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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1916

Page

3

Two Kinds of People Lifters and Leaners

A long community notice blends poems and society items. Highlights include Missionary Union activities at Irvington, visits by Mrs. H G Reiser and Grace Harris returning from Moody Bible Institute, Point Clear hotel reopening plans, social events in Biloxi and Natchez, and numerous local entertaining and travel updates.

Missionary Union Irvington Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union First Baptist Church Dees Union Irvington Society Union Society W. M Glessner Circle L. D. Dix Watermen Graded Society Lorraine McCoy J. M. Kailin Young Peoples Gladys Kennedy Miss Grace Harris Moody Bible Institute Chicago Grace Birmingham Miss Mary Harris Point Clear Mary Crocker James K. Glennon

Baby Faces Severe Eczema Then Widespread Itching

A two month old develops eczema on the cheek spreading to the neck and ears causing intense itching and distress. An offer for a skin care book by mail appears in the sample text with unclear provenance.

Cultivating Grace and Repose in Daily Habits

Advice on developing grace through conscious posture and relaxed sitting. Observe how a cat walks with poised feet and easy swing, train private positions, avoid self-consciousness, and absorb new ideas to lose focus on self. Ends with an unrelated query about odor under arms and shaving.

Red nail stains prompt medical check and safe wash

Reader notes red splotches under nails for two weeks and suggests blood impurities as cause. Advice urges seeing a doctor for diagnosis and a safe purifying tonic, and questions seek for a harmless wash option.

Madeline Peters

Baking soda soothes skin and moderates odor guidance

The text suggests washing with bicarbonate of soda to cool and sweeten the skin. It notes perspiration is healthy unless excessive and advises against trying to prevent it.

Beauty on the Skin Magnolia Balm Ad

An old advertisement touts Magnolia Balm as a beauty product for the skin. It claims dramatic effects and urges readers to buy for 765 cents from Lyon Manus Co of Brooklyn or by mail with a sample free offer.

Lyon Manus G Co South Fifth Street Brooklyn

Personal Reminiscences Return Visits Noted in Mississippi and Alabama

Miss Maud Hooks returns to Shubuta after visiting Misses Maud and Ryder in Mobile and relatives. Mrs. Alice Burton returns from visiting her nephew Henry Brewer in Fairhope. Mrs. Oscar Hundley of Birmingham, a Alabama suffrage leader, visits the New York cottage. Mrs. Handley often visits Chautauqua. Mrs. R. L. Coxwell has returned.

H. G. Reiser Reiser Atlantic City Washington Charles Reider Capital Senator Harding Ohio Senate Stoughton Wis Victor Falk Florence Ladd Mobile Victor, Jr Peerless Montgomery Frederick Spaulding Helen John Henry Lueders Leo Clark Ida May Brooks Clark Lucile Clark Pensacola Amelia Schad Alice Burton Henry Brewer Fairhope Ala Oscar Hundley Birmingham Alabama New York Handley Chautauqua Natalie McCarthy William Perry, Jr Chattanooga J. McCarthy Herome Lucile Barry Jackson Clifton Moses Thomas P. Brown Julie Forsythe W. P. Jones New Orleans Ga. Musr Bay St. Louis

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers

Readers write in with letters published in the daily press praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for sick women. The testimonials claim restored health and strength, urging others to try the old-fashioned root and herb treatment.

Daily Press Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE Pinkham

First Consignment of Deutschland Dyes Reaches New York

The first consignment of dyes from Germany aboard the submarine freighter Deutschland has arrived in New York. About 200 tons of dyes worth over 1 million dollars were shipped to American dyestuff users as war restrictions push up prices. An consignee cautioned against expecting huge profits, noting German costs rose and shipments are fully dye, not paste blends.

New York Germany Deutschland Consignees T

Moderately Low Along Atlantic Forecast This Week

The Weather Bureau reports moderately low temperatures along the Atlantic coast for the next thirty six hours. The item also notes social items from Mobile Selma and Biloxi including visits, relocations, and travels among residents and families across several states.

Atlantic Associated Press Washington Atlantic Coast Weather Bureau

Marriage licenses issued in probate court Tuesday

The probate court issued licenses to Charlie Herron and Jet Williams, Braxton Green and Leona Rochon.

Charlie Herron Jettie Williams Braxton Green Leona Rochon

Diarrhoea Relief Testimony Highlights Chamberlain’s Remedy

W. Jones of Buford North Dakota recounts a severe two year ago diarrhoea attack lasting over a week. A druggist advised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. the first dose eased symptoms and within two days he was fully well. Drugstores widely recommend it as reliable. Ad.

W. ©. Jones Buford N. D Chamberlain Ady

U S Cotton Year End Totals and July Usage Report

The Census Bureau reports the cotton year ending July 31 millions of bales consumed with 6 395 972 bales used in the United States up from 5 597 362 last year linters at 881 385 bales up from 198 905 and July consumption at 489 933 bales down slightly from 496 846 last July.

Associated Press Washington United States Ceass Linters

Complexion Wax Promises Clear, Even Skin Improve

An advertisement claims a wax product purchased at drugstores can transform a colorless or blotchy complexion. It asserts the wax absorbs dead surface particles and gradually produces a fresh, spotless, delicate appearance with one ounce enough for rejuvenation.

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BELL HOME Ella Wheeler Wilcox Goethe Bible Institute Natchez John Lawrence Lavretta Natchez,Miss Bessie Miller Genevieve Emma Luscher Edna Picquard Gladys Adah Timbes Elizabeth Hahn W. A. Timbes Morris Timbes L. C. Miller Fort Morgan Miss Gibbens Gladys Gibbens Miriam Deschampas Missey Gribbens Jine Fearn Harriet Sims Ursula Edith Willie Anita Delchamps Virginia Ornellas Louise Berry W. B. Delchamps D. M. Graham James H. Neille W. A. Griffith Dora Howell Ernest Walker C. E. Vincent W. E. White J. A. Bandi H. Gardner John Murphy Walter Pratt George E. Northrop White RH. Washington W. L. Shackleford C. S. Vincent Biloxi J. A. Holifield Alice Government Street Methodist Church Alma Crawford Nannie Mae Holland Nadine Parker Irma Perkins Lillian Smith Ruth Janette Clyde Malone Marie Helton Margaret Johnston Helen Spaulding Holifield Miss Tompkins Randlette Fan Randlette University At Knoxville Lyons Park Daphne Walter Mason Ellen Shock Mason Misses Ellen Dorothy Shock Arnell Jones Monroe Park Booneville Miss Auction Bridge Club Gulfport J. H. Ensler Glarys Tempe King P. A. Stillwell R W. Price Thomas Anglin Mr. Jack Edna Kent Forbes Questions and R. L. Coxwell John Morgan Scott Montgomery Times Richard Walsh Zandel’s Bernie Wagner Hendersonville N. C Asheville Mrs. H. M. Friedenthal Claudia White House Silexi Alice Clapp Prattville Selma Times Cleo Helton William Wallace Atmore Dan Fisher Felix Benton St. Louis J. D. Sutton W. P. Harris Myrtle Aline Bessie Mr. Harris Menge Selma Virginia Clapp Turner Memphis Alice Clapp Barrington Oo Ff Elizabeth Touart Selene Roundtree Alex Graves Mobie Dr. J. 8 Graves Talladega Ellen Peter Bryce Sewanee Tuscaloosa Clyde C. Harris Clyde C,, Jr Birmingsham Biloxi and Moe P. C. Pierce H. Kelly Waters West Hhave White Rock Springs F. L. Tapia Dauphin ST Brittons
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