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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
6
The text presents a fragmented poetic meditation about sleeping in a new place, a silent song that wakes the speaker, and fragile memories. It hints at gaze, whispers, and a distant melody, with lingering longing and elusive expression.
The article touts Vitalitas as a superior natural medicine from Texas, sourced from a mineral stratum in the Andes. It promises cures for stomach and liver disorders and other chronic ailments, claiming wide use and safe administration for children and invalids. It notes availability at Sutton's Drug Store and other druggists.
A fragment quoted from David Morton portrays the grass revived by a passerby, grieving paths and a buried memory. It questions whether the speaker could remain silent or hidden in a narrow place as time passes.
A quotation collection notes that silent integrity carries more force than words and compares character to bells that sing when touched. It adds a Emerson maxim urging that every day is Doomsday and valuable lesson to learn.
Mrs T M Luce hosted Monday for the Hamilton Whist Club with substitutes Mrs Greenwood Ligon Mrs C B Hayes and Mrs A H Bishop. Prizes went to Mrs J W Hunter and Mrs C Lawrence Horetta. Tea and sandwiches followed the games.
Under the Mobile Section Council of Jewish Women Miss Mary Antin renowned lecturer will speak tonight before a representative audience at Temple Shaarai Shemayim at 8 o clock. Admission by card.
A repeat performance is planned tonight at 55 Dexter Avenue at the residence of Mrs George Wolfe. The event was staged Saturday afternoon for the Government Street Presbyterian foreign mission fund and drew a small crowd due to May Day attractions.
A congenial crowd of young people joined a Monday evening hay ride to Joseph's Farm outside the city. The outing included a dance and supper after arriving at the farm, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Green, with Mae Jones Thelma Jones Lou Etta Jones and others in attendance.
The regular monthly Red Cross Seal Committee meeting will be held Thursday at 11 o'clock in the Public Library.
The Mobile Branch of the Southern Association of College Women honored Dr. F H Gaines Agnes Scott College president at a farewell dinner Monday night at 6 30 oclock. Attendees included Miss Steele former Columbia graduate Miss Fendley Dudley Glass and Miss Harris Agnes Scott alumnae and club members Mrs Truman Smith Mrs S S Murphy Mrs H O Hanson Mrs N A Yuille Miss Etta Lambert Miss Eleanor Pinkston Miss Theodosia Cobb Miss Anna Boulet and Miss Margaret Langston. Dr Gaines guest of Mr and Mrs R O Harris during his visit.
Miss Mary L Jobe a Brooklyn Institute lecturer has been elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London and member of the American Alpine Club. She led explorations in the Selkirk mountains and British Columbia and helped first reach Mount Parker with Prof Herschel Parker. She studied the Cartier tribe along the Peace River and advocated kindergarten work in Alabama.
The city returned to Agnes Scott on Monday night, marking a brief pause in the week. Local authorities reported normal activity following the event and residents reflected on the circumstances.
The Montgomery Journal prints a portrait of Mrs. Carl Seals praised as an admired guest of her sister Mrs. J Manly Foster. Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Seals, after visiting the Fosters, will depart for Birmingham then New York. Freda Bose pictured in Birmingham News set to speak at the Older Girls Conference May 7 8 9. Rose noted as teenage superintendent of the Alabama Sunday School Association. Mrs Linscott pictured as chair of the advisory board for Mobile kindergartens.
A congenial party from Mobile will leave Saturday on the John Quill to attend the opening of Lock 17 at Tuscaloosa. The group includes Mrs. P. J. Ray, Mrs. Harold Reed, Mrs. Marriott, Mrs. J. H. Hayes, Miss Sadie Shields, Genevieve Watson and Dorothy Vaughan.
Community happenings include visits from Miss Moss Point residents to Clarks ville and New Orleans. Attendees travel for teaching events and family visits. social clubs host Embroidery and Ladies' Aid gatherings. students enjoy a trolley ride and a beach lunch. Several residents visit Mobile Tupelo Meridian and Laurel for church, education, and family reasons.
