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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
5
A verse plea celebrates harvest and labor with vivid imagery of fields and sun. The Buffalo Commercial reports on Mobile theatres and the debate over moving pictures harming live stage art, noting mostly positive views and cultural comparisons from French critics.
In Mobile at the Crescent and Bijou theaters audiences glimpse Paris streets gondola rides in Venice and trips through India with scenes labeled as modern amusements. Luminaries Pierre Wolff and Lucien Descates discuss cinema ideas while schools may one day incorporate moving pictures.
Mobile society urges participation in the Gulf Coast Tropical Fair. Residents are invited to show crafts like crochet and embroidery or home arts such as baking, pies, pickles, preserves, candies and salads. The event emphasizes practical, utilitarian displays showcasing local skill.
The Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C arranges a 4:30 PM program at the M. G. C. auditorium to honor Admiral Raphael Semmes with a gala event featuring carefully planned attractions and a name honoring his daughter.
Mrs L L A Heil presents a pupil recital at the Smith Piano Company's rooms starting promptly at 7 39 PM. The program will feature student performances and showcase local musical talent.
The Country Club plans its opening dance Friday October 4 at the club house by Mobile Bay. The event caps a bright season start for the association. Notable social news includes visits and travels of Selma and Mobile residents, with families like the Dolives, Glass, Lyons, Schley, and Black noted among summer guests and returns from regional spots such as Tuscaloosa Galbraith Springs and Flat Rock North Carolina.
Mrs. Feder argues a marriage thrives when husband and wife are pals with the wife sharing insights into the business. She says a wife should understand finances, contribute where possible, and remain respectful as boss or partner, linking shared work to stronger companionship.
An advice piece urges women to focus on hair care rather than fleeting fashion. It promotes thorough brushing, sensible tonics, and natural gray at an age, warns against dyeing to match trends, and values long thick hair as a charm for youth and appeal.
Catherine Tonsmeire hosted a end of vacation five hundred party for friends. Margaret Jones won first prize an enameled hat pin with Olive Brooks taking the consolation. Guests included Elizabeth Hopper Lacy Herndon and others. Reunions and marriages noted then travel updates for Mobile residents.
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