10 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1930
Page
1
In Mobile an irregular notice lists post office details and editorial contact points for news dispatches. References to press service use and exchange connections appear in the fragment, with numbers 8605 and 1041 providing internal leads.
An editorial argues Mobile and Montgomery should grow together as Alabama’s capital city expands its influence and transportation role. It urges balanced development to lift the state, noting Mobile’s advantages while calling for shared benefits and avoiding stagnation.
A Mobile report notes a new fire protection approach for high school buildings reducing risk and premiums. The board claims annual savings of about 800 dollars, saying improved construction and fire resistance justify lower rates and that insured schools set a model for others.
The piece criticizes a power trust publicity campaign as misleading smoothing rates with neighbor states. It cites King of the National Government League, arguing municipally owned rates include plant amortization and that the trust hides true costs. The author accuses deliberate figure juggling to shape impressions.
A brief note reports that the Russian soviet emphasizes its religion yet offers little else and accuses the wicked of ongoing wrongdoing without detail.
A fragment notes Gh building a plane to extend flight range by adding gas capacity, while observers claim people achieve similar results with far less gas.
A fragmentary OCR line references typesetters and a vague clash with Black and Latin imagery. The text is garbled and lacks coherent names, dates, places, or events to establish a concrete report.
A public appeal argues the current courthouse is inadequate for court, judges, and staff. It urges a new building with proper offices, library, and remodeled facilities, asserting remodeling is temporary and cannot meet genuine needs.
A claim circulates that staff at a surgical clinic perform no procedures beyond cutting up patients, raising concerns about medical ethics and patient safety.
A collection of satirical verses and quips on politics society and international affairs. The piece references New York reports on technology choice in automotives library gifts to Leitrim County Ireland the Hoover crime commission and royal figures while poking fun at Washington Washington starlings and Senator Reed Smoot.
The article notes Job Van Raalte, known for roles including Manville asbestos, has changed public perception as he faces no current accusations. Clarence and Bloisee are referenced with no authoritative context.
A fragmentary reminiscence traces Max’s early life in Norfolk near Keith’s Palace where the Brownstone house stood, the family’s Cleveland debut, and a note on his rapid rise in Chicago after briefly stopping his mother’s show.
San Francisco critics heard Percy Hammond, former New York Herald Tribune dramaturg, denounce New York shows as ignorant cheap vulgar and unfit for family viewing. He claimed incompetent writing and acting dominate the stage and mocked colleagues who stayed silent. He quipped the New York motto favors kissing to independence and then kicking.
A harsh critique noting that young American dramatists fail to amuse audiences. It argues expensive seats are wasted on overly clever stage pretensions and predicts managers will revive musical productions to fill empty houses. It warns against anti social messages in modern plays.
A note from the New York Evening Telegram discusses reader response to church invitation advertisements. The exchange references comments by George Jean Nathan and a playful jab about Mencken's reaction, reflecting the era's newspaper culture.
The piece discusses the idea of a sunken Atlantic continent, noting public fascination and the lack of proof. It mentions Clifford Me, Donnelly, and a general view among geographers that the continent's existence remains unproven, while praising imaginative speculation.
Fragmentary text discusses human reach for perfection and happiness, speculation of possible outcomes, and mentions moral behavior and striving toward an imagined ideal. Contains garbled phrases and uncertain context without clear events or entities.
A New York note recalls Mrs. Morgan's annual charity budget growing until she borrowed from her son J. P. Morgan to fund the household. The tale contrasts Hetty Green and Col. E. H. R. Grebb with a son borrowing five million dollars to consolidate Texas industries, then boasting of success.
The proposed interstate plan would route Baltimore and Ohio trains to Manhattan while the B and O operates a large, elegant motor bus terminal on the first floor of the Chanin Building at 42nd Street opposite Grand Central. The facility features porters newsstands and underground passages. Trains would reach Hoboken over the Hudson in Jersey City if moved.
A speakeasy near Park Avenue marks ten years since prohibition began and one year of operation at the same site. It is said to be owned by a famed millionaire sportsman who opened it with his wife’s consent. The wife reportedly preferred him using his winnings there than bringing them home. An accidental visitor entered the unlocked door and witnessed amiable crowds dining and drinking. He learned of the owner after discovering the upstairs apartment of friends.
