Sirens at the Battle House Ball Feature 1915 Society
The Sirens of 1915 hosted a first anniversary ball at the Battle House, with Dawn and sea imagery, ballroom dances, and gifts for guests. Marshaled by George B. Rogers, the event drew Mobile society figures, with formal attire, champagne, and a dramatic stage tableau.
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Bulfinch
Ulysses
Siren's Island
Siren’s Island
Battle House
Martha Rogers
George B. Rogers
W. A Stratton
Stanley Hern
Ae M
Kirkbride
G. Lome
Parish notices announce weekly meeting at Cawthon Hotel
The weekly meeting of the Parliament group will be held Tuesday at the Cawthon Hotel. The Clover Sewing Circle gathers Thursday afternoon at 4 30 with Miss Nellie Smith for a sewing activity and social time.
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Parliam
Meio "Wcleck Itrsaay
Toorsing
Cawthon Hotel
The
Clover Sewing Circle
Misa Nellie Smith
Church Chapter Social Follows December Conference
After routine business the group announced the icmeter would give its peer to Cummings Bee during the December conference. A second cease t president general D. presided as the meeting closed with a social hour at Mrs. Christian's home. Warren E. Anderson, formerly ill with acuteitis and operated on, can now sit up. He studies at the Atlanta College of Surgery.
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Icmeter
Cummings
Ecae R
Mrs. Christian
Warren E. Anderson
Anderson
Atlanta College of Surgery
Pensacola News
Suffrage Leaders Still in the Fight
In Washington on January 13, Democratic leaders said the woman suffrage issue appears dead for this session after Mendell resolution failed to reach two thirds. Suffrage supporters vow to regroup for the Sixty-fourth Congress next December. Vote tally: 378 yes, 204 no, 174 for. party breakdown shows cross‑party support and opposition among Democrats and Republicans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Mendell
Arthur M. Dodge
National Association
House
South Carolina Guard Officers Hopeful of Early Reinstatement
South Carolina National Guard officers disbanded by Governor Blease hope the War Department will not recall 200000 dollars worth of supplies loaned to the troops during Manning inauguration. Adjutant General Moore travels to Washington to press reinstatement and notes inspection dates for all companies.
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Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
South Carolina National Guard
Blease
War Department
Elect Manning
Moore
Washington
Garrison
United States Army
British farmer finds prosperity at last
London reports a shift as British farmers enjoy rising prices and strong demand. Wheat and oats fetch high fees while livestock sales rise, signaling renewed profitability after years of low mood for farmers.
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London
Need of Reserve Officers Great Need of Reserve Officers Great
Secretary Garrison endorsed the Chamberlain bill to create a reserve of army officers. The president would commission qualified citizens as reserve corps officers up to colonel. Reserve officers would not receive retired pay or pensions except for on duty disability and could be called to active service in war.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Garrison
Genate
Secretary of War
Social notes list visitors and travels in Mobile region
Mrs James Monroe Leee accompanies her husband on a river trip aboard the City of Mobile and will be away for a time. Miss Edna Manning returns from Pensacola with Miss Edna Finch who will be her house guest for weeks. Miss Marie Clifton expects Miss Dorothy Power of Jackson to join for anti Lenten gaiety. Miss Ruby Truss visits Mobile. Royals Bolling Bates Touart and others leave for a baseball event then Palm Beach. Mrs L E Carroll foresees a visit from her Birmingham mother Mrs Flynn. Mrs W Hale returns to Hast Lake due to her mother Mrs Williamson illness. Mrs Aubrey Boyles and two children depart Mobile after visiting Frank S Moody. Mrs Guy Newton of Evergreen is guest of Mrs G C D Willoughby. Mrs Newton, known as Joyce, enjoyed Mobile girlhood. Mrs Joe Pacetti and children return from Mobile Meridian visit.
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James Monroe
Mobile
Edna Manning
Pensacola
Edna Finch
Miss Finch
Marie Clifton
Dorothy Power
Jackson
Ruby Truss
Birmingham Age-Herald
Royaus
John Bolling
Cecil Bates
Clarence Touart
RhPeda
Ruoff
Palm Beach
L. E. Carroll
Flynn
Birmingham
W. Hale
Hast Lake
Williamson
Birmingham Age- Herald
Aubrey Boyles
GC. D. Willoughby
Newton
Misa Joyce An
Joe Pacetti
Meridian Dispatch
Prominent Gulfport clergyman dies in accidental asphyxiation
The Rev. H. A. Jones a well known Presbyterian minister in Gulfport Mississippi died in hospital from accidental asphyxiation. He was found in his rectory room unconscious and efforts to revive him failed. Born in England 73 years ago he came to the United States as a youth and became a naturalized citizen. He was a personal friend of former President Garfield and of President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Gulfport
Migs
H. A. Jones
Mr. Jones
England
United States
James A. Garfield
Wilson
Grand Bay notes and social happenings in Alabama
Grand Bay residents welcomed guests from Mobile and Cleveland for winter visits and business plans. North visitors settle in for the season as homeseekers arrive daily. local events include a Bachelor Maids' Reunion fundraiser, church elections, and community updates on illness and schooling.
