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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
6
Edna Kent Forbes notes Mobile social life with a column on beauty tips and a visit from Miss Marcelle Melun. The piece covers facial steaming cautions, skin care routines, city dust impact, and a brief announcement of eight day visit to Miss Emma with plans for Melun’s arrival.
An excerpted devotional memory speaks of life through loving service and self sacrifice. Bible study on Exodus drew large attendance at Government Street Presbyterian. Debates at St Josephs Club debated city owned transport with Mathew Price and Emile Klumpp praised by judges. Amelie Hill dines with guests at Beauvoir Club, dances later, and Ladies Aid of First Christian hosts silver tea with Rev Spiegel contributing songs.
An anxious reader asks how to remove deep ridges on nails and curb mouth breathing. Answers suggest scraping ridges with broken glass edge and using olive oil, or rubbing a pumice stone over the cuticle. For mouth breathing the reply notes adenoids cause it and recommends a doctor visit to remove the growths.
A crowded town notes B Sutton and Miss Adah Timbes with violin and whistling solos as Miss Bessie Miller visits from Booneville. Revelers attend a sewing circle hosted by Mrs. J. A. Holifield with a Stitches contest won by Mrs. Rowley. Laurel Maccabees meet with visitors from Mobile Ellisville and a charter remembrance for Mrs. Depriest. A Salamagundy party honors Miss Miller. Mobile figures join birthday dinner for Lt. Gus Knabe in Montgomery. Oakdale School hosts The Spinsters Return for Oakdale Baptist Church fund drive. Plans for visiting guests in Tate Springs, plus Gulfport excursion attendees. First Regiment Band concert and dance at Montgomery Country Club. News notes include Miss Nerissa Williams’ Mobile visit and Miss Emma Tam’s return from New Orleans.
Whistler Rev D W Mathals conducted services at Bethany Baptist Church Wednesday night. Bernice Hoffman returned home in Mobile after visiting Gould street. Mrs Harry Chadick and Arnold Bitber of Meridian visited Mr and Mrs Charles I Crab tree. Robert Sweeting celebrated his sixth birthday with friends and refreshments. Attendees included Genevieve Fisher Eloise Horn Fannie Bell Fisher Elizabeth Hudson Dorothy Horn Aline Baucum Dannetta Fisher Kenneth George Fred Smith Perry Baucum Ernest Hartley Albert Smith George Hudson Clinton Harris Harvey George Frank Hudson Wilford Cromier Charles Burge Oliver Sweeting. W E Rodgers returned from visit to Michigan and Ohio. The stork brought a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Walter Cato. Annie White and brother George returned to New Augusta after visiting Isaac George. Arthur L Wolf returned to Eight Mile after a month with relatives at Indian Springs. Zannie Goleman returned from Chicora.
Mr and Mrs J T Whisenhunt hosted guests from Mobile including Mr and Mrs A L Sigler and two sons returning home after rain ruined country roads. Emmett O Rourke and daughter Marcelle with Lucile Barry visited Meridian for John Robert Walsh christening. Pauline Williams toured the capitol and enjoyed the museum and archives. Various social visits and short fishing reports follow from Biloxi to Foley and Mobile with several named locals and minor events.
An advertiser claims Hagan's Magnolia Balm (Liquid Powder) gives clear skin and beauty, freshening instantly and healing sunburn and tan. Priced 75 cents at druggists or by mail. sample free. Lyon Manufacturing Co. lists 42 South Fifth Street, Brooklyn, NY.
The Western Union Telegraph Company notified customers that its national distribution service for package delivery will be transferred to another firm on September 1. Afterward messengers will collect and deliver telegrams only, with package deliveries handled by motor trucks from central stations in larger cities due to a shortage of boy messengers.
The oath of attorney at law was administered to John Milton Ladd in the chancery court Thursday afternoon. Ladd, a Mobilian, has been admitted to the practice of law.
In Washington on August 11 Associated Press reports Republicans defeated Democrats in the annual House ball game. Key moments include Sydney Mudd for the Republicans with two runs, three hits and seven assists while Harrison for the Democrats drove three hits and three runs and sparked a late rally
The Federal Trade Commission said its probe into newsprint prices is delayed by some publishers not answering questions promptly. The agency noted confidential handling if requested and continues a large investigation of newsprint makers, jobbers, and related parties.
Charleston report cites Richard H. Sullivan of the weather bureau outlining flood losses across the Santee and Pee Dee river systems. Rough totals put South Carolina property damage at 2 million with 350 000 acres of crops affected. movable property of 400 000 saved.
An old advertisement touts mercorized wax as a harmless method to remove freckles and complexion flaws by peeling away the outer skin. It promises a gradually clearer, whiter, younger looking skin with daily application.
The National Woman's Party opens its conference in Colorado Springs with debate over the suffrage amendment. Delegates include Mrs. Florence Baird Hilles, Mrs. William Kent, and Mrs. Sarah Bard Field as principal speakers. A resolution committee will draft the election policy for the forthcoming campaign and present its report to an executive session. Public policy announcement planned for tonight's mass meeting.
A motion to end seniority rules and force separation among pilots sparks talk of two rival pilots' organizations. Leaders claim stations exist only for convenience while the commission notes no authority over pilots' choice where to stay.
Mr Rich argues the board has power to govern pilots in commerce, while Mr Stevens and others dispute the association's role. The debate centers on authority, seniority rules, and possible expansion of pilot ranks as the Mobile port's interests loom large.
Members of the port board hear a quarrel between aviation partners over older pilots and rotation. One proposal calls for licensing three new pilots to resolve the split while debates continue on fair rules and managing the outer bar.
Capt. Harry Hargrove voices frustration as young pilots seek talks while older members railroad decisions. Blair suggests delaying action if settlement chances exist, urging restraint and negotiations within the association.
New York, Aug 11 Democrats praise Vance McCormick for creating a campaign committee and a seven member associate body of former Progressives. Bainbridge Colby, who nominated Colonel Roosevelt in Chicago, tops the associate committee. Democrats call the move a master stroke.
Democratic campaign chairman Vance McCormick says the associate Progressives will actively co operate with the Democratic committee. He notes no absorption, seeks spontaneous cooperation and cites Wilson era record. Wilson to meet Democratic panel Aug 15 and Progressives Aug 17 in Washington.
Gasoline prices dropped one cent a gallon marking a second cut in three days. The Standard Oil Company announced late Thursday that another one cent reduction is likely next week.
John C. O'Connell publisher of the Mobile Tribune files a law and equity suit for $1,000 against the National Surety Company of New York. The complaint says the defendant stood on bonds of G. F. Willis, Tanlac Company distributor, and that Willis breached the bond.
Mr Crawford and Mr Rich spar over threats and motions then appoint a special three member committee to probe legal and related matters. Dr Ward names O Connor Rich and Taylor to the panel. The harbor commission hopes the dispute is resolved and no further trouble arises.
Most soaps and shampoos use excess alkali that dries the scalp and brittles hair. Use plain melted coconut oil, inexpensive and greaseless, rubbed into damp hair for rich lather. Rinses easily, leaves hair soft, bright, fluffy, and helps remove dust dirt and dandruff.
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