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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
6
A fashion note describes a new spring blouse trend stressing frill and fussiness. Models by the Fashion Art league of America show three designs: champagne Georgette crepe with dull blue embroidery, a green handkerchief linen blouse with Delft blue trim, and a white linen blouse with rose and green striped borders.
Notice explains that The Item and The Register now share a building and social notices must be sent to both. Items intended for The Item’s social department should be addressed to Miss Edith Heckert, Department, Mobile Item.
Mobile paused from a lively social week to honor fallen heroes of 1861 with ceremonies led by the Ladies Memorial Association. For fifty one years they have organized wreaths and bouquets, paying tribute to soldiers who wore the gray and blue.
Mrs W H Rhoades of Asheville North Carolina writes that after years of abdominal and back pains she found relief with Cardus and Cardui. She says she continued use for years and now has good health and recommends the remedies to others. For sale by all druggists.
Joint Meeting of Mothers Circle and Young People's Jewish Association at B n a i B r i t h Hall at 8 p m. Mothers Club meets at Settlement Home at 3 p m. Church Home Guild at Christ Church Chapter House at 11 a m. Home Economics Club cooking demonstration by Mrs B P Percy at 4 30 o'clock. Mobile Business Woman's Club regular meeting at Home Economics rooms at 6 15 o'clock.
The article recalls Civil War veterans ceremonies with floral tributes and speakers, lists participating units from the Raphael Semmes Camp to the Alabama National Guard, and notes social gatherings including Mrs Krassin's party for Miss Kathine Monk and a Frohsinn concert. It also covers a Carter Hyde wedding, Discards club meeting, a birthday party for Jack Spotswood, and a Seamen's Bethel program.
The Century Book Club hosted a Shakespeare tercentenary celebration in the Cawthon Hotel assembly room at 3 o'clock. Mrs. R. P. Pope presided with performances by multiple clubs and a guest chorus as part of a festive program.
Advertisement claims Vick's Vap-O-Rub relieves croup in minutes by chest rubbing. Describes inhalation to loosen phlegm and ease breathing with bedtime use. Pricing listed as 250 500 or 1.00.
A nearly 50 year old man, examined for life insurance, reportedly shows youthful vigor after taking nuxated iron. The ad, attributed to Dr. B Sauer, touts iron as the chief strength builder and promises dramatic strength gains within weeks with this preparation sold by Van Antwerp's Drug Co.
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