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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1914

Page

6

L A Richardson Endorses Peruna for Constipation and Colds

Mr L A Richardson of Marine Illinois a veteran drug retailer praises Peruna noting its strong sales growth after a formula change adding mild laxative effects He claims hourly teaspoon doses can cure a bad cold in two to three days and urges fellow druggists to recommend it Also available as Peruna Tablets with high credit rating in Hayes Druggists Directory.

L.A. Richardson Marine, Illinois Richardson Hayes’ Druggists

Social the eC Social the eC (Continued:) OOP een tress and the courtesies

Officers and men of the boat contributed to the success of the affair on Mobile waters. Attendees remembered the pleasant day and were listed as Mrs. R. P. Pope Mrs. W. BE Norvell Mrs. C. B. Percy Mrs. Albert Quigley Mrs. J. A. Abbott Mrs. B. M. Maury Mrs. J. BE Mitchell Miss N. G. Owen Rev. A. G. Richards and Rev. C. R. Hyde.

Oop R. P. Pope W. BE. Norvell C. B. Percy Albert Quigley J. A. Abbott B. M. Maury J. BE. Mitchell A. G. Richards C.R. Hyde

Hamilton Whist Club Hosts Pleasant Monday Session

The Hamilton Whist Club met yesterday with Mrs H M Friend as hostess. Mrs Frank Davis and Mrs Sydney Robbins subbed, Robbins among prize winners alongside Mrs W A Powell and Mrs S M Landrey. Tea and cake were served during breaks. Next week Mrs J W Hunter will entertain at Mrs Moyer's.

Hamilton Whist Club H. M. Friend Frank Davis Sydney Robbins W. A. Powell

Passengers Board Comal for Tampa Key West and New York

The Mallory liner Comal sailed with a large passenger list headed to Tampa Key West and New York. Names include Mrs Johnson Miss Gaither and many couples from Chicago Bloomingdale Quincy Denver Harrisburg Indianapolis St Louis and Birmingham among others. Dr W C Bibb travels to Selma to attend the Bibb Martin wedding and Mrs Lily Cunningham of Birmingham is listed among Mobile visitors.

Comal Mallory Line Tampa Johnson Gaither Chicago Charles Causey Bloomingdale Ill G. F. Miller Quincy Frank Hammerin Cullman Ala W. L. Silcott Toledo A. F. Harris Denver Joseph A. Trest Binghamton N. Y H. F. Holmes John Gaskin Harrisburg M. J. Coulehan M. Rosenberg A. J. McDaniels Indianapolis T. W. A. Thiss E. J. Biff St. Louis Harnesburg III A. H. Martin W. J. Burnett A. Dickinson Lily Cunningham Birmingham

Glorious Hair Parisian Sage Promises Luxuriant Growth

Attractive hair promised for girls and women with Parisian Sage hair tonic. It nourishes roots, stimulates growth, reduces dandruff, cleanses scalp, cools and invigorates, leaving hair soft fluffy thick and radiant. Sold in fifty cent bottles at drug and toilet counters. Van Antwerp Drug Corp offers money back if not satisfied.

van Antwerp Drug. Corp

Gayfers Spring Creations Endure Tango Fashion Frenzy

A Mobile fashion feature highlights C. J. Gay for Co. gowns fresh from New York for tango season. Parisian gowns with high necks and elbow sleeves, diaphanous fabrics, and ornate trims dominate the Diner Dansante and petit souper looks.

la Mode Joseph Manning C. J. Gayfor Co New York Mobile Mondaines Dansante Mobile Titania Argentina

Sad duty of witnessing Mary Flynn’s interment observed

The report notes the solemn duty of attending the interment of Mrs. Mary Flynn, the foster mother of Mr. Carroll, with family and friends present to honor her memory.

Mr. Carroll Mary Flynn

Married at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception

An afternoon wedding united Mr. J. Robert Ennin and Miss Lottie Holmes at 4 pm under Father E J Hackett. The couple, after the ceremony, departed for New Orleans on their bridal journey. Mrs Henry Stoutz and Mr Marty served as the sole attendants in a very quiet ceremony.

J. Robert Ennin Lottie Holmes Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception E. J. Hackett

Heard at a Party and Travels of Local Figures

An opponent jokes about a party prize in Mobile as a contestant jokes about an embroidered towel and a tattooed lady. Dr C C Middleton, ex Mobile resident, plans to return to America from the Philippines this spring and tour Oriental cities and European sites on the way home. Mr C M Ross leaves for Council Bluffs due to his mother Mrs Lewis Williams’s critical illness. Mrs Ross, a prominent DAR member, was known in the Mobile chapter during visits to her son and daughter in the Gulf City.

Mobile C. C. Middleton America Philippines Middlton Europe C. M. Ross Council Bluff Lewis Williams Ross Mrrs. Ross Gulf City W. P. Parrish New York City Rose Weaver Selma New York Sermia Parrish Alabama Metropolitan

Poetz Opens Empire Theatre With Mirror Screen Unveil

Miss Brookie Poetz of Mobile, famed for script ideas, performed the opening by releasing the cards that unveiled the mirror screen at the new Empire theatre on Dauphin street. She wore pale cameo pink charmeuse, a marabout veil and a bouquet of Killarney roses.

Brookie Poetz New Empire Theatre Dauphin Street Mirror Screen Miss Poetz Killarney

Canary birds and mirror shine at grand Mobile program

The audience enjoyed a lavish show with gold boxes for singers revealing a large mirror, a band playing an imperial march, canaries in gilt cages, a fine stringed orchestra, and a unique big screen displaying one of Mobile's best movie programs of the season.

St. Louis Mobile

Queen Louise Floated Off Seagirt Sand Bar In Fog

The British tramp steamer Queen Louise stranded on a sand bar off Seagirt New Jersey Saturday morning. Wrecking tugs aided by the revenue cutter Itasca and the destroyer Sene ca towed the ship free and headed for port.

Associated Press New York Seagirt N. J Itasca Seneca

Cough Remedy Endorsed For Children And Adults

A pharmacist promotes Berlain's Cough Remedy as the safest cough and croup medicine for children and adults. The notice warns against giving opium based medicines to children and asserts the product's safety and efficacy based on long experience. It appears in a Van Antwerp Drug advertisement.

Berlain van Antwerp

Every Home Needs This Great Remedy

Laxatives are essential for family health and preventing minor illnesses from worsening. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a mild, gentle remedy, available at drug stores, with a free trial bottle offered by mail from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello, IA.

San Antonio Tex Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Titania and Country Club Fashion Dazzle with Silk and Lace

Embroidered net blouses feature shadow lace trims and white taffeta bodice effects at the waist. Titania showcases moonlit brocade on silk marassette with taffeta bows and a revealing low front. Afternoon frocks include moire and silk ensembles with short coats and wide sleeves, draped skirts, and glittering materials epitomizing seasonal allure.

Copenhagen Titania

Crockery sale items with assorted ware prices

An auction list shows flower pots at 19 cents, thin glasses at 5 cents, white mixed bowls at 10 cents, blue and white bowls at 10 cents, nickel plated items at 2 dollars, assorted ware at 10 cents, tops at 6 cents, lanterns at 89 cents, and other small pieces priced to clear. Listing includes 260 piece sets and various values.

Poultry Wire And Hardware Prices From Local Store List

A fragmented price list shows poultry wire 2 inch mesh six feet high at price points around 31 cents per foot and various garden tools and kitchen utensils with values from 25 to 75 cents. Included items mention galvanized coal hods, long handle spades, tea wire, ghee, kettles, boards, and coffee mills with noted values.

Agi Eee King

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