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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1914
Page
3
A narrator recalls a striped and flowered box containing a bonnet that symbolizes a lost mother and sister. The longing to touch wear and behold the cherished item unfolds as the day of departure arrives and the family is gone. The scene blends desire, death, and a haunting keepsake.
Warwick James Price recalls his first bonnet and laughs at fashion’s sixty year cycle. He jokes about owning many bonnets, big and small, yet says none matched the joy of that initial one from long ago.
The convention committee of the Mobile Chapter D A R will meet tomorrow at 11 o clock at the residence of general chairman Mrs B F Adams on Government street.
Atlantaites prepare for an all cotton themed debut social at the Piedmont Driving Club on October 1. The event features cotton decorations, cotton motif costumes, cotton ice molds, and a prize bale for the most attractive all cotton outfit.
Luella Marsh shares a London tip for a home face treatment using saxolite powder dissolved in hazel to instantly tighten skin. She claims the solution smooths wrinkles and neck creases and has helped several others, including an elderly woman with baggy cheeks.
Paris fashion hints drift in war inspired styles with torpedo turbans in steel blue and plumed trims, siege gray velvet hats, and silver crossed sword motifs. Colors Kaiser blue and Russian green dominate. The Cossack tunic trend spreads as Poland's war notes spark a Castle couple polka revival and other national dances.
Mrs Erwin Craighead organized classes on parliamentary practice and published the lessons. Yesterday the neighborhood members of the Craighead class met at 258 Michigan avenue, hosted by Mrs Outerbridge and Mrs Zeighe. Mrs Craighead attended and helped teach the lesson on Elections.
A summer gathering at Belle Fontaine hosted by Mrs. Frank Dunlap featured seven 500 tables on the verandas surrounded by flowering plants. Prizes were won by Mrs. Lewis Sewall, Mrs. S. S. Pugh, Mr. Swartout, and Mr. Lewis of South Orchard.
Mr. C. G. Ollinger and family have returned home after a very enjoyable motor trip to Atlanta Birmingham and Montgomery.
Miss Carolee Martin visits Meridian friends. Mrs. Callie Ziegler of Bristol Virginia visits Mrs. J. L. Locke. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Maxon depart for an extended trip to Ohio New York Baltimore Washington and more. Miss Eugenia Thompson returns home after six weeks with sister Mrs. E. L. McCafferty of Mount Vernon. After Hot Springs Mountain stay, hosts at Mountain View Inn.
G W McCall prominent Porto Rico plantation overseer, seriously ill, travels to New Orleans for treatment. He credits Vitalitas with rapid recovery after five days, gaining weight and resuming activity, while urging others to sample the medicine at Sutton's Drug Store and related outlets.
Mr and Mrs Ed Rayfield and their daughter Ibucile spent Monday with Mrs J B Cazalas on Mobile street. Mr Jefferson returned to Tuscaloosa Wednesday after a pleasant stay with friends. The Crichton Baptist church revival closed Wednesday night after great success. Misses Media Curry and Donnie...
Port Arthur, Texas, September 22. Seven oil tanks owned by Gulf Refining Co and Texas Co were struck by lightning and caught fire yesterday. Gulf Refining Co reports losses of 250000 dollars while Texas Co estimates 100000 dollars.
Contractor William H. Holcombe reports the four mile Cedar Point highway extension from Dog River Bridge south will be finished and open to travel within ten days. The segment has been built with wash and clay gravel and thoroughly inspected by County Highway Engineer Fay McClure.
Barnes of Mobile visited friends this week while Mrs. B. J. McLean’s sister Mrs. H. McPhillips moved to Texas for health. E Simpson returns to Tuscaloosa after visiting cousins Jap and Mrs. Hotter. Crichton teachers attend Oakdale institute beginning Monday. Madge Waller of Mobile stayed with Esther Goff. John Graham of Jackson Ala visited the Goffs. Marie Gill spent Sunday at Whistler.
Blood purifier promises improved health by cleansing and enriching the blood. It claims to fortify the entire system and rebalance weakness, urging immediate use and worldwide trust after forty years on the market. Sold by all druggists.
Sufferers and those at risk from lung trouble are urged to consider Eckman's Alterative. A 1912 testimonial from Ernest P. Wilcox, a New York Flame for Homeless and Friendless worker, cites recovery after cold and pneumonia. Claim favors bronchial catarrh and lung ailments and promotes nos drug risk. prices and Philadelphia lab address listed.
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