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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1915

Page

14

Skating Skirts And Bayou La Batre Sports Day

Bettie Brown notes skating fashion with mustard fringe skirts and pegged street styles. Bayou La Batre hosts Thanksgiving Day events and a basketball game against Doyle's All Stars with a close 15 to 14 finish and a postgame show and dance.

Bayou LA Batre Ala St. Marie Doyle Mobile All Stars Bayou la Barre Ed Boiserge F. Lenahan Fager Mike Steber George J J. Houston Boots McQuillen Larry Doyle Bailey Bayou Ia Batre Hall

Tailored Lingerie Makes a Yearlong Fashion Statement

Betty Brown notes a fad for tailored lingerie as hardy wearers opt for year round undergarments. The piece shown uses a simple one piece cut with two seams and neat hems to enhance its clean appearance.

Belle of the Winter Season Shines on Skates

The piece highlights the skating belle as the season’s fashion focus. Mme Marguerite of the Fashion Art League of America unveils an African brown velour one piece with black fox trim, suited for afternoon calls and skating.

Bettie Brown St. Moritz Switzerland Europe Mme. Marguerite Fashion Art League of America

Fresh Tub Frocks for Work and Play in School

A guide to washable school frocks for girls paired with a winter coat. The design features tan and green gingham with linen trim, white pearl buttons, and a stitched yoke for a neat, practical look in public schools. Also contains local society notes from Gulfcrest and Pollard Alabama about church services, visits, and community events.

Betty Brown A. Starr Best

Fashion on Ice in New York City Featured Stylish Skaters

A fragment from a fashion on ice event describes female skaters in action outfits. One standout wore a black white check skirt an orange cap and scarf with matching color accents pairing athletic shoes for the ice show.

Newark

What Will They Wear On Skates Betty Tells

A vivid skating apparel scene highlights gaudy outfits with an orange coat and velvet skirt, black fur trim, and bold striped contrasts. The piece anchors fashion notes amid Fulton and St Stephens personals segments detailing local visits, travel, and events across Alabama towns.

Betty An

Rose tinted skating dress warms winter shows

The New York ice fashion show featured a popular rose tone skating suit worn by figure skater Miss Helen. Rose Tam o Shanter scarf and sweater pair with a homespun black and white skirt while gray knitted gloves complete the practical rink ensemble.

New York Helen Tam O

Off She Glides For Her After School Frolic

A light feature invites readers to imagine joining a schoolgirl on an after school ice skating frolic. Mrs. Bertha Smith and her young daughter from Brewton visit sister Mrs. W. T. Mayo. Mrs. Dr. J. E. Rose of Brewton also visits Ms. Mayo on Thursday.

Bettie Brown Bertha Smith Brewton W. T. Mayo J. E. Rose

Young Mrs Justwood Driven Mad Over Hidden Diary Cipher

A judge notes that Mrs. Justwood has gone insane upon discovering her husband’s diary, written in cipher, and she is believed to be near death as the mystery unfolds.

Mrs. Justwood

For the Woman Who Is Fond of Fur

A lighthearted note on muskrats preparing for winter hides a fashion spin. It reassures readers who wear fur coats to endure the cold season as the muskrat digs its underground lair and stores forage. The piece hints at fur accessories like a high fur choker and muff cuffs for warmth.

Morris Brohn Named Superintendent at Office 610 Bank Bldg

Morris Brohn is appointed superintendent at the Office 610 National City Bank Building. He assumes duties immediately and will oversee operations, maintenance, and daily building management for tenants and staff.

National City Bank Morris Brohn

Irvington Personal Notes Highlight Local Moves

Alan Johnson of Bay Minette teaches packing methods to local packers. Mrs. G B Green remains ill but shows improvement. Miss Chase from Grand Bay visited Mrs. Wechtel and her mother. Miss Gray from New Lisbon Wisconsin left Parker home after weeks as guest. Thanksgiving services held at Union Church. Rev James Clendennin of Grand Bay ill with typhoid fever. C J Littlegreen and wife visited Dawes. J Murray and wife reside on Home Avenue in former G W dFrey house. Next Guild meeting December 15 at Mrs R A Sleep’s home. Miss Dorothy Spurr returned from Mobile for Thanksgiving. St Pauls Guild met with Mrs Frank Matlock. Miss Shoudy’s new home nears completion. move planned next week.

Gregg J. H. Williams Pensacola J. A. Edwards Williams Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society Lula Finley New York Alice Miller Brewton Lula Bessie Finley Gertrude Kennedy Any Manning B. T. Walker G. Walker C. Y. Mayo, Jr Mayo Lumber Company Milton Fila J. E. Fuller J. F. Owens J. T. Pri Irvington Alan Johnson Bay Minette G. B. Green Miss Chase Grand Bay James Clendennin Methodist Episcopal Church C. J. Littlegreen Dawes J. Murray Home Avenue G. W. Dfrey Guild R. A. Sleep Dorothy Spurr Mobile St. Paul’s Guild Frank Matlock Miss Shoudy

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