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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1915

Page

7

Furl That Banner and the Fallen Heroes

The article laments fading glory and the flag’s decline as it honors fallen soldiers and the banner’s faded, tattered state. It references Father Abram J. Ryan and transitions to a 1915 1916 Alabama scholarship program offering numerous college and music scholarships through the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs with many named institutions and funds.

Abram J. Ryan Alabama Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs Pym University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Alabama Technical Institute Montevallo Judson College Marion Downing School For Brewton Southern Industrial Institute Camp Hill Woman's College Montgomery Athens College Athens Alabama Central Colle Loulie Compton Seminary Birmingham Southern University Greensbo Howard College Margaret Allen School Miss Woodberry Atlanta Jackson Evergreen Abbeville Sylacauga Wetumpka Hamilton Albertville Blountsville Northeast Alabama Agricultural Industrial Institute Federation

Flags fuel veterans reunion fund in Richmond drive

Streets brim with supporters selling the flag to aid weary veterans bound for Richmond. Shoppers are urged to buy many banners and contribute to the Conquered Banner fund to finance the reunion trip for the old soldiers and their comfort.

Richmond

Peruna Credited By Wives In Ohio And Arkansas

Mrs Anna Linder of Das el Meeker Co Minnesota says chronic catarrh cured after using Peruna. She reports kidney trouble resolved after cold in spring. Mrs Maggie Durbin of Little Rock Arkansas says five years of chronic disease ended after two bottles, then continued use restored health.

Anna Linder Dasel, Meeker Co Minn Peruna Maggie Durbin Tvy Victory

Peruna Praised as Superior Coughs and Colds Remedy

Advertisers claim Peruna is a household remedy for catarrh and a top choice for coughs colds and grip. The copy emphasizes wide country support and mentions Peruna as an effective reader for respiratory issues.

Advice column with Dr. Lewis Baker prescriptions

A historic column presents patient questions on weakness hair loss poor blood and weight loss. Dr. Baker prescribes three grain cadomenic and arbolone tablets with cautions on dosage and drug availability for several conditions and asks readers to write for free advice with full name and address.

Lewis Baker College Bidg College-Ellwood Sts Dayton

Chautauqua Circle Meeting Notes and Recipes

The Chautauqua Circle met at Mrs. H. H. Duffee's home with eight members. A program featured a quiz on Your Child Today and Tomorrow and a discussion on club life versus family life. The note lists several recipes including scalloped celery with cheese and rice pudding with raisins.

Chautauqua Circle H. H. Duffee Mattie Huston Sallie Withers Independent

Tri County Normal to Be Held at Perkinston Four Weeks

Jackson Harrison and Hancock counties plan a coast summer normal at Harrison County Agricultural School Perkinston for four weeks starting July 26 with exams for state licenses. Dawsey resigns as Harrison county superintendent to become principal of the Purvis Agricultural High School. C A Williamson seeks to succeed him.

Perkinston Gulfport Miss Jackson Harrison Hancock Guy Dean J. J. Dawsey John Craft Harrison County Agricultural School J. A. Huff Woolmarket Harrison County C. A. Williamson Dawsey

Manning Righted by Tugs After April Sinking

The four masted schooner John B Manning dismasted and capsized in a spring storm off the Atlantic coast. Eight tugboats and the coast guard cutter Onondaga lifted her upright in Hampton Roads. The vessel, from Fernandina Florida to Philadelphia with lumber, was believed lost with Captain Curtis and nine crew.

Norfolk John B. Manning Atlantic Hampton Roads Coast Guard Onondaga Manning Fernandina Fla Philadelphia Curtis

Learn Beauty Culture at La Rue Beauty School

Marie E. Patterson, graduate instructor, teaches electrolysis facial massage manicuring hair weaving dyeing and bleaching, and other treatments at La Rue Beauty School. Located at 830 City Bank Building with phones Bell 2827 and Home 1054 for terms and class hours.

