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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
3
A reflective passage emphasizes real value in actions done for love of the task and welfare of others. It highlights sacrifice over reward and self-forgetfulness as the defining practice admired by the King.
Mobile women form the Mobile Infirmary Training School for Nurses Association to fund and build a new training facility on the infirmary grounds. Miss Mary Garner Tilney is president with a board of directors including Mrs. Rosson and Mrs. Kauffman. An associate membership at one dollar a year is offered. a November bazaar at Mrs Stratton’s home will raise funds. New Years Day will oversee the event planning.
A reader advises women to avoid harsh emphatic speech and a dictatorial tone as it ages the face. Soft clear voice and restrained manner are praised for preserving beauty. the note adds a personal complaint about a deformity and asks for corrective ideas from a reader’s reply.
A reader asks if a cooling foot wash can reduce swelling and odor. The adviser recommends wearing low pumps for airflow, soaking washed feet in hot water then in water with Epsom salts, drying thoroughly, applying talcum powder inside shoes, and checking liver condition to reduce excessive perspiration.
The article invites questions from both men and women about health and hygiene. Miss Forbes will answer inquiries addressed to her about health and beauty and requests a stamped self addressed envelope for personal replies.
A long social calendar features Euchre and fortune teller fairs hosted by Mrs. Rhett Goode and others, patriotic flag presents by D A R and Children of the American Revolution, and numerous gatherings in Mobile. Shifts include weddings, visits from Dallas and New Orleans, bridge games, and preparations for a July 4 parade.
The Octagon Chapter U S D 1812 invites Mobile patriotic members to Bienville Square tomorrow at 6 pm for a flag presentation. Dr H T Inge will speak, Captain Elmo Davison will respond, and Chaplain Crosby will give the invocation and benediction. The flag will be returned to the color bearer for his company.
Mexican officials state that Mexico is not attacking the American punitive expedition but will not permit troops to advance southward. Reports of war rumors surprise Mexican leaders as U S forces had invaded Mexico, with General Carranza receiving telegrams offering aid. Estimation places 100,000 men likely to join the Constitutionalist army amid cabinet talks on the international situation.
The feature "Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque on Carmen" plays at the Columbia Theatre for three days starting Monday June 28 with continuous shows from 10 AM. The four act Essanay release is billed as a world record breaker stirring big crowds and high attendance in major cities. Managers praise its humor and draw.
Raymond Emmett Tyrrell twenty four a flagman on L and N railroad was accidentally shot and died at his home at 360 Broodgood street Mobile. He was unmarried and survived by three brothers and five sisters.
Farrar appeared in Temptation and broke prior records. Mary Pickford followed with Little Peppina, creating a high water mark that stood until Chaplin. Chaplin then arrived, doubling attendance and turning thousands away.
A wireless dispatch from Pope Benedict appeals to President Wilson and General Carranza to use earnest efforts to avert war.
A cablegram from Ecuador urged Latin American governments to unite to prevent war between the United States and Mexico. The Salvadorean government approved Ecuador’s initiative and communicated approval today.
Washington dispatch reports Arredondo, Mexican am designate, notified that Ecuador and Salvador offered their good offices to General Carranza to avert possible U S Mexican war. The note did not indicate Carranza's likely reaction.
Rio de Janeiro reports the Brazilian president sent a doublegram to Ambassador da Gama in Washington expressing the hope that tensions between the United States and Mexico could be resolved amicably.
The Magnolia Balm promises to heal sunburn and refresh the skin whether you tan or have freckles. It claims quick blemish clearing, a non visible powder effect, and a natural look that hides cosmetic use. Sold by druggists or by mail direct.
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