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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
5
If this is Your Birthday you will harmonize with your surroundings and see what benefits you. If employed you may be promoted or given a present. Those born today will have even tempered dispositions and be well liked. They are philosophical and may make valuable scientific discoveries.
The Society For Today lists the Vickers Ryser wedding at 315 North Joachim Street at 8 30 with a 9 to 11 reception. Several social events follow including a bridge party and linen shower for Irene LeBeau, and multiple club meetings at 3 pm. The Parish Society meets at Christchurch chapter house at noon.
Famous specialists in London’s west end treat titled ladies with a daily wax facial regimen. A mercorized wax plastered on the face, worn under veils, gradually removes worn skin to reveal younger skin. A Saxolite wash lotion is claimed to erase deep wrinkles.
Miss Elizabeth Hybart is feted through a week of social events beginning with an informal bridge party at Mrs Forrest Harsh's West Monroe home yesterday. Four auction bridge tables played for prizes as guests shared post game tea and admired bridal gifts on display.
In Manassas the informal pleasures lead the ante season lineup, promising notable social gatherings. The compact array of events emphasizes casual, community oriented activities expected to draw local residents and visitors alike.
Manassas Club hosts a debut dinner for Miss Agnes Fowlkes on Georgia Avenue. Elegant green and white decorations, flowered table decor, and gold lettered place cards accompany a formal supper for a dozen guests.
Mrs M J McDermott hosted the Progressive Bridge Club meeting with a guest table. Prizes included Dainty French china sardine services won by Miss Le Beau and Mrs Dorgan, while Mrs Williams took the guests prize, a pair of silk hose.
In New York a $20,000 breach of promise case against David A. Sherard was halted when the plaintiff’s supposed deceased husband, Andrew J. Cauley, appeared alive in court. Cauley testified he married the plaintiff ten years ago and had breakfast with her yesterday. Cauley said he never heard of the case and had blue tickets to the courtroom.
London reports a spree of false fire alarms Tuesday night from multiple districts. Fire brigades responded to hoaxes staged by militant suffragists. one woman was arrested while triggering an alarm.
An old gentleman offers a long life prescription for Conn noting temperance, slow anger, exercise, and cheerfulness. Vinol is touted as a top body builder for the aged, blending cod liver oil with removed grease, praised by Mrs. Mary Ivey of Columbus. The ad promises a money back guarantee if Vinol fails and mentions Saxo Salve, sold by Van Antwerp’s Drug Corp in Mobile, Alabama.
The ceremonial and annual sessions of Abba Temple will be held in Mobile starting Wednesday at 4 PM. The first session will review officers and committees and elect officers for 1913, followed by the ceremonial session at 6 PM. A combined day was approved by Imperial potentate William J. Cunningham. The schedule includes numerous committees and a traditional banquet at 10 PM with entertainment.
An antique style advertisement touts Cascarets for thorough cleansing of the stomach and bowels. It claims the product removes undigested food, bile from the liver, and toxins, with a night-time effect and no discomfort. It emphasizes affordability at 10 cents a box and appeals to both adults and children.
New York financier institutions Kuhn, Loeb & Co and National City Bank announce they purchased in conjunction with Austrian groups a $25,000,000 loan at 12 percent due one and a half to two years. They state no war risk is anticipated and most proceeds will be held until mid January 1913.
Majestic Candy Kitchen advertises first quality crystallized fruit at 40 cents per pound with a Thursday special.
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