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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
6
Informal clubs meet at various times including 3 p m for ee Club and Bridge Club with A Garland and Mrs W H. Ben Club gathers with Mrs Henry Ige at 1 p m Francaise with Mrs Harry at 11 a m WG Program Dance at German y Hall at 8 80 pm.
Miss Elizabeth Hagan hosts a finery filled dining and dancing party at the Battle House in Mobile. Family guests include Mr and Mrs James Hagan and relatives from St Louis street while many cousins and society figures attend the supper and reception. The event features pink rose centerpieces, stylish gowns, and an evening of music by the Battle House orchestra ending at midnight.
An article describes a low cost facial regimen using ordinary drugstore supplies to peel faded skin and reduce wrinkles. It claims the method removes dullness, freckles, pimples and roughness with a gradual, gentle action and a walnut sized powder mixed with hazel to create a face bath.
A pleasant Thursday session saw the bridge club enjoy a social afternoon of cards with friendly play and light conversation among members.
For itching burning and disfiguring eczema ringworm and skin trouble there is immediate relief in a warm bath with Resinol Soap and a simple application of Resinol Ointment. The soothing Resinol balsams sink into the skin stop itching and clear eruptions even in stubborn cases. It is a doctor’s prescription used for years and contains nothing harmful to tender skin. Resinol Ointment 50c and 1.00 Resinol Soap 25c trial free by writing Dept 39 R Resinol Baltimore Md. Avoid substitutes.
The Thursday Bridge Club met at 3 p.m. Mrs Richard Sadler posted a good score and won a gauze fan trophy. A delicious salad course followed the game.
Mrs 8S Neuberger hosted the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club yesterday at 2 pm with a pleasant informal gathering. Out-of-town visitor Mrs Al Childe from Dayton Ohio attended while Mrs L Zimmern filled in for Mrs Henry Forchheimer. Mrs EB Richards earned the top score and won hand embroidered pillow cases. A luncheon followed the games.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Donald welcome a sturdy baby boy to their hearthside. The newborn is noted as the couple’s first child and the family's pride with uncles in army and navy service and the father poised to join the U S consular service. The mother is described as a sweet voiced English American with British relatives. The paternal line is linked to Canadian and Dutch New York ancestry.
Sallie Blocker Thornton celebrated her ninth birthday with a friends list including Fannie Stollenwerck Margaret Ollinger and Mamie Pugh. Guests gathered at 4:30 for games notably a spectacle adjustment contest, dancing and a tasty collation amid spring decor and a white and green birthday table.
The Polyhymnia Circle presented a varied program arranged by Mrs. Clancy Baker and Mrs. Schock. Performances included duets, vocal numbers, readings on life of Wilson G. Smith and Benjamin Godard, instrumental pieces, and a note on Mr. Clayton Wing’s illness in Jackson Alabama.
At yesterday's Mothers' Club session twenty seven members attended along with four visitors and nine children cared for by Miss Nellie Hess during the lesson hour. The note highlights increased interest in the meetings. Mrs. Reid is mentioned as part of the report.
An old advertisement promotes a 7 ounce bottle of Q Ban claimed to darken gray hair, stop falling and itching, and promote shine. It asserts the product is harmless and non staining, with claims of natural darkening and youthfulness, available in stores or by mail order.
Louise ends marriage prospects with Bob after a violent quarrel in Florida. Helen receives and forwards Louise's letters to Louise, documenting Bob's final decision and cold withdrawal. The note reveals emotional turbulence, fear of temper, and a vow to move on with plans to Europe and possible future reunion.
Treas ury reports seven dollars eighty cents and ten visits to absentees as Miss Lida Robertson opens with prayer. Mrs. Richard Clarke of New York expected to visit Bay area. travel plans to Panama Canal ports noted with Seeberg line steamers offered for winter tourists and wedding journeys. Mrs. Sydney Robbins to present sketches of the trip in brief notes.
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