A community gathering echoes Psalm 133 to celebrate unity among residents. Speakers praise shared faith, harmony, and cooperation as neighbors from local churches, schools, and organizations join in prayer and fellowship.
A concise musing on shared purpose and concord, echoing the call for collective harmony. The speaker envisions a society aligned in thought and intention, urging unity and steadfast resolve.
A college letter accuses Nellie of taking home economics items. The source implies concern over unauthorized removal of materials and potential disciplinary action. The brief notes Nellie's alleged misconduct and the college's response.
A fragmentary street corner sermon ponders a betrayed wife and misfortune. Dialogues hint at a harsh moral verdict with a quip about the husband’s likely payment, reflecting local rumor and skepticism from the public square.
Fragmentary text suggests a theory that rope and Asia were linked to the American continent by land bridges in ancient periods. The passage hints at possible connections but provides no concrete evidence or dates.
The Society for the Prevention of Calling Christmas Xmas reports ongoing attempts to compress the holiday name. Advertisers and printers push space saving, while the society remains active in 1930. The debate centers on Xmas versus Christmas and the four letter word’s rising use amid market pressures.
In Washington on January 10 Senator Sheppard of Texas proposes a measure urging Americans to expand economic independence by manufacturing goods within their own communities. He frames the idea as essential to preserve political independence and prevent the country from becoming an empty shell.
In a humorous note on holiday ads, Ginsberg's Gift Shoppe and Swinnick Jewelry Emporium trim Christmas to Xmas to save costs. Greeting card makers follow suit with a four line rhyme in six inch square cards. The piece jokes that citizens may stop resisting as words shrink from Christmas to Xmas.
The Texan senator proposes authorizing congressional surveys to analyze regional resources for new small factories. He urges the secretary of commerce to study areas where individuals or associations seek to open plants and also asks the agriculture secretary to assess farm based factory prospects.
The piece satirizes headline writers who favor punchy, abbreviated forms like Xmas and Turk Day. It notes publics and editors trade zippy phrases for space, preferring strong names and events while lamenting the limits of clever headlines.
Sheppard argues for quantity production as essential to civilization while warning that centralizing industry risks government. He urges reopening channels of opportunity so tenants and employers can become owners. He suggests blending large scale and small scale via central cooperative marketing or individual enterprise.
The cost of collecting and distributing news by The Associated Press for its 1 250 members will reach about 10 million dollars this year. Frank B. Noyes, publisher of the Washington Star and AP president, spoke at a December luncheon about AP’s news gathering method and its reliance on actual experiences at major centers.
An essay by O. McIntyre in Hearst International Cosmopolitan reflects on personal style through eccentric items like a monocle. The writer notes past habits such as a black cord and white linen spats worn at docks while expressing hopeful plans for future fashion statements.
A health column discusses diet related inflammation and the impact of certain foods on children. It mentions avoiding cough medicines for kids, recommends liver oil for growth, and notes vitamin A and D benefits. It also answers a reader about a red V shaped mark on her baby’s forehead, explaining most are harmless and fade, while birth marks require specialist treatment.
The doctor recalls thousands of babies with finger and thumb sucking causing deformed mouths and disturbed health. He supports using elbow cuffs to curb the habit, noting babies explore with their mouths but persistent habits must be controlled. He thanks a reader for sending a baby photo and for the column’s interest.
The note explains that Dr Peters will not give personal advice but may answer questions of general interest in the column. Requests for pamphlets require a self addressed stamped envelope and minor coin fees for titles on Redu and Gain ing The Kidney and Its Bacre tions and Hygiene of Women.
The column muses on wage trends, contrasting past pauper wages with modern raises. It argues employers now insist workers deserve higher pay to enjoy life’s comforts, while noting those earnings support consumer goods and lifestyle expenditures. The piece reflects social commentary on wages and spending.
Jobey reflects on language power and clarity in communication. The brief piece considers how precise wording can shape understanding and influence outcomes in daily dialogue and debate.
A brief Arkansas Gazette item notes concerns about Kale and a conscience issue connected to a larger political or social debate. The readable text implies discussion of accountability and public reaction without specific names or dates. The piece signals civic reflection and press commentary on contemporary events.
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