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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1915
Page
9
A first person narrative of a grueling race finish with vivid sensory detail. The speaker, one of the trailing runners, battles pain and fatigue as the crowd reacts to a photo finish. The winner remarks that no records sustained his stride, while the speaker receives congratulations from supporters.
The issue lists the Cathedral Sanctuary Society monthly meeting at 11, a May 16 song service at Central Presbyterian with program and performers, a Mobile Public Library Association meeting, and the Sev enth District Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs gathering May 11 13 at the Elks Auditorium with speakers and committees.
An advertisement promotes French Market Coffee as the unique blend from the old market. It warns imitators that the true French Market Coffee brand remains distinct in name and package appearance, promising an unmatched flavor and heritage.
This ad touts FRENCH MARKET coffee famous for over fifty years. It claims a distinctive blend from New Orleans roasted by a special process at French Market Mills. A 12 cup sample and booklet are available for 10 cents.
John Hamilton leaves for a club late at night and forgets his apartment keys. He wakes a janitor to let him in and faces Isabel's cold indifference as she watches from the window. The couple’s estranged friction unfolds amid a sleepless sleepless block.
The report from Federated Clubs of the Seventh District lists events for multiple clubs including Century Book Club and Home Economics Club with open discussions, tea, piano solos, vocal performances, and lectures. Nominating and resolutions committees, endowment funds, and a district officers election are noted, plus a Leinkauf School Improvement Association meeting and a silver tea for St Francis Street M E church funds.
Members of the Junior Band of the Christ Child Society are urged to attend an important meeting at the Mobile Public Library on Tuesday at 4 o clock. Committees must complete returns from the garden party and dance tickets and bring finished garments.
The Interdenominational Union met May 6 at Central Presbyterian in Mobile. Mrs J H Locke led devotions and Mrs J B Henry gave a welcome, with Mrs A B Davis replying. Musical contributions by Mrs Duke Goodman, Mrs Frank Davis, Mrs John Moulton, and Gabriella Barrett highlighted a jubilant program. The president Mrs J Julian Bartee reported six new standing committees and expanded efforts across the organization.
The Blue Ridge Club hosts a May 25 performance of Not a Man in the House at Trinity Parish House to raise funds for two Y W C A delegates to attend the Blue Ridge Conference in North Carolina July 21 to 31 1915. Also reports on the fifth national YWCA convention in Los Angeles and upcoming committee meetings at the YWCA.
Two cups granulated sugar two cups water one tablespoon lard one cup seedies raisins one teaspoon ground cinnamon one teaspoon ground cloves one half teaspoon salt. Boil ingredients five minutes when quite.
An advertisement promotes La Rue Beauty School courses in electrolysis facial massage manicuring hair weaving dyeing and bleaching scalp treatment and chiropody taught by graduates of major national beauty schools. Calls for term and class hours.
Uncle Wiggily and animal friends scene at a hollow stump bungalow as the rabbit helps the kitten Kat who is lost in a swamp while girls seek pussy willows for school. He retrieves her and gathers willows for all, ending with a hopeful note for tomorrow’s story and breakfast.
A kitchen note outlines two cake preparations with baking soda and powder, creaming sugar and batter, folding in egg whites, and adding cornstarch or flour. It covers orange or lemon flavoring, vanilla, and an icing method with a boiled sugar glaze. The directions emphasize aging the cake and achieving light, foamy textures before baking.
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