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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

6

Oliver Osborne Reveals Rules for Winning a Woman

In New York, Oliver Osborne the famed ladies man discusses courtship and marriage with Nixola Greeley-Smith. He argues six minutes can forge a lasting impression, dismisses long courtships, and defends beliefs on marriage while describing his style and charms.

Nixola Greeley-Smith New York Charles H. Wax Oliver Osborne United States Wood Napoleon Rae Tanner Slade Brothers Miss Tanzer Osborne Miss.Tanzer Oli Osborne Clearshaven Mark Twain Oscar Wilde Oliver Mr. Swain Pease Rae Tanzer Mr. Wood

Ghostly Playroom Tale from Mazie V. Caruthers

A verse recounts a child speaking of a haunted house where a previous boy died. The speaker imagines the child Roy returning each night to play with toys and leave behind familiar blocks and a rocking horse, easing the sense of a lingering presence.

Wedding Bells and Social Circles In Mobile Society

A flood of society notes from Montgomery and Mobile recalls weddings, club meetings, and charity suppers. Miss Katherine Isabel Irving and Robert J. Hyde wed at St. Vincent's with a New Orleans honeymoon ahead. Local circles host luncheons, readings, and craft gatherings as Christmas preparations begin.

Father Brady Katherine Isabel Irving Robert J. Hyde Rosalie Jacobson

Cough remedy praised for use in United States and Canada

The passage extols a pleasant tasting syrup as a leading cough remedy in the United States and Canada. It claims rapid relief from obstinate coughing and notes its early daytime action.

United States Canada

The Kind of a Wife a Man Should Have

A dialogue quotes Mr. Wax on desirable wife traits and male habits. He argues a wife stays at home and performs household duties while a man should be well dressed and clean shaven, noting his partner dislikes a tan. The piece offers perspective on gender expectations and appearance in relationships.

George Ae Mr. Wax

Winners of pretty pin cushions at Discards meeting

Bel Houstis and Miss Clara Cary won the pin cushions offered as prizes at the Discards gathering with Mrs. O. M. Otts yesterday. Mrs. N. R. Clarke was received as a member in place of Mrs. Le Baron Lyons. Mrs. J. B. Davis, Mrs. J. Syson and Mrs. Frank Ruse enjoyed tea with the group.

Bel Houstis Clara Cary O. M. Otts N. R. Clarke le Baron Lyons J. B. Davis J. Syson Frank Ruse

Sale for Church Home to Be Continued

Inclement weather moves the bazar sale of Japanese articles to tomorrow at St John’s chapter house Monroe street between Warren and Dearborn. Proceeds aid Church Home fund with parcel post sale and dancing planned tonight.

Bazar St. John’s Chapter House Monroe Street Warren and Dearborn Church Home Fund Gordimer Tucker Lizzie Haas

Minstrel Show To Aid Raphael Semmes School Playgrounds

A minstrel show will be held at Raphael Semmes school tonight at 7 for the benefit of the school playgrounds. Refreshments will be sold. The program includes music, monologue, recitation, and several soloists and speakers led by Mr. Emanuel Myers and Mrs. Winter with performances by Mr. Gup, Messrs. Duck and Finch, Edgar and White-Spunner, Miss Lella Finch, Miss Susibel Smith, Miss Gusman, and Miss Colleen Moore.

Raphael Semmes School Virginia Emanuel Myers Misses Winter Neva Shillito Gup Duck and Finch Edgar Eli Chassin Marechal Duck Lella Finch Susibel Smith Miss Gusman Colleen Moore

Local social notes record visits and farewells across Alabama

Mrs. J. Hooper of Selma visits the city on State Federation business. Mr and Mrs R J Chamblin and daughter Mary Catherine depart Dallas after a week with Mobile aunts. Mrs Henry J Woods to spend Christmas in Mobile with relatives. Rev and Mrs J M Dannelly leave for Mobile where he becomes pastor of St Francis Street Church. Miss Mary Dannelly to remain in Mobile for holidays. Mrs Allan Grayson heads to Mobile to visit parents. Mrs Gregory L Smith of Mobile visits daughter Mrs Edward L Moore in Birmingham. Mrs Edward Burton returns from Montgomery. Mrs Jule Durham of Pensacola also returns after visiting.

Gertrude Stewart Chi 2 Mobile Episcopal Exchange Hotel Peatoness Stewart Montgomery Frank Stollenwerck S. D. Seelye Paul Smith J. Hooper Selma Birmingham News R. J. Chamblin Mary Catherine Dallas J. M. Dannelly Dannelly St. Francis Street Dr. Dannelly Mary Dannelly Baker School M. B. Portis Dallas Avenue Allan Grayson T. P. Norville Montgomery Advertiser Gregory L. Smith Edward L. Moore South Highlands Birmingham Age-Herald Edward Burton Warren Burton Jule Durham Pensacola Burton Eugenie Rosson Elkins West Virginia Baltimore J. Edgar Wylie Mary English Abelia Fermin The Hague Rossen Hase Davis-Elkins College

Brownatone Hair Dye Promises Quick Coloring

An advertisement claims Browna tone hair dye tints hair in a minute, offering a faster alternative to slow acting dyes for a straightest road to attractive appearance. The copy emphasizes ease and rapid results with Browna tone Hair Stars.

Germania Supports Peace Overture as Holy Duty

The Catholic paper Germania expresses pleasure at the central powers appeal to the pope and neutrals for peace. It lauds the emperor's note as a document of love and calls for unity behind him, warning opponents not to reject the overture as weak.

Associated Press Berlin London Germania Germany

Old racing yacht Fleetwing wrecked near Cuba

The racing yacht Fleetwing, famed as one of three entrants in a trans Atlantic race from New York to England, was wrecked November 11 on the east coast of Cuba, according to crew members just returned to New York.

Associated Vess New York Ol Racing Yacht Fleetwing York England Cuba

Calumet Baking Powder Praised For Uniform Results

A nostalgic kitchen note praises Calumet Baking Powder for reliable, uniform results in baked goods. The speaker humorously envisions a home filled with tempting treats like doughnuts pies and cookies as meals are prepared.

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