Master Harold O Wren of Mobile visited relatives in Prichard Sunday. The Baptist study class meets Wednesday night to study next Sunday's lesson. Various locals return from Whistler on business and fishing trips. The Helping Hand Society hosts a Wednesday afternoon event. A lawn party is planned for May 14 with committees busy. Church of Christ holds Sunday services with Bible class on Thursdays. Maude Kimball visited Prichard schools Monday. The Baraca Class invites new members at Miss Flora Sanders home. After morning services Rev J D Anderson and Rev Monroe were hosted by the Andrus family. Morris Ferrill's family left Sunday for Lambert to visit relatives.
Whistler mechanics lodge meets Tuesday evening at 7 30. Dr E A Donnelly preaches nightly this week at 7 30 at the Methodist church. St Pauls Church Home Guild meets with Mrs Mark Therrell Tuesday 3 pm. School Improvement Association to discuss an entertainment before close of school. St Pauls held no services yesterday due to Rev A G Richards absence. Several residents travel to Steele's Creek for a week of fishing. Ida Clark Lavelle of New Orleans visits the McCarty household. Thomas Koht was in Mobile on business. George H Goldman returns from Bayou La Barre. Kirby Smith visits Vinegar Bend. Marguerite Ethel Agnes Turner return from Crichton, guests of grandmother Frank Barlow for Coca. James Smith spends yesterday in Mobile. Gus Mylander of Corinth reports for duties in the machine shop. W J Jolley of Mobile visits P Peterson today.
London May 4 A Daily Tele council of ministers decides Finland must contribute to war expenses. Finland has yet to provide men or money and is assessed at 1.8 percent of the total expenditures.
Camden Alabama reports the Camden Chau tauqua set for Friday afternoon. Mrs G T Donnelly hosts Missionary Society guests including Mrs Tucker of Thomasville who presides over the societies. Miss Donnie Ree Pattison closes her Cappell's school. The Presbyterian Missionary Society meets at the church. Local high school boys visit Monroeville to play the team. Dr and Mrs Flodness board with Mrs Stanford. Dr Flodness heads Wilcox County tick eradication. Wilcox County High School honor roll lists numerous students including Morris Marcus, Kathleen Pharr, Rebecca Campbell, Harry Wallace, and others. Professor Claude Hardy is principal.
Salitpa Ala residents host and visit kin this week with guests including Mr and Mrs H W Porter and daughter Mildred in Jackson. John Bolen Sr of Bolen town visits his son Horace. W G Pitman makes a business trip to Jackson. Mrs Steve McLeod and children from Grove Hill are here visiting. Rev and Mrs J W with Rosa Lynn Gilbertown visit their mother Mrs W H Fleming. B O Turner travels via Mobile home to West Bend. Duke and Buster Coates of Coffeeville pass through en route to Jackson. Grace Davis of St Stephens visits aunt Archieves at the cross roads. J D Bidwell of Jackson attends to business here.
Jackson Mississippi resident Mrs J N Tan writes of recovering health and strength after using Vinol a tonic she credits with restoring her energy while caring for a family of five sons. She urges tired worn-out mothers to try the remedy for vitality.
Robertson a traveling salesman for International Harvester Company of Birmingham and J F McCorquodall of Jackson travel through town on business. Friends regret Miss Clodie Doyle is sick again and wish her a speedy recovery. W G McGowin of Jackson visits on business. Mrs W W McCorquodall and C A McCorquodall family of Jackson pass through Tuesday en route to Blue Rock Mill to visit Dr W W Corquodall.
Orange Grove residents and visitors listed on various errands and social visits across neighboring towns. Notables include Pau dine Leuba staying with granddaughter, and multiple Moss Point and Pascagoula residents noted for business or leisure trips. Church services were held at the Orange Grove Methodist on Sunday with a large congregation.
Oakdale welcomed visitors Earl Gayle Miss May Armour and others during a Sunday gathering at Miss Julia White's home. Guests from Jay Florida Mr and Mrs Cannon toured Oakdale the past week. Monroe Park opened Sunday to a large crowd with first run pictures promised to boost attractions despite rainy conditions.
An advertisement promotes Sargol a weight gain remedy claiming to boost digestion and fat absorption. It promises 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh, credits the product to Van Antwerp Drug Co and local druggists in Mobile, and notes a money back guarantee.
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