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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1915

Page

2

Social events fill the week with gatherings and teas

Mrs. John W. McAlpine hosts a harbor tea at 1 30 p m in honor of Mrs. John C. Anderson. The Lewine Circle meets at 11 a m with Misses Helen and Ray Norville. Tea honors Miss Mckey B Scott of Columbus Ga. from 4 to 6. Dances and concerts announced at Battle House and Beaters Bethel with numerous local residents listed as attendees and hosts.

John W. McAlpine John C. Anderson Lewine’ Circle Helen Ray Norville Norma Boulet Anna Boulet Complit Mc Ey B. Scott Cobus Jane

Poem Fragment Alludes to Gifts and Bonds

A compact verse fragment echoes trust and kinship with lines about gifts from father and master. It mentions names like Stobert Louis Stevenson and phrases about mates comrade wife and true life. The tone suggests personal bonds rather than a news event.

Stobert Louis Stevenson

Thrust of a thrush and a call to sing in song

A fragment from the New York Times contemplates a thrush pressed to sing its soul out despite potential costs. It warns against silence and grousing, urging the bird to perform its natural duty.

New York Times

Thoughts for the Day from William Penn on faith and effort

A brief quotation-style note credits William Penn, asserting that thoughts for the day and diligence supply the want of faith to move mountains. It emphasizes belief as a force enabling effort and achievement.

William Penn

Emerson Quote on Infirmity and Service

A fragment referencing Ralph Waldo Emerson questions how society serves the infirm and pursues comfort and the means to it. It echoes a contemplative theme about need, abundance, and the role of invention in aiding human life. The text appears as a memo or quotation excerpt.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Miss Gertrude Arnold Hosts Debutantes in Carnival Style

Miss Gertrude Arnold entertained to honor debutantes Miss Eleanor Gray Miss Marie Herm and Miss Edna Manning on a Wednesday evening. The Carnival motif filled the rooms with decor hearts jonquils violets and ribbons. Guests were greeted by Julia Vin and heart tally cards were handled by Mary Emma Nettles with other attendants assisting.

Gertrude Arnold Hearte Gertrude ‘Arnold Eleanor Gray Marie Herm Edna Manning Atra

Sargol Fat and Flesh Builder Promises Quick Gain

Advertises Sargol as a modern digestive aid to convert food into fat by stimulating absorption in the stomach and intestines. Claims users gain 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh, with a refund guarantee through Van Antwerp Drug Co. and local druggists in Mobile. Also warns it should not be taken by those not seeking weight gain and notes possible stomach trouble relief.

Sargol van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Sargel Ady Ae

Juvenile Social Page Names Winners and Guests

Vieve Hermann and Lucille Arnold served as hosts with Miss Hattie Arnold winning first prize a box of canter peas. Joine Goodbrad took the consolation prize a book The Honorable Percival. Numerous guests from Pensacola Memphis New York and Evergreen attended including Edna Finch Annie Moore Provost Mabel Hartwell Kathleen McFadden Nel lie Scott Eula Walsh May Leatherbury Anna Belle Courtright Loraine Cunningham Margaret Blacksher and many more.

Vieve Hermann Lucille Arnold Hattie Arnold Aer Joine Goodbrad Percival Miss Arnold Edna Finch Pensacola Annie Moore Provost Mabel Hartwell Kathleen McFadden Memphis Nellie Scott Eula Walsh May Leatherbury Anna Belle Courtright Loraine Cunningham Margaret Blacksher Eloise Kach Mary Knight Rush Elise Beaven Evergreen Ella Blacksher Irene Dunster Gabriella Barret Margaret Horn Katherine Sands New York Alba Gower Effie Soost Alice Terrill Willie Baumhauer Julian McPhillips

Misses Helen and Ray Norville Entertain Sewing Club

The Sewing Club meeting Thursday morning was delightfully hosted by Misses Helen and Norville. Only club members attended the hospitality, and after a morning of sewing and friendly chat they enjoyed a delicious plated luncheon.

Helen Ray Norville Sewing Club Norville

Mrs A W Brooks Hosts Discards In Honor At Bridge

Mrs. A W Brooks entertained the Discards with a Wednesday bridge gathering for two tables. Prizes were pink and blue desk pads and vanity items. Attending were Mrs Gage Tebbetts Rush Adams Taylor McPhillips Kirkbride Booth and prizewinners included Mrs LeBaron Lyons Adams McPhillips Bush and Davis. Pink tapers and roses adorned the table.