Marie E. Patterson Cql! LA Rue Beauty School City Bank Bell

Guthrie Hosts Century Book Club Meeting and Elections

Mrs. K. R. Guthrie chaired the rescheduled Century Book Club session attended by many members. Officers were elected including J. W. Hunter as president and R. P. Pope as vice president, with resignations from Mrs. Hagan and Mrs. Wetzel accepted. An Education Day al fresco finale is planned.

Century Stock Club K. R. Guthrie District Federation Edith Heckert H. P. Hirshfield James Hagan John Wetzel J. W. Hunter R. P. Pope A. A. Edey John L. Ramsey T. H. Halliwell T. C. Bowling State Federation B. Shuford

Rehearsal for Not a Man in the House Tonight

The Blue Ridge Club promotes a rehearsal at the Y W C A this evening at 6 30 o clock for the play Not a Man in the House The show is set for Tuesday evening May 26 at a local venue.

Blue Ridge Club

Belforest society notes and local visits

Rev Myrick of Loxley filled his appointment. Dr G B Hall of Tensaw passed through en route to Fairhope. School closed the 15th. Misses Lowery returned to Bay Minette. Mrs Burns and Charles Holloway of Loxley visited D R Grimes. Alec Grimes of Dapine with his father. Marvin Griner and Orlando Mena visited Orange Beach. Ice cream social at school house May 22 for Christian church. Dr McLean of Atlanta Dental College visited recently.

Belforest Ala Myrick Loxley G. B. Hall Tensaw Fairhope Lowery Bay Minette Burns Charles Holloway D. R. Grimes A. G. Simon Mobile Miss Bessie Gladys Robinson Lena Grimes M. M. Miller Christian Church Alec Grimes Dapine Marvin Griner Orlando Mena Orange Beach

Revival ends at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Bluff Springs

Rev. Wiley concluded a week long revival at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Bluff Springs on Sunday night. Local guests include Miss Maria Crary and Miss Mayme Tisdale as they return from schooling. Bluff Springs junior high slated to close Friday May 21 with Miss Dorsey as principal and teachers Miss Yon and Miss Sadie Coley.

Bluff Springs Fla Wiley Pleasant Hill Baptist Church North Alabama Miss Dorsey Miss Yon Sadie Coley

Community Notes From Kushla and Mobile Birders

Alan E F McDonald spent Saturday in Mobile. Ed Lathrop returned Sunday from Mobile. Mrs Jack Lathrop visits with Mrs James O Neal in Mobile. Oscar Webb has been ill. Adele Ruth Bertha Browning and Dorman Browning of Mobile visited Kushla with Mrs Charles Harvell. Chickasaw bogue fishing reported good. Effie Davis at home with grandparents Mr and Mrs Oscar Webb after Brewton Industrial College study plans to join Aunt Jeannette Dennis to Dixon Ill for summer.

Kushla Alan E. F. McDonald Mobile Ed Lathrop Jack Lathrop James O'Neal Oscar Webb Adele Ruth Bertha Browning Dorman Browning Kushia Charles Harvell Effie Davis Brewton Industrial College Jeannette Dennis Dixon, Til

Woman's Musical Club Sees Kind Deeds From Concert

The Woman's Musical Club held a Tuesday business meeting at the Maternity Home to turn in funds from a recent Knights of Columbus benefit concert for babies at the Inn ternity Home. Members and Ladies of Charity expressed gratitude for ticket sales and support from Sisters in charge. Mrs Belle Daly thanked Mrs Douglas Campbell and club members, honoring Mrs Julia Russell and Mrs John with honorary memberships for services to the babies and the home.

Woman's Musical Club Knights of Coan Ladies of Charity Belle Daly Douglas Campbell Belle Julia Russell John i

Pine Grove Personalities and church progress news

Grandma White is listed among the sick. Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Limeries visited Mobile. Rev. Christian preached at the schoolhouse. Workers resumed construction on the Baptist church noting the on site lumber and cash in the bank should speed completion. A birthday gathering for Miss Vesta Schumacher attracted about fifty guests with music and a rich supper.

Pine Grove Ala Grandma" White T. C. Hall M. Limeries Mobile Christian Baptist Church Vesta Schumacher George Smith Misa ‘Venta

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