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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

6

Bernhardt Seeks Charm and Youth in New York Visit

World’s greatest actress Sarah Bernhardt headlines a social splash in New York after a grand steamship arrival. She discusses war’s heroism of women, praises American sympathy, praises childrearing, and shares milk and potatoes as a youth secret while planning a Montreal appearance and a return to New York in November.

Sarah Bernhardt New York City New York Madame Bernhardt The Majestic France America Espagne Madame Mme. Sarah Amerca Mme

Shakespeare Club holds regular meeting after Monday shift

Ed. W. Foley notes the Shakespeare club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. C J Torrey as president and Mrs. James R. Hagan deceased. A note of appreciation was sent to Miss Elizabeth Knott, a box of flowers accompanying the gesture. A letter from Charlotte Porter discussed Henry VIII.

Shakespeare Club C. J. Torrey James R. Hagan Alice Frazer Elizabeth Knott Charlotte Porter M. IL. Bixler R. Power Little England Orleans Wolsey

Mobile D A R Chapter Opens Season With Flag Honors

The Mobile Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its first season meeting at the Cawthon Hotel with Regent Mrs Gregory L Smith presiding The session included reports on officers and a note of thanks from Postmaster General Burleson for the Alabama State Flag presented to the Post Office and from Fourth Assistant Postmaster General J Lewis Moneyway praising Miss Metta Thompson for initiating the flag project Five new members were elected and year books will be sent to Washington and Montgomery for archival review The state conference in December will be attended by several chapter officers

Mobile Daughters of the American Revolution Cawthon Hotel Gregory L. Smith Metta Thompson Burleson Alabama Post Office Department Washington J. Lewis Moneyway Myles Douglas Lavelle First Infantry Ala and Sara Turner Vinegar Bend George Izard A. Willoughby James Reynolds Washington, D. C Historical Department Owen Montgomery J. O. Smith H. T. Smith

Alabama D A R Chapter Elects Delegates and Officers

Greenwood Ligon elects delegates. Mrs. Gregory L Smith as regent enters second year. Alternate delegates include Mrs. Rhetta Goode national vice president and ex state regent, Mrs. Sidney R Prince, Mrs. J T Cochrane, Mrs. Harris Vaughn and Miss Edith Heckert. New members Mrs White and Mrs Charles A Cunningham reported. Upcoming events December 12 reception, December 26 ball, January 17 Washingtons Wedding Day celebration, February 21 patriotic divine service.

State of Alabama Gregory L. Smith Howard Walker White Tilly Pope Houston Tex Charles A. Cunningham Gregory Little Smith Benjamin’ Franklin Adams John Taylor Cochrane Edith Heckert William Stewart Harry T. Smith Robert G. Gould Metta Thompson John T. Cochran Battle House Washington Rhett Goode Goode Ligon Hubbard Bestor W. S. Pugh

Bargain shoes prompt chiropodist toe nail care

A chiropodist treats an ingrown toenail caused by bargain shoes. He trims the nail concavely, removes dead cuticle, inserts antiseptic cotton, shortens other nails, and relieves pressure with antiseptic spray. The patient notes monthly care is usually half a dollar, this visit double but worthwhile for relief.

Hair Growth Cream Sparks Scant Letter Reply

A reader acclaims a novelty cream and questions its claim to facial hair growth. The letter demands a stamped reply and hints at a potential product controversy.

R. Hi

Growing Tall At Sixteen: Tips On Diet And Sleep

At sixteen you may be thin but are likely growing tall and will fill out with time. Favor fattening foods that use starch and plenty of milk and butter. Drink at least a quart of water daily and ensure enough sleep each night to rest and develop.

Mme. Bernhardt Mme Sarah P. T

Whistler Scientific College of Kent Cornered at Fellows Hall

The Scientific College of Kent Corners will be presented at Fellows Hall on Thursday night September 19 for the benefit of Bethany Baptist church. Admission 25 and 15 cents. The item is part of local society notes with a mix of travel and family updates from Meridian and Mobile communities.

Scientific College of Martin Adams George L. Lambeth Birmingham Ala Robert Gray Wahalak Miss N. F. Felder McComb Gray John Kelley C. Tew Gulfeet English Crichton Oscar Miles

Evening event at German Relief Hall features

Tomorrow evening at 8 30 at German Relief Hall members and friends of the organization will attend an event with several features planned.

B. of L. E Y. M. B. A. Hall

Reveal Youthful Skin With Mercolized Wax

Beneath a soiled and aged complexion Mercolized wax gradually absorbs devitalized surface skin to reveal fresh natural looking skin. Used by refined women who seek true natural complexions. One ounce package with directions is sold by all druggists.

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