Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Mobile Item in Mobile, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1914

Page

5

Noted British Golfer Is Coming to States

Ben Sayers a longtime figure in British golf will visit the United States in May or June. He will first go to Philadelphia to visit his son George who came to America last summer. Sayers plans to give exhibitions and may travel west during the trip.

Associated Press New York Ben Sayers United States Tom Patterson Knoll Wood Country Club Scotland England Sayers Edward Philadelphia George America West

Gunmen Give Way Under the Strain

Gunmen yield under pressure as Rocker OPveMnment Rive Car society debuts a new dance evolution. The successor to the abused and deceased tango features partners separated by a foot with the woman on her hips and the man with hands in his pockets.

Sa Rocker Opvemnment Rive Car Society

New York society approves novel dance trend

Jaded New Yorkers welcome a fresh dance style as Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish endorses the Castles new waltz praised for its beauty and youthful charm. Her supporters anticipate the craze spreading beyond the elite circles.

Aarutl Asees

Mrs Taylor Leads YWCA Speech On Service And Growth

For nine years Mrs. Taylor served as president inspiring devotion and service in the YWCA. Miss Nonnie Gayle Owen outlined Gulf City YWCA work and urged Mobile support, noting the movement’s aims to develop Christian womanhood and provide community opportunities.

Tile House Ciety Christian Asson Mobile Charles E. Vincent Battle House Florida Battle House Orchest Vincent George Leftwich Actron Leftwich R. Wes Taylor Nonnie Gayle Owen Gulf City

Y W C A commencement remarks and budget report

In commencement, Miss Owen spoke of opportunities in YWCA work and the Christ spirit guiding members. Jessie Woodrow Wilson’s remarks on sharing in a living world movement were cited as a takeaway from the Richmond biennial. The treasurer reported balances, income from board, subscriptions, and expenditures totaling 8,278.22 with 278.46 carried. The finance committee proposed a $1,000 subscription impact for 1913.

Liss Owen Christ Miss Owen God Miss Wilson Richmond Jessie Woodrow Wilson Young Women's Christian Association Sore Henry Hall Clarke Seale Harris

Stress on Schools Needs and Architecture in Alabama

Mrs. W. K. Linscott told the Municipal Sociology Study Club at the YMCA that school building beauty affects students' spirits, noting Alabama ranks 44th in per-child investment with 8.56 million total and 18 dollars per child. she urged modest beautification with 5 percent more funds.

W. K. Linscott Municipal Sociology Study Club Alabama Oklahoma

Y W C A Meeting Highlighted By Growth and Talent

The organization reports 112 subscribers and contributors amounting to 85 percent self support. The meeting notes progress in religious outreach, extension work, travelers aid, and the association library. Miss McElroy inspired Y W C A volunteers and 135 women attending pledged renewed effort. In closing Miss Cowen thanked the press florists and supporters who aided the event.

Associaion Miss McElroy South Miss Cowen

Red Cross Seal Committee to Report at Newman Circle Meeting

The Red Cross Seal Committee of the Newman Circle will present their report this afternoon during the gathering with Mrs. T. C. Kaver on North Hamilton Street.

Council of Pro Women B'nai Brrith Crnoon Mobile Infirm Association C. Torrey Gelbke-Vockers Herbert Turner Athelstan Club Red Cross Seal Committee Newman Circle T. C. Kaver North Hamilton Street

Lyric Entertainment Event Called Off for All Saints Fund

The February 19 Lyric entertainment event for the All Saints building fund has been canceled. No replacement date was announced.

the Lyric All Saints Building Fund

Safety First Reminder For Truck Chauffeurs

Associated Press reports the National Express Company fitted each truck dashboard with a pedestrian safety reminder. The message emphasizes pedestrians have the right of way, urging chauffeurs to stop in doubt and avoid injuring anyone for safer streets.

New York National Express Company

Baltimore fatal car crash kills Grace Swank

Grace B Swank a 28 year old of Baltimore was instantly killed when a large tearing car lost control and crashed into a tree in a suburb early today. five other occupants were severely hurt.

Associated Press Baltimore, Md Grace B. Swank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Soery Eve Jen Well Dame Skinny Deah Russell FC Atlan Resinol Baltimore Monterey ST. Bargain Monterey Street Government St Eh Price Morrill & Evons St.*francis ST Bowab Bros Dauphin Street Mobile County Norborne Clarke DeBriere Linscott Douglas Campbell Ann Street Campbell Turrentine Ally Feeks Hathway Herpin Hammel Savings Bank Hammel Hammel’s Big Soap Bureau Service L. Hammel Dry Goods CO HOOD West Bayou Charleston Street N. L. Vickers van Antwerp
Search Courier

Search the The Mobile Item Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Mobile Item?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication