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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
6
A fragment from a 19th century social column in Mobile notes daily life around town. The readable lines hint at urban chatter, entry norms, and a glimpse of domestic routines amid the era’s social pages.
The Mobile Chapter of the D A R held a monthly meeting at the Cawthon hotel. Reports praised Montgomery conference work and patriotic education efforts. The Mystics recital at the Battle House and a violin performance by Miss Josephine Dolessi were announced, with plans for future civic and youth activities.
English poet Wiltria Wilson Gibson arrives in New York after the Dardanelles and Ruhr battles to read from Battle and Other Poems. He portrays grim realities of trench life, warns democracy may retreat, and predicts war will long endure.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Inter National Association of Machinists will hold a regular meeting at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday afternoon at 2 39 for the purpose of installing officers for the coming year. The junior Young People's Union, at Bethany Baptist church, organized Sunday night with Henry Goodgame as president Leon Calloway as vice president Aline Smith secretary Lera Gaston treasurer and Sadie Smith organist. The juniors will meet regularly and take part in church affairs. Emanuel Filippone returned from New Orleans on business. Susie Moberly entertained friends Friday at a pipe peanut party with Maud McCrary Mina Martin Mellie Nichols Ethel McCrary Minnie Brance Vivian Nichols Virginia Moberly Susie Moberly Mrs Jessie Hindle Mrs Lucy Burge Mrs J B Moberly Glen McCrary Frank McClelland Sidney Whitsett Lee Hammond Alfred Chastang Fraser Bowman Levingston Hammond Edward Nichols Judd Brance. First prize went to Glen McCrary and consolation to Judd Brance. Refreshments were served. Robert Cameron Jr has returned from St Louis Mo after recovering from pneumonia.
Readers are advised that a light morning routine including a cup of steaming coffee or chocolate and a buttered roll can boost energy for those feeling nervous worn out or convalescent. It urges avoiding rushed activity and highlights lingering fatigue and the value of rest.
Miss Tunstall of Mobile visits her sister Mrs. F. L. Mood Jr. Anna Wallace renews ties in Mobile after Camden. Mrs. C. V. Austin visits Mobile to join sister Mrs. Moody. Mrs. G. C. Corbitt to Mobile for niece Agnes Hanley’s marriage to Joseph lamant. Kate Sharman leaves Teidian for Bolton to resume domestic work. Mrs. Caldwell returns to County teacher duties after visiting family. Meridian Dispatch reports from the era.
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