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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1915

Page

6

Pecan and Laine Church Services Attract Large Attendance

Sunday services at Pecan and Laine churches drew broad crowds with high interest in sermons. Bad weather disrupted regular appointment at Laie Sun day, as rain delays planting amid persistent wet ground. Plans for a new Presbyterian church move forward with donated material and property, aiming for swift construction.

Pecan Laine Fenceprela Ihhurch al Ways New Presbyterian Church

Clamps Improve Bootblack Foot Rest For Shining

A novel footrest for bootblacks uses clamps that grip the shoe soles to hold a guest's foot steady during polishing. Short riders reach the rest with difficulty, while longer patrons enjoy a secure hold as brushes operate. A handle under the toe instantly locks and unlocks the clamps.

What Thin Folks Should Do To Gain Weight

Advice for thin men and women from physician endorsed Sargol. The article notes many seek fat with fad diets and cures, but a regenerative preparation called Sargol reportedly aids digestion, provides concentrated fats, and strengthens nerves, promising noticeable flesh and strength in a month. Van Antwerp Drug Co. and leading druggists supply, with caution for nervous individuals seeking large gains.

van Antwerp Drug Co Sargo

Cottage Hill Sunday School Rally On North Alabama Farm Update

Town churches report Sunday services crowded at BAY MINETTE and Cottage Hill. Mark Weber buys forty acres of oranges and expands cultivation. The Cottage Hill Sunday school showcased talks and recitations, with officials hoping to build a banner class soon. Concerns about sweet potatoes include weather delays and storage tips to prevent rotting.

Methodist and Bee Oor Cde Mark Weber Cottage Hills Cottage Hill Naeoniangal Andes School Alabama Sunday School Association Ort H. Ert Beslean Coney Sunday School Intervn

Food campaign draws 7000 Negro farmers to Macon County

In Tuskegee Alabama on February 23 the two day food campaign reached every farming area of Macon County with six demonstration crews led by George R. Bridgeforth. About 3600 seed packages were distributed at reduced cost with support from white merchants Cartwright Lasslie R H Boyd Johnston Howard Lewis and A J Wilborn among others.

Tuskeghe Ala Macon County R. H. Boyd Grocery Company Johnston Drug Company Howard Drug Company Lewis Drug Company A. J. Wilborn George R. Bridgeforth Tuscegee Normal School Bureau of Plant Industry Washington, D. C Tuskegee Institute

Vitalitas praised in Alabama testimonials across Mobile

Advertised as a universal tonic, Vitalitas is hailed by residents in Mobile and nearby towns for relief from indigestion eczema rheumatism and general debility. The ad cites multiple unnamed customers and claims daily availability at Sutton and local drugstores.

Alabama Mobile Ww. Co A. T. Moore New Jersey P. L. Dodgen Augusta St O. H. Davis Nme Prichard Suburb Nature Sutton All

Local Notes and Court Docket from St Stephens Ala

Feb 28 report from St Stephens Alabama highlights new home purchases by Lige Davis family and a improving sick case Emmet Wilson. social visits from Albert Prim Jr of Jackson and luncheon hosted by Mary Wilson. churchgoers attended Cortelyou Sunday school convention. capital murder cases on upcoming docket include J Jim Richardson Jerry James Coretta Law and Orso. local petition seeks thirty day furlough for Orso due to wife illness in Montosh.

Mistles Mattle Lee Kimbrough Glendine Sarah Boykin Willi George Boykin Cortelyou Chasom J. Jim Richardson Jerry James Coretta Law J. A. Arso, Jr Alex Law Orso Montosh Ala

Cement man touts rat proofing progress at Mobile show

Louis A. Young of the Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers spoke at a livestock show and sought details from Engineer R. P DuValie on government rat proofing work in Mobile. He will relay findings to answer inquiries, noting wide publicity and satisfactory progress led by DuValie, who handles the project single handedly.

