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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1916

Page

6

Superlove in America? Bois argues change in love and culture

French savant M Jules Bois returns to the United States to promote French culture and discuss his concept of Superlove. He claims American women foster a new love tied to work and mutual joy, praising monogamy, heart culture, and the integration of romance with daily life.

America M. Bois M. Jules Bois Tetters Columbia Harvard Yale Princeton Bois Biltmore Superlove New York Sarah Bernhardt Mme. Barnhardt France

Reflections on Friendship and Local Notices

Disjointed quotes urge honesty in friendship and self-respect. The page lists social events, a house warming at River Orchard, a storm-damaged lodge replaced, gatherings of Spaulding and friends, a dance planned at Relief Hall, and notes from musical clubs and U D C chapters with favorable mentions of Mrs. J A Rountree.

Frederick Spaulding Low Ledge River Orchard Spaulding H. O. Lueders J. J.ook George, Creary Ates Bat S. de Sok E. G. Eberlin Reiser Leo Clarke Te Clarke Fred Spaulding, Jr Marshall Turner Emory Meyers Mobile

Engagements and Elections Highlight Alabama News

Pelham chapter of the Alabama division endorses a woman for state president, praising her long service as recorder and model conduct. Miss Doris Monghan's engagement to Edward Napoleon Claughton is announced by her parents, with the wedding date to be set later. A Jackson wedding between Minnie Money Vardaman and William T. Ratcliff Jr. features a Galloway Memorial church ceremony and a large bridal party.

France Hugo Michelet Napoleon Serbia M. Bois O.e J. A J. A. Rountree Alabama United Daughters of the Confed Crecy Pelham Birmingham Model Recorder Monghan William Sanford Monghan Doris Edward Napoleon Claughton Saes Birmingham Age Herald Miss Monghan Magic City Mobile Elizabeth McAlpine Guyler Bergh Jackson Minnie Money Vardaman William T. Ratcliff, Jr Ala Galloway Memorial Church Meridian Dispatch Rwwhom

Marriage of Alma Ratcliff and groom with Birmingham Postal

Miss Alma Ratcliff of Raymon and the groom wed in a ceremony officiated by Dr. Winston Borum and Rev. W. A. Henry. Best man was J. K. Vardaman. A reception followed at the Vardaman home. The couple planned a wedding trip and a Birmingham home. mobile was mentioned in association with Ruth Evans.

Alma Ratcliff Raymon J. K. Vardaman Winston Borum First Baptist Church Galloway Memorial W. A. Henry Vardaman Ruth Evans Mrs Lee Evans

Beauty Chats: Alice Transforms Through Drama School

A college preparatory student named Alice abandons college plans for drama training. Two weeks of instruction change her posture, corset use, wardrobe, skin, hair, and carriage. She becomes a leading lady, proving good looks are a business asset and part of self care.

School of Dramatic Art Alice Dramatic School

Quick cures for bad breath from a stenographer's note

Practical tips to refresh breath and confidence. Points include thorough dental care, tongue cleaning, hydration, chewing sugarless gum, rinsing with antiseptic mouthwash, avoiding strong odors, and visiting a dentist for persistent issues.

Tainted Breath Diet Tip Lacks Clear Source

Guidance suggests charcoal tablets after meals to absorb stomach gases and mint to conceal tainted breath though no reliable source is provided. The advice mixes possible detox claims with unverified statements.

Friends and relatives visit Meridian and Mobile noted

The column records visits and travels of Meridian and Mobile residents. Rene Eden Sr and family suffer illness. Mrs. T. T. Tunstall Jr visits Mobile kin. Mr. and Mrs. Yuille, Neville and others spend weekends with relatives. a Biloxi party tours Merlin area and attends the fair. Hixon couple stay in Washington after a wedding. other locals plan winter stays and travel through Alabama and Texas.

Rene Eden Rene, Jr R.F. Neville,Sr Willie Neville Mobile T. Lb. Wainright Stonewall J. H. Currie Haughey Duke E. C. Tonsmeire Biloxi Stafford Springs M. E. McGhee Helen McGhee Charles McGhee Columbus Meridian Dispatch

Jewish Chautauqua Speaker to Attend Temple Tuesday

Miss Jeanette M. Goldberg field secretary of the Jewish Chautauqua Society of America will address the audience Tuesday night October 24 at 8 p m in the Government Street Temple assembly room. She is well known in Mobile and will arrive this afternoon staying at the Battle House. Rev Dr Henry Berkowitz founder of the society and former Mobile rabbi attends with many friends and admirers here. An invitation is extended to all interested.

