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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
3
A lyrical collection of historical phrases and poems recalls events from 1492 and figures like Columbus and Pocahontas. The piece weaves classroom rhymes, quotes, and a brief note on a Mobilian girl’s feature in the Atlanta Journal, plus memories of a birthday party and a Philippine posting.
Eyes lighted at a feast with a centerpiece birthday cake surrounded by flowers candies and fruits. Inez the youngest Pierce child celebrated with friends Elsie Mahr Mary McGovern and many others including Edwin Turner Watts Gordon Watts and Maurice Gould in attendance.
A clipped notice lists multiple March-born individuals invited to a birthday picture party at Tickete. It mentions ages 13 to 14 and references mailed invitations, with partial data about birthdates and a Chil address two days before their birthday.
Mrs. Davis Porcher and her son visited Mrs. Gadsden Por cher and have now gone to El Paso Texas. Miss Mabel Courtney returns from Mobile to Birmingham. Mrs. Lester Taylor undergoes a second operation at the Mobile Infirmary with hopeful news. Mr. and Mrs James Shivers of Mobile stay with Mr. and Mrs J Pope Seals. Frills include Miss Flossie Herzfeld visiting Mrs Ben Tepper on Broad Street and Mr. and Mrs A D Ginrich of Pensacola visiting Mrs F T Cleveland. Ginrich is in Mobile with the Eighth Regiment band for St Patrick’s Day.
The Older Girls Council meets March 20 at 4 PM at Government Street Presbyterian Church. The column recalls wild orchids from Mendoza and exotic travels in the Philippines and Jamaica, with guests from Atlanta and San Francisco. Community events include basketball games, Bethel Auxiliary program, St Patrick’s Day party for Patricia Collins, and club meetings. A wedding at St John’s Episcopal marks a quiet civic social scene in Mobile.
Recipes of our pioneer mothers for home treatment of disease relied on roots herbs and barks from the field. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, once made at home from these recipes, became famous and widely used by American women for health and happiness.
Helen wakes on a moving ship to a mix of romance and strain. She recalls Warren’s prickly care and Nora’s tears, while Winifred enjoys new clothes and a trip toward Panama. Helen battles dizziness as Warren scorns seasickness yet offers help, planning a deck walk after breakfast.
Ralph Green of Bay Minette gave a Bible lecture at Dyas church to a large crowd. J W Stover of Bay Minette visited Dyas for weekend services while J D Ripley and family headed to Boulder Mont for summer. J L Johnson of Chicago bought a Perdido Station home and moved in. Home Gardens Pleasure Club sets an outdoor party and dance at the pavilion March 19 with expectant large attendance.
A March 17 report from Jones Mill Alabama notes a good crowd at Sunday school with old members returning. The Philathea class and Baraca class agreed to regular attendance and plan a moonlight hayride together. A prayer service led by Mr Samuel Gallaway drew a crowd at the town hall.
An advertisement touts Anti-kamma tablets as the remedy for female ailments. It claims a single trial will convince any woman she has found the relief she has long sought. The tone is promotional and aimed at personal health concerns.
Robinsonville residents share visits with relatives in Atmore and Mobile. A group gathers for a Rocky Ridge kodaking outing and a Ladies Aid Society event is planned for March 20. Teachers prepare a closing program and a picnic is set for March 31 with invitations to all.
Range Range Alabama March 17 The surrounding schools are closed. Miss Marjare Pitts went home to Lockhart Friday. Rev J A Burch officiated at Free Will church services Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Nancy Stacy visits Monroe county. Miss Minnie Chandler attended Lenox Baptist. Rev M M Wood preached at Lenox Baptist. Miss Della Hall died Sunday after illness and will be buried Magnolia Cemetery. Titus Williamson ill several days. Lenox youths boosted church attendance Sunday night. Avery Bell left for Pensacola for a new job.
Mess C C Mayr and Joe Mi pleasant visitors to Jackson. Miss Maggie Fleming returns from Jackson visit. Mr L W Irby of Mobile visiting family. Miss Marie Fleming back from Beesed Gilbertstown and Lock. Carter family guests in Jackson and Selma. C G Carter ill. speedy recovery hoped. Sewing Circle meets. guests and absences noted. Dr J R Armistead from Jackson on business.
Gateswood Alabama reports a teachers reading circle to meet next Saturday with all local teachers expected to attend. Rev Myrick delivered a sermon on The Last Christ Sunday morning. Aubrey Ray of Bay Minette visits relatives this week. New Hope literary society held a debate between third and fourth grades on country life versus city life with the affirmative winning.
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