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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1916
Page
7
The piece describes evening tulle scarves in bright colors to match frocks. It notes two yards cut per scarf with raw ends, wrapped high at the throat or worn off the shoulders, and mentions lace and Spanish lace scarves as alternatives.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for cold cough feverish throat nose and head. It claims honey soothes irritation pine tar relieves congestion and acts as antiseptic with breathing easier and inflammation arrested. Price 25 cents.
The article describes Mme Marguerite’s patent leather gown showcased with simple lines, avoiding frills. The gown features a snug bodice, billowy skirt, copper leather ornaments, and a high wing-like collar that exposes the throat, marking a modern yet historic-inspired design.
The schedule lists meetings for Woman's Musical Club and Mobile Chapter D A R at multiple venues, plus All Saints Charity, North Monterey Street Improvement, and various Bible study, parlor, and club events. Notable entries include Mrs Winston Jones, Mrs Andrew Van Antwerp, Dr Toulmin Gaines, and Mothers Club in Bnai B'rith Hall.
Ansley Miss Feb 14 James A Tarpley oil company branch manager shot and killed Sunday by Ollie Clay a Negro following a dispute. Clay jailed charged with murder according to police.
Fire Sunday afternoon at about 4 o clock caused slight interior damage to the Louisville and Nashville blacksmith shop located at Charleston and Water streets. The alarm came from Box 27 and the city fire apparatus all responded except one unit.
Public notice advertises LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE with promise to cure a cold in one day. Offers full name verification and price 25c, signed by E. W. GROVE.
Greenville Feb 14 Jack Till suffered severe injuries when his hand was caught in a cotton gin Saturday night. His arm broke in two places and all fingers on his left hand were severed amid cuts to his arm and face. The accident stalled the plant engine.
Advert claims Miller's Anti septic Oil nicknamed snake oil relieves sore throat croup la grippe and colds and may prevent pneumonia. Testimonial from Mrs A B Carroll of Memphis praises its use for a child with croup and sore throat and notes positive results. oil sold by Albright & Wood at 25c and 50c.
Inquiries to Miss Eros about love affairs will be printed if concise. letters stay private. The column offers dating guidance, then shifts to Spain inspired fashion, lace scarves, and elegant crochet borders for towels. Additional gardening tips discuss pruning, strawberry bed renewal, and crafts.
The Alabama Fox Hunters Association held a successful meet with fifty-five entries and about seventy-five attendees. Awards were hard to finalize. honors went to Capt. Liz Reese’s Snowball for speed and driving Marvin Moore’s Hurricane for endurance and trailing and Dr. Fountain’s Toney for speed and trailing. Officers elected include President Marvin Moore and Secretary Treasurer Dr. J D Perdue, with a slate of directors. Furman may host next year. Separately Sweden invites a match with the American Football Association or may send a team to the United States next summer.
Notre Dame football will skip its planned Thanksgiving trip to Texas due to travel time and will instead play Nebraska at Lincoln. The change announced Sunday shifts the schedule to a Lincoln game with the Cornhuskers as the opponent.
readers from North Crandon Wisconsin Lawton Oklahoma and Roxbury Massachusetts share how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped with displacement ulcers headaches irregularity and inflammatory troubles The letters urge other suffering women to write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
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