Fashions of Today Reach Mobile with Parisian Flair
Society notes reveal caprice with common sense in the season’s styles. Paris’s Madam Paquin calls the fashions good and womanly, reflected in Mobile shops like Gayfer’s Hammell’s and Reiss as well as in revived past silhouettes and intricate neck rubes. Grace-Harris, Agnes Scott student, returns for debutante festivities while Mr. and Mrs. Marty and their aunt welcome her home from New Orleans.
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Caprice
la Mode
Madam Paquin
Mobile
Gulf City
Gayfer’s
Hammel's
Reiss
Mitchell's
Directorre
Charlotte Corday
Grace—Harris
Agnes Scott
Decatur
Mrs Wilkes Credits Pinkham Compound for Healthy Baby
Mrs Verna Wilkes of Plattsburg Mississippi says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her nervous depression indigestion and female troubles leading to a healthy baby and a happy home She claims she nearly lost a previous child and credits the remedy with restoring her health urging others to write for confidential advice from the Pinkham company.
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Plattsburg, Miss
Lydia E. Pinkham
Verna Wilkes
Plattsburg
Miss
E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Advanced beauty treatments offered by expert clinic
The clinic provides modern methods for scalp care and facial treatments using scientific approaches. Services include massage, electrolysis, bleaching, wrinkle care, and personalized appointments for professional results.
Jilted Millionaire for Government Employee in Washington
The engagement of Laura Merriam to James S. Curtis assistant secretary of the treasury was not surprising to friends. It is claimed she jilted Theron M. Catlin after deciding on love for Curtis. Catlin, once wealthy and unseated by Congress for election spending, is said to have withdrawn his pursuit.
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Washington
Laura Merriam
James S. Curtis
the Treasury
Curtis
Merriam
Theron M. Catlin
Mr. Catlin
Catlin
Miss Merriam
Notable Mobile Colony Guests and Local Visits
Mrs Lorca and other Mobile colony members enjoyed a pleasant summer in Fairhope. Mrs W W Evans and son Haynes returned to Laurel after a brief Mobile visit. A J Spencer spent several days in the city from a Gosport lumber camp. Mr and Mrs W N Frenkel of New York visit Mobile relatives after the death of Mr A H Spira, Frenkel's father and a leading Mobile figure. sympathy is offered to the family.
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W.W. Evans
Haynes
Laurel
Mobile
A. J. Spencer
City
Gosport
W. N. Frenkel
New York
A. H. Spira
To Be Ordained at Rome by Alabama Youth
A young Alabama man Eugene Sands son of Robert D Sands of Montgomery and nephew of Joseph H Sands of Mobile will enter holy orders this month at the American College in Rome Italy. He is expected to report to Rt Rev Bishop Allen in Mobile on June 1. The article notes American visitors in Rome take interest in the students at the American College and contrasts them with German College students wearing vivid red. It also mentions W M Marshall a club and society man returning from a nine month world tour and the idea of a society of foreigners for travel notes and stories.
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Rome
Eugene Sands
Robert D. Sands
Montgomery
Joseph H. Sands
Mobile
Italy
Bishop Allen
Papal City
St. John
W. M. Marshall
Story Hour at the Y M C A Brightens Kids Day
The Story Hour invites Protestant Mr- Phan Asylum children aged four to thirteen for an 4 PM program at the Y M C A. Mrs. D B Dobbs and Mrs. T A Page will entertain with tales of olden times and today. All children may attend.
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Mr- Phan Asylum
D. B. Dobbs
T. A. Page
Becketts Case Faces More Witnesses In Rosenthal Trial
New York prosecutors presented stipulations and Rose confession excerpts as Becker defense case resumes. Witness Louis Plitt testified Rose urged killing Rosenthal and claimed Becker not involved with the Rosenthal matter. Contractor Robert A. Smith testified of remarks by Webber about killing Rosenthal and ties to a gambling investigation.
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New York
Becker
John F. McIntyre
Whitman
Jack Rose
Bridgie” Webber
Harry Wallon
Sam Schepps
Rosenthal
McIntyre
Rose
Louis Plitt
Charles Pitt, Jr
Mr. McIntyre
Plitt
Graham Rush Clothing Company Opens In Mobile
Two Mobile young businessmen, E. Graham and A. L. Rush, opened at 267 Dauphin Street with a wide display of men’s and women’s tailored clothing. Graham went East to select stock while Rush sourced New York cloaks and coats for the ready to wear department. the new system and merchandise promise modern styles and fair prices.
