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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
3
Poetic meditation on how nature’s sounds define silence across desert sea and forest. Quoted lines from Malloch and Willard reflect quiet as presence not absence, with brief maxims from Bangs on love knowledge and time.
A quotation attributed to Henry Grady delivered in Atlanta is cited with the line about a woman’s best work being gentleness and her appearance as dew in night’s hush. The source mentions the phrase and venue but provides no additional context or events.
A Dallas carpenter recounts sending Vitalitas to his ill father in Waterloo Alabama and a letter reporting improvement after taking two bottles. He also credits Vitalitas with curing his hay fever and stomach trouble after using three bottles. The ad urges readers to buy Vitalitas at Sutton's Drug Store and from druggists generally.
Anne Morgan argues civilization misleads women about purpose urging economic independence and career training. She condemns parasitic dependence on husbands and calls for study of gender mind differences over equality.
A vintage guide lists average measurements for an ideal female figure. It gives neck 13.5, bust 37, waist 26, hips 40, sleeve 19.5, back length 15.5 inches, and skirt length 40 to 42 inches, noting 75 percent of women fall below 36 while some exceed it due to exercise or weight changes.
The Federated Clubs push for the drinking fountain prize offered to the cleanest city in Mississippi. Beginning next week the city will be divided into districts for judging and cleanup efforts.
Isabel Hamilton wrestles with jealousy and trust after Adelaide Simmons, a friend of her husband John, hints at past meetings. Tensions rise as Isabel questions where John met Adelaide and whether Cynthia’s service is adequate as they prepare to host guests.
The notice states five districts will award prizes to the boys who perform the most effective work, signaling a competitive incentive program to recognize student effort across regions.
At Settlement Home the Mothers Club welcomed the Mobile Cotton Mill Mothers Club for a weekly meeting. Rev. Brown spoke on The Holy Spirit, continuing a prior talk, as 37 mothers attended. Mrs Dell joined as a new member. solos by Mrs Denham and Mrs Cadzon capped the program, followed by ice cream and cake.
Mizpah Lodge No 222 will meet Thursday at 7 30 in Odd Fellows Hall with full attendance requested. A home dance at Mr and Mrs Daniel Chathams drew about twenty couples from 9 to midnight. The Good Fellows Social Club held a 9 to 1 dance at Odd Fellows Hall for forty five couples with refreshments led by Mrs Fannie Finnegan and Mrs Matt Laws. Committees for the event were listed by name. Mrs Ernest L Wood and Whistler ladies gathered for refreshments yesterday afternoon. A Bethany Baptist Church Ladies Aid lawn party and ice cream supper is planned for Friday night to fund society expenses. Visitors Mr Frank Blackman of Prichard and Mr and Mrs Nathan Fletcher returned home after visits. William Spaulding of Waco Texas also returned from a visit.
Community notices record visits and travel by residents including J. E. Evans W. L. Baumgardner and J. Stacey. Death of Mrs Brad Filand announced with funeral at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mobile visits and family travel cited among Fulton area residents.
A patient with severe gastritis recovered after a doctor advised gradual use of Grape-Nuts, improving appetite, color, memory, and strength. After a year, the person weighed 153 pounds, surprising relatives with sustained flesh and health improvements. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. and mentions The Road to Wellville.
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