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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1916

Page

6

Real Romantics of Life in Ordinary People

Edith Ellis argues love is rare and heroic in marriage and that everyday couples in Harlem and Jersey suburbs sustain true romance. She cautions against ownership in motherhood and says jealousy stems from insecurity while genuine love grows from self possession and curiosity rather than mutual feeling.

Edith Ellis W —G. Wells Stephen Wells Mary Christian Mrs. Ellis Harlem Jersey John The Marne Jealy

Foot Care Advice Cures Swollen Feet and Ringing Fashion

A health column discusses swollen feet from rheumatism and ill fitted shoes, advising men to cut meat and drink water, women to lower heels and soften toe shapes, plus home remedies for temporary swelling including hot foot soaks with Epsom salts, cold rinses, and breathable footwear with powder and stockings.

Trinity Parish Dances and Wedding Preparations Noted

A Trinity parish update notes the September Morn Club dance planned for October 26 at 8:30 p.m., with committee members listed. A wedding rehearsal reception for Norma iré Sutton and William en followed, featuring Victrola music and sunburst roses, celebrating the bride-to-be.

Ing H. A. Alvarez Ey Thompson Bobbie Braun Charlie Pond Fritz Peters J. George Schwenk Willie Muriy Frank Roberson Scott Jompson John Johnson Bena Claude Farrell Graham Joe Davis Sutton Ater Lee E. Sutton Norma Iré Williamen Goldenrod

Revolt of Novel Heroines Against Marriage

The article discusses a rising trend in fiction where heroines resist traditional marriage for personal love. Grace from The Second Blooming rejects divorcing for another man, echoing Nora Helmer and signaling a broader rebellion. The piece questions marriage as irreconcilable with love and notes a shift toward romantic independence.

Mr. Well W. L. George Grace Nora Helmer

Mrs Meredith Hosts Social Card Party For Library Benefit

The Wednesday Card Club at Mrs Jack Meredith's home enjoyed royal auction and a salad course after three tables of games. A Mobile Public Library benefit card party is planned with committee members listed and prizes including lingerie and an elegant entrance prize.

Jack Meredith Tuscaloosa S. F. Clabaugh Mobile Public Library K. Glennon Rhett de Clara Sims Matt Mahomer, Jr J. L. Sturgeon T. P. Norville

Surprise Party Honors Gladys Menefee In Home Gathering

An assembly in the Cawthon assembly room at 3:30 p m featured a Surprise Party for Gladys Menefee. Guests included Hope Tisdale Edith Klass Miriam Heiter Ethel Hewitt Rebecca Armstrong Margaret Tisdale Rosa May Bailey Florence Clarke Vera Heiter Mildred Kemp Ruth Klaas Sidney Menefee and Gladys Menefee. The group enjoyed games a spelling contest and an ice course before departure. Mobilians depart for Episcopal General Convention in St.

Gladys Menefee

For All Complexions a Mercorized Wax Complexion Cure

An advertisement promises ordinary mercorized wax will improve any skin condition by absorbing dead surface particles and revealing a clearer, softer complexion. It claims one ounce at any drug store will make even the worst skin resemble a cold cream finish.

Wilson and Peace or Hughes and War

Vice President Marshall told a Omaha audience to choose between Wilsons peace and Hughes war. He tied the eight hour day to four days work and discussed Adamson law and commodity measures. He argued tariffs and free trade do not alter farmer pricing, then announced plans to continue his Nebraska tour.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Wilson Hughes Marshall Adamson Nebraska

Social notes and visits across towns

Local society mentions Dr and Mrs George H Searcy expected home from Lodge Nebraska. Mrs Searcy has spent summer with her father Mr Per singer. Families including Cla baugh Meredith Harwood and Harwood travel to Birmingham for a day at the state fair. Imogene Little of Mobile visits Julia Nuzum. Washington Moody and companions go to Birmingham for the state fair. Inge Gould of Linden Louisiana visits Mrs Robert Gould. Miss Sadie Phelps recovering at home after an automobile accident. Corinne Roberts returns from visit to Miss Mary Canfield at Battles. Mr and Mrs David Buell and children now at Winthrop Court Cloverdale. Emma Parretta returns from extended visit to New York and Jersey shore.

George H. Searcy Lodge, Pole, Neb Searcy Persinger Sam _ Clabaugh Jack Meredith Bernard Harwood Augusta Harwood Birmingham Imogene Little Mobile Julia Nuzum Tuscaloosa Emma Parretta New York Jersey Shore

Corn forecast tops two billion bushels for extra year

Department of Agriculture forecasts for October 1 show spring wheat 152,851 bushels all wheat 607,557,000 corn 2,717,932,000. In Dallas Texas, Houston Wagner under death sentence for Miss Zada Cramer’s murder was killed by a policeman after overpowering a guard and escaping a cell.

Associated Press Washington Department of Agriculture Dallas Tex Houston Wagner Zada Cramer Dallas County

Honolulu Returns Nominate Delegates in Territorial Primary

Returns from Saturday's territorial primary show Republican J Kuice Kalanianaole renominated as territorial delegate to Congress and Democrat Lincoln M McCandless chosen. Republican vote totals exceed Democratic by about three to one.

Honolulu J. Kuice Kalanianaole Territorial Congress Lincoln M. McCandless

Rose Perfume Suggests Elegant Party With Prizes

The event featured pink roses enhancing the occasion as Miss Lucile Horn and Miss Mary Knight Rush won embroidered and crocheted towels. Horn received a silver asparagus server while Moore took a guest towel. A salad and ice course ended the lively affair with an attendance list of several ladies and the honorees.

Lucile Horn Mary Knight Rush Miss Horn Miss Moore John Scott Ella Packer Blacksher Agnes Fowlkes Stella Keeney Gabriella Cook Lucy Herndon Eliabeth McA

Vogue Pleases Feminine Mobile on Opening Day

Vogue opens in Mobile with Maurice and Lionel Levy at the helm offering exclusive models at popular prices. The shop featuresMisses and small-woman garments with new stock promised, including an orchid taffeta evening dress admired by a prominent club woman.

Mobile Dauphin Street Messrs Maurice Lionel Levy Levy Magic City Birmingham

Pinex At Home Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertising note describes making a cough syrup at home using 212 ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup to yield a full pint. It claims fast, soothing relief for throat and chest coughs including bronchitis and whooping cough, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co of Ft. Wayne Indiana.

Pinex Co Wayne Ind

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