Society Notes Highlight Local Events and Civic Interest
The issue details a Fort Morgan spend the day party hosted by post officers and ladies, Shakespeare Club meeting led by Mrs. C. J. Torrey, and a children's story hour at the Harte auditorium. It notes social outings, suffrage-linked discussions, Highland Book Club entertainment, and D A R chapters backing Mrs. C B Bryan for president general with social gatherings and hospitality reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
Bryan
South
C. B. Bryan
Memphis
Tenn
Great National Society of the Oastr
Frances Marion
Montgomery
J. H. Crenshaw
W. R. Powers
Opelika
L. M. Bashinsky
Troy
Ala
Birthday guidance urges steady work and caution toward influence
The birth message warns those born today to pursue interests with care and avoid scheming acquaintances. It predicts success through steady application and cautions against yielding to fleeting fancies, noting strong loves and hates.
Scientist Finds Germ for Infantile Paralysis Discovery
Dr Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute reports the discovery of the infantile paralysis germ. He notes the organism grows only in oxygen free medium and would not be found in blood or oxygen rich cavities. Medical men consider a cure serum potentially practicable, while confirming his results do not prove transmission by the stable fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute of Research
New York City
Flexner
Rosenau
Washington
Evers Offers For Pitcher Bob Harmon
The Chicago Nationals negotiate with St Louis for pitcher Bob Harmon. Manager Evers reportedly offers two of several players including outfielders Jimmy Sheckard Ward Miller Tommy Leach and pitchers Lefty Liefield Bert Humphries Bill Powell Bresnahan favors securing Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Nationals
Tampa
St. Louis
Bob” Harmon
Evers
St. Louie
Jimmy Sheckard
Ward Miller
Tommy Leach
Mrs Winsborough to Visit Anniston for Mobile Club
The Mobile Country Club seeks a new site with plans to secure a beautiful display of aquarelles and verdant lawns. Members hope the move preserves the club’s inviting and picturesque character for observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsborough
Anniston
Mobile Country Club
Mobile
Heavy Rain Halts Farming Across Mississippi State
Special to The Item reports heavy rainfall across Mississippi stopping farming operations. Rivers and creeks overflow their banks with the Pearl River at 29 feet and still rising. Hundreds of acres of land are submerged as precipitation since Sunday totals over six inches locally, with heavier totals in southern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Aguinaldo to Study Canada Britain Link for Philippines
Aguinaldo, former Philippine insurgent leader, plans a Canadian visit with Filipino delegates to study ties between Canada and Great Britain. He says a similar Philippines US link could solve the Philippine problem. A stray beauty ad follows, noting money smooths wrinkles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manila
Aguinaldo
Canada
Dominion
Great Britain
Philippines
United States
Doctors Did Not Help Her In Detroit Health Mystery
Detroit readers report relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Mrs James G Leclear of Hunt Street credits two years of pain and sleeplessness to doctors and finds improvement after trying the remedy. Philadelphia testimonials claim two bottles cured backaches and menstrual pains, with subsequent marriage and two children and no recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. LeClear
Detroit
Mich
James G. Leclear
Hunt St
Detroit, Mich
Philadelphia
Chas. Box
Chadwick St
Phila.,Pa
Presbyterian mission work visits Alabama and meeting set
Mrs. W. C. Winsborough will honor the North Alabama Presbyterial at Anniston to explain missionary work of the society operating in fourteen states with headquarters in Kansas City. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors holds a regular meeting on Wednesday March 19 at 2 30 p m at the O R C hall with full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mobile
Lay Minette
Birmingham
W. C. Winsborough
North Alabama
Anniston
Presbyterian Society For
Presbyterian Church
Kansas City
O. R. C. Hall
Tigers Enjoy Fish Dinner With Gulfport Officials
The Detroit Tigers, halted by heavy rains, spent Thursday at the fairgrounds in Gulfport, dining with Major Burns and city officials. Manager Jennings announced the release of Liggett and Frierson and said the team would split into two squads for travel to New Orleans and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Detroit Tigers
Fair Association
Major Burns
Bgt
Fair Grounds
J. C. Elmer
Jennings
Batchelor
Detroit Free Press
Jackson
Salsinger
The
News-Tribune
Hale
Commercial Union
E. C. Parker
Shaller
Detroit Glub
Liggett
Frierson
St. Mary's College
Oakland
New ‘Orleans
McGutcGuire
Noted Indian Chief Hollow Horn Bear Dies in Washington
Hollow Horn Bear, famed Sioux leader from the Rosebud reservation, died in Washington after pneumonia. He had traveled to attend President Wilson's inauguration and died after receiving last rites from Rev. William H. Ketchum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hollow Horn Bear
Rosebud
South Dakota
Wilson
Dakota
Borna
William H. Ketchum
Bureau of Catholic Missions
White House to Send Burke Nomination for U S Treasurer
AP reports at the White House that former North Dakota Governor John Burke will be nominated for United States treasurer and sent to the Senate that day. The note hints at political tension in Chicago with locals described as entering the apple business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Associated Press
Washington
White House
John Burke
North Dakota
United States
Senate
Eden
Troy
Chicago
Apple
Attack on Ojeda's garrison delayed at Naco Arizona
In Naco Arizona on March 15 the planned assault by constitutionalist forces on General Ojeda's federal garrison did not occur by 8 am due to Colonel Bracamonte failing to bring in reinforcements. The report notes the delay and mentions lighthearted banter among soldiers and a stray remark about women and corns from Loggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Naco
Ariz
Ojeda
Bracamonte
Freckled Skin Treated With Wax and Saxolite Solution
An old dermatology note recommends a facial wax treatment and saxolite solution for freckles rough skin and wrinkles. It suggests spreading tired wax before bed and washing off in the morning to peel disfigured skin and reveal a smoother complexion. A saxolite bath solution is said to produce a transformative effect.
Streetcar changes affect Augusta and Franklin routes
Road traffic notices announce worked reb track and street lay for Royal Charleston and Conception streets. Inbound cars will stop at Augusta street and Cedar street where Franklin street passengers transfer. Franklin Street line operates 6:30 to 8:16 am and 4:00 to 6:30 pm. Starts Monday March 17 2013 weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Charleston Street
Conception Streets
Cara
Mobil Lia HT
Nee
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ENA
Wak
Conception
Joachim
Jane Hopkins
Rochester
Lady Cor
Onmerele Store
Society
Shakespeare Club
C. J. Torrey
Harte Auditorium
Sunshine Hawks
Rownups
John Shearer
Sema
Frank Krop
Highland Book Club
Amelia Worthington
Serena Kirkpatrick
Ellie Gordon Robinson
Edith Bowron
Harriett Fitts
Clement Wood
Miss Worthington
Miss Fitts
de Scribe
Mabel Lickell
Lb. G. Chapman
Grove Hill
Dr. E. T. Bondurant
Tuscaloosa
B. B. Holloman
Selma
Ste-Claire
Norwood Richards
Government Street
New York
Bob Harmon
Jennings’ Tigers
Burke
Treasury
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Tom
Ing
Noggins
Loggins
A. C. Danner
Mobile Coal Company
Longview
Mobile Coal Co
North Side
Bienville Square
Pythian
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