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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
6
Immersive Mobile column offers guidance on treating pimples rashes burns and cuts to minimize scarring. Advice covers antiseptics like peroxide wound care and quick responses to injuries with emphasis on choosing proper creams and preventing lasting marks.
Fragmentary verse portrays a woman with a soft voice and gentle touch who uplifts the speaker with tenderness. It contrasts the idea of a woman bound by unthinking expectations with faith, hope, and quiet salvation amid trouble.
A fragment notes a Marion Club led by University graduates forming a new quasi military group. It mentions clean bright ideals and aims at both social and business use with about thirty members. The text hints at a Marlon military school and university ties.
A reader asks about tiny white pimples around the eyelids and possible disease. The reply states they are whiteheads caused by oily material. The suggested cure is to sterilize a needle and prick them to release the contents.
The Miedra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C held its first regular meeting with Mrs. Lewis Seawell presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. T W Sims as corresponding secretary and Mrs. Stonewall Boulet as treasurer, with Mrs. W S Pugh registrar and Mrs. James K Glennon director who will attend the Dallas convention from Mobile and invite it to meet in 1917. The chapter notes the illness of Mrs. E W Christian and plans Travelers Aid Day with downtown support to aid travelers and strangers.
A medical hint from Popular Medicine explains non surgical skin renewal by removing devitalized surface with mercorized wax to reveal new skin in ten to fourteen days. It also suggests an approved wrinkle treatment using saxolite powder and witch hazel and daily facial baths for prompt results.
Miss Josephine Harris attends opening dance at Marion Institute while visiting Marion. Mrs W P Cowles, Miss Emily White of Mobile visit Mr and Mrs T E Spencer. Miss Florence Bolive returns to Mobile after a week with ill grandmother. Families move between Mobile Fairfield and Foley area for winter. Mrs A R Ball visits Colonial Inn Fairhope while husband travels to Wisconsin for his father's illness.
The Daily Telegraph reports that American insurers face the bulk of loss from Alauni's cargo while British underwriters held only a small portion of the coverage.
The Pink Domino Maids will perform at Knights of Columbus hall on Monday evening at 8 30 o clock. A benefit event for the Infants Home is planned with refreshments served after the St Patrick s Hall gathering at 8 o clock.
Stiff knees and aching limbs from rheumatism gout and neuralgia are eased by Sloan's Liniment. The universal remedy penetrates without rubbing and soothes tender flesh. Cleaner and more effective than ointments for strains sprains and sore muscles. At your druggist 25c.
Amsterdam Telegraaf urges the United States to act to halt submarine warfare after ten days of attacks near American shores. The paper says ships must not be torpedoed off the American coast and calls on America to speak a decisive, redeeming word to curb Germany.
The Home Telephone Company through manager W. H. Bryant reports most Mobile telephones will be back in operation tonight after storm damage. Bryant says damage is less than initially feared.
In New Haven on October 20, Yale faced heavy rain and poor playing conditions against Virginia Tech. The weather created a tough handicap for both teams, with Yale entering the game as the favorite based on prior records.
Elmira N Y Oct 20 Secretary of War Baker spoke on Wilson era legislation enumerating measures now law He highlighted the federal reserve act rural credits law income tax and the child labor law among those credited to the Wilson administration.
Richard Harrison, held in Martinsburg West Virginia over a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train robbery that yielded 100000 in unsigned bank notes, is ordered removed to Montgomery Alabama by Judge Dayton. He is unable to travel unaided and will testify before a federal grand jury there.
Advice emphasizes balanced care for young colds with fresh air and Vicks Vapor Rub applied to throat and chest at first signs. Warns against constant internal medicines or indoor confinement, noting potential lung trouble and stomach upset. Prices listed 25c 50c or 1.00.
At the Protestant Episcopal convention in St Louis Bishop William Lawrence argues football builds discipline and character, linking sport to religious growth. He urges modernizing Sunday schools and notes religion can grow from home, schools, or public playgrounds. Bishop Gailor stresses education as church responsibility.
Miss Jenne Usy of Gadsden Alabama writes to Granger Medicine Co. to order two more Gran Liver Retor stating the medicine is a continuous home benefit. She notes it tones the body, keeps one healthy, and reduces doctor bills. It is a vegetable, alcohol free product easy to take and sold by druggists.
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