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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1915
Page
7
The column blends poems and essays on women’s roles, suffrage debate, and home life. It cites editor opinions on equal suffrage, urges pure music at home, and notes Japanese women taking leadership roles such as the president of a bank.
Hammond Louisiana resident Elizabeth Morris says Vinol restored her strength flesh and health after doctors failed to help. She cites pep tone of iron beef peptone cod liver extractives in a native tonic wine and urges readers to seek Vinol at local drug stores.
Garden notes explain forcing lilies of the valley and gladioli in pots with moisture and dark start, six weeks to bloom, six more weeks of flowering, and six bulbs per pot. Fashion descriptions discuss new gowns with aproned overskirts, boleros, chiffons, velvets, and delicate ball gowns in black satin and gray tones. Cupid's Corner by Miss Eros offers love advice including guidance on dating and social expectations for young women, emphasizing freedom to know and choose among friends.
A series of club meetings fills the week from Tuesday to Saturday at venues including the Burgett Memorial and Battle House. Groups such as As You Like It Club and the Missionary Society meet in the afternoon, while the Mobile Graduate Nurses Association and the C T U hold sessions in the early part of the week. The schedule lists times for Chautauqua Circle, Parlor C gatherings, and various women’s and community clubs across Mobile.
First Lieutenant C G Porcher of the coastguard cutter Tallapoosa will stay aboard. Second Lieutenant C H Dench is transferred to Washington on December 8. Carl Herbert succeeds Dench and L V Kielhorn is promoted to third lieutenant.
A train struck a jitney bus near Tarentum, 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, killing A. N. McNutt and an unidentified woman about 50. Four others were seriously injured, with one likely fatally harmed.
Parri Cunisget grandson of the late President was cited a second time for his role in the Cham pagne engagement. He furnished valuable information during the battle, aiding Allied forces.
Special correspondent reports Mrs. Casimero Pera of San Francisco has just born her 18th child though only nine survive. Her husband Tony earns about $15 a week. she cares for the family and finds life simple. The piece notes her foil to wartime population debates and asks what others would do.
Margie recalls the anonymous letter and Bill Tenney while debating Donna's side. A new electric car becomes a plot device as emotions rise about Kitty's memory, love, and a potential reconciliation as Bill contemplates making Donna happy.
The Italian liner Cis Italia and the Ocean Company vessel City of Savannah collided head on in New York harbor while avoiding a tug and tow. Both ships were heavily loaded with freight and towed to safety by tugs. neither carried passengers.
Edward Marx a 72 year old retired capitalist and major Orleans property owner killed himself in his apartments after a nervous breakdown. Born in Paris he came to New Orleans about sixty years ago. The report notes his access to a penknife and his self inflicted jugular wound amid financial and medical context.
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