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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1916

Page

5

New Desertion Bureau proposed to force support for children

New York City considers a six month Desertion Bureau under the Department of Charities to locate and compel delinquent fathers to provide for their kids. Officers will have police powers, and may extradite deserters. city savings from custody and welfare costs cited, with a pilot study confirming feasibility and potential economic benefit.

Father Knickerbocker Board of Estimate Bureau of Social Investigations Department of Charities Charities Doherty Mio Bee Wallstein Accounts Office United Hebrew Charities New York National Desertion Bureau

Local Social News Highlights From The Item

The page details social events and club notices in Mobile. Reports include teas at Protestant Orphan Asylum and Bromine club notes, a bridge luncheon honoring Edward Craft, Quorum Club history, Halloween plans, and upcoming nurses and YWCA activities.

Cuticura Advertises Skin Cure for Babies

A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura for soothing irritated skin on babies and claims benefits like clean scalp, soft hair, and rested skin. The notice lists a mail order address and notes the product is sold everywhere.

Beauty and Wardrobe Rules for Public Appearances

A columnist advises women on looking at ease during public roles, stressing pretty dress as a key to poise. It includes wardrobe suggestions with prices, notes city club meetings, and reports on library and civic events in Mobile.

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Winter Wardrobe on a Tight Budget Advice

A reader asks for practical guidance on building a full winter outfit with around a few hundred dollars. They seek affordable clothing types and approximate prices to cover warmth, versatility, and basic style for the season.

Salsewine Nathan

Yaquis Gather at Bacatete Stronghold in Sonora

An American traveler arriving at the border reported Yaqui Indians in Sonora gathering at their old stronghold Bacatete about 100 miles southeast of Guaymas. He said the group was well armed and preparing for actions.

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Missioat and M team visits Alm Polytechnic Institute

The fragment notes a football team from Alm Polytechnic Institute meeting Friday afternoon. Governor derson and Tom Bragg are referenced as connected to Auburn, with photographs taken. The text is fragmentary and unclear on specifics.

YP. I. A Young People’s Jewish Association Edwin Zelnicker B'nai B'rith Hall Memibi Alm Polytechnic Institute Better Kai Auburn Governorderson Tom Bragg

Convict Miner Monterro In Coal Mines Fatal Incident

A Tallapoosa county convict miner died after contact with a live wire in the coal mines at night. The death was reported to the state convict department by the prison warden.

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