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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
6
The Order of Dragons marks its eighth anniversary with a grand ball at the House themed The Royal Chasseurs of Maurania. Guests entered through concealed curtains to reveal a gilded hall, with a procession of maskers in royal Chasseur uniforms led by Miss Helen Terrill.
Dr Sauer, New York specialist, touts iron as the key to strength stemming from food. He promotes ordinary nuxated iron, claiming two five grain tablets three times daily for two weeks can double strength and endurance, with refunds if results fail. The ad notes Van Antwerp Drug Co. distributes the product and warns against weak iron forms.
A long list of individuals including Harrison, J. H. Glennon, Gaillard Hamilton, T. K. Jackson, John McPhillips, G. Van Antwerp, LeBaron Lyons, Dr. A. G. Ward, Myron Sprague, W. K. Lyson, Joe Michael, T. B. Marshall, A. P. Tacon, Warren Field, E. S. Bright, Acher Smith and P. B. Lusk appears in a historical directory or roster within the era.
Rev Herbert Prince of Chicago and his wife Miss Ethel Abernathy of Mobile and their daughter visited the city for several days receiving social attention from Mobile friends. Rev Prince preached at Trinity church and dined with Rev A G Richards and family. A seven course luncheon followed at the Richards home with Episcopal clergy guests.
Miss Katherine Courtney, guest of Mrs. Henry Crenshaw, will return tomorrow to her home in Mobile. Mrs. Crenshaw has been entertained as the attractive guest during the Montgomery Advertiser carnival event.
A fragmented advertisement lists assorted groceries and hardware items with bulk prices. Items include rice, lard, cocoa, baking powder, oats, oils, and household goods such as mops, pots, doors, and poultry wire, with various small price points and discounts. The clumsy OCR notes multiple brands and values, indicating a store circular or sale listing.
Classified list of gold band crockery and glassware with prices including meat platters 11 inch 10 cents per item, gold band pitcher 25 cents, deep covered dish 50 cents, fancy thin glasses, percolator tops, glass butter dish 1 cent, syrup pitcher 8 to 15 cents, gold band cup and saucer 10 cents.
A detailed social calendar lists numerous events for Tuesday through Saturday including sewing circles, auction clubs, lawn parties at All Saint's church, dances at the Athelstan Club and Battle House, dinner for notable attendees, bridge and card parties, luncheons, masquerade balls, and charity affairs at venues like German Relief Hall and Knights of Columbus Hall. Attendees include Mrs. O J Scott, Miss Loraine Cunningham, Mrs. Lucius Burch, Miss Katherine Monk, Miss Rhetta Lyon, Miss Jennie Ross, Mrs. M Henry Ruffin, Mrs. Murray Wheeler, and many others across organizations such as Trinity Parish, Newman Circle, and St Mary's church. The schedule also notes performances and fundraisers including plays at Harte Auditorium and benefit events for North Side Baptist church and Central Presbyterian church, with venues like Battle House and the Popular Skating Rink.
Mrs. Charles Keller hosts a tea for Miss Rhetta Lyons of New Orleans and Mrs. William Guthrie. A skating party honors Miss Ethel Lindsey on her fifteenth birthday. Miss Mattie Harris of Richmond guests at Mrs. Russell Houston's tea. Royal pageant events, Carnival dances at K C Hall, Agnes Scott Alumnae forming in Mobile, and upcoming engagements and meetings fill a bustling social week.
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