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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1915
Page
2
A humorous verse about a shopper and her partner. The narrator rails at the obsession with fabrics and haberdashery, noting piles of stocking, applique, and milky goods. He endures the long haul of cosmetics, then hopes for quiet, but the urge to shop persists.
A Kansas City Journal note from Washington describes Miss Marion Bankhead, daughter of Senator Bankhead, attending a Belgians relief cotton ball at the Willard. She is hailed for beauty while escort King Cotton is Rep. Kenneth McKellar with other congressmen and social figures in cotton attire and ceremonial garb.
Congressman William A. Jones of Virginia announces the engagement of his daughter Anna Seymour to Lieutenant S. Hopkins of the Third Field Artillery United States Army. The news came at a Thursday buffet luncheon in Washington with twenty five guests. The cake and ices featured an engagement ring motif.
A quick, safe remedy promises relief in five minutes from dyspepsia sour stomach and gas. The ad touts Pape's pepsin as fast and sure, claiming it strengthens and regulates the stomach so you can enjoy meals again.
Helen, Warren, Bob, and Louise plan a grand party after a New Year night out. Helen finds a personal letter meant for Warren from Hindale, raising doubts about fidelity though she fights jealousy and plans to discuss it with him after work.
The No Trump Card Club met at 1 pm with Rebecca Herndon. A bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Skinner featured pink decor, gifts, and a two seat under an umbrella. Mr and Mrs T G Bush hosted a Palm Sunday dinner in New Orleans with guests including Robert Downman and Edgar Bright.
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana and his wife announce the engagement of their daughter Genevieve Walsh to Emmette Gudger son of Congressman James M. Gudger Jr. of Asheville. The wedding is set for April 5 at the Walsh apartment in the Highlands Washington.
Mrs F A Haber of San Francisco visits New Orleans with the Goldsmiths. Mrs John G Friend returns to Mobile for a month after Asheville winter. Mrs Cowan of Moss Point spends weekend in Mobile. Mrs R 8 King of Chicago visits her mother Florence McDonald. Mr and Mrs A L Morg an of Uniontown vacationing at Cod en. Lena Wolff of Selma and Ben Nassett of Tyler join Mrs HB Schwarz. Cordelia Willison visits relatives in Anniston. Norman Frenkel A H Spira and Henry Spira return to New York after months in Mobile. George Fearn Jr and Dudley M Baker visit Mobile for a fortnight. Lillian Alston of Starkville visits cousins in Mobile. H W Gray of Mobile ill in Meridian Sanitarium. W R Baughman to speak at Commerce luncheon on ways and means.
Mrs Ellis Beamer of Luke Maryland reports a baby’s severe head to foot rash improved after using specified ointment and soap. The ad promotes a 32 page Skin Book and notes availability worldwide.
F W Tew is replaced by W H Miles as deputy sheriff of Walker Springs. Miles will continue his mercantile business and has served as postmaster. The town team plans games at Grove Hill and Fulton with line up Dunn Moore Lynch McLain Matson. Lieutenant Elton Coleman returns from furlough and reenlists for three years. The Alabama Crop Diversification Campaign is planned at Walker Springs graded school. Cotton ginning census shows 671 bales in 1914, down from 2013 due to boll weevil damage. large cotton acreage looks unlikely.
Deputy U S Marshals rounded up over 400 witnesses for the government in the conspiracy case against Mayor Donn M. Roberts of Terre Haute and 27 others tied to the last November election. The trial before Judge Anderson begins Monday, with December indictments naming Democrats and Progressives. later bills add five Republicans who pleaded not guilty and await trial dates.
Advertises 25 cent oyster loaves at Charles Schimpf Restaurant 3 5 7 North Royal Street. Fresh opened plant oysters sold by the dozen in loaf for 25 cents, 1 2 dozen for 15 cents, toasted with 5 cents extra. Raw oysters available at stand and plants, 20 cents per dozen, 1 2 dozen for 10 cents. Adv.
New York reports a cotton sole innovation as a substitute for leather due to wartime shortages. J B Busby of 54 Beaver Street says cotton soles are waterproof, durable, and cheaper, with wide potential use from footwear to construction materials to absorb surplus cotton and create jobs.
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