Born Matchmaker Reveals Keys To Happy Marriage
Margaret Hubbard Ayer interviews Mrs. Eliz abeth Guion Donner a Chicago social figure and born matchmaker who asserts the good husband is born not made and that happiness rests on mutual unselfishness. She cites small daily courtesies and personal talents as vital to lasting marriages and notes many women neglect their arts after wedlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hubbard Ayer
Elizabeth Guion Donner
Donner
Chicago
Matchmaking muse on sincerity and marriage advice
Mrs Elizabeth Galon Donner argues young people lack sincerity and character behind appearances. She cites a Chicago lawyer who doubts marriage prospects and says men seek genuine virtue, not clever affectations, to avoid bachelorhood and foster lasting unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Society Little River vacationers and other Mobile social notes
Numerous Mobile society figures return from extended coastal visits to Little River Biloxi Pass Christian and Cremona. Families such as the Harveys Dortchs Leatherbures and Dickersons recount trips while Miss Susie Moreno and Miss Susie Dowdell visit. Some plan autumn chapters in Asheville Blue Ridge and New York as others travel to Duluth Chicago and Memphis for illnesses and family gatherings.
Talented Misses Dowdell Fonde Frazer Little Abloom Mobile
Miss Dowdell, a Cincinnati and Chicago conservatory graduate and pupil of Henriot Levy, leaves Mobile for a Texas post. Miss Corine Fonde, a Mobile kindergarten worker, visits from New Orleans with family welcome plans. Miss Alice Frazer returns from a Chicago summer course and tours. Miss Imogene Little, at Fairmount College, plans to return to Mobile with Miss Banks of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dowdell
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
American Conservatory of Music
Chicago
Henriot Levy
Mobile
Texas
Corine Fonde
New Orleans
Alice Frazer
University of Chicago
Montgomery
Auburn
Imogene Little
Fairmount College, Tenn
Lizzie Banks
Columbus
Miss
Fairmount
Social notes from Mobile travel and visitors
Mrs Woodie Stone and her daughter Willie return from Battle's Wharf. Mr and Mrs Winston Jones of Mobile vacationed in Canada and visited Ingarara on the Lake then stayed in New York at Waldorf Astoria. Mrs J T McGowin and Miss Ruth McGowin spend a fortnight at French Lick Springs then Cincinnati to see Miss Mulhauser. EB J McGowin family head to Asheville and North Carolina skyland by car. Miss Julia Yonge of Pensacola visits Mobile and area for three weeks with Mrs Kenneth Winter and others. Miss Estelle Thompson of Tuskegee visits Mrs G W Griffin. Fashion favors red shades from fascia to vermilion as seen in Hammers and Gayfer windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Jones
Ingacara-On-The- Lake
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria
J. T. McGowin
Ruth MecGowin
French Lick Springs
Miss McGowin
Cincinnati
Mulhauser
Etta McGowin
Arthur Tansmeire
Julia Yonge
Pensacola
Mobile
Kenneth Winter
Genevieve Hermann
Andrew van Antwerp
Lillian Foster
Louis XIV Era Rel Heel Returns in Footwear Fashion
A revived fashion trend reimagines Louis XIV style heels in modern footwear. Designers reference grand mon arch aesthetics with elevated heels and ornate silhouettes to evoke classical court flair in contemporary wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Grand Monarch
Louis XIV
Art for the Fair Plans Unsecured for Foot Traffic
The notice outlines plans to secure space for art displays at the fair but mentions no firm commitments or foot traffic measures. Local organizers seek funding and permissions to finalize booth placements and scheduling.
