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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
6
A reflective piece compares envy to a grumbler and urges joy in others' merit, urging inner peace. It contrasts a life of quiet duty with a calendar of ordinary, meaningful moments awaiting growth beyond tomorrow. The text blends devotional mood with personal exhortation and examples of community events.
An advertisement promises a dandruff remedy using four ounces of ty diquid arvon dissolved in liquid for scalp treatment. It claims dandruff will vanish with routine application and three applications will stop itching, leaving hair thick and glossy.
A discussion of beauty, fashion, and personal adornment notes that a woman’s room reflects her personality. It favors enamel and lacquered toilet sets over ornate silver, and suggests practical vanity arrangements. Includes stray tips on shaping legs and exercises for fitness.
Whistler Lodge No 240 A F and A M held a special meeting in Chivert street to confer the Master Mason degree on Adolph Vetter. Worshipful Master Thomas B Allman performed the ceremony in his usual impressive style. Whistler Lodge of the Blacksmiths and Helpers installed officers at Odd Fellows hall led by G M Langford. others include John Raney president Robert R Clark vice president John Fagerstrom treasurer Mark De La Bar financial secretary Ross Morgan recording secretary Edward Fincher conductor John Fagerstrom John Cleveland and Richard Dahlgreen on the shop committee. Mrs Annie Edwards and children returned to Meridian Mississippi after holidays with relatives. Mr and Mrs Wilmer Brownlee returned from Gulfport Mississippi after holidays. Robert Cameron Sr returned from St Louis Missouri due to serious illness of son Robert Jr, with report of improvement. Pearl Rebekah Lodge 138 nominated officers at Odd Fellows hall with refreshments served by Kittie Spicer Lucy Burge and M B Hays. Steve O'Donnell returned from Tuscaloosa Alabama on company business. Lawrence Ballentine Cincinnati Ohio and Mrs Alfred Johnson Norfolk Virginia returned home due to mother Mrs A Ballenfine's critical illness.
William Gass of Mobile filed a bankruptcy petition in the U S district court listing liabilities of 1933.26 and assets of 1418.72. The case was referred to Referee R T Ervin for adjudication.
The Mobile Federation of the Men’s Bible Classes named W Hamilton and L Gray to an executive committee with Walker as chairman at the YMCA. The Alabama Sunday School Association set February 11 as Come to Sunday School Day and a countywide parade was discussed. Plans to involve every county resident in Sunday school attendance will be announced later.
The raiding squad of the police department yesterday found liquor in multiple locations. Named are William Flannagan at Palmetto and Royal, J B Martin at Delaware and Conception, Harry O Connor near Scott and Elmira, Charles Schreiner at 250 Davis Ave, and others including William Schroeder at Wilkinson and State, Pat O Briemny near St Stephen's Road.
Inactivity leads to constipation and dull energy. The ad promotes Dr Kin New Life Pills as a mild laxative to relieve congested intestines and ensure a full easy movement in the morning. Available 25¢ at your druggist.
An ad-like note touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready-made treatment to darken gray hair naturally. It claims one morning result, with repeated use making hair glossy and youthful, while stressing it is a cosmetic not a medical cure.
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