The Old Rag Doll and a Conference Report
A narrative poem contrasts a French doll with a worn rag doll at a nursery, ending with a girl’s tender affection for the rag doll. A partial report by Mrs. L M Bashinsky covers the U D C convention, noting attendance, delegates, and Mrs. B B Ross’s welcome address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Lockhart Hughes
U. D. Co
L. M. Bashinsky
Alabama
California
Civic
B. B. Ross
Auburn
Ross
Alabama Division Delivers At National Convention
Delegates recount credentials delays as Alabama underperforms with 131 votes. Highlights include Yellowstone Park lecture, memorials to late life presidents, and electing Mrs. Livingston Schuyler as president general amid a tight race with Mrs. Odenheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Lewis Small
Bessemer
Golden Gate Park
Old Faithful Inn
Yellowstone Park
Old Faithful
Confederacy
Livingston Schuyler
New York
Youree
Louisiana
Odenheimer
Baltimore
Schuyler
J. H. Stewart
California
Esther Carlotta
Florida
Bashinsky
Troy
Lovell
Colorado
Denver
Quinine Trade Mark Ad Claims Mild Nervous Tension
An old trade name Ferriline markets Quinins as a pleasant to take remedy. The text touts it as an improved formula designed to avoid nausea and nervousness, claiming it is easier on the stomach and less likely to upset the nerves.
Rev. J G Johnson Joins M E Conference Trip
East Garland Ala reports Rev J G Johnson of Foley Ala left after visiting daughters Mrs Clyde McClure and Mrs R A Odom to attend the M E conference at Oneonta Ala. Local notices note pneumonia illness in children of W Dearman and son of Mr W Parker and a family visit by Miss Lois McClure to Mrs J E Huggins in McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Garland
Ala
J. G. Johnson
Foley
Clyde McClure
R. A. Odom
Oneonta
W. Dearman
W. Parker
Lois McClure
J. E. Huggins
McKenzie
Floy Huggins
G. L. McClure
B. C. Wright
Chris Wright
Cupid's Corner offers letters on love by Miss Eros
A public feature invites inquiries about romance addressed to Miss Eros. Readers send letters about late-night visits and relationship doubts, with replies stressing work pressures, caution in marrying, and advice that not all signals prove true love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Eros
Eros
Jerry
Club Calendar and Item Story Highlights
Monday to Saturday community club meetings listed with times and locations across Cawthon hotel Battle House and nearby streets. An automobile tire stolen Friday night from Frank Guill’s car near Joachim and Conti streets was recovered Sunday by Dr. W H Sledge after two men claimed the tire was left due to a breakdown. In court, a defense attorney argued burglary requires breaking in, and the defendant replied he was the one broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Guill
Joachim and
Conti
W. H. Sledge
Landis
Chicago
Confessions of a Wife on Shifting Kisses and Love
A wife laments waning passion after years of marriage and cites Thomas Hardy as a lens on love. She contrasts early ardor with routine gestures and argues couples need equal education on love. Local notes follow about visits, illnesses, and school debates at Hickory Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Thomas Hardy
Sue
Frances
Newest Remedy for Backache and Kidney Troubles
An advertisement promotes Anuric as a treatment for backache rheumatism dropsy and kidney disorders. It claims uric acid buildup from digestion harms kidneys and urges sending a water sample to Doctor Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo NY for free analysis with no expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Insurance Company
Medical 8
Invalids’ Hotel
Doctor Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
A Cure for Bronchitis Vinol Advertisement Woodstck Ill
A 19th century style testimonial touts Vinol as a cure for bronchitis. The letter from Woodstock Illinois claims Vinol addresses the disease itself with cod liver, iron and beef strengthens the system and relieves coughing. It includes a money back promise and notes local Vinol drug stores through Van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Charlies Botts
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Mobila Ala
Vinol Drug
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Peggy
van Antwerp’s Drug Corporation
Mississippi
Virginia Clay Clapton
Stonewal Jackson
L. H. Raines
Missouri
Exposition Grounds
Colston
Thelma Carlton
Catholic Orphans’ Aid Society
Newman Circle
Kathleen Donahue
Conception Street
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
Woman's Musical Club
Winston Jones
A. W. Brooks
Home Economics Club
Woman's Missionary Society
Government Street Methodist Church
Battle House
Christ Child Society
St. Clair Sewing Society
Girls’ School
Conti Street
Polymnia Music Circle
James Wade Cox
Raphael Semmes
Parliamentary Law Club
Electra Semmes Colston
Craighead Club
Clarke School Improvement Association
Shakespeare
C. J. Torrey
U. 8
Charles
Shawhan
Olga
Dept. +P
Resinol
Jersey
Dauphin and
Fulton Read
Dauphin
Fulton
Hardy
Kipling
Jim
Turnerville Personals
Turnerville
Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railway
Union Terminal Station
Calvert and York
Meridian
Tuscaloosa
Bir
Ainghena East
Ae Mobile
CE Ae Ainge
Michael
Bahl
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