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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1914
Page
12
A lyrical meditation on youthful hearts weaving golden dreams. The speaker questions the fate of castles built in youth and urges continued dreams and joy as the world opens, urging the spirit to soar and dream long.
A young Mobile society hosts a Moonlight dance on the steamer Charles H. Cessna. Harry Clifton and Claiborne Schley secure the salon for an event with Drago's five piece orchestra. A return excursion is planned with visiting girls and sponsors aboard. Reception and floor committees along with chaperones are listed. boat departs Dauphin Street at 8 PM.
The Morgan couple of Mobile celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary at their East Kenneth Street home with relatives and friends in a joyful reception. Mme Sembrich fears for her safety after war zone travels aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam, with her husband reportedly captured by a British cruiser.
Ruth McCowan and B Frank Midgett prepare for a Tuesday ceremony at St John’s Episcopal Church at noon October 20. Dr Claude Goodall and Willie Schilling serve as ushers. Leah Midgett is maid of honor. Joseph Midgett is best man. Father T A McCowan will present the bride, and a dinner at the McCowan home will follow.
The wedding of Robert A. Taft son of the former president and Miss Martha A. Bowers daughter of Lloyd W. Bowers solicitor general, was held at St Johns Episcopal church in Washington with the Taft family present. The ceremony marked a romance dating back years as Miss Bowers and Miss Helen Taft were close friends during the Taft administration. The former president and Mrs Taft hosted guests at the Wardman Park Hotel as friends gathered for the ceremony and reception.
Bayou La Batre Alabama residents report the School Improvement Association’s first fall meeting. Officers were elected for the year including President Mrs. Cora A. Whelpley and Treasurer Mr. F. C. Smee. The group bought a $10 book case for the library and has $210 in the bank.
The author argues war will shift fashion power away from France to America, noting France’s historic lead in beauty culture and dress. He compares French and American beauty ideals, warns against French heavy powders and drastic reduction trends, and endorses natural American beauty with healthful skin and exercise led figures.
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