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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
3
Anna Boulet cites Rudyard Kipling and moral maxims from If as read in Bell 99 social column. The excerpt blends verse from Rewards and Fairies with remarks on self control and resilience, plus a discussion of unselfishness and reproof in social discourse.
Vitalitas is shipped as Christmas presents to customers nationwide. A Boston customer says it helps her ailing mother with stomach pain and health issues. The ad touts Vitalitas as a natural remedy for digestion, rheumatism, biliousness, nervous debility, and more, claiming quick tasting relief and wide health benefits. Sutton's drug store displays and sells the product and offers information by mail.
Miss Gertrude Louise Shugrue and Mr. Charles E. Hodges wed quietly on Monday afternoon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception rectory. Attendants included the bride’s brother and sister Mr and Mrs George M Cox and Mr W L Ross Jr. Father Cassidy officiated. The bride wore blue gabardine and traveled to New Orleans for a honeymoon. They plan to reside in the city after the trip.
Valued employees and many friends of the Adams Machinery and Manufacturing Company will congratulate the workers on a milestone and commend their service and teamwork.
The Mobile Woman's Christian Temperance Union held an Echo meeting at Bush Auditorium with hymns, solos, and talks on constitutional prohibition. Rev. J W Phillips urged a liquor ban, while Misses Benson Roh and Peters on singalongs energized attendees. A night letter endorsed the Sheppard Hobson resolution and a meeting was scheduled for December 15 at Government Street Methodist church.
Mrs W Bernard McCoy entertained four tables of friends for a Christmas themed bridge party on Tuesday afternoon. The hostess decorated every room in red and green, reflecting the festive motif throughout the home.
On Friday evening December 11 a birthday party was held at Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Franco's home for their son Thomas P. who turned fifteen. Music by Mrs. Tillie Yell entertained guests as refreshments were served and dancing continued late. Attendees included Miss Ethel Woodcock and others.
Co. B. Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Keyland, Mr. Keyland, Mr. and Mrs. John McMillen, Mrs. W. H. Franco, Mrs. A. Franco, Mr. Thomas Quarle, Mr. Thomas Cornish, Mr. Allen Kelly, Mr. Arthur Fitzgerald, Thomas Fitzgerald, Percy Johnston, Claud Johnston, Eugene Hoel, Noah Bellman, Paul Desport, Louis Hell, Mr. and Mrs. Hell.
The Mobile Chapter D A R met in the Cawthon colonial room for its regular monthly session. Reports from the D A R conference in Mobile were presented by Mrs. B F Adams and secretary read Mrs R P Pope s conference remarks. Regent Mrs Bondurant and others shared social highlights and appreciation notes from visitors. The chapter also extended thanks to the danseuses involved in the entertainments.
The article praises the musicians and notes Miss Thompson’s reading on Revolutionary tions during a conference afternoon. It states the next meeting will occur in early January.
An old remedy promises a fair, soft complexion through winter. A wax scrub removes rough patches and blemishes as a cold cream substitute, followed by a gentle wash lotion of saxolite dissolving in water to erase freckles and pimples for a healthier look.
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