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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
6
A poetic meditation on April’s awakening with references to Pan and nature’s vigor. The passage includes lines by Clinton Scollard in the New York Sun and a quotation by Dickens on life and care, followed by J R Miller on tenderness in the home.
Mrs Norma Baugh Krassin presents Elma Parkhill in a piano recital by Misses Hunter Manson McMillan and Chaudron Friday April 30 at 11 o clock. Invitations from friends of Miss Pargnit. Program includes Strange Lands and People Columbine Minuet and selections from Santa in A Major performed by Thelma Parkhill.
An advertisement promises five minute relief from gas heartburn indigestion and sour stomach. It touts a fifty cent case of Pape's Diapepsin for quick digestion and claims it cures out of order stomachs with no sour breath or discomfort.
A local program features Thelma Hill performing A Maid Sings Light by Mozart and Rosalie by DeKoven with Appalona Manson. Thelma Parkhill presents Rosalie in FE flat and Rondo. Miss Rnna Manson Autumn. Thelma Trio with Misses Parkhill Hunter and McMillan perform L Glis sando Mazurka. piano supplied by Smith's Piano Company.
Mrs William Hunter hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club meeting with three substitutes Mrs G Russell Ladd Mrs Montague Whiting and Mrs C L Taylor. A salad course followed the games and the table trophies won by Mrs Taylor Mrs F O Rhea and Mrs Whitney consisted of a box of correspondence cards.
After a honeymoon at several spots, Mr W A Chichester and his wife return home to Jackson Mississippi. They are guests of Mr and Mrs Penix on North Congress Street and will join local social circles. The bride formerly Miss Mabel Fox, sister of Dr J H Fox, is warmly received in the community.
The Jewish Young Men's and Women's Club held its weekly gathering in B'nai B'rith hall with a large attendance. A debate on Should the U S Have An Increased Army and Navy favored the affirmative. Participants included Irving Pinnis and others. The program also featured violin and piano solos and recitations. Members are urged to attend the final Sunday session with a larger program planned.
A weekly No Trump Club meeting hosted by Miss Agnes Belle Goldsby featured six tables of bridge, spring flowers, and an ice course. Prizes went to Miss Herndon and Miss Gray, with a guest list including Mrs. Ervin Little, Miss Mary Harris, Mrs. Robin Swift, and many other ladies.
Miss Della Adelaide Stauter married Paul E Loeffler at St Matthew’s rectory Oakdale with Rev Father Dunne pronouncing the ceremony at 11 a m. The couple planned an extended bridal tour and will set up housekeeping at 653 South Broad Street after their return.
The upcoming informal mask dance at German Relief Hall is hosted by Miss Marie Shaffer's dancing class. Chaperons include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cumberland, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Horst, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. George Bates, Mrs. Willie Miles Heakes, and Mr. ...
After grippe left Mrs. Geo. Findley weak and unable to work she tried Vincl rich cod liver and iron tonic. It restored energy appetites and strength, and she endorses Vincl for nervous run-down conditions. Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and leading drug stores carry it.
Nora and Helen reunite with Louise and their mother after Atlantic City. gifts spark pride as Helen unwraps a lace collar set for Nora and a carved umbrella handle for Louise while family helps unpack trunks. Tea plans follow with Warren and Bob set to join.
The fragment mentions Mrs F M Ladd and Mr and Mrs Marshall Higley as part of a local notice or social announcement, indicating their involvement or presence in the event or listing.
The Discards club met Wednesday with hostess Mrs. A. P. Bush. Guests Mrs. M. D. Broughton and Miss Searcy attended at ten o clock. Ethel Burgess and Mrs. George Robinson joined for salad and punch in rooms decorated with sweet peas and poppies. Top scorers were Mrs. Joseph McPhillips Miss Clara Cary and Miss Mabel Heustis who received silk parasols. Winners at chest tables were Miss Searcy Miss Meta Huger and Mrs. John Quill who received sugar and cream sets.