Louis A. Young Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers R. P duValile Mobile Young Mobije DuValie

Home Remedies at Exhibit Draw Attention at Mobile Fair

The Natona Company booth from Mobile highlights percolation and evaporation in Natona remedies made from acid iron earth near Bladon Springs. Bartonry's display showcases varied domestic arts from kindergarten to high school needlework as the exhibit nears completion. Miss Elizabeth Schryver’s corset booth features a live model drawing many Mobile visitors.

Alba Card George Maloney Natona Company Mobile Natona Bladon Springs Ala Barton Ny Elizabeth Schryver Mode Debus New York

Symptoms of Lung Trouble and Patent Medicine Claims

Read this advertisement claim for Eckmanns Alterative quoting a testimonial from Mary Korhamer about recovery from bronchitis after two years. Rosa Voelpel also endorses the product with a personal recovery story from New York at 208 W Thirty sixth St.

Eckmann Thirty-sixth St New York Mary Korhamer Perregan Alow Rosa Voelpel

Semmes Community Notes Include Homes, Visitors and Party

The Semmes scene records a thief with silver and provisions, new home occupancy by F B Phelps, orchard sale to Jack Sloan, Owen purchasing Dr. Purvince's home, and Bible class activities at Semmes Baptist Church. Nursery stock boom, a new barber shop under J W Ripple, and local visits to Mobile and Crichton accompany numerous social gatherings and personal updates.

A.T F. EB. Phelps Semmes Micholl Owen Purvince Ohio Semmes Baptist Church Saibara Nursery Gong & Rushing J. W. Ripple Tinois A. Car Ala J. W Es Howell Ng Wood P. G. Christopher Mobile Allen's School Nan, King Lena Christopher Rena Burfoot Iva King Effie Christopher Frances Ripple Fillie Christopher Messrs Charlie Cogburn Sam Christopher L. C. McCrary Leland Wulff T. Tange H. Makajima I Yamamoto Margaret Oriein Crichton Elma T. E. Cogburn H. M. Jarvis Grand Bay J. B. Wear Francis Biffie Nan King Fillie H. R. Cogburn Toinette Lea Roberts

Camden News Briefs From Ala Details Route Change and Local Events

Camden Alabama notes a new rural route No 3 from Camden to Nellie replacing the Nel lie star route. Several offices including Nellie Bilger Burson and O Le a Neenah are discontinued. Local high school baseball games, social visits and club meetings are reported along with illness and travel updates. Community events include chautauqua circles Camden Tennyson and Methodist Missionary Society activities and church services.

Camden Ala Nellie Ellie Ee Bilger Burson O’lea Neenah Winston Jones Ella Albritton Rebecca Miller Bert Seasons Roy Tiddell Veenah Hobart Julia Jones Arnold Cook M. E. Curtis Rock West Judson Hawthorne Bancroft Idaho F. Smitherman Arlington Methodist Missionary Society Mesdames - Harris Matthews J. W. Turnipseed Norman D. Godbold Methodist Church Northcutt of Selma

Burial of William Paton Cothran in Magnolia Cemetery

The remains of William Paton Cothran were laid to rest Monday afternoon at Magnolia Cemetery in a service at 3 o clock from the family home on Spring Hill and Hyland avenues. Rev. D A Planck of the Central Presbyterian officiated as pallbearers and floral designs adorned the grave.

W. P. Cothran William Paton Cothran Magnolia Cemetery el Hg Spring Hill Hyland Avenues D. A. Planck Central Presbyterian M. V. Ant W. A. Copeland John J. Knott Bearman William Gass E. V. O’connor

Funeral for William B. Sater Held at Pleasant Avenue Home

The Monday burial from the family home on Pleasant Avenue near St Stephens Road drew a large crowd. Rev A G Richards of Trinity Episcopal Church conducted the service and Magnolia was the interment site. Pallbearers included William Lott William Pritchard Dan McFadyen Henry Parsons Finley McFadyen and Dave Parsons.

