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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
5
Poem by John B. McDonald shared in the social notes of The Item. It reflects sorrow, friendship, home life, and enduring happiness through kind hearts and family moments. The piece reads like a sentimental mobile-era reflection on home and cherished loved ones.
A reader proposes a private court with a single magistrate to settle couples’ disputes without stenographers witnesses or reporters. The idea, urged by Judge Freschi, envisions confidential hearings where couples explain issues and receive amiable settlements, aided by the magistrate and possibly other agencies.
Mrs L R Callaway announces the engagement of her eldest daughter Lillie M to Fred W Walsh of Gretna New Orleans La. The wedding is set for September 27 1916 at 8 o'clock at 1053 South Conception street. A surprise party for Miss Nelson was held with friends gathered as she returned home.
Kent Forbes advocates cosmetic steps to improve appearance with emphasis on legs. Walking and dancing tighten calves and ankles, while cocoa butter and olive oil nourish flesh. For skin, mix glycerine and rose water to prevent chapping before going out.
A New Trends reader asks how to prevent chapped skin in wind and if henna can turn hair auburn. The reply notes cold cream feels refreshing for some, suggests consulting a hair or beauty specialist for a sample, and Mae offers to mail a self made flesh-building recipe after a stamped envelope.
An advertisement touts DeMiracle hair remover as safe and effective for facial neck arm and leg hair. It markets devitalization through sorption and notes endorsements by dermatologists magazines and surgeons with bottles priced 50c 1.00 and 2.00.
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