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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1914
Page
3
Community notices describe Luncheon-Council of Jewish Women at Battle House at 1 p m, a Blue Ridge Club gathering at 6 45 p m, and a farewell aboard the Chester for naval officers. Social events include mask balls, visits, and departures tied to Mardi Gras and port life in Mobile.
The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club enjoyed hospitality from Mrs. BE E Richard. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Landauer of Medina NY won a prize of embroidered pillow cases after a two-course hot lunch between games. Also noted is a Pensacola exchange report on a dining honor for Dr. and Mrs. Goldthwaite with guests including Captain and Mrs Hub bard, Colonel and Mrs Ridgway, Captain Mark Bristol, and Mrs J W Lyon.
An OCR fragment notes that the Auto Taxi Co at 209 211 St Michael St Bell 212 Home 910 operates with service safety and full insurance coverage for all three insured services offered by phone.
Officially announced that on May 6 in Bucharest the engagement of Princess Elizabeth of Roumania to Crown Prince George of Greece will be formalized. The princess, daughter of Crown Prince Marie of Roumania, is a great granddaughter of Queen Victoria and holds a substantial independent fortune.
A 1922 column highlights Charlotte Parry's vaudeville act at the Lyric with rapid character shifts in Into the Light. Reviewers praise her ability to become distinct figures from a landlord to a prisoner, noting the seamless, rapid impersonations and stage lighting twist.
The inferior criminal court judge Henry Chamberlain laments the death of Judge Price Williams in Mobile. He calls Williams a true friend to all and a unique figure in civic life, noting his big heart for the poor and downtrodden.
Italy informs Ambassador Page of intent to take part in the San Francisco exposition but attaches a reserve clause. The note ties acceptance to the U.S. immigration bill, warning that unfriendly provisions could end the accord, citing Argentina's diplomatic break with Italy as precedent.
A witty line notes that while unions bring strength the absence of unions could influence divorce rates. It underscores the social link between collective action and personal relationships.
Speakers at the Society of Sanitary and Prophylaxis meeting in New York urged sex education as part of school curricula. Dr. William F. Snow said public schools are on the firing line and that education should become standard, not left to parents. Dr. Max J. Exner argued it protects youths from quacks and charlatans, noting many colleges already teach some form of sex education.
The article urges improving a backward child’s health through proper food air and exercise. It highlights bowel care and introduces Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative tonic praised by many mothers including Mrs Daisy McBroom of Hillsboro Indiana. It notes availability from druggists at fifty cents to one dollar and offers free sample bottles by mail from Dr W B Caldwell 419 Washington St.
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