Social Notes: Bridge Luncheon and Club Meetings
Mrs. George Huntington Clark of Birmingham headlines a bridge luncheon at the Athiestan Club with sisters Miss Mabel Heéustes and Mrs. W B Patterson hosting at 2 PM. Shakespeare Club meets at 11 AM with Mrs C J Torrey. Heart Party planned tonight at 8 PM by Mrs W R Bringhurst for sister Lucia Price.
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Mobile Society
George Huntington Clark
Birmingham
Mabel Heéustes
W. B. Patterson
Joseph McPhillips
Athiestan Club
Shakespeare Club
C. J. Torrey
W.R. Bringhurst
Lucia Price
California Syrup of Figs advertises child cleansing
A 19th century style advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for sick children. It promotes a teaspoonful dosing for various symptoms and warns to ensure the bottle is genuine, made by the California Fig Syrup Company, to avoid counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Explorer Shackleton Plans American Visit Before Antarctic Expedition
Sir Ernest Shackleton is reported to visit the United States before his Antarctic journey to confer with scientists and meet many Americans who have applied to join his party. Cable dispatches from London note the trip was approved to discuss the expedition and engage potential crew.
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Explorer Shackleton
United States
Associated Press
New York
Ernest Shackleton
America
London
Portuguese Memoir Book Denial Quieted by Chamberlain
The private chamberlain to Queen Amelie of Portugal denied reports a memoir of the Portuguese court would be published. The alleged book aimed to reveal revolution details and royal history, prompting official disapproval from the Portuguese government. The exiled king’s revenues were noted as a factor in caution.
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London
Amelie of
Portugal
Manuel
Stanley Paul
New Year’s Eve at the Battle House Hosts Tapestried Salon
A festive New Year’s Eve gathering at the Battle House drew over four hundred invites to the Tapestried Salon with many guests in attendance enjoying hospitalities and merriment.
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Battle House
Cuticura Soap Heals Chronic Eczema, Card Cast
A Texas reader recounts a long battle with eczema on hands and wrists. After failed treatment, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, reporting immediate relief and complete cure in one week. The text advertises Cuticura with mail order offers and a Skin Book.
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Carbon
Texas
C. B. Jordan
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Gala New Year Ball Leads Off 1914 Celebrations
The Vineyard hosted a lively watch night with time honored customs as 1914 opened. Music from the Rowley orchestra and sweet singers drew many notable guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rhen and Mrs. Alfred Rose visiting Gulfport. The Strikers Ball at the Battle House drew additional attendees.
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Rowley Orchestra
R. A. Rhen
R. H. Bolling
Joseph and
Corrie Bibb
John Randolph Bolling
Clayton’ Wing
Alfred Rose
J. W. Somerville
Gulfport
Battle House
Holiday Frolic at the Meyer Home
Jonia and Anita Meyer hosted twenty five youngsters at a Christmas party at 254 South Conception Street. The event featured music games and festive treats and highlighted the season with joyful recollections for the two hosts and their guests. Mollie Blount of Pensacola attended as a guest of Dr. and Mrs. Seale Harris while in Mobile. Brookie Poetz, a debutante to be, drew attention at the Strikers' ball with pink charters and blue violet eyes and a coronet of pearls.
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Jonia
Anita Meyer
George S. Meyer
South Conception Street
Meyer
Mollie Blount
Pensacola
Mobile
Seale Harris
Brookie Poetz
Miss Poetz
Killarney
W. H. May
Marion
E. T. Robinson
J. F Brown
Palmetto Street
Death of Mose Baumblatt Shocks Mobile Friends
Expression of sympathy notes the death of Mose Baumblatt in San Antonio after a Friday morning passing. He was once a Mobilian and brother of Mrs. S Rosen. relatives here recall him with affection despite his eighteen years away.
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San Antonio
Mose Baumblatt
Baumpblatt
Mobile
S.rosen
Cra
Martial law declared in Copperfield over saloon violations
Col. B. K. Lawson imposed martial law in Copperfield after Miss Fern Hobbs demanded resignations of city officials tied to saloon violations. Saloons were raided, bar fixtures and liquor to be moved by today, and all city officials arrested with no attorney contact. Governor West, opposing officials, and the protest of residents prompted the action.
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Copperfield
Wic
B. K. Lawson
Coast Artillery
Fern Hobbs
West
Col. Lawson
Stewart
Rand
Miss Hobbs
Democratic Committee Meets Next Week in Montgomery
Candidates for governor begin arriving in Montgomery with campaign offices set at the Exchange Hotel. Notables including Charles Henderson and Reuben F. Kolb plan headquarters, while John H. Wallace Jr reserves January 6 and 7. Former Governor Comer expected to join after committee session.
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OL Loni Lal Pal
al Egal el Ment
Montgomery
Exchange Hotel
Charles Henderson
Reuben F. Kolb
Exchange
John H. Wallace, Jr
Walter D. Seed
B. B. Comer
Third District Race and Weber Wing in Alabama Politics
The Third district faces a tense contest between incumbent Henry D. Clayton and Henry B. Stegall. Rumors say Judge P. C. Black may become U S marshal in the middle district to aid Clayton, provoking opposition seen in Geneva and Dothan. Ida O Tillman attacks Clayton in a public letter. Three mid district federal appointments reportedly favor Clayton, strengthening his influence locally. Creatore and his Lombardo Sextette to perform at Mobile Lyric Theatre on Monday January 5 with Creatore’s concert debuting after a Pensacola arrival.
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Henry D. Clayton
Henry B. Stegall
P. C. Black
Geneva
Middle Alabama
Clayton
Geneva County
N. B. Crawford
Dothan
Stegall
Ida O. Tillman
Wilson
Alabama
Middle
Ger O'Connor
The
Lyric
Creatore
Lombardo
Mobile
Lyric Theatre
Leopard Spots to Open at Lyric Today in Dixon Play
Thomas Dixon presents The Leopard Spots at the Lyric Theatre today with a matinee and night show. Critics in New York praised the script calling it a major American stage work and technically exceptional. Creatore's Band will accompany the performance for the Lyric engagement.
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Thomas Dixon
New York
W. Z. Price
Wilfred North
New Theatre
Dixon
Lyric Theatre
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