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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
7
A compact riff on gender stereotypes citing various arch phrases about women from Eva to modern times. The piece traces blame from biblical temptation to domestic burdens, ending with a pointed quip by Helen Rowland.
A quotation on happiness and goodness contrasts fools who claim virtue brings only duty with the wise who see virtue leads to both happiness and a good time. The note credits Marie Belloc Lowndes and frames a reflective moral.
A mother from Millwood West Virginia reports that her one year old daughter suffered inflamed pimples under the chin and on the neck. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the sores improved and the child was well in four weeks. Sample by mail on request.
The Church Home Guild held a well attended tea at the Cawthon Hotel on Saturday. A program featured Lutzspiel Overture, violin and piano solos, vocal numbers, and a vocal trio. Tea service followed with Miss Laura Pillans managing the silver tea pot and several members pouring.
The Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs holds its seventh district convention opening at 8 p m in the Elks Auditorium with Mrs James Hagan presiding Invocation by Rev Matthew Brewster Caprice Scherzo performed by Mrs Julius Goldstein Mrs George Leftwich and others Welcome by Mayor Harry Pillans and club president Mrs J O Smith Crumpton delivers the response as part of the public business meeting
In New York May 11 two full blood Angora goats born at the Central Park Zoo arrive to delight visitors. The newcomers are from Angora stock raised by Mr and Mrs Angora. The zoo displays show the two wooly youngsters with their mother as they charm children and guests.
Evergreen state chairman of music committee presents a program featuring songs From A Night in December and Shadow Song From Dinorah. Tributes to Mrs Haley and Mrs Erwin Craighead are noted with addresses to L J Haley and Mrs Marietta Johnson. Also announced are compositions and performers with an informal reception in Ellis Auditorium after adjournment.
Mrs John Moulton acting president of the BlecPya Semmes Colston Chapter U D C calls an important meeting for Wednesday at 10 o'clock in the YMCA. Every member is urged to attend.
An official order names Dr. John O. Rush, currently a lieutenant, as commander of the Mobile Sanitary Company with the rank of captain. The change, requested by Capt. William A. Padgett and approved, takes effect May 15.
In a law and equity court action E Lutz filed against Van Heynigen Ship Brokerage seeking 15006 dollars. He alleged the contract for charter of the schooner Goldsfields to sail four trips from Mobile was not complied with by the defendant.
The Alabama Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meets in Birmingham today with Mobile attendee Albert D. Bloch expected to be elected grand warden. Supportive lodges across the Southern jurisdiction anticipate strong backing from upstate lodges.
Mr Jacob Taknenbaum reports the death of Mrs Giuseppe Creatore wife of the Italian bandmaster at Sacramento California. The death was sudden and Creatore is said to be completely broken down by the loss of his devoted spouse.
MEXIA Ala May 11 Special The district Sunday school convention at Oak Grove church was a grand success with an enormous crowd. Representatives from district schools noted they are on the firing line and winning a great victory as orderly services and fine music by the Te koa Singing Class uplifted the gathering.
Uncle Wiggily fetches sugar molasses and vanilla for Nurse Jane. He helps Billy No-Tail the frog by crafting a snow cone from leaf cone, snow and flavoring. They return home as the alligator lurks.
La Rue Beauty School offers electrolysis facial massage manicuring hair weaving dyeing and scalp treatment taught by a graduate of leading beauty culture schools. For terms and class hours call 330 City Bank Building phones Bell 2827 Home 1054.
A theft at Philip Chester's Irvington store near Irvinston Alabama was reported to the sheriff. An unknown thief entered while the proprietor was away at 9:30 in the morning and carried off about 20 to 25 dollars, two pairs of trousers and a quantity of ladies apparel.
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