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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1913

Page

7

Wedding of Lola Barry and R A Thompson in Mobile

A quiet wedding took place at St. Bridget's Church Whistler yesterday at 5 30 pm for Miss Lola Barry and Mr R A Thompson officiated by Rev Father Schnitner. The reception followed at the bride’s sister Mrs John Hoffman home. The couple plan a Atlanta honeymoon and will reside with the Hoffmans.

Lola Barry R. A. Thompson St. Bridget’s Church Whistler Father Schnitner John Hoffman Frank Barry Ed. Barry Eloise McAndrews Atlanta

Meeting Notice for Junior Branch of Council of Jewish Women

A very important meeting of the Junior Branch of the Council of Jewish Women will be held Sunday afternoon at B'nai B'rith Hall at 3:30 p.m.

Council of Jewish Women B'nai B'rith

Cross Country Run At Thanksgiving By YMCA

A Thanksgiving week cross country run organized by the YMCA drew attention as runners dressed scantily trained along Government street. Spectators noted the unusual preparation during evening hours the prior week.

Government Street

New Man Circle Hosts Civics Discussion at Liebert Home

A varied program delighted attendees at the New Man Circle meeting held this week at Mrs. A. Liebert’s home. Subjects included Common Welfare and Civics, with Fathers Brady and Larry and Mrs. Martin noted among those present.

Newman Circle A. Liebert Brady Larry Martin

British Lord High Chancellor backs Monroe doctrine at London dinner

Viscount Haldane declared the United States and Britain share high ideals of citizenship and condemned conquest. He praised President Wilson as a thinker and moralist and affirmed the United States duty to promote liberty and good government in the Western hemisphere.

Associated Press London American Society Viscount Haldane Lord Haldane Robert N. Fairbanks Society United States Wilson Woodrow Wilson Cuba England South Africa

Thanksgiving Circle Programs and Local Socials Prompt Festive Traditions

Mrs. T. P. Norville presided over a Thanksgiving gathering featuring a Milwaukee Federation program with ten pictures including The Journey and The Great Parade. The event opened with solos and readings, concluded with remarks by Father Brady, and festive dining with turkey bonbonieres. Also noted were football crowds at Maxon Field, travels of Thomas Stevens, and visits among Selma and Mobile residents ahead of a wedding notice.

T. P. Norville Milwaukee Federation Ben Chambers Minto Miss Weeks Carding Gibbons LeBaron H. M. Miller Boyd Jean Paul Losi T. 8 S. Kaver Mrs. Chambers Hermann Scholtz Father Brady Maxon Autos Astream Turkey

Thanksgiving in Mexico City amid American colony

Americans in Mexico City marked Thanksgiving at the embassy with Mrs. O Shaughnessy hosting colony members and officials from other powers. Special services were held at Christ Church and the San Lorenzo church while Dr. Sidney Conger and Consul Arnold Shanklin led the reading of the president's proclamation. The consulate estimates about 1500 Americans live in the capital, including 300 women, many dining out as homes stay empty. The Art Club hosted the most elaborate observance with a few tables.

Associated Press Mexico City Navy Mexico O'Shaughnessy Christ Church Church of San Lorenzo Sidney Conger Arnold Shanklin Art Club

Navy Secretary Daniels Seeks 145 Million for Next Year

Secretary Daniels asks Congress for 145 million dollars for the naval establishment next fiscal year, proposing two battleships at 15 million each, eight torpedo boats destroyers and three submarines. The House Naval Affairs Committee plans to favorably report the militia pay bill and the council of national defense, with Chairman Padgett leading the package. A council would include state and military leaders to advise on defense legislation. The militia pay bill aims to raise naval militia status to match the army’s relation to the National Guard.

Associated Press Washington Navy Daniels House Appropriations Committee Congress Naval Establishment House Naval Affairs Committee Naval Militia Council of National Defense Naval Committee Padgett State National Guard Army

Parcel Post Supplys Thanksgiving Tables With Turkeys and Chickens

Kansas City postmaster J. H. Harris reported about 200 turkeys and 600 chickens were shipped by parcel post within Kansas to stock Thanksgiving tables. A tenth were sent with sealed notes elevating them to first class, raising postage on some parcels to $2.60 for prize gobblers.

Associated Pross Kansas City Parcel Post Kansas J. H. Harris

Save Your Hartf Falling Out or Dandruff Danderine

A promotional note touts a 25 cent bottle of Canderine to fight dandruff and hair loss. It claims clear benefits after first use, promising hair regrowth, luster, and waviness within weeks with continued application.

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