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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
3
A passage on finding purpose in daily work by Henry Van Dyke. It urges doing work with heart as a blessing, not a doom, and greeting labor with cheer. It ends with Horace urging enjoyment of the present day and trust in tomorrow.
A reflective verse expressing faith in friendship and virtue. The speaker trusts in a benevolent order where trials yield peaceful days and life events resolve as for the best. The tone is reassuring and devotional.
Mrs R G Smith a Fort Smith floor walker bought Vitalitas after discovering it on sale in Fort Smith. She reports weight gain of six pounds after two bottles and improvement in kidney related ailments. The ad claims Vitalitas as a universal tonic with no harmful ingredients and invites readers to visit Suttons drug store or write for information.
A reflective verse from the Detroit Free Press asserts steadfast faith amid injustice and social pressures. It vows to keep to decency and the good even when misunderstood or alone, seeing a future path through hardship.
Miss Anna Will Mangum, once a Mobile bridesmaid, is statewide in the social circle as sponsor for the Auburn Vanderbilt football game in Birmingham this week. She was in Brewton briefly and will return to Rome next week. Miss Marie Kemp of Marion remains a guest of Dr. and Mrs. Rivers Rush for debutante Miss Mary Knight Rush.
Mrs Vera Owen Lee requests the honor of your presence at the wedding reception of her daughter Genevieve Antoinette and Sidney Willard Pickens. The event takes place Wednesday evening November 25 from 9 to 12 at 19 Monterey Place Mobile Alabama.
New York on November 13 hosted a cotton ball under Southern Society auspices. The event aimed to aid Southerners in need and promote cotton fabrics. Attendees favored cotton costumes with bright and subdued color fashion, highlighting original dress styles.
The Atlanta chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy invites members and guests to a Friday afternoon reception at the Capital City Club honoring Mrs Daisy McLaurin Stevens president general of the UDC who will be a distinguished guest.
Fanny Hedden endures a taxing day at the Cairo barbershop facing unwanted advances from patrons. She meets Nellie Benson who persuades her to dine out for relief. At a restaurant Fanny recalls buying her warm coat with tips and hints Crandall remains a lingering presence.
A noted visitor is announced to arrive in the city during the coming week, with events and engagements to be held at local venues and institutions.
The Tuesday Auction Club held its initial meeting Thursday with Miss Marie Hermann leading the group. The 12 member club includes May Leatherbury Lorraine Cunningham Mabel Hartwell Annie Moore Provost Margaret Blacksher Eleanor Gray Mary Knight Rush Anna Boulet Edna Manning Iane Gordon Jamie Grace and Marie Hermann.
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifying remedy for catarrh and skin ailments, claiming it rebuilds the body by removing impurities from blood, liver, and kidneys. It emphasizes the difference between the sick and the strong in war and business, asserting the tonic's transformative power without alcohol or narcotics.
Four members were absent as Miss Hermann hosted a meeting with substitutes Miss Mary Mott Rhett, Miss Gertrude Arnold, and visitors Miss Marie Kemp of Marion Alabama and Miss Edna Finch of Pensacola. Marie Kemp won top score and a crepe de chine handkerchiefs box. Eleanor Gray received a chiffon collar. The first meeting was enjoyable and will be hosted next by Miss Edna Manning on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Mrs Elliott Cobb hosted a Tuesday dinner party at their Twenty third avenue home for Miss Mary Baskin and Mr Burton Butler who plan to wed November eighteenth. The table featured pink and green decor, pink Killarney roses, and a six course menu for ten. Guests included Miss Julia Brabson and Mildred Baskin, and after dinner the party danced at the Stonewall Club.
The Sewing Club met at Miss Irene Pearce’s home for a pleasant morning despite bad weather. Guests enjoyed busy work, merry chatter, and a two course luncheon with hot chocolate. Attending were Misses Helen Norvelle Nadine Mabel Hunter Alice Drago Helen McDonald Marguerite Iverlich and the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Quigley completed their bridal tour in New Orleans and other places and returned home Thursday. They will reside with Mrs Albert Quigley at 751 Government Street for the winter.
Miss Margaret Taylor, a bride elect, has hosted two heart parties with a third planned Friday afternoon by Mrs. A E Maumenee. An afternoon of games at seven tables featured prizes and a tea service with a white rose ice course and chrysanthemums.
The Newman Circle held an evening meeting in a parlor decorated with white roses. Business focused on selling Red Cross Christmas seals, followed by a social tea with sandwiches and wafers. The program featured minutes, vocal solos, papers on Historic Boston and European postal history, piano pieces, and remarks by Mrs. Peyton Norville.
Do not dose delicate stomachs with internal medicines. Vicks Vap-O-Rub Croup and Pneumonia Salve is applied externally to throat and chest. Body heat releases vapors inhaled all night, loosening mucus and easing inflammation from head colds to bronchitis. Safe for small children. At druggists 25c, 60c, and $1.00.
An interesting marriage took place Thursday at 7 p m in the Cathedral rectory uniting Miss Nina Tobler eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Tobler and Mr Charlies G Bahlman Father Gerow officiated a large crowd attended The bride wore tle blue crepe meteor with chantilly and a black picture hat The bridesmaids and maid of honor wore crepe de chine gowns in wistaria shade and brown with matching hats A reception followed in German Relief hall with Drago's orchestra and a late supper
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