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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
6
A reflective verse fragment by Tom Masson explores delay and unfinished duties. The speaker imagines catching up on letters, bills, and calls, and reordering life to become closer to his wife, a distant dream amid time pressures.
A humane thought highlights courtesy as the eye that overlooks a friend's broken gateway while appreciating the rose that blossoms in his garden. An anonymous adage emphasizes kindness and perception in friendship.
The Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C celebrated Admiral Semmes birthday at Harte Auditorium with a portrait and Confederate colors. Mrs John L Moulton led the ceremony with prayers and a varied program including addresses and musical numbers.
Mr. John Neal Bose returned Monday to New York after a two weeks vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Bose. He will resume study of art in New York and Mobile friends expect a successful future for him.
At a Montgomery meeting the Federation of Women's Clubs moved to aid the Buy-Bale-of-Cotton movement and to spur demand for cotton goods. On motion by Mrs. A. B. Meyer the federation bought one bale of cotton.
The Montgomery federation of women passes resolutions to boost cotton wear, support the buy a bale movement, and promote cotton gowns. Members from twenty one clubs pledge active effort, endorsing a cotton inaugural ball and attendance at the October state exposition.
Inclement weather forces postponement of the lawn party planned for this afternoon at the home of Mrs Kate Robert. The event is rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon and all are invited to attend.
Jefferson county welcomes Prof N R Baker former Mobile assistant superintendent of public schools to the role of assistant superintendent of education. The move cites Bakers influence on rural schools and the Alabama Plan for standard diplomas, praised as a driver of educational improvement.
Younger society members plan a moonlight dance on October 8 aboard the steamer Charles E. Cessna. The boat will depart Dauphin Street at 8 p m travel to Twenty One Mile Bluff and return by 11 30 p m. Drago's band will provide music in a ballroom aboard the vessel.
Mr and Mrs B A Buck and their daughter Miss Alice Buck traveled to Dallas Texas for a visit. Mr and Mrs James O Lawrence announce the birth of a baby boy. Messrs John James and H Donahkie of Indianapolis are in the city on social visits and business. Miss Irene Huet leaves Tuesday for Dauphin Island to teach this winter. Mr Joe Stiggins returned from a vacation visiting New York Washington North Carolina and Tuscaloosa to see his sister Miss Virginia Stiggins at the University of Alabama. Mrs S R Triplett left for relatives in New York. Miss Nona Mae Brannon and Miss Ya T Brannon daughters of Commissioner and Mrs Henry Brannon.
Blue striped velour suit features a long back semi fitting coat and crosswise front pieces with button trim. Fur trimming decorates sleeves and neck while the plain cloth skirt completes the ensemble.
The Meridian Dispatch notes residents returning to Mobile after summers away. Mr and Mrs Joseph N McAleer and family return from Belle Fontaine. Mrs BE Addison and children come back from near Mobile. Mr Paul Aldige of New Orleans visiting Mobile and staying at Battle House. Col T T Tunstall returns from Texas trip. Edgar B Kay of the Alabama Railroad Commission visits Mobile.
At the New Orleans Southern Cotton Convention opening session, delegates heard wide differences on measures to ease the cotton crisis. Proposals ranged from mandatory acreage cuts to strong marketing measures, with leaders from Mississippi and Alabama urging state action and bonded warehouse systems.
Capt. John Craft, president of the Alabama Good Roads Association, left the city Monday night for Birmingham to attend the executive committee meeting to arrange the state convention set for October 20 in Montgomery.
In Appling Georgia the Columbia County Protective Association formed at a mass meeting aims to limit cotton acreage for 1915. Members pledge to plant at most ten acres of cotton per horse or mule owned with fines of seven dollars fifty cents per extra acre. Reported that other Georgia counties may follow suit.
A conference of Southern governors and congressmen met to study relief for cotton planters amid European market closures. They debated federal versus state roles, proposed acreage curtailment by tax limits, and possible government loans for 1914 surplus cotton. Estimates put excess stocks near 4 million bales, with 2 million needing financing.
Turpentine nominal 45 1-2 cents with 290 casks received. Rosin nominal with 1,324 barrels received and no sales. Bid quotes show B $3.50, D $3.52 1-2, EF G H I $3.55, K $4.15, M $4.50, N $6.00, winter green $6.25, winter white $6.35.
Postmaster explains that vague city labels like City or abbreviated state names cause misdelivery. He urges exact addresses with full state names, street or rural route numbers, and the sender’s details to ensure prompt mail service and proper return if undelivered.
After a conference with Cardinal Gibbons, bishops at the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention adopted a report protesting recognition of any Mexican government that denies religious liberty. A delegation will go to Washington to present alleged Catholic atrocities in Mexico to President Wilson. The resolution was prepared by Bishops Schrembs and McFaull and Rev. Richard Tierny S J.
The Sept 29 report notes optimism in Washington as Carranza and Villa leaders meet hoping the removal of both as presidential candidates could ease tensions. Officials say the administration is watching and awaiting outcomes from the Mexican conference.
The article traces the global shift of fashion power from Paris to England during wars, then back to France after Napoleon. It notes how Paris set trends until disruptions drove manufacturing abroad, with England and later France reclaiming influence in dress, deportment, and refinement.
Jackson Alabama mill changes hands as W G McGowin Lumber Co and Jackson Stores file voluntary bankruptcies. Zimmerman, a leading Southern sawmill operator, will restart the Jackson plant soon with strong export demand and growing inquiries.
Columbus report says Jack Dillon of Indianapolis battered Frank Mantel of Pawtucket in a 12 round no-decision fight. Mantel’s blocking kept Dillon from a knockout, despite the severe beating.
The British ships Good Hope Monmouth and Glasgow under Rear Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock arrived at Punta Arenas Chile on September 29. The trio, after passing through the Strait of Magellan from the Atlantic, shows signs of heading into the Pacific following a September 9 to 11 departure from Montevideo.
Military surgeons of the United States Army met in Cincinnati for their twenty third annual convention. Little business was done after opening formalities. In the afternoon the new general hospital of Cincinnati was inspected.
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