A. W. Brooks Bridge Horace Beaven F. I. Thompson Glover Gage W. F.tebbetts R. A. Rush B. F. Adams C. L. Taylor John McPhillips M. F. Kirkbride T. C. Booth

Larkin Social Postponed Amid Secretary's Illness

Due to the illness of secretary Mrs Ullbricht the Larkin social Friday afternoon at Informal House Dance is canceled. A large gathering of the young married and society set attended a prior informal house dance at Mr and Mrs Harry T Smith's Government street residence in honor of Mrs William Bromberg of Birmingham. The Hayes Shugart Orchestra played as couples danced on the lower floor with punch served on the porches. A late plate supper followed at 11 with guests including Mr and Mrs B F Adams Mr and Mrs Thomas H Smith and Dr and Mrs ...

Harry T. Smith Government Street Hayes-Shugart Tremier Holzborn Mary Knight Rush B. F. .Adams Thomas H. Smith

Dyspepsia Solved by Natural Remedy Services

Dyspepsia defies skilled physicians, but Nature provides a cure from Acid Iron Earth mineral at Bladon Springs Alabama. The ad touts relief for chronic digestive ailments and the emotional toll of dyspepsia, presenting a naturopathic remedy as the greatest discovered solution.

Nataha Bladon Springs Ala

Leinkauf School Improvement Association Meeting Notice

Important meeting of the Leinkauf School Improvement Association to be held at the school Friday at 7:00 p m.

Leinkauf School Improvement Association Leinkauf School

Morning knitting parties and a city federation formed

Mrs Louis Donald hosts a morning knitting gathering with talks on wounder and convalescent care and notes of Lent. Other items include a Bethel concert program, Polymnia Circle entertainments, and Mobile’s new City Federation of Clubs with officers elected and plans for by law committees.

Louis Donald

Goodwin to Give Second Concert Delights Local Audience

The second concert of the cycle by the Young Women’s Association in Mobile features performer Wilmot Goodwin and pianist Warner. The program includes Herodique Etude, Arabesque, Hear Me Winds and Waves, Ave Maria, Flow Gently Sweet Afton, Toreador Song, and others, with a different lineup from the first recital.

Au Harte Torium M. C Juto Ane Macrics Mobile En Association New Orleans Ces U. D. Co Wilmot Goodwin Moskowski Mos Cronican Schubert-Wilhelm I Palpiti Pagenin Warner Burns Goodwin

City federation seeks new member clubs

Mrs. Hagan received a rising vote of thanks for forming a city federation. The president states membership is open to all clubs that support the uplift and betterment of the city and are willing to join the Federated Club of Will Ship.

Mobile James Hagan Parliamentary Law Study Club James O. Smith Shakespeare Club C. J. .Torrey BE. S. Feagin Clara. Schumann Committee On Constitutions Standit Commi Wednem Hagan

Mrs Henry Hall Clarke Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Henry Hall Clarke served as hostess for the Wednesday bridge club gathering. Mrs Tom Boone Jr substituted, with guests Mrs Howard Hempstead Miss Isabelle Norwood and Mrs Allen Hopkins. A salad course followed play and prizes for neckwear went to Mrs Bever R Wilson Mrs Paul Wilson Mrs T K Jackson and Miss Norwood.

Henry Hall Clarke Tom Boone, Jr Howard Hempstead Isabelle Norwood Allen Hopkins Beve R. Wilson Paul Wilson T. K. Jackson Norwood

Social Roundup of Welcome and Travel Notices

Miss Eloise Ibach arrived Wednesday to stay with cousin Miss Hattie Arnold and enjoy carnival season festivities. Mrs. Will Brown expects guests next week from Tuscaloosa and Eutaw. Misses Janie and Anna Mary Sum ea returned from New Orleans. Mr T C McKenzie Jr left for Toledo then North Carolina for a new position. Mrs Ernest Songerman of Nashville visits Jungerman family. Mr Jungerman plans to join after his wife’s marriage to May Ce Robinson.

Eloise Ibach Hattie Arnold Ibach Will Brown L. F. Oliver Tuscaloosa Mary Wilson Eutaw Janie Anna Mary Sumea New Ileans T. C. McKenzie, Jr

Mignon At Crown Theatre With Opera Stars

Mignon shown today at Crown theatre with Beatriz Michelena in the lead role. The opera runs again tomorrow with a six piece orchestra accompanying the two day engagement in town.

Mignon Crown Features OPERA

Carlyle Blackwell Headlines Royal Theatre Showings

Carlyle Blackwell stars in The Last Chapter at the Royal Theatre Friday with his company in a Richard Harding Davis adaptation. He also appears Sunday in The Man Who Could Not Lose, while Hearts and Flowers failed to arrive due to poor train service. Olga and The Madcap Czar provide additional features today.

