Mid Lent Society in Mobile Plans Two Masquerades for Easter
The Mobile social scene outlines two masquerade balls in early April hosted to raise funds for Barton Academy scholarships. The first, on April 1 at German Relief Hall, is presented by the Mobile Chapter D A R with new features to surpass past events. TEA CUP CHAT FOR MRS MAUPIN notes a farewell tea in Mobile before her return to West Point.
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Mobile
Soties Society
Barton Academy
Old Barton
J. W. Phillips
Maupin
R. L. Maupin
West Point
Judge Maupin
C. S. Shawhan
North Conception Street
Mothers' Club lesson on Acts 10 38th verse
Rev S W Roberts of the broad street Methodist Church spoke at the Mothers' Club meeting on doing good in life and the mother's mission. Seventeen members and six visitors attended with a dozen children present. A committee was appointed to arrange a 4 country store for March 27 at the Settlement Home. Mrs Reed and seven club mothers were chosen to serve. Miss Idanette Gibson sang several solos and Mrs Ruth Michael Williams accompanied. Light refreshments followed before a congenial party from Citronelle joined others in Mobile.
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Mothers’ Club
S. W. Roberts
Broad-Street
Reed
Idanette Gibson
Ruth Michael Williams
Seers Warn of Focus Amid Good Year Prospects
The message urges staying practical despite promising times. It notes those born today are clever and of good judgment, with affairs that may unfold decisively as distractions threaten stability.
Taft may favor plan to reorganize customs
President Taft heard the treasury customs reorganization plan in Washington on March 1. Attorney General Wickersham Secretary MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary Curtis defended the proposal, which aims to save about 700000 yearly, cut districts from 165 to under 50, and extend classified service coverage to unprotected employees.
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Washington
Taft
Treasury Department
Congress
Wickersham
MacVeagh
Curtis
Rostron Ready For High Honor
Captain A H Rostron, commander of the Carpathia that rescued Titanic survivors, prepared to receive from President Taft the Congressional medal of honor in a ceremony in the East Room, with Ambassador Bryce, cabinet members, and lawmakers invited.
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Washington
A. H. Rostron
Carpathia
Taft
Congress
Bryce
Senate
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Five Rhodes Scholars Named to Oxford Cambridge Team
Five American Rhodes scholars are named to the Oxford team for the annual Oxford Cambridge athletic meeting on March 15. They include Ziegler of Iowa Stolz of Leland Stanford Lange of Oklahoma Hubble and McCormick both of Chicago.
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Associated Press
Oxford
Eng
Cambridge
Ziegler
Iowa
Stolz
Leland Stanford
Lange
Oklahoma
Hubble
Chicago
McCormick
Insolvencies Hit Record January Peak Since 1873 Panic
The January insolvency figures rise to a record level since the 1873 panic, hitting dry goods wholesalers hardest. Retailers also suffer as firms struggle to meet obligations and collectors roam seeking payment on small debts.
Proper Corset Wearing Tips Drawn From Expert
A New York story summarizes a corset instruction claiming three minutes to put on a corset correctly. Dr Maude B Dunn of the New Social Hygiene Society advises lying in bed to ease lacing and breathing, then tightening from waist to top for proper fit.
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Goth
New York
Sister Mufferers
Bev
Maude B. Dunn
New Social Hygiene Society
Chicago
Booker Washington Praises Wilson as Negro Educator Friend
Booker T. Washington, en route to Washington state, comments on President elect Wilson. He says Wilson favors uplift and advancement of Black people and considers him a strong ally for Negro education, predicting he will be one of the best friends in the presidential chair.
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Nashville
Tenn
Booker T. Washington
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Passenger recalls bargain trip to California by rail
A fragment quotes Rufe Hoskins describing a trip to California on reduced fares and a higher charge for the return journey, noting it was worth the cost. The remark captures travel pricing and value from a traveler’s perspective.
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California
Rufe Hoskins
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Mobile Gas Company
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George A. Grandon
Harlem
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Archduke Rainer
Royal Baker & Pastry
Royal Baking Powder CO
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Cutioura
Dept
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Yarmouth
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Seer
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Mothers’ Club Meeting
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Pereale
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