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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
6
A reflective piece on the impact of women in society frames daily courage and progress. It mentions social figures, upcoming weddings, and ante-nuptial entertainments with details on guests, decorations, prizes, and menu from a Mobile area column.
An old remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon rubbed on the scalp at night will dissolve dandruff after multiple applications. It promises instant relief from itching and softer hair, with the product available at drug stores.
Annie Nathan Meyer leads a home economics drive urging women to fight high living costs and improper nourishment. She promotes a twelve lecture course on budgeted food, practical feeding, and thrift to make every dollar count and to strengthen American households.
The Item reports contact phone numbers for the Social Department: Bell 98 and Home 53, with after 1 PM access listed as Bell 3135.
Edna Kent Forbes continues a series addressing the spiritual side of Yogiism and its philosophy. Readers asked for explanations of the religion’s meaning and practice as letters discuss breath work, oxygen, and vitality. A reader mentions hangnails and cautions about trimming cuticles during manicures.
The piece offers guidance on healthful living and beauty practices, including Yoga breathing, nail care, and cuticle care, paired with fashion tips. It notes red hair is fashionable, suggests a veiled, sun-protective approach, and recommends a black satin dress with lavender or coral accents for evening wear.
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