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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

Page

6

Ruth Law to Lead Women in New Triumphs Says Gates

Eleanor Gates calls Ruth Law a superwoman and urges a national women’s movement to fund a new biplane for her California to New York flight. Gates lists historical women as inspirations, argues women must excel in art and science, and praises Ruth Law for defying limits and inspiring others to pursue achievement.

Eleanor Gates Ruth Law New York Miss Gates United States California Riverside Drive Ann Blunt Arabia Charmion London Pacific Sarah Bernhardt Dakota Antiman Pot Mme. Curie Kernhardt

Weddings and poetry blend in Mobile society notes

A long prose excerpt records two distinct items from Mobile society: a sentimental poem about roses and remembrance, followed by detailed coverage of a high profile wedding at the First Baptist Church, Mobile. It describes Miss Claudia Marechal and Mr. Charles Andrew Pate of Houston, with music by Prof. Charles Lunster and several performers, elaborate gowns, and a reception among family and friends.

First Baptist Church Gertrude Burke Margaret Owen Marie Murphy Killarney Sam Murphy, Jr Murphy Mary Elizabeth Wood B. A. Wood Henry Woods Meridian Miss Leslie Marechal Charles Andrew Pate Greer Marechal Houston Texas J. W. Phillips Pate New Orleans Coffins Simmons Crichton Church Crichton Baptist Church Lula Simmons

Wedding of John Simmons and Morris V Coffin

John Simmons of Mobile street wed Mr Morris V Coffin in a ceremony styled in yellow and white with palms and smilax. Ushers Orville Swinson and Rev Guy Hurlbutt led the procession followed by bridesmaids Unah Coffin and Nellie McIlwain.

John Simmons Mobile Street Morris V. Coffin Orville Swinson Guy Hurlbutt Unah Coffin Nellie McIlwain Miss Coffin

Rainy day style makeover inspiring color and optimism

In a beauty chat, Ruth complains of a soaked look after a rainstorm but imagines a new life work to brighten wet weather. She envisions colorful umbrellas, Velvet caps, fashioning rainwear to lift moods, and waterproofing shoes to keep temperaments dry.

Ute Ruth Tuth

Puss in Boots Jr. Join Puss Junior and Tom Thumbs in Snow

A short tale follows Puss Junior Tom Thumbs and Robin Red Breast braving a looming snowstorm. They reach a pig barn where Puss Junior reunites with his gray horse and decides to ride once the storm ends as Robin and Tom Thumb eat grain nearby.

Puss Junior Tom Thumbs Robin Red Breast Little Robin Red Breast Pusa Junior Puss Tom Thumb Cat Robin

Advice to Lovers: Give Him Your Confidence

Beatrice Fairfax urges focusing on character over income, noting a marriage should rest on respect. If the man has potential and you can work after marriage, discuss money and future openly with him rather than the columnist. Avoid pressuring him. talk it over directly and judge by his commitment and values.

Miss Gates Miss Fairfax D. B

Local Visitors and Holiday Guests Arrive in Tuscaloosa

Mrs. J. Simmons of Montgomery hosts Mr. and Mrs. R. 8. Fayers and daughter Marion. Mrs. J. F. Jones of Malcolm visits Mrs. Adam Hatter in Toulminville for the Coffin-Simmons wedding. Harold Delchamps, returning from New York, plans to stay and work locally. Mrs. N. P. Sinbach and daughter Katherine visit her mother. D. R. Bettis of Montgomery visits Dauphin street home. Mrs. Bettis stays for winter. Ben Walker Curry of Mobile attends Yuletide in Tuscaloosa.

John T. Cochrane Kathleen Searcy Tuscaloosa Camille Searcy Mobile Drago Fayers Marion Montgomery J. F. Jones Malcolm, Ala Adam Hatter Toulminville Coffin-Simmons Harold Delchamps W. B. Delchamps New York D. R. Bettis Mrs. Stonewall Boulet Dauphin Street Mr. Bettis Mrs. Bettis Mrs. Boulet Ben Walker Curry Yuletide

Prize Winners Renew Social Game In Mobile Event

In Mobile a social gathering featured an embroidered pin cushion as a souvenir and Miss Mary Turner as a guest of honor. Mrs Emile Brettel won the men's first prize a pocketbook while Joe Espalla took the consolation prize an ivory paper knife. After the game guests enjoyed sandwiches cake hot chocolate and fruit. Mrs Jack Joseph will host next week.

L. L. Duggar Claudia Marechal Thomas Marechal Richard Redwood Margaret Owen N. L. Vickers Katherine Harris P’aul Boyle Eloise’ Ibach Bessie Mayers Richard Moore Agnes Fowlkes R. F. Neville, Jr George Michael Allen Will Brown William March William Norville Maurine Cottrell S. A. Dorgan Hurieosco Austill, Jr Hattie Arnold H. ©. Bowling Joe Michael B. A. Wood Henry Woods Meridian E. L. Marechal Marie Murphy Allen Cameron James L. Coleman J. T. McKeon BE. D. Correll A. M. Bright Will Thomas Lester Campbell W. B. McEvoy LD. K. Richardson T. H. Halliwell Murphy Gertrude Ruth Burke H. L. Wright Henry L. Wright Carol Wright Fairmont College Tennessee Orlinentague Birmingham Js.c. Black John Lynch Gaines St. John Nina Glover Emily Malone Lyndie Glover Orline Montagne Mary Gerald Virginia Sallie Blocker Thornton Mary Turner Mobile Emile Brettel Joe Espalla Jack Joseph

Pinex cough syrup recipe promises big savings

A home made cough syrup using 244 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar in a pint bottle costs about 54 cents and relieves coughs in 24 hours. The ad touts Pinex as a long trusted pine extract remedy from Fort Wayne Indiana and guarantees satisfaction or money back.

Pinex Wayne, Ind

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