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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1913

Page

5

Society Today and Social Events Preview

Society items note an Auction Bridge party honoring Mrs J F Jr and Miss Ida Polk Ross at the Country Club with Mrs J L Abbott and Miss Erwin Scott as guests. A Progressive Club weekly seance is listed at 3 pm while the Parcel Post Market under the Chamber work is postponed to next week. An informal dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Hervey is planned for visitors Miss Amsler and Faust at the Cawthon venue.

Jack F. Jr Ida Polk Ross J. L Abbott Erwin Scott Charles Hervey Cawthon

If this is Your Birthday

Horoscope style note warns careful letter writing and private counsel in the coming year. It predicts ups and downs, potential disappointments from friends, and that those born today will be attractively social yet prone to perseverance issues.

Debutante Miss Agnes Fowlkes Honored At L U B A Gala

A large social event at the Lu ba club honored Miss Agnes Fowlkes, a debutante, with a compliment function and dance hosted by Mr Jex Luce at the Luce home on Government Street. Guests included a long list of society names and the Battle House Orchestra provided music for the festive gathering.

Agnes Fowlkes Jex Luce Gregory Luce Government Street Marguerite Wefel Imogen Little Mary Antoinette McIntosh Ruth McGowin Irene Dunster Annie Carroll Hoffman Ruth Lansdall Paris Tenn Emily Terrill Fendley Glass May Joe Lott Brunswick George Lesesne J. Alfred Coates Porter King Lyle Dobell England Hermann Probst George Creary Hermann Maschmeyer J. B. Davis Herndon Radcliff William Edward Clarke Cabel Outlaw Russell Follinsbee Chicago Henry Luscher Rollin Broughton George Ketchum Gage Rob Aldridge William Hagan Stanley Sheip T.D. Nettles, Jr Tom Moore Alec Howard Frank Ellis Henry Buckler Charles Lack G. A. Winthrop Maiden Cammack John Nelson Earle Cecil Walkiey Romaine Baffre Battle House

Bridge Tea for Mrs. Lee McMillan in New Orleans

Seldom do fabled graces appear in a modern trio of handsome sisters at a bridge tea yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lee McMillan of New Orleans hosted the event at her Joachim street home with sisters Mrs. H B McMillan and Mrs. William Barnewall in attendance.

Lee McMillan New Orleans H. B. McMillan William Barnewall Joachim Street

Foods That Bind Little Children

A parent advisor urges careful child diet and cautions against constipation. Mild laxatives like a small dose of Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin are recommended when needed, not purgatives. Endorsements from families and a mail sample offer emphasize safety, pleasant taste, and guaranteed results.

Caldell America Mrs. _. Darling Heview Marjorie W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

New Vanity of Popularty Drives Women to Speed and Strain

A English author, Mrs. Kate V. Saint Maur, warns that love of popularity is a new vanity causing women to rush through life. She argues staying at home steadies children and saves marriages, while fast living and constant engagements erode health and calm.

Ada Patterson Kate V. Saint Maur Mark Twain

Gala Bridge Tea At Elegant Home On Pink Rose Theme

An elegant gathering at a richly equipped home featured French crepe de chine and velvet gowns among guests. A two course luncheon, then bridge at seven small tables, with prizes: a French mirror, a bisque basket, and a silver vase. Numerous matrons and guests attended, followed by a split tea party in Cornwall terms.

Barnewall Lee McMillan H. S. Aldridge Letla Annetta McMillan Agnes Orton Mamie Gladys Tompkins Ellen MacMahon Marion Mountain William Mastin P. W. Tompkins H. T. Inge von Erdorff W. D. Stratton Caro Cameron Sykes Gilbert Virginia Bixler Sawyer A. M. Bright B. F. Adams H. G. Donald M. F. Kirkbride H. Penrose Vass Gregory L. Smith W. K. Syson

Bridge Tea Honors Bride-elect Ella Wheeler at Rose Themed Event

Miss Ella Wheeler was honored at a bridge tea hosted by Mrs. E. B. Feagin at 2 pm with four bridge tables. Winners received flower pins, and a guest list included many society members such as Misses Wheeler Wilkins and Healy, Mrs. Weinacker, and Mrs. McPhillips. A rose tinted reception followed with a flower girl basket and rose decor creating a romantic setting.

Ella Wheeler E. 8. Feagin Josephine Healy Marie Webb Belle Wilkins Selma Margharita Miss Wheeler Wilkins Joseph McPhillip Weinacker Helen Rich Lucile Overall Mary Danner May Eanes Minnie Black John B. Harvey Q. J. Brown O’connor C. N. Owen Stephen Quigley E. S. Lavretta C. P. Robinson Francis P. Brady Angelo Festorazzi James McPhillips Harry McPhillips

Hamilton Whist Club Holds Seance Meeting Morning

In an unusual hour shift the Hamilton Whist Club met yesterday at 11 o'clock. Dean of card clubs hosted with Mrs Penrose Vass presiding. Two visiting matrons Mrs Lee McMillan of New Orleans and Mrs Bessie Wool folk Peters of Danville Ky plus Mrs Browne Dawson served as substitutes. Tea trays awarded as table trophies to winners Mrs Peters and Mrs M F Kirkbride.

Hamilton Whist Club Penrose Vass Lee McMillan New Orleans Bessie Woolfolk Peters Danville Browne Dawson Peters M. F. Kirkbride

U. D. C. Celebration Draws Mob of Attendees

A large concourse of patriotic minded Mobilians gathered at McGill Institute yesterday afternoon for the U. D. C. celebration.

McGill Institute

Woman Legislator Edyth Read Dies After Campaign Strain

Mrs Edyth Blierbeck Read a Utah state legislator and Republican candidate died yesterday in Salt Lake City from nervous prostration following a strenuous campaign. The event ends a political career marked by a dramatic late rise and heavy public attention.

Salt Lake City Edyth Blierbeck Read Utah

Danderine Promises Hair Growth From Dandruff Remedy

Panicked tone extols Knowlton's Danderine a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters. Claims hair improves immediately with lustre and softness and promises new hair growth after weeks of use.

Knowlton’s

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