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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1917

Page

6

Mobile Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Gatherings

The Mobile society page details a twilight wedding at the Arp home on Coden road near Theodore with Miss Ana Arp and Mr. James Fox, plus arrivals from Meridian and Mobile. It covers a New York visitor, Eva Leon's reception at Mrs. Guggenheim’s residence, and a later All Saints parish guild event honoring Rev. T. H. Johnston, along with posthumous charity efforts and club meetings.

Eva Leon Eve An New York Palestine Temple E. Guggenheim Government Michigan Avenue James Zelnicker Henry Forcheimer Haber California L. H. Metzger B. Solomon Leon Cecile Lichtbach Edith Metzger Grace Zelnicker Cecile Goldstein T. H. Johnston All Saints’ Church Plummer Atlanta B. C. Pickens J. F. Plummer G. G. Scott F. C. Gordon J. B Falck H. M. Price I. W. Savage 8. C. Black I. Kessler Anna Bridgeman W. R. Batchelor Maudie Oolf Ernestine McGowin Sara Frances Craven Mary Belle Ambrecht Helen Moore

Social News Notes from Tuscaloosa Area

Mrs Edward Hagler and Miss Marie Louise Hagler return from Mobile where they visited Mrs Z Z Windom. Miss Eva Beck has returned to Minneapolis after a visit. Miss Leila Hughes came back from Freshinn. Mrs A Arp and daughter Ella depart for Meridian for a month. Mrs Andrew Hangl returns from Fox Arp wedding. Lucia Price arrives from Nashville after visiting Bringhurst. Dr T H Johnstone departs for Senica trip with Bishop Beckwith. Miss Ellen Smith returns from visit to Mr and Mrs N A Yuille. Mrs Peter Vredenburg leaves Battle House for home in Vredenburg Alabama.

Mobile Alice Smith Anelia Ranch Walter Owen Meridian Killarney Mies Ella Arp New York Chicago St. Louis Fox Fowl River Masonic Lodge Bayou la Batre Edward Hagler Marie Louise Hagler Moile Eva Beck J. E. Beck Minneapolis A. Arp Ella Arp Andrew Hangl Penser Lucia Price Nashville Minter Oe" Bringhurst T. H. Johnstone Bishop Beckwith Week's Bay Ellen Smith Eee N. A. Yuille Papine Moe

Japan's Population Rise Across Regions Reported

The announced total population for Japan, Korea, Formosa, and Saghalien's Japanese half reaches 77,289,596. This indicates a year over year increase of 1,670,835, with Japan proper up 881,343 and Korea rising to 17,519,864, a 4.26 percent gain.

Associated Press Tokio Japan Korea Formosa Saghalien Island

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Creates Gentle Hair Care

An oldtime advice note promotes cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo to harsh soaps. It claims plain cocoanut oil cleanses hair and scalp without drying or causing damage, requires only a small amount, and yields a shiny, manageable finish.

Lawson Denies Saying Rep Henry Named M X

A transcript shows Lawson denying that Rep Henry named M Baruch or Henry. He recalls discussions about confidential sources and possible investigations. Henry cites Baruch's four conversations with Lansing and Von Bernstorff’s alleged two million dollar involvement.

Lawson Rep Henry M’adoo

Lawson recounts Thomason Visconti statement on Price and Tumulty

Lawson testified that Ruth Thomason Visconti claimed William W. Price the White House correspondent acted as a go-between for Secretary Tumulty and others and received 5000 dollars while Tumulty got a much larger sum. He said the report seemed substantially correct and discussed rumors about Secretary Lansing and Ambassador Bernstorff.

Lawson Ruth Thomason Visconti William W. Price White House Tumulty Price Henry Lansing Bernstorff

Lawson Details Leak Talks In Congressional Hearing

Lawson recounts a New York hotel talk with White about Pliny Fiske and alleged leaks involving Secretary McAdoo and others. He says White described Fiske as pressuring McAdoo, while Lawson cites a drunken night at a club and attempts to contact McAdoo.

Lawson White New York Fiske Harvey Fiske McAdoo

Beauty Chats Exercise Advice Promotes Posture and Breathing

A column urges women to straighten backs and expand chests through Dr Mueller style exercises. It describes arm circles, lunging, and daily routines to improve health and appearance, offering a tonic and cosmetic tips, with promotional notes for products and a plea for a self addressed stamped envelope.

Colléy Jude Larsen

Mississippi Woman Aids Tennessee Home Demonstration

Miss Connie Bonslagel, Mississippi assistant state home economics agent, will teach canning club methods and home demonstration organization at George Peabody College Nashville for two weeks starting January 16. Six Mississippi home economics students, awarded scholarships for efficiency, attend Peabody including Willie Holder, See Rice, Lena Bolt, Elizabeth Brown, Pauline Quarles, and Fannie Hemphill.

Agricultural College Miss South Connie Bonslagel Mississippi George Peabody College For Nashville Mississippi Home Economics Demonstration Force Peabody Willie Holder Meridian Rice Sardis Lena Bolt Tupelo Elizabeth Brown Corinth Pauline Quarles Biloxi Fannie Hemphill Valley Hill

Congressman Lawson Recounts Testimony From Hearings

Lawson describes producing a letter under oath and denying intent to use it. He recalls Mrs Visconti naming payments to W. W. Price and Secretary Tumulty during a January 10 hotel talk. He confirms Congressman Henry volunteered the name Ambassador von Ribbentrop during a conference.

Garrett

A Splendid Cough Medicine Adverts Praise

Mrs. W. F. Frantz of Colden New York hails Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as splendid and reliable for colds coughs and hoarseness. She says it has given prompt relief over two or three years and she has recommended it to many friends who also praise it highly.

W. F. Frantz Colden N. Y

Ely's Cream Balm relief for nasal congestion

Relief from a cold or catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. The advertisement promises instant relief as the antiseptic cream soothes and heals swollen mucous membranes, clearing air passages and stopping headaches and snuffling. A druggist can provide a small bottle for immediate use.

Ely

Unlock Youthful Skin by Osmosis Secret

A sensational ad claims osmosis can reverse aging skin for women 30 to 60. It touts rapid wrinkle reduction using Creme T Re seated and Santonex with Japanese pencils, promising a five to fifteen year youthful look and a velvety complexion.

Koman Ure Braswell’s Ville Phangacy Hannover Dry Goods Co

Estate of Wilber F Kirkbride final settlement set

In the probate court of Mobile Alabama on January 5 1917 Edwin B Kirkbride administrator filed accounts vouchers and statements for a final settlement of his administration. The court orders January 29 1917 as the day for interested parties to appear and contest.

State OF Alabama Mobile County Frobate Court Mobile Als Wilber F. Kirkbride Edwin B. Kirkbride Rice Williams J. W. Tharp

Quick Cure for Croup Promises Safe Relief

A syndicated ad touts a rapid relief for croup in children. Mrs S Cartwright of Collingsville credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant and safe for her own child, claiming it eased croup symptoms quickly.

S. Cartwright Collingsville Chamberlain

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