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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
7
A compact verse about steady effort and self discipline. It contrasts the honest worker who learns, applies many skills, and persists with those who shirk. A second piece imagines a sea side dream house and Tempest driven refuge. The third item gives simple domestic bottle cleaning instructions using torn newspaper and soap suds.
Lillian Russel argues women aging prematurely are responsible for valuing sunshine and air as complexion aids over cosmetics. She suggests mer corized wax peels worn skin to reveal a natural look, and recommends a face bath with a simple powder solution for wrinkle prevention and skin improvement.
In Uncle Wiggily’s hollow bungalow Muffins the kitten sneaks in while Nurse Fuzzy Wuzzy naps. She knocks glasses from the rabbit’s nose and toys with his hat and crutch until the crow boy andBillie Bushytail devise a drum dance, ending with a cheerful evening rehearsal for the rabbit’s dancing class.
Mme Ali Kuli Khan wife of the Persian Charge dAffaires promotes educating Persian youths in the United States. She believes such exchanges will benefit both nations as Persia awakens to modernism while preserving its arts and culture.
To clean a soiled silk or crepe de chine blouse use warm water and mild suds. Do not use hot water or rub soap directly on the fabric. Rinse in several water changes at the same temperature, wring gently, and iron while damp with a muslin sheet then without it. Iron on the wrong side unless the silk is naturally shiny. If stiff, work it with hands before a final iron.
A hair tonic promises to darken gray hair and improve scalp health without dye. It claims to restore lustrous, even color and reduce itching and dandruff, available in a 7 ounce bottle for 50 cents at Van Seah Drug Store in Mobile Alabama, with mail order for out of town customers.
A May 20 program at 8 p m in Government Street Presbyterian Church Burgett Memorial benefits missions. Performers include Mrs James Wade Cox Miss Dana Hamburger Mr John Willis Mrs William Schock Mrs Howard Ryan Mr Thorne Winter and a trio with Misses Hunter Darnell Schwarz with Pearl Schwarz as accompanist.
Extract from May Woman's Home Companion Mothers Calendar urges health through cleaning. Warns drains and damp attract typhoid germs and recommends overhauling plumbing. Advises lime treatment in damp cellars, whitewash walls, and possible cement floor. Also notes dampened sweeping and broom care. A Home Economics Club meeting is slated for Tuesday at 11 at the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. O H Hanes a Nashville railroad switchman reports relief from stomach pains and sleepless nights after taking Vitalitas. He says the first dose helped and a week’s treatment did him a great deal of good. Mr Lamar Lambet Victoria Theatre operator cites stopped bowel hemorrhages and improved health after about two weeks of Vitalitas use. The ad urges Sutton’s Drug Store and druggists to stock Vitalitas.
Divisions meet Monday afternoon at 8 30 in Parlor C Battle House with Mrs W K Linscott director Morning division meets Thursday at 10 30 Parlor C Battle House with Mrs Craighead director Friday afternoon division at 4 Parlor C Battle House The seventh district report by Mrs Perry will be presented to each division this week urging attendance.
The costume recital at the Harte auditorium by the Young Women's Bible Class of Government Street Presbyterian Church was rescheduled from May 21 to May 22 at 7:30 PM.
A meeting of the Parliamentary Law Study Club is set for Thursday at 10 30 A M in the Cawthon Hotel. Members will discuss constitutional topics and recent legislative developments.
The Young Peoples Branch of the WCTU hosted a welcoming social at Oakdale Baptist Church on Thursday night to recruit new members. J W Barnett led the event as host, with praise for Mrs Anna B Hale and a history of the branch. The Spike's quartet with Irma Seiple and George Seiple performed, refreshments followed, and attendees thanked President Miss Bertha Langner for organizing the gathering.
At the Manhattan Chapter D A R meeting held at the Waldorf Mrs William Cumming Story was celebrated for her re election as chapter president in Washington. The event drew guests from multiple states including Florida Michigan Colorado and Tennessee. Notable attendees included Mrs Shawhan of Mobile Ala national welfare chairwoman and other national officers plus members of Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of 1812.
The Colonial Dames held their final season meeting at Mrs Thomas home. Presiding, she noted the decision to endow a scholarship named for Mrs Barre in recognition of her service as president. Mrs Atwill handle beneficiary details. Hostess served strawberry ice cream and cake.
The St. Clara Sewing Circle will meet Wednesday at Cont Street Asylum at 6 p m, the hour moved up due to summer.
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