Social Notes From Mobile and Nearby Gatherings
Mobile society pages describe Mrs. Dickens directing library outreach with traveling libraries, Mrs. Capel Beckett and Miss Imogene Little hosting a bridge party, the Alabama Federation tea for Mrs. Frederick Dimmick and Mrs. Seale Harris, Congenial 500 Club at Mrs. Spaulding’s with prizes and international costumes, and Church and club events including Dr. Erdman’s New York trip, Junior Auxiliary at St Johns, and a Battle House supper for Prudence Neff and Dolessi after a concert.
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Capel Beckett
John Vidmer
West Point
Imogene Little
T. C. Booth
Joseph St. George Tucker Ligon
F. C. Hoffman
Adams
T. J. Hughes
Seale Harris
L. J. Haley
Alabama Federation
Frederick Dimmick
Mobile
Sterlingood
J. F. Graham
J. W. McQueen
J. W. Donnelly
Frank Clark
F. P. Glass
J. D. Moore
C. 8. Bissell
J. W. Moore
Birmingham Ledger
Battle House
Prudence Neff
Colessi
Dolessi
James Dickens
John Moulton
Henry Wright
Viola Gaines
George Leftwich
J. P. Savage
Josephul Savage
Hugo Brown
Mrs James Oo Dickens to Attend National Federation event
Mrs James Oo Dickens, a leading figure in the National Federation of Music Clubs, will depart for New York tonight in her role as chairman to represent the organization. The message recalls that even Jesus was unappreciated during his life on earth.
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Department of Education
Dickens
Eek
America
Musical Monitor
National Federation
W. B. Steele
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
New Orleans
Birmingham
New York
James Oo Dickens
Natonal Federation of Music Clubs
Zemo advertised for quick relief of skin diseases
The ad promotes Zemo a penetrating liquid claiming instant relief from eczema blotches ringworm and rashes. It emphasizes quick healing non greasy application and low cost with a 25c small bottle or 1.00 extra large bottle from The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Machinists Leaders Meet in Whistler Before Mobile Talks
Whistler hosts district No. 3 president Archié McGilvray and other federation chiefs including Gledhill Hamm Hamilton Little for pre Mobile discussions with M and O officials. Sneak theft at Eight Mile yields 350 pounds of ham canned goods and sweet potatoes. Mizpah Lodge officer installation delayed to next meeting. Mrs. Mary OShaughnessy returns to Mobile after visit with cousin in Whistler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archié McGilvray
Machinists
Federated Crafts
Southern and
Allied Lines
Athur Gledhill
Blacksmiths
R. E. Hamilton
Genera
Carmen
T. Jey
K. J. Little
Whistler
Mobile
M. and
T. F. Roberts
M. C.,hamm
Atmore
Ala
Liberty
Texas
Grady L. Hamm
William Zackery
M. and O
Meridian
Iss
Mizpah Lodge No. 222
R. T. Hamilton
Atlanta
Carmen of the
Southern and Allied Lines
Mary O'Shaughnessy
Kate C. Hanley
Mobile social notices and visits across several states
Mrs. J W Hunter's visit in Mobile ends with departure for Birmingham. Palmer Stoppelbein ill after Wilmington visit. Mrs F Durhan and daughter from New Orleans on home visit. Mrs E G Anderson and Helga return from New Orleans trip. Demaris Smith and Katherine Crampton to leave with Mrs James Dickens. Hon John B Knox and Carrie Knox visit Florida with Jacksonville stop at Miss Susan Cockrell’s. S Rosen recovering from operation in Mobile area. Minnie Roseberry of Mississippi visiting Spring Hill, heads to Washington DC. Edna Finch departs Pensacola after visiting Miss Edna Manning.
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Demaris Smith
Whitten-Bangs School
New York
Katherine Crampton
Assining-on-the-Hudson
James Dickens
John B. Knox
Carrie McClure Knox
Florida
Jacksonville
Minnie Roseberry
Mississippi
Shannon Hunter
Spring Hill
Washington, D.C
Prize Event At Club Features Silk Hose Winner
The prize of silk hose was won by Miss Maurine Cottrell, a recent club member. The Mother's Club met at Settlement Home with Rev L H Chappelle delivering the Bible lesson and Miss Maud leading prayer. About thirty members and visitors attended including a baptism ceremony for children of club members. Rev Chapelle performed the baptisms and Mrs J H Vaughn gave the closing prayer, followed by hot chocolate and wafers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Spaulding
H. C. Lueders
Philip Cosminsky
J. M. Scott
J. A. Holifield
Helen Spaulding
Ruth Shaw
Nell Durden
Myrtle Harris
Josephine West
Maurine Cottrell
Mother's Club
Settlement
Mother’s Club
L. H. Chappelle
Maud l
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Relief for Colds
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a soothing remedy for coughs colds and winter illnesses. It claims pine balsams and mild laxatives drive the cold from the system and recommends keeping a bottle for croup grippe and bronchial affections. At your Druggist 50c.
