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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
6
Whitney Montgomery narrates local showcase of prize Jersey cow, Dobbins pig, Andy Jones hen, and Farmer Brown corn. Each bragged to beat records at the fair, with neighbors and townsfolk touting the animals and crop as the best.
The piece reflects Halloween customs and moral remembrances, noting old beliefs about guarding homes with fires. It also reports social events in Mobile including a Governor Henderson reception at the Battle House, West Virginia travel plans, and updates from the Leinkauf School Improvement Association and local clubs, with community notices and forthcoming events.
A reader promotes a self made cough syrup using pine extract and sugar syrup claiming faster relief from phlegm and tickling throat than ready made products. It emphasizes ease of preparation and cites Pinex as a key ingredient for rapid action.
Miss Eleanor Gilbert argues that women can rise to top business roles though prejudice exists. She notes many women lack commitment to stay in business long term, advocates balancing vocation and homemaking, and urges sustained focus 9 to 6 while marriage can follow without quitting work.
The Whistler Baptist Young People's Union elected John P. Kelly president Marguerite Turner vice president Lora Adell Hartley secretary treasurer Ethel McSwain corresponding secretary and Charles Orso librarian for the year The group will meet Sundays at 6 pm at Bethany Baptist Church.
Women nationwide report health restored after months of illness using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Mothers and wives credit the remedy for renewed strength and well being, with many towns noting its popularity and positive word of mouth impact.
Puss Junior journeys near a marshy forest edge when he meets a worn clown frog with a cigar and opera hat named Rowley. They discuss travel companionship and reference Mother Goose verses as they continue along with a rat joining their small troupe.
Readers are urged to learn to dance well to enhance appearance and poise. The piece extols dancing as a social asset, notes improved posture and walk, and advises confidence over self consciousness. It also includes reader Q A on nails and mourning customs. The long excerpt references local exhibits and fair activities, praising domestic arts and community efforts.
In Mobile society news, the Jewish Women postpone a meeting to honor Miss Addie Moses with a talk by Rev. J. W. Phillips on Uncle Sam in the Philippines. The Shakespeare Club meets with Mrs. Torrey and discusses Katherine and Anne Bullen. Mildred Russell’s engagement to Alexander Portis McKeithen is announced. The Merry Halloween Maids host a dance at German Relief Hall. Henry and Mrs. Andrews plan a Cuban winter trip. A Mobile Public Library meeting is called for tomorrow at 11. Miss Stinson the aviatrix headlines the Liberal Arts display at the fair with broad attention.
The community notes several moves and visits. Mrs Edwin E Colburn is ill at home on Washington avenue. Mr and Mrs Carl Hixon return from a wedding trip to Washington and New York and visit Louis Horn’s home before traveling to Hixon Ala. Professor Ira Kerlin of Auburn and wife stay in Mobile during Fair Week at the Battle House. Ashbel Hubbard spends time in New York City. Mrs Louis Meador and son Equin return to New York for the winter. Mrs Price Williams Sr returns from Biloxi. Mrs A E Ramsey stays in Mobile with niece Mrs Raymond Randolph. Miss Lemoyne Phares visits relatives in the city then returns to Mobile.
A newly issued volume shares an actress's claim that grease paints ruined her complexion and that mercolized wax and saxol solutions restored brightness and youth. She advises using mercolized bee wax on the skin and saxol dissolved in hazel for daily face baths to reduce wrinkles.
Advice favors water before breakfast and daily fruit and vegetables to keep bowels moving. Establish a regular schedule and use Thambertine's Tablets when needed for a mild gentle effect. Obtainable everywhere.
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