This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1915
Page
5
A reflective verse voice speaks of breaking through to a better land beyond hardship. The speaker imagines a coming light and country beyond winter, promising sweet days, song, and the glory of a time without day or night. The cadence evokes a spiritual longing and hopeful ascent toward Jordan.
Mrs Clara Franks of Maplecrest Farm Kasota Minn says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her long running pains and fatigue. The ad urges distressed women to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Mass.
Mrs. M. White hosted the Newman Circle at 304 St Joseph Street for a Fortnight meeting. Members enjoyed a program of piano and vocal solos, readings, pen sketches, and a round of poems and notes, with Mrs. White serving ice cream in club colors.
The bi monthly meeting at the Cawthon hotel was presided over by Dr Ellen Bon president with large attendance. Legislators invited to address include Claude A Grayson who will speak May 30 and Bart B Chamberlain Senator Harry T Hartwell and others.
Mr. W. E. P. Wilson has given assurances of talks but dates and places are not set. Suffrage Day is designated and a season ten-rece at the Cawthon hotel from 5 to 7 p m. A favorable report was read by the committee in charge of the photo play, with Mrs. Ligon noting public confusion about existing laws and the purpose of showing the picture.
An appeal invites city ladies to help celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the Ladies Memorial Association by making wreathes for Soldiers Rest. Yeend and Potter stores on Dauphin Street donate space, open daily to 6 pm and Sunday to 4 pm to receive flowers. Exercises start at 5 pm. all who honor fallen soldiers are urged to attend.
The Home Economics Club held its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with Mrs Seale Harris presiding. Officers were elected led by Mrs James Hagan as president and Mrs Julius Goldstein as first vice president. a May 1 picnic at Lyons Park was planned and notices to attend were requested. Reports covered bread loaf weights and reciprocity entertainment. Members pledged support to the new officers.
Dr. O H Harris treated Ernest Bruce an FE C Turner & Co employee struck on the shin by a plank last Saturday. The leg swelled from ankle to hip, fever developed, but Bruce improved Monday night as swelling subsided.
Vapor treatments for cold troubles are presented as superior to internal medicines. Vapo rub salve is advertised for throat and chest application to release vapors with each breath. Price range cited from 25c to $1.00. Genuine Vicks trademark noted.
A dense page lists gatherings and events for Wednesday through Saturday including Bridge Clubs, weddings, dances, and social meetings at various homes and venues. Fashion items describe new sanpan veils and a list of clothing don'ts emphasizing practicality and style.
Washington April 21 The D A R nationally elects new officers in spirited contests led by a presidential general race between William Cumming Story of New York and Thatcher Guernsey of Kansas. Balloting started at 9 am with many nominees nominated for multiple posts and ten vice presidential spots up for grabs.
A fragmented recipe text lists Potato Caramel Cake ingredients and method with butter sugar potatoes milk spices and chopped walnuts and a chocolate icing. Also includes Rocks dessert and a note on economy amid women’s labor and hardship.
The Mobile area hotels report a steady flow of guests from nearby cities and states. J F Chairsell from Birmingham and L B Grace from Birmingham are registered at the Battle House. Others at St Andrew include Dr A G Cond from Frankville and W J Galloway from Roy. Bienville hosts G W Hughes from Birmingham and C H Collins of Selma. Windsor sees P C Manning and J D Manning of Gilbertown. KE L Pugh and C B Gregg from Grand Bay stay at Klosky's. L A Wohn of Cleveland Ohio visits for several days at Cawthon. Street and I J Mittinger of New Orleans are noted visitors in Mobile.
Former Greek premier Venizelos landed in Alexandria greeted warmly by crowds and official representatives including Prince Fuad and British and French officials. He planned a fortnight on Samos before heading to America, citing dissatisfaction with the Greek king’s neutrality policy.
The Gulf Coast Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting in Mobile on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Delegates from Alabama Florida and Mississippi will attend with several prominent horticulture speakers. W C Bromley will discuss marketing conditions and Claude Delmas from Miss will address pecan tree top working.
General Lunsford, a 267 Bloodgood street resident, was shot in the right breast and left arm Tuesday night in a northern city row by Rufus Scott. Scott fled. Lunsford received treatment from Dr. C. H. Harris who reports the wounds not serious. Police continue the hunt.
Advert says rheumatism attacks are not preventable but Sloan's Liniment stops them almost immediately. It penetrates to the inflamed joint or muscle and soothes heat and swelling, delivering quick relief. Offered at 25 cents from any druggist for cold sores swollen joints lumbago sciatica and similar pains.
New York April 21 total receipts of 2 287 076 for the fiscal year ending March 31 1915 are shown by the board of foreign missions of the Presbyterian church in the United States These receipts exceed all years in history except 1911 12 and show a 115 816 increase for the year ending March 31 1914 The funds enabled the board to meet all obligations for 1914 16 and close the year with a 30 surplus.
London April 21 officials report a night of vigorous attack on Bessarabia in southwest Russia. The account suggests heavy losses and a violent struggle with uncertain outcome.
The document discusses a deficit of 292000 with 160000 allocated for reduction. It mentions receipts noted and contributions from various boards. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.