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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1915

Page

7

Women Demand Higher Wages at Cooper Union Meeting

At Cooper Union a mass meeting on Women and Wages heard working women demand real wage gains over lectures and costly lunch programs. Dorothy Miller, a department store clerk, recalled needing to balance subway fares meals and board with earnings, arguing for better pay and employer recognition over rhetoric.

Y York N Nce Cooper Union Key New York Miss Schneiderman Iss Dorothy Miller Miss Schneider Miss Miller Brooklyn Brooklyn Bridge

Two Parlor Conferences to Meet Miss Davis

The YWCA plans two parlor conferences this week to introduce Miss Charlotte Davis, secretary of the Southern and Central Association based in St Louis, who oversees YWCA work across seven states. The first gathering is Wednesday at 4 PM with Mrs J T Wright on Dalphin Way. the second Friday at 4 PM with Mrs John T Cochran on Government Street. A Christ Church Woman's Auxiliary Study Class meets at 4 PM today with Mrs F T Parker.

The Young Women’s Christian Association Charlotte Davis Southern and Central Association St. Louis Miss Davis J. T. Wright Dalphin Way Seton John T. Cochrane Government Street Christ Church Woman's Auxiliary F. T. Parker

Oyster Supper for Parsonage Benefit at Mrs Cane Residence

Oyster supper held at 113 St Stephens Road the home of Mrs Peter Cane on Friday evening March 5 starting at 6 o clock with other refreshments served to raise funds for the St Stephens Road Methodist Church parsonage.

Peter Cane St. Stephens Road St. Stephens Road Methodist Church

Wage Struggles Of Women Candy Factory Workers

A New York wage investigation reveals candy workers average $3.75 a week with many earning under $8. union efforts falter as workers struggle to survive on thin wages. Professor Woolston notes slight cost impact to consumers if wages rise. highlights high turnover and underpaid labor.

Howard Woolston New York Mary

Pine-Tar Honey and Electric Bitters Ad Teaser

An advertising blurb touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a healthful pine forest remedy for throat and mucous relief. It urges readers to buy a bottle from all druggists for 25 cents and adds a Spring mention of Electric Bitters.

Dr. Bell

Woman’s World and Work on refinement and self trust

The piece contrasts old views of women with modern whims, notes men trimming wives' finances, and argues refinement comes from a gentle heart not etiquette books. It urges trusting oneself and seizing first opportunities, ending with a quote about divine provision if bigger gifts exist.

Woman drives first jitney bus in world in Birmingham

Birmingham reports Lena Krantly, a 2226 Seventh Avenue North resident, becomes the first woman known to drive a jitney bus. She works limited hours in the morning and late afternoon, with brisk patronage and cars often full to the running boards.

Birmingham Ala Lena Krantly Seventh Avenue North

Mobile Children Celebrate Birthday at Empire Theatre

The Mobile Item notes several children born in March with birthdates ranging from 1901 to 1910 and ages from 4 to 14. It invites them to host a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon and asks March-born boys and girls to send full names and birthdates to the Children's Editor two days before their birthday.

Voulna Cianey Ernest Lynwood Morris Eslava Stella Arias S&s Empire Theatre

Their Married Life and a Quiet Bridge Club Evening

Helen plans a weekly bridge party, manages flowers, and worries about her lack of skill. Her sister-in-law Louise offers support and poise while Helen contemplates Warren’s criticism and her own comfort in stepping back from the game. A knitting instruction request closes the scene.

Helen Bridge Club Louise Nora Tob Warren

Women's Aches and Ills Anti-kamma Tablets AdClaims

Advertisement promotes Anti-kamma tablets as a universal remedy for women's ailments and indigestion. It claims quick relief after meals and during travel, notes genuine tablets bear the K monogram, and advises purchasing at druggists.

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Set for March at YMCA Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order announces a regular meeting on March 3 at the YMCA Hall located at the corner of Dauphin and Jackson streets.

Y. M. B. A. Hall Dauphin and Jackson Streets

Evening visit leads to dinner plans and hat mix up

Helen scolds Warren for tracking dust on Louise's hat and coat but invites Louise to stay for dinner. Warren, in good humor, suggests calling Bob and going out afterward. Helen contemplates adjusting the hat while deciding not to mention the mishap.

Helen Warren Louise Caeser Bob Mrs. Stevens

Fish hash and Harvard chicken salad recipe notes

The text describes preparing fish hash with salt pork browned then folded into the hash served with pork slices. It also outlines Harvard chicken salad with boiled chicken celery walnuts olives capers and mayonnaise, served in heart lettuce nests and garnished with stuffed olives and egg yolk.

Harvard

Mayonnaise of Fish in Ramekins

A tasty seafood supper uses salmon crab or lobster in ramekins. Flake the fish and mix with dill pickle chopped green pepper watercress and hard boiled yolk bound with mayonnaise tinted green. Fill ramekins top with dressing and garnish with stuffed olives.

Eggs a la Cuban from the Battle House guest

A recipe for Eggs a la Cuban uses boiled eggs halved filled with a seasoned yolk paste of peppers onion crumbs salt and paprika blended with olive oil. Serve cold on lettuce with boiled dressing and beets or hot with tomato sauce on buttered toast. George C. Henry of Portland is in Mobile on business and staying at the Battle House.

George C. Henry Portland, Ore Mobile

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