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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1915
Page
4
The Mobile Item guarantees advertisers more unpaid circulation in Mobile city and suburbs than any other Mobile newspaper. The figure is substantiated by Audit Bureau of Circulation auditors for two consecutive six month periods.
A quotation credits J M Barrie for the idea that those who bring sunshine to others cannot keep it from themselves, highlighting a humane, uplifting sentiment.
The article lauds health officials for presenting disease prevention warnings in engaging prose. It commends The Item for wrapping important health guidance in readable, entertaining form to ensure the public absorbs the preventive message and avoids deadly illnesses.
A curious musing on philosophy and war prevailing amid global conflict. The author notes Don Marquis’s keen, trained mind and his ability to influence through wit. The piece reflects on how intellect persists during the world’s greatest war.
Mobile mobilizes 30 to 40 delegates from city, county, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, banks and railroads for the Jackson Memorial Highway campaign. Funds are urged to cover travel costs for road and revenue commissioners as Mobile seeks Gulf Coast support from Biloxi and others. The Alabama route highlights scenic and industrial gains while Mississippi offers a shorter path. Mobile argues the highway will boost tourism, business opportunities, and long term investments, with Mobile as the gate to attracting visitors who will want to stay.
Dr. Lee Byrne, Mobile High School superintendent, defended the teaching force and methods at a special Friday meeting. Vice President John T. Cochrane backed Byrne, denying the need for criticism and pledging continued improvement and confidence in the administration.
The Manufacturers' Record highlights a 1915 South grain value of 1 330 388 000 dollars led by corn wheat and oats with Alabama alone producing 81 980 000 bushels and 74 818 120 dollars in value. The piece notes diversification efforts in the South and Alabama, plus a humorous aside about a sixteen story women’s jail in New York City.
County commissioners started Cedar Point road repairs from the long bridge to Virginia Street linking with Broad Street. Street crews will patch Broad Street between Virginia and the wood block paving. The City and County expect an excellent roadway to the fair grounds for vehicles of all kinds boosting fair transportation.
The Alabama legislature empowered county boards to finance dipping vats for public use to eradicate cattle ticks. Mobile County has built vats privately but should now allocate funds to expand public dipping facilities for small herd owners. Successful tick eradication in neighboring counties boosted beef prices and market access.
A light bedtime routine leads to deeper rest and improved focus the next day. Sleep researchers note consistent hours, quiet environment, and reduced caffeine as key factors.
The Jackson Highway movement originated at a May 26 1911 Birmingham convention and was led by the Alabama Daughters of 1812 with support from multiple states. Alabama mobilizes to secure the route with large regional delegations to Nashville on September 23 24, seeking state representation from Mobile Selma Montgomery and beyond.
Court calendar lists multiple cases with actions including reference for alimony pendente lite, decree pro confesso, substitution of deed copies, interrogatories, removal of administration, divorce decrees, di abilities of non age removals, and published testimony orders. Several cases set for September 22 or 22d with motions granted or denied and petitions submitted for affidavits.
Gulf Crest notes list Alan Allen Davis and family visiting C. R. Miller on Sunday. A baby boy was born to Jessie Malone's family last week. R. E. Lott and son Fritz visited John Lott Sr. who was very low. Miss Charlotte Bailey visited Miss Zara Williams. Vi Tillman spent Sunday with L. C. Williams. C. C. Addison left Wednesday for_me?
Editorial notice outlines how readers may submit letters to the Item. It requires real names or pen names with addresses, a 300 word limit, single side, return envelope, and prohibits anonymous posts, partisan politics, religion, and medicine debates. It also warns that misstatements by The Item may be printed, and discourages repeated submissions.
A letter from Loxley Alabama dated September 15 1915 corrects a published claim that C E Tibbetts grew the largest watermelon awarded by Mr Tonsmiere of the National City Bank. The writer states a partner and he delivered the 64 pound melon on a volunteer vine yielding over 700 pounds from one vine near a strawberry bed.
Reader inquiries cover color fastness for cotton and wool, suggestions to use salt in rinse water. Others identify a 1798 coin as Spanish, and note seventy eight national cemeteries including Crown Hill. Answers discuss steamship routes, hair color restoration, and a Bohemian dollar from 1518.
Secretary Lansing and Latin American envoys close a four hour session outlining a plan to recognize a provisional Mexican government if it proves capable of protecting lives and property. Each nation may decide the timing and which faction to recognize, with no one to intervene in Mexico’s internal affairs.
Leo Clark returns from Birmingham with family while others report two month trips to San Francisco Seattle Salt Lake City Denver and Yellowstone. A large list notes students leaving for Bailey Military Institute Greenwood and numerous addresses across the country for schooling and relocation.
Alan Walter Tuxford and wife left for Jackson Mississippi where he found work. R H Kilpatrick and family visited cousins and Kilpatrick’s son. Harry Matlock improves after sickness. Town clears waste from lots and mows school yard. Curtis hall hosts a crop market meeting with out of town speakers. Rev James Clendennin of Grand Bay preached at U church. Local youths attend Cedar Grove church. St Pauls Guild holds meeting at Mrs W A Cookom’s home. Mrs Davies buys Walter Tuxford’s horse. Satirical quips close the column.
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