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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1916

Page

5

Dress reform sparks at Bell and Mutual Benefit firms

The Bell Telephone Company and Mutual Benefit Life Insurance warn female staff to drop knee length skirts heavy makeup and flashy attire. Concerns focus on professional dress over vanity with employees advised to keep hair simple and outfits businesslike while office fashion is judged.

Bell Telephone Company Philadelphia Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark City Hall The Battery Broadway

If All Who Hate Could Love as Us in Washington Star

A reflective verse piece from the Washington Star printed in the social department. The poem envisions a world improved by universal kindness and mutual aid, urging neighbors to speak with love and avoid cruelty as a path to a divine life.

Washington Star

Community gatherings fill weekend at Fairhope and beach party

A week end filled with dances and outings at Fairhope for a chaperoned group led by Miss Addie Barrett included a Magnolia pavilion dance and a Sunday country ride. A Mayberry style beach bonfire party at Monroe Park featured a large picnic lunch and numerous attendees.

Fairhope Addie Barrett Magnolia Dancing Pavilion Wallace Smith Steve Carlin Vivian Burr Leslie Barrett Agnes Leary John Hilderbrand Josh ‘Barrett Monroe Park Antonia Sienissen Lillie Vockers Flora Sanders Gerti la Louise Barrett Eo Eo

Magnolia Balm Promises Sunburn and Tan Relief

Advertisement touts Magnolia Balm as a quick solution to sunburn and tan blemishes. It claims soothing effects, a natural look without powder, and easy application, urging readers to buy from a druggist or by mail order.

Mrs. George Owen Heads to Fort Myers Social Farewells

Mrs. George Owen of Pensacola plans to move to Fort Myers Florida next week. She received warm social attention including a card party hosted by Mrs. T L Gant with high score honors won by Mrs. C M. and prizes of an enameled basket and silk hose. Additional courtesies from Pensacola friends followed as she prepares to start a new home.

Sarah Fairley Columbus Industrial Institute C. M. Fairley F. Spann Bessie Spann M Gay D. C. Avent Lewis Ner Mobile Carrie Maclay J. B. Rawle W. R Leon St. Stephens Ala Evan Dantzler New Orleans Louise Cowan Myria Taylor Paul Mary Taylor Leo Scharff Mi Ida George Cowles W. P. Cowles V. O. Gay Myrtle Gay F. G. Span P. L. Hurlburt Fort Myer George Owen Pensacola Fort Myers, Fla T. L. Gant C. M Owen Pensacola Journal

Beauty Tips For a Sharper Nose Profile and Clear Pores

Advice on improving facial appearance focuses on nose pores and skin cleaning. Use liquid green complexion soap, hot cloths to open pores, froth soap on skin, rinse with hot then cool water, then ice or a toner to close pores. Also answers reader questions about brunette powders and eye pencils in a Q A section.

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