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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1913

Page

5

Generosity of Americans Exemplified in Paris Gifts

Paris May 17 Mr and Mrs Edwin Tuck handed over a hospital and school of housewifery to the refect of the Seine as a donation. They and their niece Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt earlier gave Napoleon relics to the museum at Empress Josephine’s old home. Ex Senator Nelson W Aldrich returns to Paris and plans to sail on the Mauretania with a party including Mrs A Birch and others.

A. ©. Birch E. A. Cudahy S. H. Howne H. L. Bridgman Addison D. Armour Chicago L. H. van Wick Y. Perle R. W. Pease San Francisco

Arnica Salve and Stomach Tablets Endorsed for Skin Ailments

Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best remedy for skin diseases burns bruises and boils with anti inflammation and healing effects. J T Sossaman publisher notes one box helped a serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Also Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets promoted for poor digestion and appetite improvement sold by all dealers.

Bucklen J. T. Sossaman News Cornelius, N. C Vance Drug Corp Chamberlain

Dainty Salad Celestine Aims To Spare Women Dreads

Baltimore May 17 Ho ward Schemlar Emerson Hotel head waiter unveiled salad celestine described as a dainty for women fearing weight gain. The four part dish combines white rice peas fish bacon crisp lettuce hearts red pimentos with French dressing and paprika. served cold after hours on ice.

Celestine

Wonderful progress at Y W C A World Convention in Richmond

Miss Nannie Owen reports on the fourth biennial YWCA world convention in Richmond April, noting thorough discussions, broad scope of the organization, and unity across regions. Speakers including Professor Graham Taylor addressed welfare issues affecting young women, with alumnae from many areas sharing perspectives.

Young Women's Christian Association National Richmond Nannie Owen Young Women’s Christian Association Jessie Woodrow Wilson St. Paul's Episcopal Church Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Virginia Jesus Christ Graham Taylor Chicago School of Civics and Philan Elizabeth Tritton England Clarissa Spencer World Young Woman's Christian Association New York Association

Proper care of the hair prevents baldness and wigs

An article extols regular hair care to prevent baldness caused by dandruff and the dandruff germ. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the original dandruff germ killer with 50c and 1.00 sizes, offers samples for 10c, and notes refunds if unsatisfied.

Newbro Herpicide Co Dept. R Detroit Mich van Antwerp Drug Co Pratts Antwerp Royal

Poslam Claims Cure For Skin Diseases

The advertisement extols Poslam as a modern remedy that checks and eradicates skin diseases including eczema and acne. It promotes Poslam Soap as preventing infection and improving color and texture, and notes prices and free sample offers from Laboratories at 32 West 25th Street.

West 25Th

Divorce Sought by Mrs Maude Oxberry in Supreme Court

Mrs Maude Oxberry a charity leader filed for divorce from William Charles Oxberry a gin manufacturer after private detective work followed alleged Saturday night work departures. The complaint lists an unnamed co respondent and cites twenty years of marriage.

International News Service New York Maude Oxberry Fort Washington Avenue Supreme Court William Charles Oxberry Lege Gins At No East Eightieth Street Oxberry House Owners’ Protective Association New York Women's League The Humane Society American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Berg & Leiberman No. 302 Broadway

Bevy of Beauties as Bridesmaids

Princess Victoria Luise selects four bridesmaids for her May 28 wedding with Prince Ernest of Cumberland. The choice includes Princess Mary of England, Grand Duchess Olga of Russia, Princess Yolanda of Italy, and Princess Elizabeth of Roumanian. The event gathers monarchs and nobles, amid an imperial pageant of beauty and ceremony.

International News Service Berlin Victoria Luise William Ernest of Cumberland Kaiser Prinzesschen Mary England Edward Olga Russia Yolanda Italy Victor Emmanuel Elizabeth Roumania Ferdinand

German royal family gathers at Hamburg amid royal wedding chatter

Hamburg May 17. The German imperial family crowds the Eliz beth Spring as the crown prince and princess are slated to visit May 29. Princesses Yolanda Elizabeth Luise and other royals are described with lavish detail as bridesmaids gowns and trousseau costs are discussed amid wealth talk and socialist critique.

International News Service Hamburg Wilhelmina Netherlands Prince Henry Amsterdam Archibald Gilchrist Co. L. French C. C. Edwards J. Sanderson William Cooper and Familly

Who Keeps Up the Grave of Beau Brummel

Paris May 17 The Jockey Club probes the identity of the anonymous American who funds the upkeep of Beau Brummel's grave at Caen Normandy A rich American resident in Normandy is suspected and said to own Brummel letters and artifacts Some believe the benefactor is W K Vanderbilt based on Jockey Club discussion

International News Service Paris Jockey Club George, Brummel Beau Brummel Caen Normandy Brummel W. K Vanderbilt

Chamberlains Tablets praised by Newberg Junction resident

A New Brunswick resident touts Chamberlains Tablets for stomach and bowel relief. The ad urges trials, notes per dealer availability, and plugs a May 21 Cash Bargain Day at Weinacker's.

Weinacker’s

Home Remedy Promises Gray Hair Reversion

A homemade scalp treatment uses simple ingredients from a druggist to darken gray hair in ten to fifteen days. Apply daily for two weeks then weekly to stop dandruff and itching, promote growth, and make hair glossy.

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