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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
6
Readable fragment shows telephones in the Item newspaper social department with Bell numbers 98 and 2135 and home line 53 plus a slot at 1 P.M. from Apter.
A heartfelt plea for Santa to slow his sleigh and notice children in cold streets and vacant lots. The speaker imagines countless children awaiting care and joy, urging Santa to spread happiness and make this Christmas the best ever.
The first community Christmas tree stood in Madison Square New York four years ago. Across America cities erect trees in public spaces to share beauty and foster unity beyond sectarian lines. Carols fill the air as towns welcome residents and visitors to celebrate together.
A long column mixes diet tips and cosmetic queries with social notes. Readers ask about reducing fat through meals and face care while wedding announcements for Miss Belle Fitzgerald and Dr Virgil Ashcroft feature alongside party plans for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing League at Mr and Mrs Gould.
Community Christmas trees symbolize peace and brotherhood. Mothers' Club meets at the Settlement Home with readings and chocolates. Russell Kindergarten children enjoy a Santa Claus party with room decorations made by youngsters. Mrs. Southerland and Mrs. Van Aller to host a Christmas party for Veritas Chapter. Chopin Club releases a year book with programs and composer studies. Norvells extend Nashville visit over holidays. Mayme Paul Butler hosts Wednesday Bridge Club with Christmas decor and prizes. Families plan Christmas at Emmetsburg Md and a Fayard Biggs Fayard wedding at St. Francis St Church.
A flood of visitors and returning residents are noted across Mobile and nearby towns. Ensign Leighton Wood arrives in New York and plans to visit relatives in Alabama for Christmas week. Mrs A Y Harvey hosts visitors from Mobile and Chicago relatives attend dances and parties. Reading: Miss Salome Garnett from the Woman's College and Miss Ella Arp from Meridian join family gatherings.
Aunt Sally in Woman's Realm recommends a night wax treatment using mercorized wax to absorb dead surface skin and reveal younger-looking skin. She also suggests a saxolite and witch hazel solution to erase fine wrinkles under bright ballroom lighting.
The Ark perseveres through a rain filled voyage as Captain Noah and his three sons plan rules for the animals. Puss Junior Tom Thumb and Mother Goose adapt to rough seas and praise Noah for delivering them to safety.
Vapors deliver medication directly to inflamed air passages avoiding stomach upset from internal medicines. This method allows targeted relief for respiratory inflammation and nasal or throat irritation.
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