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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
6
A verse from the Washington Star envisions a better world where love replaces hate, greed lightens burdens, and duty governs daily life. It imagines neighbors speaking kindly, weapons unused, and life becoming divine if everyone embraced love and duty.
A collection of social notes from Mobile and surrounding scenes highlights a Christmas season gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Strouse with friends and family, plus community notices from Mobile Graded Union, telegrams of congratulations to the Bankheads, a new card club formation, and social teas with decor and music. The piece also features an excerpted interview with Captain Philip Curtiss about his novel and views on love, marriage, and primitive instincts amid wartime mobilization.
The dialogue covers gender roles, risk in love, and the idea of marriage as a sport where one bets on a partner and pays if the choice proves costly. Captain Curtis and others weigh happiness, belief, and the dangers of welching while noting love’s deep depths and limits.
Article advises choosing flattering colors for aging skin and hair, suggesting dark tones suit older women while softer pastels and lighter hues enhance gray hair and eye color. Emphasizes harmony, avoiding black, gaudy combinations, or monotones to improve appearance and mood.
A speaker cites W. J. Locka’s belief that primitive women appeal to him for roles in circus acts such as riders and lion tamers. He argues primitive women would lie steal or kill to please a man, suggesting such traits as desirable in his view.
Ferns and chrysanthemums framed a small exhibition where ten games were played. First prize went to Mrs Joseph Metzger for a crocheted center piece. Second prize honored Miss Mary Metzger for crochet edged towels, with Mrs Harry Fowler taking the consolation award.
Members listed include Mrs Bancroft and Mrs Fowler forming the new Jolly Yozen club. A. B. L. S. pageant rehearsals set for November 16 and 17 at the Lyric with an Indian episode music setting. Cast numbers around 200. tickets selling fast. bright prospects.
Reader asks for hair curling tips beyond night pins. A reply suggests harmless curling fluids, wetting and rolling on kids, or soft fluffy styling. A second letter addresses protecting rough hands and using gloves plus cold cream after water exposure.
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