Miss May returns from a two week visit with cousin Mrs. Cozart in Tampa Florida. Mrs Hereford C. Geron of Mobile and her little son visit her parents in Gadsden and stay with relatives in Rome. Mrs G Robinson Swift visits mother Mrs Greenwood Ligon. Mrs D R Bettis of Montgomery visits sister Mrs T O Goodbrad. Mrs Clyde Hunter of Birmingham arrives in Selma to stay with Dr and Mrs Benjamin Fowlkes. Kenneth Winter recovering at home after an operation. Mr and Mrs Allen Grayson return from their wedding trip and reside at 15 Union Street Selma.
A misprint corrected hostess for this Thursday's Matron's Social Club is Mrs. E. K. Noble. The club gathers Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Noble as hostess.
The executive board finalized three programs for the Interdenominational Union. A symposium on Glimpses of Mission Work in Foreign Fields will be at Harte Auditorium on Sunday May 2 at 4 p.m. Dr Frazer will preside with five speakers on different countries. Dr Phillips will present India. The program includes Chorus Club music and a Wednesday meeting May 5 with luncheon.
Vesuvius Lodge No 221 IA M Machinists met in Odd Fellows Hall for the best attended session since shop closings with important business. The dancing school opened with 35 couples. Mrs Simon hosted guests including Miss Weedie Rockwell. The evening featured music, flowers, and an ice course. A baby boy arrived for Mr and Mrs Holcombe Kelley, and several local residents made visits or returned home. Whistler baseball club head repairs for the opening game Sunday.
Malcolm Crawford's Braves defeated Cunningham's Cubs 22 to 15 in a tightly contested indoor baseball game at the YMCA. Both sides fielded strong lineups with a lively rally in the fifth inning sealing the Braves' victory.
In a library scene a narrator recalls a wealthy friend who never reads. Lydie, seven, quizzes him on Perrault tales and Bluebeard while challenging his belief in fairy wonders, then dismisses him as “a little stupid” after overhearing his conversations.
Mobile Bay Chapter C of C to reorganize at Miss Anna Boulet's home at 4 p m Clara Schumannene at Cawthon Hotel 8 p.m Matrons Social Club with Mrs A D Colburn 2 30 Mothers Club at Retirement Home 3 30 p m Elwell Bridge Club with J W Hunter 3 30 Friday Bridge Club with Helen Terrill 3 p m Sewing Club with Miss Alice Drago 10 30 a m Friday Afternoon Social Club with Mrs Gantt 3 30 p m The Seasons of the Year in Poetry and Music Christ Church Chapter House
Meeting of Shakespeare ne Education Day with Mrs C Torrey at 11 o clock. Annual Play Festival Mobile Public School Kindergarten Lyons Park at 5 pm. College Day Celebration At Miss Lambert s at 4 pm. Picnic Home Economics Club Lyons Park at 11 am.
The Brave battery linked to past wins with Higgins and Ollinger anchored by Radcliffe at short and Bru and Foley in the infield. Foley was tagged out at the plate on a seventh inning dash, Ollinger holding the ball. Captain Crawford aims to organize an All-Star series from the top players of the other two teams, as Cubs face Giants next.
Dallas North Carolina Mrs Thomas Davis reports severe monthly pains and weight loss from female troubles. After using Cardui she regained weight and normal cycles, sleeping better and stating she is now well and able to work without trouble.
A collection of reader inquiries and expert replies on stomach distress and dyspepsia cured by double four stomach and bowel medicine. Hair and scalp trouble treated with yellow minyor tonic. Suggestions for liver kidney support with sealed tubes and directions. Tips for constipation with three grain sudaphetic tablets and cardiol balm provided for rheumatism relief.
An advertisement promotes Brownatone as the world’s best selling hair stain. It promises instant gray coverage, a range from light to black, simple application, non fading, and safety. Available in two sizes with 25c and 1.00 prices, prepared by The Kenton Pharmaceutical Co. and sold by Mobile dealers.
A column answers reader questions on reducing obesity with five grain arbolone tablets and other tonics. It recommends three grain hypo-nuclane and Seresonite hypo-nuclane for catarrh and vitality, plus mentholaxene for bronchial relief, with druggist directions.
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