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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
7
The piece surveys fashion shifts from verbose wasp waists to slender silhouettes. It notes industry pushback by starch corset makers and dress goods, cites Paris influence, and describes hip wide drapery and stiff pleats. It also lists local society movements and residents relocating to various towns.
Public notice by Marjorie Hamilton promotes a drugless fat loss method claiming rapid reductions without exercise or pills. She touts 200,000 satisfied customers and offers a free book and a risk free guarantee with a stated $5,000 penalty if the method fails. Address provided in Denver, Colorado.
Henriet ta D Gravel outlines practical cooking methods for peas beans cabbage kohl rabi Brussels sprouts cauliflower summer squash and eggplants. She offers timing temperatures and techniques including butter white sauce browning and careful water management for tender results.
Edna K. Wooley quotes a young man who recalls a pair of girls who tossed a bottle onto a road. The glass caused tire damage before two young boys removed it, highlighting gendered judgment and calls for changing attitudes toward boys and girls.
Their numerous friends secret their departure. Misses Hellen Minnis and Davie Vass have returned home after a visit to Miss Mildred Deas at Enter prise. Miss, Misses Willie and Vera Luscher, who have been the charming guests of Mrs., Quercor at Battles, have re turned to the city.
Mr and Mrs Thomas McDonald and children return to Cullom Springs after a visit to Mobile Mrs W E Kimbrough and daughter Carrie return to St Stephens with Mrs Kimbrough convalescing after illness Mrs Ben Barret Gabriella Barret and Master Barret plan leaving Coden for Hendersonville NC for early autumn Seashore home used by friends during summer season and departure noted Mrs Gregory M Luce to Lake Toxaway NC then New York for autumn sojourn with husband joining later
The piece notes bright shoe colors as a fashion shift with scarlet, green, and purple heels versus traditional black. It cites La Croix predicting lasting popularity and emphasizes matching belts and embroidery. It also lists local social notices of residents and visitors to Mobile and surrounding areas with hotel stays and visits.
Miss Flora Hyssen visits Mobile as guest of her sister Mrs Hurtel. Mr James J Quill ill with appendicitis at home on St Francis Street. Miss Virginia Woolf returns after seashore fame at Coden. Mrs F B Pfleger and children return to Grand Bay after Mobile visit. Miss Ruth Russell hosted at Citronelle by cousins Virginia and Miriam Thompson. Miss Imogene Little leaves for Fairmont for early music study. Miss Cora Deakle visits Grand Bay. Mrs L D Vaughn visits Georgetown. Mr and Mrs Burns and daughter Coraline depart for Indian Springs Georgia and Asheville North Carolina with son Thomas Burns Jr. away until fall.
The item promises up to date building and home ownership suggestions on Wednesdays and Sundays. It cites a testimonial from John Heath of Michigan Bar Val about Foley Kidney Pills aiding kidney and bladder trouble. War Antwerp Drug Corporation sells the pills. Meyer the Hatter advertises new public bomb seurerisfs with weekly shirt focus.
Do J Hunt and C T Slaughter prominent Montgomery businessmen are in Mobile today. Marriage licenses were issued yesterday afternoon to Sam Sabas and
Lala Sakelario Robert C Wentworth and Evelyn Hinson visit Mobile. A T Vickery Birmingham resident is in Mobile on business. Mrs A R Johnson and Mrs M N Turner of Meridian Miss visit friends in the city. Charles B Teasley former Alabama state senator is in town on business. A Colias Birmingham is visiting friends before heading to coast resorts. Miss Lillian Lagan has returned to Mobile after months in St Paul Detroit Chicago St Louis and Atlanta. Robert L Cherry chief clerk of the Cawthon returns from Battles Alabama. Sam Gup Mobile rabbi to Cincinnati to study at Hebrew Union College. Captain John Craft reports a card from Adam Glass in Germany saying he has recovered from illness.
The building page appears each Wednesday and Sunday offering practical tips on buying and maintaining a home. It emphasizes smart choices, budgeting, and long term value for readers seeking stability in housing.
President Johnson of the American League rules Walter Johnson’s winning streak ended in the second St. Louis Washington game. The defeat is charged to Walter Johnson due to a wild pitch and a St. Louis hit that scored the winning run, though National League Secretary John A. Heidler says the pitcher should not be charged with the loss under the usual rule.
A community rally is planned for tonight on Bal Timore and Broad Streets inviting everyone to join at a set hour. Organizers urge local residents to participate and show support.
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