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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
6
Poem fragment describes spring as the season of love growth and beauty. It paints images of violets, birds, bridal dew, and affectionate moods, ending with a voice attributed to The Bentztown Bard. The piece blends nature with romantic emotion and timeless signs of renewal.
The article explains Vitalitas as a whole formed by Nature blending iron, magnesia, sulphur and other minerals. It argues the natural composition cannot be replicated synthetically and claims it provides rapid health benefits across the South. Advertising notes Sutton's drug store and druggists selling it.
Social news from Mobile and surrounding area highlights visits and homecomings. Demaris Smith visits Pass Christian relatives. Lydia de Verges returns from Mobile. Mrs. Brombera hosts in Birmingham. Willie Thomas of Reiss Mercantile Company is seriously ill at 456 North Jackson Street.
Miss Josephine Chamberlain, the first of the June brides, is feted at a sewing party hosted by Mrs. R. P. Pope in Columbus Mississippi. The event features white and green decor, a noon luncheon, and a guest list of twelve intimate friends including Misses Chamberlain Nettles Horn Burke McCormick Gordon Cleage Rosenbaum and Emma Porter Pope.
One of Barton's graduating class highlights a heart party hosted by Miss Gladys Brown on Tuesday afternoon. Nine tables of games preceded an informal reception for Barton faculty guests. Pink and silver decor, pink bonbons, and a plate luncheon set a festive scene. Dorothy Mitchell won best heart discard for a gold pin, Augusta Powell took a consolation prize, and Minnie Nelson claimed a booby prize egg beater with a playful card.
Isabel Hamilton recalls a turning point in her marriage after a birthday roses episode with John. She argues for equality, challenging traditional roles and suspecting his secrecy with Adelaide Simmons. The couple’s tense moment leads to calm, measured actions as they navigate trust and distance, with the scene set for further consequences.
The University of Alabama invites all to the eighty fourth annual commencement exercises from May 13 to June 2 1915 in Tuscaloosa Alabama. Program highlights include a sermon May 30, various contests, receptions, German society events, an alumni banquet and a commencement address by President W S Currell. Miss Amelie Hill visits Birmingham with family news and social outings accompany a local hayride event Tuesday evening hosted by Miss Albertine Ulmer.
An ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild herbal laxative tonic that cleanses the bowels overnight without griping. It claims swift next morning relief and promotes it as a family remedy, inviting a free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
A promotional notice touts Stearn's Electric Paste as an easy, effective roach and water bug exterminator. It claims a two ounce box costs twenty five cents and works without powders, with multilingual directions included.
Miss Pearl Pauline Purvis and Mr. Leon Wildberger were married Tuesday afternoon in the parlors of Rev. S W Roberts at Government Street Methodist Church, with relatives and a few friends in attendance. A reception followed at the groom's mother's home, Mrs Wildberger.
Mrs F P Davis entertained the Discards Tuesday at the Lee Irwin Fearn home. One table of guests joined members for two decks of cards at each table. Winners included Mrs A P Bush, Mrs Charles Keller, Mrs Mc Creary Otts and Mrs D P Bestor Jr. Salad and iced tea concluded the event.
Miss Elizabeth Brady hosts a Wednesday afternoon moving picture party in honor of Miss Jannie Rood, a St. Mary's Select School graduate. After viewing Gray Stark, guests served refreshments with attendees including Jamie and Louise Rood, Ella and Annie Shedehall, Mamie and Eliza Fitzpatrick, Claudia Glideon, Mary, Virginia Doody, and the hostess.
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