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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1915
Page
3
Social News by Miss Anna Boulet highlights themes of love and longing as couples drift through crowded scenes. The piece contrasts old and young love, praising enduring affection and gentle companionship, with quotes from Katherine Tell Pettey and J. G. Holland. Mrs. H. Monk hosts the Powell Bridge Club with guests in a cordial social setting.
The Natona remedies derived from the Acid Tron Earth mined near Bladon Springs Alabama are claimed to be highly efficacious for internal and external use. Physicians praise its antiseptic and germicidal properties noting rapid healing of ulcers and old sores. Dr L O Hicks of Jackson Alabama reports speedy permanent cures in several cases and recommends Natona as a long sought for remedy. Natona Iron Tonic and Natona Cough Syrup are also highlighted. Available at druggists or from The Natona Co Inc Mobile Alabama.
The Shakespeare Club meets at 11 a.m. with Mrs. C. J. Torrey. Mrs. J. A. Dew hosts a 1 p.m. luncheon for Miss Florence Klein of Columbia. Annie Gaines hosts 3 p.m. hearts for Miss Marie King of Selma. The S. C. C. held its 28th banquet at the Battle House at 8 p.m. with prizes of jardinières. Miss Alba Gower hosts a Friday Bridge Club with visiting guests and prizes. Mrs. Lillian C. Perkins receives notice of a new Confederate Veterans role while debutante Miss Isabelle Norwood enjoys Mobile entertainments with her sister Mrs. Henry Hallke.
When a child shows cold symptoms use Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey to stop the cold from worsening. It acts quickly to soothe mucous membranes and is guaranteed. Available for 25c at the druggist. Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores.
The Mobile Item notes several residents born on January 30 ages 9 to 13 are invited with five friends to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Readers born in February should send full name address and birthdate to the Children’s Editor at Mobile Item at least two days before their birthday.
Mr S P Gaillard visits the city for a few days and will return soon to Montgomery on Alabama Railroad Commission business where he serves as a member Mr M J McDermott left Friday for Montgomery for a meeting of the Alabama division of the American Currency Association Mr and Mrs Martin van Hevel visit Pensacola Mrs G S Burton returns to Grove Hill after a stay with relatives in Mobile Mrs Charles Cotham leaves for Little Rock Arkansas after weeks in Mobile with her parents.
Wm Andrews, a negro, arraigned in recorder's court for petit larceny after stealing two boxes of snuff from Mobile Grocery Company. sentenced to six months hard labor. Edmond Overton arrested for hunting without a license under Baldwin County warrant sworn in Bay Minette. Police report a large amount of washed clothes stolen from 254 Jackson Street on Thursday night.
In Altoona Albert Cutler beat Welker Cochran 300 to 286 with Cutler posting 713-14 46 and Cochran 640-41 37. In Danville George Sutton defeated Koji Yamada 300 to 269 with high runs 114 23-13 for Sutton and 60 1911-12 for Yamada. In Springfield Calvin Demarest defeated Marcus Catton 300 to 182 with Demarest 93-33 74 and Catton 517-33 38.
The Tiger Countess, a multi reel photo drama, headlines the Royal Theatre today. Proprietor Keener's policy of daily extraordinary features draws capacity crowds after prior hits like The Last Egyptian and Fedora. The Sunday offering will be announced in tomorrow's press.
Public health notice urges quick attention to common pediatric illnesses including colds croup and whooping cough noting after effects can be severe and advising prompt care and prevention. It emphasizes avoiding delay in treatment and seeking medical advice for persistent symptoms.
Four YMCA City League basketball teams meet tonight at the gym. Barton faces YMCA and the Medical College plays YMCA in a top two clash, both leading the standings. Games start at 8 15 with two strong matchups expected.
Acting Premier Hughes announced plans to legislate canceling all contracts between Australian mining firms and foreign base metal buyers. He noted gelatin used in explosives, once exported to Germany, is now going to the United States.
Chief Engineer Wright Smith and assistants draft plans and specs for the new southern drainage project. The city commission proposes cementing a 2000 foot section from Broad to Texas streets to improve drainage in the southern area.
An epidemic of spinal meningitis is raging in Georgetown Ark a saw mill town nineteen miles west of Cotton Plant A strict quarantine is in effect Dr C H McKnight reports seven deaths four in the last day thirteen in serious condition Only one physician had served the area and several doctors went to the stricken district
G J Butterfield of 18 Han non avenue reported Friday that an unknown thief took two young japonica trees from his front garden Thursday night.
Results from the third week show Massachusetts Agricultural College and Michigan Agricultural College tied for highest scores. Class A scores list Massachusetts 971 Minnesota 952 Iowa State 968 Norwich 939 Naval Academy 948 Michigan 971.
The Empire presents The Lieutenant Governor a two reel Essanay headliner with Ruth Stonehouse Eugene O'Brien Leona Anderson and others. Also shown are War a two reel Vitagraph comedy with Jay Dwiggins Flora Finch Hughie Mack Kate Price and stars plus The Lady of Dreams a Biograph Sunday feature Irene Howley and Ivan Christy. Broncho Billy and the Baby a drama and Greenbacks and Redskins a Lubin comedy complete the program.
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