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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1914

Page

5

Shakespeare Club Meeting Noted for Today

The Shakespeare Club holds a meeting this May at an unspecified time with Mrs J Torrey cited as hosting or connected to the event.

Shakespeare Club J. Torrey

City hostesses honor bridge players in January delight

F Cantrell, now established in Mobile society, entered the house record bridge tourneys with new friends. A Thursday afternoon gathering featured a dozen players, pink and white Gulf blooms, and luscious refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs. L G Adams, Mrs. J All Christian, and Miss Ella Spotswood. Also noted are Mrs. Gaylord Clark visiting from Baltimore and Miss Margarita Ligon returning from Cullom to Mobile.

F. ©. Cantrell Gulf L. L. Noble O. C. ‘Sims L. G. Adams Modesta de Mmouy R. D. Harrison H. O.ly Ella Spotswood Winter Hinton Touart Royal Christian Jamie Grace Allie Bostwick J. All Christian

The Sant Draws Crowds in Mobile Through Evening Tea

Modern and alluring as is The Sant with its French charm, the quaint silver tea event holds popularity in Mobile. Several have been announced for near days with one notable success yesterday afternoon. Mrs. D. T. Buell offered her home on Michigan Avenue as ice hours from five to seven, and the affair was a pronounced success.

Argentine Mobile Yestery D. T. Buell Michigan Avenue

Baby with eczema finds cure using Cuticura care

A Roanoke mother describes her infant’s eczema starting at about one month old and spreading to the face scalp and body. After bathing three times daily with Cuticura Soap and applying Cuticura Ointment for a month the skin cleared and the child recovered.

Norfolk Ave Roanoke Irene McNeill Cuticura Dept. T. Boston

Calhoun Carter Wedding Guests and Garden Society Soiree

Social notes from Montgomery and Mobile detail Miss Katherine Courtney and Mrs. Henry Crenshaw hosting favor, visits by Miss Julia Allen and Miss Pil Carter at Grove Hill wedding, and travelers like Mr. Porter King and Mr. Tom Stevens. The Dansant at the Vineyard opens an evening of dances led by Miss Mable Goode and Miss Gladys Tompkins, with performances by Miss Hamilton and Mr. Hendre from New Orleans. Afterward, attendees visit German Relief Hall then the Battle House for diner and souper. Qui Vive La Danse.

Katherine Courtney Montgomery Henry Crenshaw Julia Allen Pil Carter Calhoun- Carter Grove Hill Ala Vineyard Mable Goode Gladys Tompkins Miss Hamilton Hendre St.Charles New Orleans Mabillans

Oyster Supper by First Christian Ladies Enjoyed

The Ladies of the First Christian church hosted a successful oyster supper last evening in the Sunday school room from 6 to 10 p m with strong turnout and community support.

Ladies of the First Christian Church

Trip One West at Parish House Draws Big Returns

Yesterday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock the Trumly Junior Missionaries inaugurated a Trip One West at 257 State Street Parish House. Festivities including grab boxes candy tables and fancy article sales raised substantial funds for the event managers.

State Street

Cadaverous Faces and Caution in Wartime Writings

A reflective note on perseverance in reading conclude with a caution that even careful men may not be prudent, as a cadaverous face appears in a late chapter. The passage signals how authors frame fear and resilience amid hardship.

Afternoon frock in rose velour with lace trim

The outfit features an old rose velour de laine afternoon dress. A blouse hangs over a low yoke with low armhole, three quarter sleeves gathered into a lace edged cuff. A turned down collar and décolleté front, a plain round skirt with plaits at the sash, and ornamental passementerie details complete the ensemble.

de Laine

Married Life Under Hard Times and Harder Light

Warren and Helen argue over rising expenses from tariffs and a failing firm. He frets over bills and a client’s bankruptcy while she seeks understanding of currency and current events. The family worries about money, power, and social clubs as the economy tightens.

Helen Warren George Ellison & Briggs Filison & Briggs

Hundreds Pay Poll Tax as Saturday Office Opens

Tax collectors report heavy turnout with hundreds paying poll taxes on opening day. The queue stretched, voter candidates passed out cards, and office hours extend to midnight to close books before the April primary.

P.B. Dorson

Free Advice To Sick Women From Lydia E Pinkham Co

Women with female illnesses are invited to contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice. Letters are read and answered by women only and kept private. The company cites testimonials and extensive experience while offering a 80 page Text Book to every woman.

Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass Speebah Andy Eye Lydia KE Pinkham

Sister Found After Fifteen-Year Disappearance In Cuba

W H Lassell, a Wilmington Morning Star newspaper man, traveled to Havana after his sister, missing fifteen years, was located by US Consul Holladay in Holguin. She had aphasia, later moved to Mazorra asylum, and spoke French. Lassell previously worked for the New York Sun.

Havana Cuba W. H. Laesell Hie Slater Holguin United States Holladay Holguin Hospital Mazorra Consul Holladay Wilmington N.C

Swanson Pushes Fast-Track DOJ Building Bill

Senator Swanson introduces a bill to provide immediate funding for an eight million dollar Department of Justice building. The planned structure would sit on Pennsylvania avenue between 14th and 15th streets, with plans already prepared.

Department of Justice Washington Jan Swanson Pennsylvania Avenue 14Th 15Th Streets

Vanderbilt Yacht Warrior Grounded Off Coast Aboard Fifty Crew In Peril

New Orleans January 31 The condition of Vanderbilt's yacht Warrior went aground off the coast Monday night. Forty eight crew members were in a precarious position as rescue efforts were mounted. Mr. Kines ordered the crew to abandon ship but they refused until Vanderbilt and party were rescued by the steamer Mirante on Tuesday.

New Orleans Vanderbilt Warrior Mr. Vanderbilt Mirante

Suspected Man Discouraged After Downtown and Home Doubts

A man under suspicion both downtown and at home grows discouraged as the situation weighs on him. He faces mounting worry and uncertainty about his standing and what comes next.

California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Against Imitations

A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It contrasts it with harsh old remedies like castor oil and calomel, warns against counterfeit products, and notes a 60 cent bottle with full usage directions.

California Madifornia Fig Syrup

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Bridge Informaiity Gaylord Clark Baltimore Eczema Lyric Theatre Presbyterian Church Little Ping Rose Emma Tam Leftwich Grace Glennon J. S.taylor Marshall Patterson Tuscaloosa Mr. Porter King of Selma Clayton Wing Jackson Tom Stevens North Carolina Washington, D. C Trip Out West The Mobile Coal Company Montevallo Coal Montevallo Alabama Georgia Mississippi Tennessee Louisiana Mobile Coal CO ST. Francis Street Phat Cece Geta Stearns Meni CAFE Dauphin Street Darlon Hammer Dry Goods P.M Children’s School Hanokg Chiefs Annax Vanderbilt Yacht Fiell Gul Central Station Mobile Electric CO
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