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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1916

Page

6

Social News In Mobile Boosts Relief For Cold Catarrh

Promotion for Fran Balm promises quick relief from nasal congestion and head cold. Antiseptic cream Du Tet claimed to soothe swollen mucous membrane and ease breathing within moments.

Beauty Advice and Social Notices Highlight Local Life

A column blends beauty tips with social happenings and club notices. Readers learn how charm and manners shape reputation, while community events unfold including federation meetings, weddings, entertainments, and schedules from the Clark School Improvement Association to temple addresses and choir gatherings.

Proclamation and School Improvement Notes

A patchwork page notes several items including a wedding report, a School Improvement meeting at Clark School, and a call for support of a constitutional amendment. It mentions Mrs. S. H. Peck, Mrs. Seelbach, and a local fair prize by the Gulf Coast operation, with emphasis on community involvement and education.

Clark School Improvement Charlies S. Shawhan Alaasat Gulf Coast D Cve Clark Fair Associa

Advertised Hardware and Household Goods Sale

Sectioned ad listing smokeless oil heaters blue at 5.50 value long handle coal shovels 10c fire pokers 10c japan coal hods 25c. Prices shown for large oval dishes 25c three gallon stone crocks 45c 75c white slop jars 75c white chambers 25c.

Wau Sf Japan Friug Wwe Ees Cesse Vaeneée Deoges Ohiegaca Union Hardware

Fragmentary Skin Care Ad Copy From Old Newspaper

Readable bits describe freckle removal via peels or topical treatments. Mentions drug stores and cold creams as options. OCR garble limits clarity but implies cosmetic procedures and products for skin whitening or freckle reduction.

Women mobilize to spread Wilson campaign by car

The Women’s Bureau of the Democratic National Committee organizes a nationwide auto campaign led by volunteers who drive family cars through neighborhoods to distribute pamphlets and persuade voters for President Wilson. Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson directs the effort as volunteers pledge devotion and practical canvassing over mere pageantry.

Ford United States Hughes Children’s Bureau New York California Wilson Women’s Bureau Democratic National Committee New York City Charles Dana Gibson Women's Bureau East Forty-second Miss Marie Louise Burge Westfield N. Y Miss Burge Democratic

Wedding Plans and Visits Cross Alabama Towns

Mrs J W McAlpine expects to attend the November wedding of Doris Moughan and Edward Napoleon Claughton. Mrs C H Bowlen returned from a visit near Mobile. Mr and Mrs E B Stephenson and daughter of Mobile hosted guests in Alco. J W Otts of Greensboro and O M Otts of Mobile returned from Birmingham after a Brown Otts wedding. Mrs E M Thomas of Mobile visits Rose Marie Menzel. Nicholas Platt and spouse arrive at Toulminville after wedding trip. Sue Rainer of Elba returns from Troy visits. Mrs A W Cawthon travels to Tallahassee to visit Frank Cawthon and Rosa belle Christian.

J. T. Donivan, Sr Mary Eugenia Tilman D. Brown South Wilkinson Street Mobile Ala J. W. McAlpine Doris Moughan Edward Napoleon Claughton E. B. Stephenson Little Daughter J. T. Booth Alco Brewton Standard E. M. Thomas Rose Marie Menzel Birmingham News Nicholas Platt Toulminville A. W. Cawthon Tallahassee, Fla Frank Cawthon Rosabelle Christian

Episcopalians Plan Immigration Aid Department

A church immigration department would serve spiritual and physical needs of newcomers to the United States. The memorial from the Diocese of Washington urged creation at the Protestant Episcopal Church convention in St. Louis. Delegates discussed postwar alien arrivals and potential expansion of the Book of Common Prayer, with final adjournment planned for next Friday.

ST. Louis Department of Immigration United States Thes Alocese Ten D. C of House House of Deputies

Winter Schedule of Bay Boat Apollo Announced

Captain M. A. Bowen of the Eastern Shore steamer Apollo announced the winter schedule. Beginning October 25 the steamer will leave Mobile daily at 8 p.m and leave Fair Hope daily at 7 30 a.m. On Sundays the Apollo will leave Mobile at 9 a.m return at 6 p.m and depart again at 8 p.m. The steamer will leave Fair Hope on Sunday afternoons at 2 o'clock.

M. A. Bowen Apollo Mobile Fairhope

Fire damages residence of J T Schley on Selma Street

The home of Mr. J. T. Schley at 1061 Selma Street sustained slight fire damage Monday night around 6 85 oclock. Sparks caused the blaze and local fire companies responded to the alarm.

J.T. Schley J. T. Schley Selma Street

Callie Owen Recovers After Grip Attack

In Selma the town reports Dr. Callie Owen is recovering from a grip attack. The brief update notes her condition and ongoing care as residents wish her a swift return to health.

Callie Owen

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