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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1916

Page

7

The Manufacturers Sale Boosts Willis G Clark School Fund

A three day Manufacturers Sale at 108 Dauphin street boosted funds for Willis G Clark School, the first and largest event of its kind in Mobile. Led by Mrs Shawhan and Mrs Bright, committees organized tables for groceries novelties refreshments candy and more with moving picture tickets for buyers.

Willis G. Clark North One Street Dauphin Street Clark School Improvement Leviclssion Mobile Shawhan A. M. Bright Thomas Brown Terry L. Moore Otis V. Calhoun Etta Smith J. F. Malone W. J. Quigley Thomas Collins H. A. Stanton Nina Boykin P. B. Dixon Oscar Uphaus G. J. Delacroix R. G. Wilcox John Gaston H. T. McBroom Mary Brown Winnie Bertha Brown Kate Moslander Ed. Moslander J. Bestor Robertson Annetta Leila McMillian Marion Mountain May Owen Charlies J. K. Glennon T. L. Moore Otis Calhoun

Talk Happiness and Baby Land in a period miscellany

A collage of poems and verse excerpts plus social notices and family news. It includes Ella Wheeler Wilcox on faith and health, poems about Baby Land by Constance Johnston, and small items on a skating party for Master Charles Keller and the birth of Earl Cummins.

Earth Ella Wheeler Wilcox

It Is Quite the Fashion to Use Beautiola Face Bleach

It is a trade marked formula from The Beautiola Company of St. Louis led by Ella R. Berry. The white paste like product promises lasting beauty, claims to renew skin, keep pores clean, and soften scarred complexions. Sold everywhere including Van Antwerp Drug Corner in Mobile.

Beautiola Company St. Louis Ella R. Berry New Orleans van Antwerp Drug Cor Mobile

Vinol Credited With Restoring Mrs Carter’s Strength

Overworked mother of six Mrs Carter of State Road North Carolina reports severe weakness and loss of appetite. After trying doctors remedies she found Vinol cod liver and iron tonic built her strength from the first bottle and restored health. The advertisement urges other tired women to try Vinol and notes Vimol drug stores nationwide.

Vinci Bessie Carter State Road N. C Mobile van Antwerp Ala Seal Adyv

Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad

A medicine advertisement lists ingredients Aconite sugar Hyoscyamus Sassa fras Peppermint Ipecac Rhubarb Mandrake Capsicum Muriate Ammonia Honey and Glycerine. It claims pleasant healing soothing relief and ready made 25¢ bottles under name Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey sold by Gruggist insisting formula on package.

Dr. Bell Adv

Revivalist to Remain Longer in Mobile

Rev Frank H Wright the Indian evangelist told Government Street Presbyterian he would stay several more days in Mobile perhaps a full week to continue his revival work. He spoke on excuses from Luke 14 18 focusing on the kinds of excuses not acceptable to God and many worshippers praised his decision to extend the campaign.

Government Street Presbyterian Church Frank H. Wright Mobilé Apostle Évangelist Evangelist

St Vincent Mission Continued At St Vincent’s Church

The mission at St Vincent's Catholic church will continue for another week led by Jesuit Fathers Brewer and McCreary. Mass times stay the same. Pastor Rev Daniel Brady notes record attendance and extra chairs in demand each night. Holy Name Society members received holy communion Sunday morning.

St. Vincent's Catholic Church Fathers Brewer McCreary Daniel Brady Holy Name Society

Evangelist Urges Square Deal for Girls at Royal Theatre

Rev. J. Winchester urged a large audience to give girls a square deal citing the sex problem and its impact on degeneracy. He proposed home teaching and practical male influence in improving girls and the community. The event opened with remarks by Y M C A secretary Frank W. Evans and featured a song service led by Prof. J. H. Wienand.

J. H. Wienand

Fishermen at Coden Reel Record Redfish Catch

Fishermen at Coden Alabama report record catches over the past week with the largest redfish of the season weighing about thirty pounds landed off Grant's Pass between Dauphin Island and the mainland. The item notes local guests at Rolston's Hotel and a boast about alcohol tolerance, followed by an unrelated advertisement for Brom Quinines and cold remedy.

Coden Ala Rolston’s Hotel Grant's Pass Dauphin Island

Mobile social notes and civic updates in spring coconuts

Mobile residents and guests arrive or depart as society spreads across Biloxi River area. Notables include Mrs. Dickens of Mobile hosted by Mrs. Moore, and various visits to Mobile by Misses and Mrs. from Uniontown to Pensacola. A Mount Rushmore style memorial project at Stone Mountain announced with temple and 2000 by 400 foot relief. Music and club events slated: Mobile groups plan meetings and a Seaman's Bethel benefit tea. Miss Marcelle O Rourke heads to Missouri then returns for golden wedding, while Federation of Women’s Clubs features Mobile women in official page.