Cardui credited by Kentucky woman after recovery
Mrs Louise E Hibbs of Morton’s Gap Kentucky says ten months of illness with ulcers and a tumor ended after taking Cardus. She reports two bottles improved her condition, enabling light house work and full recovery. The ad urges other women to try Cardus and requests a mail request for guidance and a Home Treatment for Women booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton's Gap
Louise E. Hibbs
Cardus
Gulf Coast Tropical Fair to Showcase Stoned Glass Windows
An upcoming Gulf Coast Tropical Fair in Mobile will feature an exhibition of stoned glass window designs by a well known Alabama artist. The works, largely windows already set in U S churches, have earned praise in New York and could enhance Mobile’s art department offerings. Also notes visiting relatives and a move to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
United States
New York City
Art Center of America
Art Department
Mobile Woman Wins Kitchen Economy Contest Prize
Mrs. W. R. Ayer of Mobile won Armour & Company's Kitchen Economy Contest by submitting a roast pig with cracker dressing recipe. The method includes stuffing with crackers celery onion oysters and beef extract, then baking and garnishing with parsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. R. Ayer
Mobile
Armour & Company
Chicago
Clothing Thief With Unadulterated Nerve
In Chattanooga on September 18 P D McClong, a white man, robbed a clothing store in broad daylight in front of the police station. He escaped two patrolmen, was later arrested selling the stolen clothes back to the owner, and confessed to other similar robberies. He admitted larceny at registration. A pawn ticket for the goods was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
P. D. McClong
McClong
Death of Rev. J. B. Grubbs in Lexington at 79
Rev. Isaiah B. Grubbs, a College of Bible faculty member and noted teacher in the Christian Church of America, died in Lexington today at age 79. He was a widely known figure in religious education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Isaiah B. Grubbs
College of Bible
Christian Church of America
Body Identified as Thomas Bearing Dredge Crewman
The body found drifting on the Rock Pile near Battery Glad light was identified as Thomas Be member of the crew of the Barnard dredge. He drowned from the yacht last night a watch and money were found on the body. He was a native of Denmark leaving a widow and daughter. The body has been interred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery Glad Light
Thomas
Barnard
Berring
Denmark
Two Die as Lumber in Box Car Falls in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis two men were killed and three injured when a pile of lumber in a box car toppled onto them after being struck by a switch engine in the yards. The accident occurred today as the men rode inside the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Parisian Sage Hair Remedy Promoted for Dandruff and Falls
An advertisement claims Parisian Sage treats dandruff and hair loss without dye or dangerous ingredients. It asserts the remedy cleanses the scalp, stops shedding, and adds luster and beauty, offered at 60 cents with the Tonio girl illustration on cartons and sold widely.
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Elizabeth Galon Donner
B. Akman & CO
Fifth Avenue
34Th and
35Th Streets
New York
Little River
J. B. Harvey
Lillian Frances Harvey
McLain
J. B. Dortch
Mildred
George Leatherbure
Coden
Allie Dickerson
Biloxi
Ruth Kyle
C. A. Cun
Ningham
Leona Wetherbee
Mrs. Bishops
Miss Kyle
Pass Christian
J. O. Pratt
John Little Smith
Thomas Jr. Smith
Asheville
G. E. Stone
Cremona
City
Mr. &. A. Fowlkes
Agnes
Miss Fowlkes
Judge Semmes
Electra Semmes Colston
N. F. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Demaris
Duluth
Denver
Col
Mr. Smith
T. A. Dickson
Memphis
Eugene Thoss
Barnes’ Wharf
Dauphin Way
Susie Moreno
Wyatt Brown
Shelton Sims
Blue Ridge
Sims
Washington, D. C
Susie Dowdell
Atanta, Ga
Mary M. Moffat
Sozodont
Mosimle A Ago
Horlick
Weet
Ant
Burgess Little
VADCO
Ala
Woodie Stone
Miss Willie Stone
Battle's Wharf
EB. J. McGowin
Lillie Belle
Ernestine
Elizabeth
Skyland
North Carolina
Estelle Thompson
Tuskegee
G. W. Griffin
Reed Avenue
Hammers
Gayfer
Morton
Cardui
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Richard Chapman
Cobby Nicholls
San Antonio
A. 8. Spicher
Monroe Street
Los Angeles
Cal
J. B. Grubbs
Bell
Ballweg
Dauphin St
Thos
Paris
OUR Bon Secour Oysters
Southern Hotel Buffet
E. Cor
Harry Horlock
Optometrist and Manufacturing
Oguela
Dauphin Street
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