Dr. King's New Discovery for Children’s Colds
Advertises Dr. King's New Discovery for colds croup and whooping cough in children. Claims it checks the cold soothes cough relieves inflammation kills germs and aids natural healing. Promotes 6500 at your druggist and urges purchasing today.
Bulgaria Says Balkans Not to Be Drawn Into War
Cologne correspondents report in Sofia that Bulgaria does not believe the Balkans will be drawn into a wider war. All decisions depend on the outcome of great battles. Roumania plans to bolster her army by late January, while Bulgaria has not decided to mobilize its reserves.
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Bulgaria
Balkans
Berlin
The
Hague
Don
Cologne
Sofia
Kans
Roumania
First Bill Introduced at Frisco Expo Alabama 5 Expat
In Montgomery Alabama Jan first bill introduced in the new year by Carmichael of Coffee county who is brother to the speaker of the house. The measure proposes sixty thousand dollars for a building and exhibit for the Panama Pacific Exposition, southeast of town. Bayside residents Hazleton and Bert Kinear return home while Miss Edna Baldwin hosts a Friday night gathering on the Bayou road.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Re Carmichael
Coffee County
Bert Kinear
Mount ¢Beng
I Bay
R. Hazleton
Edna Baldwin
Bayou Ja Road
Women Health Care Tip From Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
The article urges careful management of constipation in women and warns against harsh laxatives. It recommends a mild laxative formulation and notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an ideal option for women with a free trial bottle available by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello.
Atlantic Coast Swept by Terrific Gale
From Hatteras to New York the Atlantic coast was swept by a gale reaching up to sixty miles an hour at 5 am. Rain and then snow fell with high tides flooding streets in Norfolk. The 36 hour rainfall totaled 2.53 inches. Incoming vessels faced rough trips but no disasters were reported. the wind has lulled this morning.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Hatteras
New York
Atlantic
Dr James Headache Powder Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder as the fastest cure for dull splitting or neuralgia headaches. It urges readers to buy a dime package at the drug store and promises relief with no disappointment.
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James
Dr. James
Clyde Shropshire and Schwartz Re elected Leaders
Nashville officials announce Clyde Shropshire and William Schwartz re elected for 1915 with Shropshire named premiums Chris Henry treasurer and club manager.
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Clyde Shropshire
Schwartz
Nashville
Tenn
Nashville Baseball Club
Clyde Shropshire Premiesss
Chris Henry
William Schwartz
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Tonic Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready to use tonic costing about fifty cents a bottle. It claims the product darkens gray or faded hair naturally with few applications and also stops scalp itching. The copy cautions home mixing is troublesome and promotes the ready made option.
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Yeth
Keep Your Lungs Strong This Advice Is Doubt
Fragmentary advice on respiration emphasizes fresh air sun exposure and rich blood as key to improving lung strength and endurance. The text suggests a three minute interval for practice and health benefits though details are incomplete.
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Clement Strong
Government Street Methodist Church
Hattie Bell
E. A. Donnelly
Methodist Church
D. A. Planck
Central Presbyterian ‘Church
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Bell
Richmond
Miss. Sibley
Ulle
Mrs. Strong
Iome Gordon
Rosa Lyons
H. H. Duffee
Dine Ride Cree Wis
Christ Child Society
Iat Child Society
Mobile Public Library
Ofelec
Newman Circle
Kaver
T. S. Kaver
Hyacinthy
Robert Brady
John W. Geary
Amelia Joseph
Theresa Geary
Genevieve Leibert
Mildred Brady
Susie Leibert
Augusta Evans
T. P. Storiette
East
Herald Star
T. P. Norville
Rose Y
Julia Braun
Anette Bet
Jeter
Capitola
P. Norville
Ante
Vewinin Cavalier Aerin
D. A
Virginia Cavalier Chapter
D. Ed
Willa K. Russey
New Yor
Nashville University
South Carolina Guard
Grand Bay, Ala
Charles Kellogg
Tubby Colton
Clyde Gragg
F. M. Hawkshead
Harry
Irma Sullivan
Grand Bay
Massicot
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Hemphill
Viola
Wheatcroft
Roy
Wayne WA Wallace
Dauphin Street
First National Bank
Mobile, Alabama
Federal Reserve
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