The Your Know City committee of the Chamber of Commerce will visit the Mobile Electric generating plant at 4 PM to inspect production and distribution. E M Bailey and others lead the group, with plans to tour the Southern Bell Telephone exchange next week and other local factories inviting inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
E. M. Bailey
Sutton's
Mobile Electric Company
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Funds for Victims of Cayman Brac Grow Daily
A city committee led by E. S. Parsons reports nearly 100 dollars raised for Cayman Brac sufferers. About 94.50 is on hand with some clothing received. Volunteers note homeless living in caves need provisions while shipments to Montego Bay, Jamaica, will be transported free of charge by Caribbean and Southern Steamship Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayman Brac
E. S. Parsons
A. J. Bender, Jr
Adam Glass & Co
E. J. Buck
Sidney Dorgan
Law and Equity Court
Thomas N. Drew
H. V. Davis
New St. Francis Street
Leigh & Chamberlain
The
Georgia Casualty Company
Nicholas Drahan
Mallory Steamship Company
New York
Monroe Higgins
Haas Bros. Packing Co
Law and Equity
H. H. Crichton
A. M. Bright Grocery Co
M. E. Henry Ruffin
Alleged cattle thief caught near Cottage Hill
Calvin Slay, wanted at Biloxi Mississippi for jumping a $1000 bond while awaiting trial on cattle stealing charges, was arrested Monday near Cottage Hill by Special Deputy Sheriff Stanley Edwards. He was transported to Biloxi and turned over to Harrison County sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Slay
Biloxi
Miss
Cottage Hill
Stanley Edwards
Harrison County
Allen Personal Notices Highlight Local Dance Week
A week of five dances in Allen Alabama concludes with Mr J W Murphy hosting Thursday and Oil Blackman Saturday. Attendees include John Fowler R A Burge Alvin Kellys home was postponed due to illness. Also mentions church meetings Hebron Hopewell Bethel and Sabbath school leadership by Jesse Tharp. Miss Lizzie Duke with Perry Wiggins. visits from Young Paul Dan Paul Fred Dumas Floyd Lawrence and Mrs J W Murphy. Reynolds Music House Aax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron Church
Hopewell Church
Lizzie Duke
Bethel Church
Perry Wiggins
Jesse Tharp
Union
Edgar Paul
Young Paul
Dan Paul
Fred Dumas
Floyd Lawrence
Grand Bay Presses for Better Highways with County Aid
Grand Bay residents criticize the poor Irvington to Grand Bay road and back the county’s efforts to improve roads. The Grand Bay Chamber of Commerce pushes for better highways to boost fishing and bathing advantages while convicts work on Telegraph road for the Jackson Memorial route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran Bay
Mobile County
Grand Bay
Irvington
Chalice of Courage headlining at Empire with multiple features
Vitagraph presents The Chalice of Courage by Cyrus Townsend Brady a six part drama praised for its heart stirring story and production. Empire shows also Money Money Money Starring Joseph Kaufman and Ethel Clayton Lubin drama An Artful Artist and Selig The Mystery of Dead Man's Isle plus a Beach Cartoon novelty. Admission 20 cents for adults 10 cents for children and 5 cents for cartoons and the other short offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitagraph Company
Cyrus Towsend Brady
The
Empire Today
Joseph Kaufman
Ethel Clayton
Billie Reeves
Dead Man’s Isle
The Question Box Why A Cold Makes Us Hoarse
Fannie Bryant explains hoarseness from colds. Not all colds affect the voice. when vocal cords swell with fluid they do not vibrate properly, causing a thick, uneven voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Bryant
Irvington Personal News from Irvington Ala
IRVINGTON ALA C D Gasaway of Chicago is here to inspect Argyle road land interests. Social crowd enjoyed a Monday evening at R F Thurston home. Dr Matthews and son of Chicago may locate on local property soon. Ernest Kunze hosted friends at his sister Mrs R W Thurston’s home. J W C Brown attended Alabama National League of Postmasters meeting in Mobile. A final note remarks a fanatic could be an enthusiast if agreeing with you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler
Ala
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of
Alabama
Baldwin
Mobile
Mayer W. Aldridge
J. W. Pankey
A. G. Moses
T. B. Allman
Whistler Lodge
Graham Perdue
W. L. Cahall
W. P. Redding
G. W. Smith
J. A. Reaves
Henry Simon
H. A. Pierce
F. 8. Hotchkin
M. W. Aldrige
E. A. Donnelly
Gardiner C. Tucker
Irvington
D. Gasaway
Chicago
Ills
Argyle Road
Matthews and Son
Ernest Kunze
R. W. Thurston
J. W. C. Brown
National League of Postmasters
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health Claims
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It warns of back pain and other symptoms and urges readers to obtain samples and buy bottles at drug stores. The notice directs readers to Binghamton New York and cites Mobile Daily Item as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Mobile Daily Item
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Press Service Audit Bureau of
S. C. Beckwith
Tribune
Louis
Als
Society de Bell Phone
B.C. Auditor's
Audit Bureau of Circulations
M ‘Hs
City Net
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Browning
Mobile Health Resort
Artago
Adon
Hartwell
Pine Grove
Mary Taylor
Inez Conway
Carl White
J. E. Miller
Fred Hail
L. B. Wilson
George M. Smith
EB. Edmondson
Reynalds Music House
Emperor OF
Admiral W B.caperton
Pythian Knights
Baldwin Counties
Howard R. Garis
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Empire
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