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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
3
A poem by Charles Hanson Towne titled Exquisite in its grace divine explores a speaker praising a muse described as pure Greek with a dove like freshness. The verses dwell on admiration of the lady’s beauty and features while the speaker paradoxically confesses disavowal of romantic love.
A miscellany of fashion guidance and social notices. Include quotes on love and peace, fashion dos and donts, and a string of upcoming society events in Pensacola and Mobile. This item lists Cathedral Sanctuary Society, auto parade winners, Mobile Business Women’s Club, and a Smythe Crivellari wedding with local details and postposed Sewing Club meeting.
A husband explains his divorce caused by obsession with business over family. He describes neglecting his wife and children, missing shared moments, and realizing too late that love, not money, sustains a marriage. The piece argues common neglect in pursuit of work.
Norma Farrar left Tuesday night for Pensacola on a business trip. Mr. Harry Bresslar left Wednesday for Tavares Florida. Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver from Jackson Alabama were carnival visitors. Mr. and Mrs. W Woods of Battles Alabama were carnival visitors. Mrs. D T Holland hosts her mother in law Mrs I L Holland of Dothan Alabama and her sister Mrs S J Vann of Jackson Alabama as carnival guests. Miss Sallie Pickett and Miss Delma Fisher of Meridian Mississippi visited Mr and Mrs A B Ferrill and returned home. Ella Holt of Montgomery who has been the carnival guest of Miss Lottie May Bose will remain in Mobile as her guest for another week.
From 4 p m to 8 p m the young people's hour will be held with Miss Clyde Metcalf of Montgomery as State Young People's leader. An interesting program is prepared and all Mobile association societies are expected to send representatives.
Tuesday Auction Club meets at 3 p m with Miss Annie Moore Pro vost. Fiedra Semmes Colston Chapter UT D C meets with Mrs T P Norville at 3 30 p m. Polymnia Music Circle meets with Mrs James Wade Cox at 11 a m. Mothers Club of the Settlement Home meets at 3 p m. Mobile Graded Union meets today at Burkett Memorial Building at 3 45. Social half hour for teachers and school girls at 3 16. Program at 3 45. Lesson construction 3 46 to 4. Sunday school lesson study 4 to 4 30 moe department superintendents 4 to 4 30. Training classes and synthetic Bible study class 4 45 to 5 15. Anyone interested invited to any part of this program.
Miss Pearce to host Thursday reception at the Elks Home on Government Street with Sunday afternoon plans. YWCA to host Miss Burkholder lecture on tuberculosis care with a live demonstration this evening. Miss Edna Finch and guests return to Pensacola after visits with Miss Manning and Miss Latham. Fidelia Club hosts carnival diner dansant at Battle House with over 100 guests and notable attendees. Century Book Club meeting at Mrs. Browne Dawson’s features new president Miss Jean Heckert and routine business deliberations.
The stock of the American Supply Company, insolvent after an involuntary bankruptcy petition by western creditors, was sold to Turner Supply Company for 15100 dollars. W B McAleer, the appointed trustee, announced the sale on Thursday.
The group appointed to represent the club at the Shakespeare Club reciprocity celebration next month also outlined its own reciprocity day in April. Papers on the chateaux of Chan tilly Chambord and Clemenceaux were presented by Mrs Hood Mrs Duggar and Mrs Halliwell, with more to follow. Miss Hilda Broadwood hosted a House Party at Point Clear welcoming a group of young society guests including Misses Irwin Fearn Isabelle Norwood Montgomery Elise Hall Kathleen Huff Celia Webb Helen McCary and Miss Broadwood with Mrs Weller as chaperone.
Medical authorities link fevers to germs and urge germ prevention. Natona tablets and Natona Iron Tonic are promoted as natural, quickly absorbed remedies claimed to prevent and treat malaria and related illnesses.
Imperial Potentate Fred R. Smith of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine visits Mobile. A parade through the streets includes local bands, a throne float, and escorts. A ceremonial session and a banquet follow with toastmasters and temple representatives delivering remarks. Musicians and children perform in a lively program.
T V OConnor president of the International Longshoremen's Association based in Buffalo N Y arrived in Mobile Wednesday evening for an official visit to the Mobile local. OConnor in his role travels widely and was here last fall for the Gulf Coast district convention of the association.
Advertises California Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle laxative that cures constipation in children and adults by clearing bowels within hours. Warns against counterfeit syrups and urges buying the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with full directions on every bottle.
Visitors flood the Livestock show as exhibits draw attention from Alba building to the main hall. Harris Grocery and Mosaic Mobile industries showcase fish products and displays attractively. The Furniture Company and Spotswood led chairs and rockers with a North Mobile plant employing over 100 workers since 1911 catering to Central and South America. A. A. Weesner is vice president and general manager.
Frank J. Thompson of the North Mobile Development Company says negotiations with Eastern firms in the refrigerator industry are advancing. A new plant could be located in North Mobile near the Mobile Chair Company, creating many skilled and unskilled jobs if the deal closes.
The will filed for probate in the probate court leaves Priscilla Hunter Peterson a two story house and lot on Reed Avenue. Boyers Hunter receives the two story house and lot on Chamberlain Avenue. The residue of the estate goes to his wife Annie Elizabeth Martin.
Francis J. attorney represents Jennie Clarke and James Clarke in a law and equity action seeking 4000 in damages. The suit claims a fifteen year old was injured when an automobile operated by the defendant ran over him. The boy’s mother also seeks loss of service and society.
An advertisement promises a hair restoring remedy to reverse greying for all ages and sexes. It urges readers to mail a name and address with a two cent stamp for full details, claiming invisible, non staining results and guaranteed success.
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