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Graham-Rush Clothing Company
Graham
Rush
E. Graham
A. L. Rush
Dauphin Street
East
Mobile
New York
The
Pew
Graham Rush store offers easy payment options for goods
Modern plan enables customers to secure merchandise with little cash outlay. The Graham Rush company avoids old style installment labels and promises favorable prices. Friends visit to extend good wishes. Dottie the Dancer Thanhouser comedy at Crown Theatre today for laughs.
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Rush
Graham-Rush
Tax Commission Schedules Conecuh County Hearing
The state tax commission will travel to Evergreen on October 28 to hear nearly 1700 tax cases in Conecuh county, where about 2200 taxpayers reside. The move adjusts the previously announced date of October 18.
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TAX Commission
Montgomery
Ala
State Tax Commission
Evergreen
Conecuh County
Why Endure Pimples and Blackheads Revealed Skin Care Remedy
Article promotes Cuticura products for clearing pimples and blackheads. It instructs applying Cuticura Ointment to affected areas briefly, washing with Cuticura Soap after five minutes, and using the soap daily to prevent inflammation and clogged pores. The guidance emphasizes morning and evening use and general toilet application.
Tax Commission to Hear Property Assessments in Alabama
The article notes hearings in multiple counties to show cause for assessment increases. Conecuh County has the most cases, though total sums are smaller than Montgomery and Jefferson counties. The Tax Commission will reconvene in Montgomery on December 3 to hear about a dozen continued cases.
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Montgomery
Jefferson
Conecuh
Tax Commission
Roosevelt Prepares Defense of Himself on Trust Issue
Chicago October 19 Colonel Roosevelt states his position on an industrial commission to regulate trusts. He replies to Louis Brandeis and Governor Wilson alleging he would legalize monopoly, insisting his views oppose such police power and affirm the opposite of the accusation.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Industrial Commission
America
Louis Brandeis
Wilson
Dottie the Dancer at Thanhouser Feature Tonight
At the Thrown Theatre today only Dottie the dancer appears in a Thanhouser short comedy reel. The playful piece invites audiences to laugh at the performance and enjoy the lighthearted film segment.
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Dottie
Therown Theatre
Shuttle train boosts Alabama State Exposition crowds
The Western Railway of Alabama ran a first shuttle train at the Montgomery State Exposition at Vandiver Park drawing thousands by 1 p m Local preparations show most exhibits ready with only a few odds and ends left The Auburn and U S government displays including boys corn clubs and girls tomato clubs are among the largest exhibits The fair runs through next Saturday with peak crowds expected early next week
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Montgomery
Western Railway of Alabama
Vandiver Park
Auburn
United States
Turkish Armies Advance Toward Bosia and Philippopolis
A Constantinople dispatch reports one Turkish army moving toward Bosia through the Djuma Pass in the Rhodope mountains, while another pushes on Philippopolis via Tirorush as October 19 dispatches reach London.
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London
Constantinople
Bosia
Djuma Pass
Rhodope Mountains
Philippopolis
Tirorush
Mrs. Gonzales Returns From Cuban Mexican Trip
Mrs. 8S. Gonzales wife of Sebastian Gonzales president of the Star Fish and Oyster Company returns to Mobile with daughters Marietta Emilia and son Victor after four to three months in Cuba and Mexico visiting D. H. Perez of Merida and other relatives. She notes Vera Cruz surrender to rebels and says Mexicans prefer Porfirio Diaz though war altered plans and trip extended.
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8S. Gonzales
Sebastian Gonzales
Star Fish and Oyster Company
Mobile
Marietta
Emilia
Victor
Cuba
Mexico
D. H. Perez
Merida
Yucatan
Gonzales
Vera Cruz
Republic
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Mr. M. Marty
New Orleans
Mr. and
Mrs. Marty
Mrs. Wilkes’ Blessing
Marie E. Patterson
St. Joseph St
Annie Low Rafield
W. B. Atkins
Selma
Sed
Cochran
Arthur Foulton Black
Houston
Texas
Black
Galveston
Lone Star State
Baldy
Robert A. Smith
Madison Square Garden
Jack Zelig
Smith
Webber
Metropole
Graham-Rush Clothing Co
New Plan
ONW
Crown Theatre
Mrs. S. Gonzales
Porfirio Diaz
Children’s Rain Capes
Mr. Jones
Jones
Brown
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Spotte NY
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