Carlyle Blackwell Richard Harding Davis Royal Theatre Kyle Blackwell United States Hare the Royal Keener Olga

C H Riddle Dies Suddenly at Home in Mobile

Charles H. Riddle aged 58 a native of Macon and longtime Mobile resident died suddenly Thursday morning at 9 15 oclock at his home 402 South Broad Street He was seen on the street Wednesday

C. H. Riddle Charles H. Riddle Macon Mobile South Broad Street

Rediscount rates set by Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis

Washington reports the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis announced rediscount rates today. Rates are four percent for maturities up to sixty days and four and a half percent for up to one day, with a five percent rate noted for longer terms.

Washington Federal Reserve the Bank At

Passengers on Apollo Visit Fairhope Shores

Citizens of Fairhope Alabama were seen in the city Thursday as visitors aboard the steamer Apollo from the Eastern Shore. Names listed include Mrs J A Mershen A N Whittin Mrs W Darby Mrs L M Wilson Margaret Dixon Mildred Dixon G O Riel L and N ere Mrs W A Ferman Mrs Wood Dr Wheeler Mrs Foley Vv S McClintock Captain A Jagéoan O O F Alland and Mrs Henry Crawford.

Apollo Fairhope Ala Eastern Shore J. A. Mershen W. Darby Margaret Mildred Dixon G. O Riel W. A. Ferman Wood Wheeler Foley Hte Vv. S. McClintock A. Jagéoan F. Alland Henry Crawford

Police seize sidewalk billboards under chief Crenshaw order

Under orders from Chief of Police F W Crenshaw all sidewalk billboards of theatres and places of amusement encroaching on the sidewalk are being picked up by Special Officer Harris and stored in the police station. More than fifteen boards were stored in the police station yard on Thursday.

F. W. Crenshaw Harris

Birth day parade for mobile children ages span four decades

A fragmented notice lists birthdays for a group described as mobile children born between 1901 and 1914 with ages from 10 to 14. It mentions a birthday picture party invitation amid unclear phrasing and dates.

Homeseekers to Bring Settlers to Western Lands

Industrial agent W. L. Henderson promotes settlement by attracting home seekers from western countries. He reports growing success in locating lands for buyers and aims to provide properly situated parcels for settlers to pursue their chosen trades and livelihoods.

W. L. Hender Hender Mr. Henderson

Moose of the World leader visits Mobile official visit

James J. Davis director general of the Loyal Order of Moose of the World passed through Mobile at 12 30 pm with his wife en route from New Orleans to Pittsburgh. Mobile leaders Deputy J Thompson and Local Dictator John White met him and gave a welcome.

James J The Loyal Order of Moose of the World Mobile New

Delegates Named to State Woodmen’s Meet

Officials announced delegates for the state Woodmen’s Meet to be held in Selma Alabama on March 9 10 and 11. The list includes Cogburn F RoR persmith Gus Seiple Cha homme J W Cunningham Den mark J 8 Garrison Bauer Treadway with alternates John Dutt and others.

Dinen Can Ralsae Selma Ala E. Cogburn F. RoRpersmith Gus Seiple Chahomme J. W. Cunningham Denmark Garrison Bauer Treadway John Dutt A. Ioshurat Ow Ah Sa Thomas P. Lynch J. Autrot Willem Stevens T. J. You

President to Speak Before Saengerbund Festival

President Wilson promised to address the Northeastern Saengerbund at a Brooklyn song festival on May 31 if public business allows his absence from Washington. The Associated Press dispatch notes the tentative date and the planned appearance depends on capital duties.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Saengerbund Brooklyn

Mobile vs Pensacola basketball showdown at the Y M C A

Mobile faces Pensacola in a highly anticipated basketball game at the Y M C A tonight at 8 15. Pensacola’s heavier lineup outmasses Mobile by about 10 to 15 pounds, and the crowd is expected to be large. The Mobile squad led early in a prior matchup but trailed 9 to 8 late in the first half. A strong attendance is anticipated for the event followed by a planned away game versus Alabama in two weeks as the season’s marquee matchup.

Pensacola Enscola Penheacola Vo’ A Moelayers Tase 1 The of Alabama

Sacred Heart Devotions at St Matthew's Church

Public devotions to the Sacred Heart will be held at St Matthew's Church tomorrow morning. Exposition of the blessed sacrament from 6:30 a.m. and a mass at 7:00 a.m. Benediction will follow. Confessions begin at 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Holy communion at 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart St. Matthew's Church

St Louis Seon Acquire Outfielder Philadelphia

The St Louis Seon have purchased outfielder Philadelphia, a telegram announced today in St. Louis.

ST. Louis St. Louis Seon Philadelphia

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