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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

Page

7

Remptions to the hush of the evening and a boy remembered

A district federation program at Elks Auditorium opens with a credentials committee meeting and remarks by Rev H W DuBose. The session outlines reports from federated clubs and lists participating groups and clubs.

Bey Ike ELKS Elliot ‘Johnstone L. J. Haley H. W. DuBose Century Book Club Craighean Parliamentary la Study Club Clara Schumann Ch Council of Jewish Women Schoolovement Club Research Shakespeare Club Parliamentary Law Dickens Fifth Thursday Kin

Q-Ban Hair Color Re storer Ad

An ad promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer for gray hair and scalp. It claims to darken gray hair without dye, stop dandruff and itching, and improve hair health. A 7 oz bottle sells for 50 cents at Van Antwerp Drug Store Mobile Alabama with mail order offered.

van Antwerp Drug Store Mobile Ala

Mobile Club Socials Highlight Afternoon and Evening Events

The dergarten Study Club Home Economics Club and Orpheus Club host an open disco and adjournment at 3 30 p m Delegates ride autos at 3 30 and tea with Mrs Seale Harris at 72 12 Government Street at 5 p m A piano solo Der Freischutz by Miss Damzell follows at 8 p m in Cawthon assembly room Soprano solo Baietello Pagliacci by Mrs F P Davia and a reception for Mrs Haley by Mobile clubs conclude the program with a vocal duet Once More My Royal Master Calls by Dons performed by Mrs Ss S Tam and Mrs J C Will

Dergarten Home Economics Orpheus Club

Virginia Cavalier Chapter D A R Meets in June

The regular Virginia Cavalier Chapter D A R met Tuesday with high attendance at Mrs W M Broun s home. Miss Thurber presided as vice regent and communications were read including a National Congress letter. The group urged Mobile to send the Liberty Bell to the San Francisco Exposition in July and received a courteous reply from Mayor Blankenburg. Two meetings remain this year on Flag Day June 14 and July Fourth to mark the chapter s founding and the holiday.

Virginia Cavalier Chapter W. M. Broun North Jac Street the Thurber National Congress Stanley Finch Mayor Blankenburg Philadelphia Mobile Virginia Cavalier Blankenburg

Under Five Flags Chapter D A R Holds Meeting

The annual Under Five Flags Chapter meeting was held Tuesday morning with Mrs. Stanley B. Herridon presiding due to Mr. Adam Glass funeral. Officers were re-elected and year-end reports read.

Under Five Flags Stanley B. Herridon Adam Glass D. A. R. Congress Mobile D.A. R Gregory L. Smith Harry T. Inge

Japanese Woman Campaigner Influences Hiramuma Victory

A historical note describes Mme Hiramuma, wife of Count Okuma, as the first woman political campaigner in Japan. She canvassed votes using vibrant American-style tactics, drawing praise for her astute handling as her husband won by an overwhelming majority. The scene features her giving a speech beside a Japanese poster.

Hiramuma Japan Commodore Perry Count Okuma Mme .Hiramuma Mme. Hiramuma

Stonewall Insurance Board Reelects All Members

The Stonewall Insurance Company annual meeting re-elected the entire board and officers. John F. Jossen was named to fill the vacancy caused by Leopold Eichold's death. Directors include Blacksher, Hwn, Brooks, David, Hunter, McDonnell, Staples, Baker, A W Brooks, Jossen, Bush, Davia, Hahn, Turner and Jones. Officers Brown as president Brooks as vice president Gaillard as secretary Gaillard as assistant secretary.

Stonewall Insurance Company John F. Jossen Leopold Eichold J. J. Blacksher Charles H.wn Stewart Brooks Nathan G. David Robert Hunter W. F. McDonnell A. L. Staples Estes D. Baker A. W. Brooks J. C. Bush, Jr J. B. Davia L. Hahn F. C. Turner Winston Jones Company One Brown John Gaillard Richbourg Gaillard

Women's clubs push reforms at Alabama federation meeting

Mrs. L. J. Haley, president of the Albania Federation of Women's Clubs, opening the seventh district session in Mobile, urged clubs to shape members minds and make them better wives and homemakers. Local president Mrs. James R. Hagan chaired. Mayor Harry Pillans gave the welcome.

L. J. Haley Albania Federation of Women's Clubs Mobile Elk’s Auditorium Haley James R. Hagan Harry Pillans Matthew Brewster Christ Church W. C. Crumpton Evergreen George Leftwich Julius Goldstein Mabel Heustis Erwin Craighead Marietta L. Johnson Fairope

Feast of the Ascension Holy Day Mass Schedule

Catholic world observes a holy day of obligation on Thursday. St. Matthew’s Church offers masses at 5 30, 6 and 8 0? Confession Wednesday 4 PM and Thursday morning before masses. St Peter’s on Fulton Road will hold 8 o’clock Mass. St Mary’s lists services at 5 30, 7 and 9 on Ascension Thursday.

Our Lord Heaven St. Matthew's Church St. Peter's Church Fulton Road St. Mary's Church

First U S Class for House Maids Receives Diplomas

Montclair New Jersey May 12 The Montclair board of education awarded diplomas to the first class for house maids in the United States after twelve lessons in domestic science. A graduating luncheon was held with each girl inviting her mistress, and a graduate course for advanced students was promised for fall.

Montclair N. J United States Montclair Board of Education

Man Falls Through Bridge on Texas Street Injury Report

Andrew Groechner fell through a foot bridge between Marine and Broad on Texas street. He sustained a severe leg injury and was transported to the city hospital following the incident reported to police.

