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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1916

Page

6

Social Highlights From Mobile Society Events

The Escapades of Mr Jack and a series of talks by Mrs Eaton Miss Parke London and Mrs Finch on magazines newspapers child psychology and books for children are listed among future programs in Mobile. Laurel sequence notes visiting guests Mr Clarendon McClure organist at the Presbyterian Church delight audiences with the new pipe organ.

Mary Parke London Rockefeller Board Laurel N. D. McClure J. Clarendon Oscar Mc.Clure D. W. Davis Wagar Ala Saya Clarendon McClure Presbyterian Church

Praise the teacher hero who gave labor for wisdom

A tribute to a devoted teacher whose life bridged sorrow and service. Her tireless toil filled days with learning, shaping many lives while sacrificing personal joy. The poem honors women who remain unnamed pillars, remembered as childless mothers of the race, guiding future generations with quiet strength.

Admiral Semmes Birthday Event and Local Social Notes

The Electra Semmes Colston Chapter plans Admiral Semmes Birthday observance at Monroe Park on September 27 weather permitting. Multiple society items follow including Maude Lamb Williams engagement to Willis Brewer with October wedding planned, Miss Lucile Price and Miss Mary Pryor engagements, and assorted society editor roles and dance announcements at Battle House and Moose Hall.

Electra Semmes Colston U. Db. C Admiral Semmes Monroe Park Lela Spangler Williams Maude Lamb Willis Brewer Montgomery Advertiser Miss Williams Isaac Spangler Elizabeth Lamb Spangler Montgomery Chrles City Virginia George N. Williams Williams Lumpkin County Georgia Slhie the Times Woman's Press and Authors’ Club Brewer Mary Baine Brewer Hayneville New York Moose Hall Company C 128Rd Regiment of Maple Camp

Electric treatments claim to remove hair and blemishes

Electrology can remove hairs at the root with a tiny charged needle and may also remove moles birthmarks and scars by destroying nerve tissues. It can stimulate the body and may use violet rays to slow gray hair. Prices vary and only skilled specialists should be consulted.

Tribute to Writer and Wife Aboard Lusitania

A literary tribute recalls a prominent writer and his wife lost with Lusitania. The piece highlights the wife as a helpmate in pursuing his ideals and extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women’s ailments restoring health and strength.

Lusitania Lydia EE. Pinkham

Models at Reiss Opening Beauties

The Reiss Mercantile Co opened with a handsome display pleasing patrons and visitors. A millinery emphasis features varied hats for younger girls and children, coats and gowns in velvet and silk, and elegant lace trims. Miss Du champs of New York heads millinery, boosting the department’s promise in Mobile.

Reiss ,Mercantile Co Reiss Miss Duchamps New York

Great Display at Hammel Opening in Mobile

The open displays by Julius Hammel and partners showcase Paris and New York fashions for fall. Exclusive millinery and lace designs, white georgette embroidery, and new neckwear by Louis Kornicker draw shoppers downtown. The store promises Madeira linens, towels, eiderdowns, and festive gifts, urging early Christmas purchases.

Mobile Paris New York Julius Hammel Metropolis Hammers Louis Kornicker Leighton Wagner

Local residents return from trips and visits to various cities

Miss Hallie Cooper, Mrs. Will W. Horn, and Miss Bessie Grayson return from trips to Dillard Atlanta and Healing Springs. Mr. and Mrs. John Welsh and baby back from an extended Business Woman's Club visit. Harry L. Boney returns to Biloxi after Mobile. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Reid and Marguerite head west to Houston Galveston San Antonio. Florence Hipwell returns home to Mobile. W. G. Ward rejoins his company in Montgomery after visiting his mother.

Lillie Strouse New York Esther-Black Atlantic City Miss Strouse T. QO. Barnes Bay Harbor Fla Will W. Horn Bessie Grayson Healing Springs John Welsh Baby Business Woman’s Club Harry L. Boney Biloxi Mobile W. E. Reid Marguerite Houston Galveston San Antonio W. G. Ward Montgomery

Magnolia Balm Beauty Ad Promises Easy Skin Care

An advertising blurb promotes Magnolia Balm as an easy beauty solution for the skin. The copy claims the product costs 75 cents and is available at druggists or by mail from Lyon Manufacturing Company, 42 South Fifth Street, Brooklyn, New York, with sample free.

Lyon Manuf’g Co South Fifth Street Brooklyn N. Y

Bring Out Your Hidden Beauty

Beneath that soiled discolored complexion is a fair one beneath. Mercolized wax gradually absorbs devitalized surface skin to reveal youthfully fresh skin. Used by refined women who prefer natural complexions. Mercorized wax one ounce package with directions for use is sold by all druggists.

Special Notice for Bay Str Pleasure Schedule Change

The Str. Pleasure Bay leaves Mobile daily at 3 30 p m direct to Fairhope Magnolia Beach Battles Point Clear and Zundels. Returning it leaves Zundels at 5 45 a m Point Clear 6 00 a m Battles 6 30 a m Fairhope Magnolia Beach 7 00 a m for the city. After Sept 24 the run to Point Clear south wharf and Zundels ends. Schedule subject to change without notice. E. D. Peppers manager.

Bay Mobile Fairhope Magnolia Beach Battles Point Clear Zundels South Wharf

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