Gutstow Borglum Stone Mountain Atlanta Sam Venable Robert B. Lee Daughters of the Confederacy Marcelle O'Rourke Missouri Moberly Luther Bickel Miss O'Rourke William Perry Meridian Star Richard Walsh Mobile Birmingham News Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs C. Shawhan Art Clubs Federation W. W. McGuire United States Mobile County Art Club Minnie McGee Stanford Dorothy Vaughan

Birthday Celebrants Highlight April Birthdays in Mobile

The Mobile Item notes Isadore Kohorn born April 2, 1909 and Maceda Watts born April 3, 1906 as April birthday children. It invites each to host a birthday party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with five friends and reminds boys and girls born in April to send full names addresses and birthdates to the Birth day Editor two days before their birthday.

Isadore N. Kohorn S Warren Maceda Watts Government St the Item Empire Theatre

Social calendar entries for Glass-Pearce and Friends

Rehearsal parties for the Glass-Pearce and Horn Scott Cogswell weddings mark a busy week. Clubs and luncheons host Teresa Gates, Daisy Peck, Virginia Thornton, and Miss Alba Gower as Birmingham News reports her visiting Mrs Martha Bradshaw.

Charles Pearce Glass-Pearce Margaret Horn Nellie Scott Ellis Day Gates Jaffrey Canada Alba Gower Miss Alba Gower Birmingham News of Miss Gower Martha Bradshaw

Remarkable Statement On Women’s Health Cure

A testimonial from Mrs E Sheldon of Englewood Illinois claims Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her symptoms during menopause and headaches. The ad notes that if complications occur readers should write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.

Englewood, Ill E. Sheldon Halsted St Englewood Isley Jo E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pink Mass Am Medicine Co Lynn

Mobile Art Club Shapes Rural Art Development

The page highlights Mobile art progress through the Mobile Art Club. It notes contributions by Emma Roche and R. A. Mickle among others, with pieces on Etching and club activities. The president states the club conducts and directs art work in rural districts and promotes love of art.

Mobile Art Club Emma Roche Story Club R. A. Mickle Ensley Mobile Art Club

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ST. Clare Sewing Circle Girls’ School Conti Street ALL Saints’ Altar Guild Wonderful Baby Land Iever Constance Johnston R. W. Trine Menander Charles Keller Annie Katherine du Valle Frank Ladd Government Street Washington, D. C Earl Cummins Leo Cummins Earl Utta ST. Vincent Mission Square E. W. Ote California J. W. Hunter Joe Stauffel The Ridgely Birmingham Age-Herald J. E. Strachan Jesse Brannan Wilmer Helen Rich Thomas Lanaux W Ht Douldville Leakesville Miss Hugh Barclay, Jr Fidélia Hanlon Bagdad Pensacola Fla W. S. Keyser Nellie Curran Battles Elsie Barron Margaret Dickson Fairhope Nathaniel Murphy Chatom W. H. Smith Dr. Herbert Macon Fred Foster Grand Bay Mrs. Marshall Turner Vinegar Bend Lillian Rush R. N. Smyly Greensboro F. B. Sale Jessie Mae Perkins Carl Holzborn Fort Morgan Helen Rockwell John Goodwin Shore Acres Indianapolis Marie Pappenheimer Tom Akers Marjorie Tyler Greenville Julian Watters Cuba Moore Dickens Southern Club J. D. Moore J. D. Dickens Houston Davis W. S. Webster J. H. Stanfiel S&s. L George Rosson Bayou la Batre A. J. Page State Line E. Lowenstein Julius Myer R. L. Whittington Tuscaloosa Age F. L. Tapia John F. Hurley Minneapolis Adelaide Wheeler Olive Owens Judith Quarles Ha Merrill Cole F. B. Merrill Music Lovers Association OF Mobile Cawthon Hotel H. Curiel Jas. RB Seaman's Bethel Kate Middleton Alabama Federation Edna Martin Frederick Walsh San Diego Miss Virginia Thornton Leo Clark No Trump Club Henry Aldridge Hilda Broadwood Sera New Orleans Coffee Company, Ltd J. B. Dickerson Brookhaven Cyticara Dept. T Bes Eczema Baltimore Goldstein City Commission Board of Commissioners of City of Moile A. D Eee Postoffice Eee Health Department
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