A. G. Moses Jeanette’ M. Goldberg Jewish Chautauqua Society of America Government Street Temple Mobile Miss Goldberg Battle House

Army seeks 2 138 recruits yearly in Alabama drive

The War Department orders Alabama recruiting officers to produce 2138 new soldiers annually, equating one recruit per thousand residents. Capt James B Hutchinson outlines plans to open more posts in Birmingham Decatur Montgomery Mobile and district canvassing with county seats as hubs and postmasters aiding the effort with paid incentives.

United States Army Alabama War Department James B. Hutchinson Birmingham Decatur Montgomery Mobile

Claims of kin to Mrs Green spark Howland heirs list

Hundreds nationwide claim a share of the Sylvia Ann Howland estate of about 1.25 million dollars citing kinship to Hetty Green. Trustees confirm 436 heirs are known and forbids additions after thorough genealogical work showing Gideon Howland line not linked to Mayflower pioneer John Howland.

Associated Press New Bedford Mass Hetty H. Green United States Sylvia Ann Howland Howland Green Gideon Howland Dartmouth Testatrix Howlards Hetty Green John Howland

Captain Hotchkin Dies Aboard Carmela In Cuba

Captain Frank Seymour Hotchkin mate of the bark Carmela died suddenly at Manzanillo Cuba on a Saturday long voyage home from Mobile for Cuban ports. He will be buried in Mobile after health rules delay until January. He served eighteen years in the U S Navy retiring as lieutenant commander and leaves two daughters a brother and other relatives. He was a Syracuse native and Annapolis graduate.

Frank Seymour Hotchkin Carmela Mobile Manzanillo Cuba H. E. Austin Hotchkin United States Navy Capt. Hotchkin Red Cross Lodge Knights of Pythias

Priest Found Dead In Attitude Of Prayer

Father Bezain, vicar general of the Savannah diocese, a 49 year priest, was found dead kneeling in prayer at Sharon Georgia where he served. Born in France the Savannah diocese covers all of Georgia.

Atlanta Bezain Savannah Sharon France Georgia

British Destroyer Hit by German Air Bomb Off Flanders

The British destroyer off the Flanders coast was struck by a bomb from a German seaplane on October 21, with the admiralty reporting the raid ended with all raiders returning unharmed despite heavy shelling.

Associated Press Berlin

Germany to repatriate 10000 Italian civilians

Paris dispatches report Germany will send ten thousand Italian civilians unfit for military service, interned in Germany, back to Italy via Chiasso due to lack of means to feed the prisoners.

Associated Press Paris Germany Rome Chiasso

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Gether Nixola Greely-Smith Eighth. Street Wic Sturges First. Baptist Church T. J. Shipman Meridian Mrs. Evans Craig Club Craighead Parliamentary Law Club Cawthon George B. Crossland L. L. Dugger T. D. McCall G. C. Kilpatrick Mobile Suffrage Association State Suffrage Association Chamber of Commerce Anna Y. M. G. C. Hall Century Book Club R.P. Pope Federation Charles Scholfield City Federation James K. Glennon Department Bell OlKs | Ak Detroit Free Press A. Bystander Tember Morn Chautauqua Circle Tuesafternoon Edith Duffee Pman Women's Musical Club Winston Jones L Toilet Company Peri, Tenn Martin Holbrook Gulf Coast Fai Pouncey Horlick Edna Kent Forbes T. T. Tunstall, Jr M. J. Taylor Pascagoula George R Daphne John Harvey A. Y. Harvey Meridian Star Carl Hixon New Willard Hotel Washington, D. C George A. Huard Fitzpatrick Conception Street J. A. Daniels Government and Claiborne Streets Aubrey Dickson Houston San Antonio Tex Walter Simison Mount Vernon Maurine Cottrell West Point U.S. Army Captain Hotchkin Dr.King Dr. King Cook Book Free F. L. Tapia Dauphin ST Britton SS Ae
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