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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

6

The Genial Weather Man And Local Music Circle Notes

The article fragment preserves a poem about the genial weather man and reports on the Polymnia Circle meeting in Birmingham with Mrs. Jes B. Hervey as host. It covers remarks by Mrs. J. C. Dickens about a Chicago trip, plans for the national federation in Birmingham, and lists guests and performances by local musicians.

Grete’ Bocut Polymnia Anthor Jes B. Hervey Dowell J. C. Dickens Chicago Natonal Federation of Music Clubs Birmingham Hervey Traylor Allentown R. C. Jones J. W. Daniel Dickens Schock Pia Nevin

Fatigue cures and beauty tips from a columnist

The column advises rest and simple methods to regain energy and look refreshed. It suggests a ten minute couch rest, a hot bath followed by relaxation, and notes women in long work hours should nap at noon when possible. It also answers reader questions on dieting hips and whitening the neck with practical, non dramatic guidance.

Missing phrase cough syrup sales prompts curiosity

A garbled note mentions an expensive quick acting cough syrup and a pleasant taste. It references a Finex product and a price of 50 cents a pint, with unclear context about production and sales.

Society Notes of Visitors and Returns Across Cities

Miss Nicolassen of Atlanta and Miss Butt of Mobile depart after a week with Miss Fannie McCan. Edith Metzger of Mobile returns from Louisville after holidays with her grandfather Mr. Leopold Marx. Mr. and Mrs. O A Barge, recently in Jacksonville, are lingering in Mobile. Ella Packer Blacksher and Mrs. Hixon of Mobile attended a Monroeville Glee Club concert and a post show dance. Dr. Leon L Solomon and Mrs. Solomon travel back to Louisville from Mobile after a ten day visit. Mae Delchamps of Delchamps came home after a pleasant visit. Nan Wright returns to Toulminville from Mt. Vernon. Irene Huet, recently operated on, is progressing well at Providence Infirmary.

Clara Schumann Club Smith Piano Birmingham Simon Hagan Howard Walker James Hagan Duke Goodman J. Ernest Thompson Mobile Anniston Fannie McCan Lilly Butt Nicolassen Atlanta Rosa Lucretia Hayes Willis Westmoreland Florrie Smyth Mary Gardner Florrie Thompson Gertrude Noble Edith Metzger Leopold Marx Louisville Courier’ Journal Ella Packer Blacksher Mrs. Hixon Monroeville Glee Club Nan Wright Mt. Vernon J. W. Turnipseed Toulminville Irene Huet Providence Infirmary

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Adclaims Safe Hair Washing

An old advertisement extols plain coconut oil as a superior shampoo option. It warns soaps and shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and dulls hair, while coconut oil yields rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, and leaves hair silky and healthy. It claims the oil is cheap, greaseless, and available at drug stores.

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