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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
9
A fragmentary notice notes the end of a phone service segment and references a telephone provider in a compact local update. The readable text hints at service termination or transition dates, with no additional details on parties or locations.
The bridal party entered to Lohengrin as the bride and groom processional. The groom and his best man received the bride at the priedieu, Rev. Gerow not performing the ceremony, after which guests adjourned to a dining room decorated with roses. The couple planned a 7:45 train to Florida and later will reside with the bride’s parents in Mobile.
Mobile readers seek a kidney remedy they can trust and Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted as the only kidney medicine. Mrs Jennie Johnson of 405 St. Francis St describes chronic back ache and kidney disorders eased by the pills, stating they have proven effective and she has not sought other remedies.
Montgomery Alabama January 18 announcement says a large eastern silk maker will take a tank of Alabama peanut oil to dye silks. The deal is expected to close in New York today. Using peanut oil in silk dyeing is a new application for the product.
A stream of social notes from Mobile lists Mrs. 8. C. Black and Mrs. John Lynch heading to Savannah to visit relatives, while many friends and families, including Dr. J. B. Marshall, Mrs. Sloss Baxter, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Collins, are noted as visiting, returning, or traveling to Birmingham, Chicago, New Orleans, Daphne, and Biloxi. The column records illness news, family gatherings, and upcoming or recent moves with several named individuals and local institutions.
Washington county commissioners grant a franchise to L G Irvine John Craft F W Boykin and W D Harrigan to build a Tombigbee river bridge near Jackson Alabama linking Washington and Clarke counties. They may sell property at ten year end. this clears the Alabama route to Mobile and New Orleans.
A famous actress Blanche Rose spoke in Chicago about a homemade mixture to darken gray hair and improve shine. She described mixing a half pint of wasee ad five ot as they reba box of Barbo Compound and glycerine, promising a soft glossy result for any woman.
New Year’s party at the Y W C A, sewing circle on Monroe Street, numerous bridge events led by May Leatherbury and Mrs Inge, informal gatherings for Elizabeth Matthews and Ernest Dennison, Woman’s Missionary Society anniversary at Toulminville Church, and social events including a bridge luncheon, Friday bridge club, St Joseph’s Soiree, a 500 club meeting, Trinity Social, and Elwell Bridge with Mrs J St George Tucker.
In Bay Minette Alabama a grand good roads rally and mass meeting drew a large crowd despite threatening weather. Speakers W S Keller state highway engineer and G N Mitcham state highway commission member and Auburn engineer discussed the upcoming bond elections and informed voters. Local good roads boosters added input and optimism on sentiment in the area.
James A. Carney Elliot G Rickardy and John E Mitchell held meetings yesterday and last night on the Eastern Shore to rally votes for road bonds. Report says sentiment is growing in favor with a safe majority expected. You know you mean money when you say success.
The Kentona macal Co exposes Brownatone as the leading hair tinting preparation on the market in just three years. It claims to erase gray hairs, provide shades from light to deep brown or black, and remains permanent without rubbing off or fading. Available pre mixed in two sizes and two shades, with samples and a booklet offered for 10 cents. Sold through mobile dealers and hairdressers. prepared in Covington Kentucky.
A quip notes a man must be dull indeed if he lacks the nerve to sever an undesirable acquaintance, a wit's praise of decisive social action in avoiding lingering ties.
Paris reports government plan to seek parliament approval for a treasury advance of 100,000,000 francs to ship owners. The aim is to expand fleets by buying allied or neutral vessels to ease the maritime transport crisis. Also includes an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine claimed without head side effects.
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