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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1915

Page

8

Brownatone Hair Tinting Promises Undetectable Color Change

Advertises "Brownatone" hair tinting claiming it instantly adds golden brown to black shades with a harmless formula. Available in two shades for brown and black, sold by Kenton’s Pharmacy in Covington and Bienville Pharmacy in Mobile, with mail order booklets for 10 cents and sample sizes 25 cents and 1.00.

Kenton’ Phar- Co Pike St Covington Mobile Bienville Pharmacy Dave Bauer, L._ Braswell

Birthday Readers Invited to Empire Theatre Party

The Mobile Item congratulates Mildred E Hample Crichton Geo Evans Weiss Douglas Saunders Helen D Talley Shelton Huet Taulminville David B King Sylvester A Pike T A Yeend Jr John A Walker on their February birthdays and invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with five guests each. Tickets mailed. February birthdays listed for several children aged 3 to 14 with names and addresses where available.

Mildred E. Hample Crichton Geo. Evans Weiss Augusta St Douglas Saunders S. Bayou Helen D. Talley Baltimore Shelton Huet Taulminville David B. King Turtle Ave Sylvester A. Pike Whistler T. A. Yeend Jr St. Franci John A. Walker Washingtone THE ITEM Empire Theatre

231 Ball Players Must Lose Their Jobs This Year

A 21 player rule will force at least 231 major league players to lose jobs next season. Parker estimates 114 AL and 117 NL cuts, with St Louis Browns, Naps and Detroit hardest in the American League and Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn St Louis over the limit in the National League. Amby McConnell may manage Utica next season, with Utica seeking his release from the Crackers.

M’connell UTICA Parker Atlanta Baseball Association National Commission Asirs St. Louis Cleveland Detroit American .S St. Louis Browns Naps Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn International American Association Southern Federal League Amby McConnell Amby N. Y McConnell Crackers Ces Ramos Cavseeee Seoul Svels Csld Washington Vegeves Boston Philadelphia CRU Ales Hes Gaegeue Ae Pais Aa Wear Eee Camcerool Cca Senew Saan Total

Woodman Circle to Convene Palm Grove No 7 Meeting

Palm Grove No 7 Woodman Circle meets Tuesday at the Y M C A hall at 7 80 for its annual gathering. Several new candidates and much new business are on the agenda. A jolly time is assured for all.

Palm Grove No Woodman Circle

Raweis to perform at Y M C A as cultural showcase

The Raweis, Maori natives from New Zealand, appear Tuesday at Harte Auditorium in the Y M C A for the fourth event in From Savagery to Culture. They present primitive costumes and scenery with humor and pathos, supported by Mrs. Rawei’s contralto singing. Regular season tickets admit holders. public tickets are on sale at the Y M C A office.

Reweis Harte Men‘s Christian Association Rawei

Steamer Chester Crew Brought In After Ocean Rescue

The tank steamer Chester exploded in mid ocean on February 4. Captain and 32 crewmen were rescued and brought to New York aboard the Philadelphia. Three injured remain hospitalized. all lives were lost in the incident. The Chester had departed January 23 for Rotterdam with oil and suffered a bulkhead burst January 31, leading to deck loss and drifting until sighting by the Philadelphia.

Associated Press New York Chester Mid-Ocean Philadelphia Philadelphia’s Rotterdam

Baby Show Contest Opens For Ages One Month To Four Years

Gulf Coast Home Products Show announces a baby contest open to ages one month through four years. Local physicians will judge on physical factors with beauty not counted, and five age groups will determine winners across the ranges one to six months, six months to a year, one to two years, two to three years, and three to four years.

Gulf Coast Home Products Chamber of Commerce

Fraternal Aid Union Installs Officers at Mob ile Lodge 93

On Monday night February 1, Fraternal Aid Union Mob ile Lodge No. 93 installed officers for the year led by Past president J. L. Elsworth and president Ernest J. Grove. Others include vice president M. L. Wells secretary E. L. Cahall treasurer George Seifert captain EB A Bolling chaplain Mrs M A Tierney guide Mrs L M Pierre guard D E Williamson sentry Ole Olsen stewards R B Nash E W Russell D Levi. Refreshments followed.

Mobile Lodge No. 93 Fraternal Aid Union J. L. Elsworth Ernest J. Grove M. L. Wells E. L. Cahall George Seifert EB. A. Bolling Mra M. A. Tierney

Mrs. Osgood's Wonder Claims Hair Removal Forever

A special correspondent reports a new treatment named Mrs. Osgood's Wonder that removes all traces of hairy growths. It is said to be skin safe and effective even in long lasting cases and is backed by a money back guarantee at Van Antwerp & Co. Drug Store and other druggists.

Biggest basketball game of season at the Y M C A

Thursday night at the Y M C A gym in Mobile features Alabama University and Mobile Y M C A in a highly anticipated clash. Alabama's Wells Smith Holt Latham Love face Mobile's Cunningham Crawford Ash Ollinger with Martin captaining the center. tipoff is 8 15 p m and potential Birmingham Athletic Club games loom as possible season finales.

Y. M. C. A. Gymnasiu Bet Alabama University Mobile Y. M. C. A Upstate Mobile Association Gymnasium Alabama Wells Smith Holt Latham Love Cunningham Crawford Ash Ollinger Martin Midget Steber Giblin Doyal Baumhauer Birmingham Athletic Club Birmingham Selma Montgomery Auburn

Wolgast and Cy Smith Remain Even in 12 Round Bout

Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion and Cy Smith of Hoboken N J boxed a 12 round no decision match in Columbus Ohio last night with honors about even. Wolgast showed limited use of his right hand injured in a recent bout with Fred Welsh.

Columbus, CO Ad Wolgast Cy Smith Hoboken N. J Wolgast Fred Welsh

Carnegie Still for Peace Will Not Go to Scotland

New York Feb 9 Andrew Carnegie will not spend his summer at Skibo Castle in Scotland this year due to the war. He will remain in America for his vacation break marking a wartime change in personal plans.

Carnegie Scotland New York Andrew Carnegie Scibo Castle America

Newark Gets Franchise of Kansas City Federals

Chicago reports Newark likely to take Kansas City's Federal League spot with transfer already arranged. President Gilmore refused to confirm New York or Newark, but noted arrangements and partial funding from a prominent oilman. No other circuit changes this year.

Chicago Newark Kansas City Gilmore New York

Eckmans Alterative Promoted For Lung Sufferers

Advertises Eckmans Alterative as effective for tuberculosis bronchial catarrh and lung affections. Claims a Philadelphia case of hemorrhage and pneumonia recovery after two years with a cough vanished. Promotes a booklet on recoveries and diet and fresh air. Sold by druggists with prices.

Eckman Susquehanna Ave Phila Howard L. Klotz Philadelphia Braswell’s ‘Ug Poe

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