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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
9
A poem by Miriam Teichner recalls stealing a pansy as a child and the mixed pride and guilt it caused while reflecting on compassion for a hungry baby. The piece ends with a note of remorse and a broader charity theme. A separate notice invites the public to a Neighborhood Lawn Party on Friday June 25 at Broad and Palmetto Streets for charity.
Unionville Missouri resident Martha Seavey describes severe female trouble causing weakness nervous spells and inability to speak or sleep She credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and urges other women to seek the same help The letter notes many similar testimonials and assures confidential responses from a woman reviewer
The White House Association of the Alabama Division UD C sent a floral design to Huntsville for the casket of Mrs Virginia Clay Clopton who died yesterday in Huntsville at 94 she was a beloved and brilliant figure in the state. The Montgomery Journal notes her leadership and long life. Also included is an editorial on flag respect in schools urging patriotic guidance for Richmonds public schools amid Civil War memories and the Spanish American War era.
An advertisement promotes Q Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless non dye that darkens gray hair by applying to the scalp. It promises an even natural dark result within days and offers a 50 cent refund if no darkening occurs, with Van Antwerp Drug Store in Mobile, Asia as the supplier.
Local notes report sermons and baptisms at Cedar Creek Brethren Church. Residents Mrs Henderson and Mrs Lambert are ill. Pearl White visits Cedar Creek. Axis convention success. Welcome Club plans July 3 picnic with a church dinner. Citrus trees inspected healthy. New home with modern utilities on the county, and several residents move to Fort Morgan and nearby areas.
A yachtly society column details a Sunrise wedding in Daphne Alabama with Alma Bertha Hudler and G Vaughn Stilzenmuller of Auburn married June 16. The couple will reside in Auburn as Stilzenmuller works in horticulture. Also covered are club meetings with mothers, readings, and new members, plus home tips on stain removal and cleaning and a game summary Ocean Springs defeats Biloxi 7 to 2.
In Irvington Alabama the W C T U plans a Friday meeting at Mrs M Hazletts Cumberland Road home. Carmen will depart Oktates Teave at Hall Md Irv ngton Association. Misses Shoudy and Jessie Pennell return to Michigan for months. Mr and Mrs A F Hafner were Mobile visitors. Mrs BE Main came back from Delaware Ohio with her son. Dr R H Kilpatrick of Camden Alabama now located here. Miss Lill Maxwell visited Grand Bay.
A promotional notice extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable remedy to purify blood, improve digestion, liver function, skin health, nerve strength, and overall vitality with alcohol and narcotic free formula. Claims include dissolving impurities through liver, bowels, kidneys, and skin. available in liquid or tablet form with a 50 cent tablet option and free booklet offer.
An advertisement promises a 1000 page cloth bound book for three dimes sent to Dr. Pierce at Invalides' Hotel in Buffalo New York with all charges prepaid. The offer is presented as a prepaid publication gift.
Betschel Fletcher of Mobile visited Mrs. North Theodore and Mrs. C E McConnell who are recovering at home. Mr and Mrs Robert Tillman visited the McConnells. An Ary folks party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Mann Tillman. A I Willard and family visited in Bayou la Barre. Mr and Mrs Marvin Stevens of Union Ala attended a visit with the Willards. Rev J R Newell and wife visited Mrs C L Willard and Newell preached at Cedar Grove Church. In Burbank nearly fifty friends joined for ice cream. Prayer meeting and Teachers Training Class began there under Mr Green with Richard Holland assisting. The W C W will pay tributes to dead brethren in Lower Achee and Lower Peach Tree as W O W services approach. Eleanor Cobb and her mother Mrs Vick traveled to Arlington for the service at Mr Cobb’s grave.
Wilson left for the bedside of his sister near Dickinson who was not expected to live. Godfrey and Clem Lambridge of Black's Band visited last week. Mrs W S Irby Jr returned from Columbia where she had been visiting relatives. Mr J W Mayer is on the improving list. Mr John Noble Jeffrey of Tuscaloosa is visiting relatives this week.
Robertsdale and Fairhope residents are noted in a string of social and travel updates. Highlights include Littlefield of Fairhope and Smith of Mobile demonstrating an acetylene gas light, Mrs. Bourne managing Plantation Hotel and traveling to Mobile, and Joe Muscat returning to Mobile by Fairhope route. Other items mention changes in train schedules, new movers, a burial train from Seminole, and various local arrivals, visits, and deliveries in the Robertsdale area.
Miss Mabel Leysaith of Bethel visited Mr. G. L. McClure and joined C. O. McClure Julian Leysaith and Lois McClure at the Huggins home in McKensie. Clarence Peacock of River Falls and Mrs. Cleve Stokes of Mobile visited Garland residents. Rev. Connor of Owasea held services at the MBE church.
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