Texas Street Marine and Broad Andrew Groechner

Out of town visitors and local postings noted

Traffic Officer Pittroff returns to duty after two weeks illness at Dauphin and Conception. Numerous visitors from Mississippi Alabama and Georgia register at local hotels including the Battle House and St Andrews as businessmen and residents tour Mobile. Continuous lists of names and origins appear in daily society notices.

Pittroff Dauphin Conception Streets T. C. Thomson New York Thomson van Heynigen Metropolis Lee Stafford Hemphill Miss W. T. Bailey Chattanooga A. J. Wood Chatom Ala W. G. Wood C. Wilson Chicago Ill Cawthon Hotel J. J. Barrow New Augustine Mies Battle House C. Cc. Nesmith Birmingham J. D. Barbee Greenville Emmett A. Jones Montgomery J. E. Kropuis Weagar H. B. ‘West Wilmer Ae Cameron Selma A. E. Bradley St. Andrews Hotel Ae Kramer Krohe T. V. Pullen R. T. Platt Vinegar Bend J. B. Powell FC. Swanetean Foley H. J. Peters Healing Springs Frank Boykin Calvert D. A. Stelle BH. N. Sheppard Coden J. W. Lee

Carlsbad Fame and Vitalitas Waters Compared

A Bohemian springs region boasts seventeen hot wells amid a thousand hotels famed for curative waters. Carlsbad’s reputation rests on natural remedies for various ailments, attracting affluent patients as a last resort. The article compares Carlsbad waters with Texas Vitalitas, noting chemical differences and claimed health benefits.

Bohemia Carlebad Carlsbad Texas Vitalitas Ee Ee Vitali Eac Ik

Amusements at the Crown Theatre this week

The Crown Theatre presents The Valley of Hate with Rhea Mitchell and Thomas Chatterton as the feature. A comedy with Billy Sullivan Lorraine Huling and Fay Tincher appears. What Happened to Jones comes tomorrow with Fred Mace in the lead. Keystone comedy and Mutual Weekly billed for Thursday.

Crown Theatre Rhea Mitchell Thomas Chatterton Billy Sullivan Lorraine Huling Fay Tincher Jones Fred Mace Mr. Mace Leonia Morgan William Mandeville Chester Barnett Mary Charleson Marjorie Blossom Carolyn Rankin Jesse Sadler Bradley Barker Joe Daly Mutual

Empire Presents Delayed Showings and New Features

The Diamond From the Sky will be shown today at the Empire after yesterday’s delay. It is a three reel feature starring Irving Cummings and Lottiz Pickford. The Profligate with Bryant Washburn and Ruth Stonehouse screens tomorrow. A Child of the North Vitegraph drama with wife Gonzales and Margaret Gibson also plays tomorrow.

the Empire Irving Cummings Lottiz Pickford Essanay Bryant Washburn E. H. Calvert Dainty Ruth Stonehouse Gonzales Margaret Gibson

Cucumber Crop at Wiggins Reaches 110000 Bushels

Wiggins Mises May 12 Special reports the cucumber industry expands with about 1000 acres planted and a crop near 110000 bushels. The new factory and enhanced production mark a strong season for growers in the area.

Wiggins Mises Sentai Jiave

No, there would not be so many divorces here

A brittle quip appears to compare marital splits with domestic duties and shows a dismissive tone toward women. The remark links divorces to women’s attention to housework and singing, reflecting gender stereotypes in a historical minor note.

Mobile Harbor Plans Urged by Business Leaders

In a meeting with city commissioners, Mayor urged speed with care on harbor improvements while stressing Mobile’s facilities are insufficient for future needs. A port developer is recommended to analyze the harbor, rail lines, and warehouses, presenting a concise pamphlet before funds are spent.

Mobile Sand Islands Gulf of Mexico New Orleans Citiens Mobile Ia Sporting News John A. Wetzel

Long Beach School Names New Teaching Staff

Long Beach Mississippi announces the election of teachers for the next term. Noland B. Harmon Jr is principal, Edna Knoat first assistant, Pauline Quarles second assistant, Beatrice Shipp third assistant, Anita Prados fourth assistant. Term extended from eight to nine months.

Long Beach Miss Noland B. Harmon, Jr Edna Knoat Pass Christian Pauline Quarles Beatrice Shipp Anita Prados

Salaried Worker Proposal for Mobile County Sunday Schools

A meeting with over forty interested in Mobile County Sunday School work discussed hiring a salaried advisor to devote full time to the effort. Chairman W. W. Middleton led, and a committee from each denomination was formed to apportion costs to each school for approval. Local church leaders and organizers attended, including Rev. H. W. DuBose and Freda Rose.

Mobile County Mobile County Sunday School Association Cawthon Hotel W. W. Middleton F. W. Evans

A Coded Quip on Hunting and Home Life

A terse aphorism notes a single man must seek trouble outside, while a married man may bring trouble home. The line contrasts solitary risk with domestic safety. It reflects social humor about gender roles and family dynamics.

Veterans' Flag Day Fund Committee Named

C B Hervey heads the committee to raise funds for Confederate veterans Richmond reunion expenses. President Charlie Hervey of Hervey Hotel Co has organized a meeting at the Calior to discuss efforts with Miss Mabel Hartwell and Captain Mahon. J T Keener offers 35 cents from every 25 cent book sold by the committee.

Harry T. Hartnel John A. Manon The Rifles W Ae Richmond Charlie B. Hervey Hervey, Hotel CO Se Gray Mabel Hartwell Captain Mahon J T. Keener

La Rue Beauty School Ad Promotes Marie Patterson

La Rue Beauty School advertises Marie E. Patterson as proprietor with services including electrolysis facial massage manicuring hair weaving dyeing and bleaching scalp treatment and chiropody taught by a graduate of principal beauty culture schools. Classes in the Bank Building at 330 City. Bell 2827 Home 1084.

Timtion Bell

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