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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
7
Madame C Billard of Mandarin Florida describes how Cardus built her strength after childbirth. She took three bottles and recovered fully, praising the tonic as a safe medicine from vegetable ingredients with long proven use by women. Readily available at all druggists.
Miss Ethel hosts a pink and white bridal shower with prizes won by Miss Florence Willer and Clarence Kelly. Bride elect to wed tomorrow. Dr. Draper lecture postponed to Feb 1. Community events include a Jrs Kirmess Feb 4, Alabama Woman's Methodist Conference planning, and Palm Grove Woodmen's Circle meeting tonight.
A dense social calendar lists Reciprocity Day events and numerous afternoon and evening gatherings across venues on Government Street, Battle House, and local halls. Activities include auctions, sewing circles, bridge clubs, luncheons, dances, and concerts hosted by Jewish Women, B'nai B'rith, Business Women's Club, and other groups. The note also advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed with current and recent travels across Alabama and nearby states. Names include Miss Tessie Rockwell, Mrs. Robert Gill, Edith Delchamps, Mrs. M. P. Broughton, Mrs. LeBaron Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Adams, and many others visiting from Birmingham, New Orleans, Biloxi, Selma, Meridian, Fairhope, and Houston. The column notes illnesses, returns home, and hospitality at the Battle House and other local spots.
The Five Hundred Card Club met at Mrs. C. L. Simmons home on Conti street with twenty members and three guest tables. Prizes were awarded to the hostess and James Skally, consolations went to several couples, and a lunch followed, marking a fine season end.
An article touts a dandruff remedy using liquid argon to dissolve flakes. It claims nightly scalp application, with multiple treatments eradicating itching and flakes and leaving hair appearing thicker and healthier.
Wife of the newly appointed trade adviser to the state department becomes a favorite in Washington society as the capital welcomes her into prominent circles.
Oakdale Alabama reports revival services at the Oakdale Baptist church drawing big crowds. Pastor Rev S D Munroe notes Monday night attendance near Sundays 450 to 500 with extra seats added. The program included orchestra selections, illustrated song service, and scripture readings by Prof Lowe on Meet Mother in the Skies.
A police court trial recounts Charles J. Eastman facing liquor law charges after soldiers allegedly left whisky in a stew pan behind a stove. Eastman’s defense claimed a Fort Morgan soldier named Jack left the package. witnesses confirmed the concealment and Eastman was cleared when the court accepted the explanation.
The article notes the life of Christ up to age twelve or temple period. The second number will be delivered tonight. A church meeting of Christian people followed the service. Helen Tyler, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Tyler, is improving after pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Joe Kearley visited Mrs Morrison Sunday. J A Stovall plans to leave tonight for Oak Grove.
New York January 25 An indictment charging solicitation of a bribe was returned against Robert Colgate Wood former public service commissioner who resigned after testimony in the Thompson committee investigation. Sultan Yacht Torpedoed By French Submarine In Bosphorus Athens reports the sultan s yacht orthogroal torpedoed in December still afloat.
An advertisement touts liquid silmerine as a non greasy overnight hair curling method. Apply with a toothbrush from crown to tip for natural curls preserving lustre. A few ounces from the druggist lasts long and yields charming wavy hair.
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