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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1915
Page
4
Edited by Miss Anna Boulet Mobile hosts welcome a large group of visiting debutantes led by Irene Dunster. Miss Blacksher entertained Dunster with informal bridge, roses and hyacinths, a silver pencil prize, and a luncheon after the games.
A dated guide advises to treat a wife with constant deference, study her tastes, and cater to her needs. It urges keeping her youthful in spirit, giving thoughtful gifts, and ensuring financial support without burden or shame. The text emphasizes appreciation for her years of sacrifice and central role in the family.
Mobile WV. W. C. A. annual luncheon drew over three hundred guests and friends on Monday. Miss Nannie Wen, the secretary, received high praise from Mrs. R V Taylor for her efficient work and for inspiring the year’s membership drive.
A promotional appeal urges readers to try a home hair removal method that allegedly wipes out excess hair without electricity tweezers or painful devices. The offer promises to prove effectiveness at no charge after failed prior methods.
The Tuesday Auction Club meets with Miss Eleanor Gray at 3 p m. Miss Bilse Hall hosts a house dance for visitor Miss Katherine Huff at 8 p m. Newman Circle gathers at 7 45 p m with Mrs H H Miller 252 South Ann. Tuesday Sewing Club meets with eg Tolbert on Dearborn Street. Council of Jewish Women holds 3 p m meeting at Bnai B’rith Hall. Visitation Convent Alumnae plan 3 p m at Convent of Visitation. Mobile Ceramic Club meets 3 30 p m with Mrs James Weinacker. Bataca class social for North Side Baptist Sunday school after 7 30 at Mr Leevee’s corner St Weenels and Franklin.
An Athelstan informal dance is planned for Friday evening in the city. The event attracts many visiting girls and promises to be especially enjoyable with their presence.
Birmingham social notices announce Miss Allie Hurley as the inspiration for a Friday afternoon bridge party hosted by her sister Mrs. Guy Upchurch at 3 o'clock. The event follows previous occasions and memory of hurley as nee of her sister. A social hosted by Mrs. D. A. Smith at 804 South Broad Street precedes, with the Ladies Aid Society of Calvary Baptist Church inviting all guests on Thursday January 28 at 7 30 p m.
Members are requested to attend a meeting held in the interests of the carnival bazaar. The gathering is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 11 a.m. at the cathedral sanctuary society.
Miss Adelaide John, long absent from Mobile society, is greeted warmly on her return. She plans a dinner party Wednesday evening at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W. W., Cleveland, to host friends and reacquaint with the social circle.
Miss Amelie Hill arrives February 1 to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Le Baron Lyons for carnival and may debut this season. The Frolicking French Maids plan their third anniversary ball February 4 at German Relief Hall with a dusters emblem. The E L Russell School hosts a housewarming and Lee birthday celebration with Confederate and national flags displayed.
Personal notices describe a reunion for four sisters of Birmingham women. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Irvin hosted a reception for newly married Roy Morgan and Katie May Benson in Mobile. Mary Lily Taylor returns from Boston after visiting Selma relatives, while Mrs. Richardson Gibson hosts tea in New Orleans. W. D. Bellingrath hosts guests from Arkansas and Alabama as others travel from Montgomery and New York visits appear.
Miss Marie King of Selma will be honored as the guest of Miss Annie Gaines at a heart party Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock. King will be the inspiration of a decorative affair with Gaines hosting and inviting guests to attend.
At the weekly pee of the Hamilton Whist Club Mrs H G Donald the hostess added an other table of players for hospitality The three tables enjoyed bridge whist then ten at five o clock Winners of the decks of cards given for trophies were Mrs Henry Hall Mrs P J M Acker and Mrs Henry Tonsmeire
The Mobile Item notes January born children as listed with names addresses and birthdates and invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon tickets mailed. January born boys and girls are asked to send full name address and birthdate to the Children’s Editor at the Mobile Item two days before their birthday.
Heads of Mobile Carnival Association committees met at the Cawthon Hotel to review plans for Mardi Gras events including seaplane exhibitions by U S Navy and training station personnel from Pensacola. General Chairman Hervey announced approval of the aircraft display and naval participation, with Lt. A F Patterson directing aeronautics and additional committees organized for entertainment and public relations.
The association president greeted guests with the vice president Mrs. Mallon and secretary Mrs. Barnett assisting. In the lower hall attendees enjoyed sandwiches coffee cake and punch under white and red school colors. A punch bowl centerpiece featured American beauty roses with helpers including Miss Carey Williamson Winter and Mrs. Drago. Dozens of hosts and a retired teacher among those thanked. Five hundred guests attended.
An advertisement claims a home mix for rheumatism neutralizes blood acid and works after the first dose. It prescribes one ounce Toris compound and one ounce syrup of Sarsaparilla in half a pint of whiskey with a tablespoonful before meals and at bedtime. Genuine Toris sold in sealed one ounce packages by Globe Pharm Co Dayton Ohio.
Calocide compound offers instant relief for burning sweaty or sour feet. A warm foot bath with two tablespoonfuls loosens corns callouses and reduces bunions by acting through the pores. A large box costs twenty five cents at drug or general stores. Prepared at Medical Formula laboratories Dayton Ohio.
A scrambled report shows Demarest defeating Buffalo in a Billard Players' League match with scores around 300 to 25 percent. The text references a high Catton at 93 92 and a date mention of January but the details are garbled.
An ad extols Hyomei as the ultimate cure for catarrh. It claims the medicated air reaches nose throat and lungs, destroys germs, relieves stuffed feeling, and cures underlying causes. The complete outfit includes liquid and a rubber inhaler sold by Van Antwerp's and others with a money back guarantee.
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