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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
5
Henrietta Smith an 18 year old girl committed for probate court testimony after a suicide attempt at her last job. Her mother said the girl believed she was ugly and had been forced to work in private homes. The case details aGas tube incident and her distress over perceived ugliness.
A case brought by a woman was found to be imaginary after review by Judge Lueders. She was committed to Longview as the grievance was determined unfounded.
Washington Jan 25 Major General Leonard Wood chief of staff of the army prepared marching orders for three battalions of troops in the Middle West as the first step toward putting into operation the army reorganization plans discussed at last week's conference. The movement aims to perfect one full brigade under the war college plan with further steps expected in coming weeks.
Michael Angelo McGinnis, released after six years in Jefferson City for forgery, returns to Kansas City convinced he has won a $25,000 prize from Dr. Paul Wolfskehr of Darmstadt for a solution and proof of Fermat's fifth. He believes his mathematical genius earned the reward and expects recognition from the Royal Academy of Scientific Research at Goettingen.
L. C. Hiorth & Sons of Meadowdale Washington note supplementary material showing the reduction of the general equation of the fifth degree to a fourth degree. The process rests on three or four theorems from McGinnis own analysis.
A. K. Merrill of Eufaula, Barbour county representative, will apply to be United States district attorney at Montgomery to succeed Warren B. Reese. Merrill's supporters rally in his bid.
Mona Morrow describes a miracle skin transformation using mercorized wax. Apply nightly like a cold cream and wash to gradually remove the old skin over about ten days revealing a smoother complexion. The piece promotes a cosmetic method for readers seeking an improved appearance.
A restored verse note speaks of unwavering love across distance and time, while the Society Almanac lists Shakespeare Club activities with Mrs. Torrey, Miss Frazer, and Mr. De Leon, including reminiscences of Marie Robert and Father Ryan. The Almanac funds a Barton Academy scholarship via the Mobile Chapter DAR.
Proposals will be made to you and some danger threatens. It will be folly for you to enter into contracts without sound material reasons. Those born today will be too fond of social affairs and may spend restless, dissatisfied lives in a little world of frivolity. talents lie in architecture and the decorative arts.
The D A R in Mobile promotes the Society Almanac as a lasting tribute to patriots. Support from Orpheum events and local effort aims to educate and train young patriots, creating living monuments through education rather than bronze or marble.
The Infant Mystics issued engraved cards for a carnival ball on Monday evening February 3 at 8 30 pm in German Relief Hall.
The annual Ball of Las Desconocides drew the elite to the Battle House salon de luxe last night in brilliant color music and festivity. Yescribe noted the chic attire and the masked arrivals amid a fairy garden opening march. Tomorrow more of the tale will be told on this page.
Informals hosted lively dances at the Battle House Auditorium and German Relief Hall. Evening crowds enjoyed light footed tripping and after play suppers, with box parties noted as part of the festivities.
Mrs E Wagar hosted a bridge afternoon in honor of Mrs Bessie Woolfolk Peters of Danville Kentucky. Three tables of players enjoyed the game and luncheon with a list of attendees including Mrs John Quill Mrs H Penrose Vass Mrs T K Jackson and others. Next week the hostess will hold another similar event.
Mrs. A N T Roach greeted guests at the Dalton Club for a second card event that week. Two substitute players joined the two tables, with Mrs Browne Dawson winning a prize of silk hose alongside Mrs Howell.
Four substitutes played yesterday at the club hosted by Mrs. Li B. Crocker. The favored players were Mrs. T. H. Halliwell, Miss Ethel Kimball, Miss Estelle Chaudron, and Mrs. John C. Willis, with Miss M. C. Le Beau achieving an excellent score.
A lively social note describes a postevent tea where prizes honored winners of a sardine dish and almohd tray. Ida Tarbell and other thinkers frame the “woman question” as women balance home life with civic and governmental roles while Miss Van Aller's class plans a sailor entertainment at Bethel.
Washington reports a dog craze has gripped high society with every young woman needing a canine. In South Bend Indiana John W Talbot led the Orde of Owls supreme lodge election. Paterson New Jersey Otto Aversi and two others are in custody as police probe Louis Payne's death.
An event titled Houre With Children In Pietianeti alt poetry At the Seamen's Bathe will be held at o'clock. Prominent people will attend and the affair is described as highly enjoyable.
Montgomery officers plan annual inspection starting Monday with Lieut. A. A. and Adjutant General J. B. Scully. Inspections will move through Dothan Headland Ozark Troy with orders to prepare ponies for review. Also notes China melon seed exports at 458,000 pounds in 1910.
A testimonial from Mrs. Sarah M. Chappell claims severe long term female ailments were cured by Cardus tonics after multiple doctors and medicines failed. The notice urges other women to request home treatment information from Chattsine Cine Co for personalized advice.
An overview explains electrolysis as a treatment method. The article outlines its purpose in medical or cosmetic contexts and notes its use for altering tissue or achieving therapeutic outcomes through electrical currents.
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