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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1915

Page

6

Mysterious Ones and Social Notes From a Century Era

A fragmentary social column references mysterious beings and storytellers, invites social notices to be sent to the Society Editor, and previews several local gatherings. It then details a day outing to Stein's Springs and College Lake with Miss Annie May Smith and others, a third anniversary party for Carlton Thomas with pink decor, a dinner at Cawthon Hotel for Ethel Bush, and a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. H H Natzke with games and prizes.

Stein College Lake Leity Annie May Smith Fred Green Minnie Lée Smith Griffin Minnie Jenkins Beverly May Jenkins Harold Pistole Woods David Carlton Thomas Carlton E. Thomas Harry Thomas Buster Carlton

Eckman’s Alterative Promoted for Tuberculosis

Dr J W Carhart of San Antonio Texas argues lime salts are vital and must be supplied to prevent mineral deficiencies tied to tuberculosis. He credits Eckman’s Alterative with helpful, non habit forming results and notes its availability at Braswell's Drug Store and Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

J. W. Carhart San Antonio Texas Eckman Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Smock Frock Takes Fashion Runway From Peasant Gown

Dame Fashion highlights a new smock frock inspired by the French peasant garment. Mme Becker of the Fashion Art League of America designs for Grace Malley, featuring pale blue crepe de chine, a shirred yoke, and honeycomb sleeves. The loose frock doubles as a light coat for early autumn days.

Dame Fashion Miss Grace ©'Malley

Evening ice course and multiple social notices

An evening ice course celebration hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Natzke lists attendees including Emma Steffins Cora Box Selma Natzke Louise Kock Lucy Kotton Madeline Winjammer Vivian Box and others. Sympathies flow to the Cowen-Davis families over Eleanor Cowen's death in the August hurricane on the steamer Marowhine. Further notes tell of Eleanor Gary hosting an auto party for Miss Marion McDuffie and Miss Marie Spotswood with guests and upcoming plans. Camp Fire Girls set a business meeting at Lyons Park with Lazetta De Vaughn speaking at 4:30.

Benjamin A. Cowen J. J. Davis T. B. Davis Eleanor Cowen Barton Eleanor Gary Selma Marion McDuffie River Ridge Marie Spotswood Mobile Orrville Anne Agee Charles McKinnon Lillie Reid Gregley Pulaski Tenn Caldwell Johnson Jugene Eleb Camp Fire Girls Lyons Park Lazetta de Vaughn

Calendar Tuesday schedule for local clubs and events

Local listings show Ladies' Aid Society at First Christian Church with Mrs A D Davis, Raphael Semmes Parliamentary Law Club at Semmes School, Home Economics Club in Cawthon Hotel assembly room, Mobile Equal Suffrage Association at Lyons Park, and W S Tennis Club address by Mrs Graves of Canton at First Baptist Church. Wednesday through Friday cover Busy Workers Sewing Club Camp Fire Girls, Story Telling Hour, Mothers' Club, Farewell Summer Dance at Yacht Club, and Saint Francis Street Methodist events with multiple venues and times.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Christian Church A. D. Davis Raphael Semmes Semmes Cawthon Hotel Mobile Equal Suffrage Association Lyons Park Cawthon, W. SS Washington Square Graves Canton China E. H. Disher Elmira St P. m Mobile Graded Union Mothers’ Club of Settlement Miss Adelaide Peoples

United Daughters of the Confederacy meet at Cawthon hotel

An enthusiastic UDC meeting at the Cawthon hotel plans for Admiral Raphael Semmes birthday events at Armory hall Monday evening. Veterans of Semmes camp will attend the gathering with an anticipated attractive program.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Cawthon Hotel John Moulton Louis Sewell Raphael Semmes Armory Hall Veterans of Semmes Camp

Twelve Years of Fang Health Cardui Testimony

Weaverville North Carolina Mrs Abbagail Hampton relates a 12 year health decline ending with Cardui. She reports dramatic recovery from bed rest four days monthly to full strength, noting weight loss and renewed ability to garden cook and care for boarders. Cardui sold by druggists with directions.

Weaverville N. C Abbagail Hampton Cardus Cardui

Oakdale Notes A Sunday Visit And Church Ladies’ Aid Update

Mr Jake Pierson visited his sister Mrs Ralph Diamond in Oakdale. Avenger family now resides at 965 Seneca street. Oakdale Methodist Ladies Aid enjoyed by past president Mrs Wallace at Broad and Kentucky. Refreshments served to listed members. Next meeting at Mrs Chambers home first Monday in October.

Oakdale Ala Jake Pierson Ralph Diamond Avenger Bay Avenue Seneca Street Oakdale Methodist Church Wallace Broad Kentucky Streets Register Thompson Deakle Tha

Orchard Personal News and Local Meetings

Orchard Ala residents report Harry Dunham and family moving to Crichton to establish a future home. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Pearce’s home with many members present despite rain. Mrs. W Mayer of Overlook travels to Chicago to visit her daughters there. Mr. Wents was taken to Providence Infirmary on Monday for treatment.

Orchard Harry Dunham Crichton Ladies’ Aid Pearce Frederick Davis Torquerest Ricker Dean Wengerd Laura Guthrie W. Mayer Overlook Chicago Wents Providence Infirmary

Citrus Growers Association Meeting Address Planned

The Citrus Growers Association meets next Wednesday evening with J. E. Dew, enzymologist, addressing members on Insect and Fungus Enemies of Citrus Fruit. A large attendance is expected.

Citrus Growers Association J. E. Dew Kanning Mobile J. B. Driver Pearce

AN OVERBURDENED WIFE AND WOMEN'S HEALTH AD

A Victorian era ad argues that women bear heavy burdens from girlhood to motherhood and suffer backache headaches and nervousness as signs of organic derangements. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a corrective and urges women not to lose hope without trying the remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham

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