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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
7
A Pensacola area meeting of Escambia County women nominated Mrs E E Saunders for the county school board. Because the Democratic primary bars women from participation, she will run in the general election as an independent and campaign across the county.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy way to darken faded or gray hair. It claims natural, even results and a youthful look after repeated applications, noting the product is 50 cents and available at drug stores.
An editorial note questions whether modern children are physically robust despite brighter minds. It urges parents to consider Scott's Emulsion for one month to enrich blood, boost body forces, and improve health, claiming it aids lungs and the overall system without harmful drugs.
An advertisement quotes a physician urging a morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate to wash the liver and bowels. It claims this harmless mix cleanses toxins, bile and indigestible matter, avoids calomel, and keeps the body feeling fit daily.
Inquiries on love affairs addressed to Miss Eros will be printed if not too lengthy. Names, however, will not be printed. Address your inquiries to Miss Eros Mobile Item. Personal letters not answered, or private correspondence handled. Use ink, write only on one side of paper.
A reader asks about a 16 year old girl who was ditched after a quarrel and wants to date the same boy again. The adviser says if he cares, he will return. otherwise move on and protect dignity. A second letter from a 16 year old asks about kissing. the columnist urges forgetting him for disrespect and warns a man could repeat such behavior.
Van Antwerp Drug Corp. reports a decline in calomel sales and promotes Hay's Liver Health as a safe vegetable remedy. The ad claims it cleanses the liver, improves digestion, and prevents salivation, offering a money back guarantee on large bottles and urging customers to try it at the store.
A schedule of club activities from Wednesday to Saturday lists Public Speaking at 3 p.m. the Century Book Club meeting in the Colonial room at 11 a.m. Bluebirds annual meeting at B’nai Y’rith hall 3 30 p.m. Thursday events include The Quorum at 10 30 a.m. and demonstrations on sewing and aluminum ware in Home Economics rooms. Friday items feature Mothers Club at Settlement Home 3 p.m. and Crosshead Club at YWCA 3 30 p.m. Saturday offers Shakespeare Club at 11 a.m. and a Chopin Club at Christchurch chapter house 3 p.m. plus a Kindergarten Festival at Lyong Park 5 p.m. Button Day for the Illiteracy Fund of Alabama runs 10 30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Evangelist Frank H. Wright praised President Wilson as a God fearing man who believes in the Bible during a Monday night service at Government St Presbyterian church. He closed his lectures on Why I Believe the Bible is the Word of God and noted Wilson’s cabinet knelt in prayer before addressing European issues.
Ferdinand and Herbert Hackmeyer were cited for skating on Claiborne street Sunday night during cathedral services. In recorder's court they pled guilty, each fined 2.50 by Recorder Edington who warned a harsher sentence for future offenses. Two companions escaped.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as an ideal spring laxative. It promises the first dose will move sluggish bowels, stimulate the liver, and cleanse the body of waste and impurities.
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