Burial of Miss B Cullom With Service By Rev Brady

Funeral for Bridget Cullom was held with Rev Father Daniel Brady officiating. The service took place near Mrs J Lindstrom's residence at 612 South Conception Seen by BS. Burial followed at a cemetery with no floral designs among the attendees including Gibson James R Locler John Henry Williams John Lavinghouse and Tim Whastietine.

B. Cullom Daniel Brady Bridget Cullom

Brews ton Department Notes on Health and Local News

Brewton department reports on cholera serum treatment trials for hogs, with Farm & Livestock and local schools adopting the method. Postmaster Schad resigns. C. R. Rankin to succeed. Rural schools to be used for educational purposes only. New broom factory planned along Conecuh river. Negro arrested for horse theft. City in darkness after power house engine break. Strawberry crops promising around Castleberry. Brewton poultry show prizes noted for several breeds. Sydney Johnston linked to Civil War battle at Mount Carmel.

Brewroyue Ny Pan M Nell Farm & Livestock W. H. S R. A. Strong Downing Industrial School Hirgohman L. B. Hirechman Schad C. R Rankin Bank of Brewton County Board of Education W. 8. Neal W. M. Zeppernick Conecuh John T. Kelly Brewton R. M. Rahon Castleberry Evergreen Lato R. I. Sowell Plymouth Rocks C. P. Holman A. G. Weaver Rhode Island J. L. Byrd

Jefferson County Rural Carriers Reorganized

In Birmingham on February 28 Samuel Reynolds chaired the reorganization of the Jefferson County Rural Letter Carriers Association at the Government building. J A Rountree urged rural carriers as road inspectors and praised good roads support. George Huddleston pledged interest in road issues. Reynolds then headed to Tuscaloosa to organize other counties.

Birmingham Ala Samuel Reynolds National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Jefferson County Letter Carriers’ Association J. A. Rountree United States Good Roads Association Alabama, Good Roads Association Seore Rountree George Huddleston Jefferson

Ailments of Men Promoted as Quick Restoratives

An advertisement touts three grain Cadomene tablets as a home remedy for male vitality and nervous exhaustion. It claims easy self administration in sealed tubes, no opiates, and no physician needed, promising restored vigor and happiness.

Reduced Rentals Map of City Homes and Lots

A list of multiple rental properties and residences with addresses along Government Street and surrounding streets. Entries describe 2 story frame houses, 2 story brick residences, and a 1 story frame home, including locations near Michigan Avenue Lafayette Street Augusta Street and Washington Square.

Government St Michigan Avenue S. HE St. Anthony and Joachim Sts S. Hamilton Church and Government Sts Montauk Hallett Georgia Avenue Een and Julia Sts Lafayette Augusta St Washinston Square Augusta Washin Aniace

Meat and Pasta Costs Sparks Dietitian Advice

A reader questions rising fan food bills and dietitian Dr Hutchison discusses economical choices. The piece highlights Faust Macaroni as a cheaper option and notes various uses and effects of meat and macaroni in diets.

Dr. Hutchison Soetha

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L. & N. Call N. L Vickers ST. Michael ST R. B. duMont Dumont INSA St. Mioffael St Bell Phone Chas. R. G. Schimpf City Bank Bidg Hun Dreds Regu Tors Bay Minette Department Gorse Vitalitas Mobile & Ohio R. R Miss Chunchula Mobile County Adarens N. Royal Een Mobile Alsba Iangheg Debriere ST. Stephens Cement Eytandard Brewton Department John M. Willman Sydney Johnston Shilon Acad Mount Carmel I. Willman Forty-eighth Illinois Jefferson County Rural Carriers Ene Berges Yuille Frames ST Sultana EL Ryad Coffes Deszama Sir Guise MCAS Dauphin Street Streb’s Bakery N. Royal Street Howard French Day Cleaning CO Chas. Bidgood, Propr Bell Dell F. L. Tapia Britton Maury & Unruh ST. Promeinte Mobile Foundry Maury Unruh
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