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Dr. King
Civilizing baths and grooming tips for young readers
Historical column extols baths as a sign of civilization and modern living. It advises installing showers to save space, using rubber-pipe spray nozzles, and scrubbing with brushes to improve skin. Tips cover removing facial veins, hardening finger tips with ice, and avoiding excessive weight for teens while encouraging hygiene.
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Oeser
Fannie
American money put at a discount in Mexico
The Mexican treasury fixed the exchange rate at 1.80 Mexican per 1 US dollar for federal tax payments, an official 10 percent discount on American currency. The decree covers the period to January 20. Cabinet-change rumors center on three diplomats and several officials amid Mexican political tension. Felix Diaz reportedly abandoned his Oaxaca rebellion after defeats.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Treasury Department
Juan Sanchez Azcona
Spain
Rafael Zubaron
Germany
Eliseo Arredondo
United States
Ygnacio Bonillas
Luis Cabrera
Niceforo Zambrano
Felix Diaz
Oaxaca
Diplomats Back Bid to Close Exclusive Playhouse
Sir Cecil Spring Rice and W A F Ekengren endorsed a petition urging courts to close the Playhouse, a private club in Washington a block from the British embassy. Retired Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder says late dancing and car fleets disturb sleep at his home next door, prompting the action.
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Washington
Cecil Spring Rice
W. A. F. Ekengren
Sweden
Seaton Schroeder
Admiral Schroeder
Legation
House Republicans to plan for next Congress
Massachusetts representative Gardner and New York representative Hicks announced they have secured enough signatures to call a party conference to map a legislative plan for the next Congress under Republican control. The conference, to be presented to Vermont's Representative Green, has no date set.
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Washington
House
Gardner
Massachusetts
Hicks
New York
Green
Vermont
British Food Controller Cuts Sweets Use in 1917 Orders
London Jan 12 Baron Devonport the food controller issued orders effective February 1 to curb confectionery consumption. Chocolate cannot be sold above three pence per ounce and other sweets above two pence per ounce. Sugar and chocolate may not be used for external coverings and 1917 limits cap sugar use at 50 percent of 1915 levels.
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Associated Press
London
Baron Devonport
Singer McCormick Seeks American Citizenship
Philadelphia on January 12 report singer John McCormick aged 32, a vocalist born in Athlone Ireland who came to the United States in 1904 petitioned the federal court for American citizenship.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
John McCormick
Athlone
Ireland
Dandruff Cure Claim Uses Liquid Argon
A reader is urged to use about four ounces of liquid argon applied at night to moisten and massage the scalp. The claim states dandruff dissolves in a few applications and itching stops with noticeably fluffy and glossy hair. The note says liquid argon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Unusual Electrical Wonder Ad and Job Notices
Classified ads offer a Live Wire Violet Ray Machine for doctors dentists and shops with exclusive agency in Mobile and messages from International Electric Co. Also barber college in New Orleans seeks students. partner travel sales position. and St. Louis Corset Co seeks female solicitors. Jan6-8-10-12-15-17 listings included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Elec Company
Broadway
New York
Moler Barber College
New Orleans
St. Louis Corset Co
St. Louis
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Hn Mobile
Spcial Department Bell
HOME
BELL
Ana
M. A. Kidder
Ing
Martin Harvey
P. C . Mra
Willie Poe
Charles Garrs
R. W. Byrne
A. Roundy
Frank Henderson
W. T. Vass
L. E. Lull
B. A. Rowley
W. P. Harris
L. Durden
Charles Erdman
Government St. Presbyterian Church
D. R. Burgese
Dr. Erdman
St. John’s
St.John’s Church
Quorum Club
Ehlome F Economics Rooms
J. R. Hagan
J. B. Harvey
Bixler
Alabama
Jdckchamps
John Ramsey
M. L. Bixler
J. O. Smith
J. F. Haley
Moffat Road
H. O. Lueders
Frederick Spaulding
J. T. Bender
Theodore
Edna Manning
Rosalie Matthews
Montgomery
Horlick
Meyer
California
Hershey’s
Stobie
Uneeda Biscuits
RY C. Meyer
Dauphin
Scott
Hamilton Sts
Wabete
J.w.—Hunter
Millard Kirkbride
J. B. Dortch
M. A. Mayers
C.F. Stoppelbein
Palmer
Wilmington
Del
F. Durhan
M. E. Henry Ruffin
Chicago
FE. G. Anderson
Helga
M. F. Jacobs
8. Rosen
Inge-Bondurant Sanitorium
Edna Finch
Pensacola
Grand Cafe
S. H. Peck
Empire Theatre
Paramount
Jack Pickford
Louise Huff
Viola Dana
Edna Kent Forbes
Mexico
House Republicans
Congress
Ahd Press
M’cormick
A F. King, MD
Andeks' Ing
Drugegis
P. O
Mobile Business College
Southern Paper Co
Draper & Burns
Southern
J. Declats
A. M. Bright Gro. Co
N. W. St. Emanuel
Government
Selma Street
F. C. Turner & Co
Janes
St. Francis
Lansing Dines Wilson
Presidnt Wilson
Supreme Court
Senate
Mobile Electric Co
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