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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1913

Page

5

Woman Beauty Debate Sparks Subway Morning Tribute

In a dialogue on feminine beauty two businesswomen praise working girls as the true standard. Minnie Ashmead elevates self supporting women as the prettiest, while Nora Kieler lauds the early morning subway crowd as the hour of beauty. The piece lauds josephine Conroy as a standout example among young businesswomen.

Margaret Hubbard Ayer Minnie Ashmead Cinderella Tts Fifth Avenue Xin

Bridge parties and club notices in society page

Miss Gladys Gould hosts a bridge party while Miss Virginia Thomas attends a post luncheon game in compliment to Mrs G H Clarke of Birmingham and Miss Ada Laid Pybas of Scranton Pa Informal morning with Mrs J C Hybart for Mrs Frank Mulhous of Selma at 11 am Finesse and Dalton club meetings honor Mrs Gowan with Mrs C S Shaw Han in attendance

Gladys Gould Passed Virginia Thomas G. H. Clarke Birmingham Adelaide Pybas Scranton J. C. Hybart Frank. Mulhous Selma Finesse Dalton C. S. Shawhan Gowan

Hair Care Services Listed For Barber Shop Trade

Scalp treatments dyeing and bleaching facial massage electrolysis manicuring and chiropody are offered. Switches made from combings are noted as a service option.

Victorian week events and society bridge scenes

Ferguson of Great Falls hosts a lecture at Christchurch chapter house with Mrs Lyons under Y W C A auspices and J H McConkey begins a lecture series on The Victorious Life. Mysteries dance and an informal bridge afternoon follow a refined luncheon hosted by Mrs John McPhillips for Miss Adelaide Pybas of Pennsylvania.

John McPhillips Adelaide Pybas Pennsylvania

Fray Highlights Honor Guests At Birmingham Event

The spirited fray involved Mrs George Hunt ington of Birmingham Mrs El mo Dayigan Miss Virginia Thomas Mrs T C Booth Mrs W A Maloney Mrs Robert Ervin Mrs Joseph Mc Phillips Mrs E S Feagin Mrs James MecPhillips and Miss Pybas A hostess presented a pretty silver holder as a souvenir and the quaint trophy was awarded for skill at auction to Mrs Maloney Mrs Davison and Miss Thomas.

George Huntington Birmingham Elmo Dayigan Virginia Thomas T. C. Booth W. A. Maloney Robert Ervin Joseph McPhillips E. S. Feagin James MecPhillips Pybas Aresentea Maloney Davison Thomas

Teainee to Ferguson and Porter in Montana and Florida

A note mentions Ferguson of Great Falls Montana and Mrs Will Porter of Key West Florida in a short correspondence snippet.

Ferguson Porter Great Falls Mont Will Porter Key West

Thursday Bridge Club Holiday Tea at Mrs Hughes

The Thursday Bridge Club met at Mrs. E. C. Hughes home on Selma street for a holiday season gathering with several guest substitutes. Winners claimed glove box trophies at each table as Miss Adele Barre Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Henry Goldthwaite. Play continued until five o clock with more guests joining later in the afternoon.

Thursday Bridge Club E. C. Hughes Selma Street Joseph Tucker Stephenson St. Louis Robert Hatch New York Perrin Bestor W. F. Tebbetts Adele Barre Tucker Henry Goldthwaite Wyatt Brown Lila Little Will, Porter Key West James W. Wade George

Rose Luncheon and Farewell for Mrs A Jhers Tiny Present

Social notes describe a rose themed luncheon at Spring Hill hosted by Mrs G B Jr for Mrs A Jhers, who heads to Muiele Indiana to join her husband. Roses, ferns, and damask decor accent pink menu items as eight matrons toast the guest. Also mentions Miss Gabriella Barret’s salma gundi party and a farewell for Barret returning to school. guests award car box candy trophies.

G.B. Jr Spring Hill A. Jhers Tiny Muiele Bilis Gates BE. L. Johnston T. Henry Harrison Ab Jackson Charles A. Linning H. Austil, Jr Gabriella Barret Mary Fuque Taylor

Auction Bridge Remains Popular in Mobile English notice

Auction bridge clutches Mobile with its familiar grip as regulation card clubs prosper weekly. Social leaders attend partis cartes events, including Mrs. H. M. Friend, Mr. H. G. Donald, Mr. Kenneth Donald, Mrs. Joseph Hodgson, and many others such as Mr. Sydney Robbins, Mrs. Lauretta, and Mr. Tom Stevens.

H. M. Friend H. G. Donald Kenneth Donald Joseph Hodgson Sydney Robbins Paul Danner Will Cowley T. K. Jackson Junius Woolf Harry Donald Robbins Lauretta Donald Manning Gayfer Tom Steevens Syd Robbins

Society Notes From Mobile and Nearby Towns

Mrs T W Palmer and Lula Palmer return to Montevallo after visiting Mrs Seale Harris. Stella Palmer and Miss Clark, after Yuletide at Montevallo and Strikers ball in Mobile, proceed to Tallahassee to resume teaching at the Woman’s College. Elizabeth Hobart visits Andalusia friend Miss Georgia Milligan and returns with her. Mr and Mrs Charles Green honeymooned in Havana and settle on Government Street Mobile. Mrs Dan O Flinn returns to Meridian after holidays in Mobile. Henry Hamilton convalesces after illness. Minor Friend visits New Orleans during holidays and returns home. Miss Grace Harris and Theodocia

T. W. Palmer Lula Palmer Elizabeth Hobart Andalusia Georgia Milligan Charles Green Havana Cuba Mobile Government Street Jackson Joachim Mr. Minor Friend Mrs. H. M. Friend New Orleans

Crescent College notes and social travel parties

Readable remnants record New Year arrivals and departures among college students Agnes Scott and local residents. Mentions visitors in Chattanooga Laurel Mobile Pensacola and New York with plans for Notre Dame and a winter voyage.

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