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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1913

Page

3

Conductors Do Not Ling er Long

Marsena Parker secretary to President J H Wilson of Mobile Electric and Railroad discusses conductors learning street names. He says veterans know streets but cannot operate all cars and a new man may take extra night runs during the Southern Commercial Congress sessions.

Marsena Parker J. H. Wilson Mobileight and Railroad Company Southern Commercial Congress Parker Florida Streets Mobile George Street Georgia Street Georgia Avenue Florida Street

Open Day for Public School Kindergartens

The advisory board for kindergartens announces the opening of public school kindergartens on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Parents are urged to send children aged four to six to Leinkauf Barton Russell Semmes Oakdale Clark Whistler on opening day.

Leinkauf Barton Russell Semmes Oakdale Clark Whistler

Autumn Opening At The Reiss Mercantile Company

Lucia Robbins reports on the autumn opening at the Reiss Mercantile Company with a display of hats gowns and accessories. The feature highlights dramatic millinery and garments from copper and grey plush to silver beading and paillette designs and notes the store windows along Dauphin and St Emanuel streets.

THE Reiss Mercantile Company Lucia Robbins Yesteryear Dauphin Street St. Emanuel Street

Elaborate Rebaux and French Sailor Hats in Velvet

A Rebaux model from Rue de la Paix features black velvet brim with ups and downs and two toned ostrich feathers at the back. Satin ribbon forms a large stiff bow on the front while orchid and copper hues repeat in feather knots. A Georgette sponsored French sailor style hat also uses black velvet with a copper faille edge and three plumes including a Bakst rose."

Rue de la Paix Georgette Virot Reboux Fiske Dresden Reiss Directoire

Fashions Parade Varied Use of Velvet Hats and Plumes

The article describes elaborate millinery and dress trends with velvet hats, velvet and silk accents, and feather trims. It notes strong color contrasts, lace brims, and decorative plumes, reflecting early fashion shifts toward comfort, natural waistlines, and streamlined silhouettes alongside statement adornments.

Winter Wraps Exhibit Delights Mobile in 1913 Fashion

The article surveys opulent wraps and opera coats shown by Reiss in Mobile, featuring white plush with imitation ermine tails, tan and yellow brocade with silver fox trim, crushed rose brocade with lynx, and black and silver combinations. It notes the season’s lavish fabrics, wide sleeves, and corded frogging, highlighting creativity in weaving and tailoring for autumn 1913.

Reiss Mobile

Grove's Tasteless Chinch Tonic Strengthens and Builds

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chinqu drives out malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic and sure appetizer for adults and children. 50c. edv.

Grove

Mrs Juanita Mullaney Arrested On New Charge

Mrs Juanita Mullaney, previously tied to a white slave case and acquitted of kidnapping a child, is arrested again. Detective W V Pearson took her into custody late Monday for disposing of furniture pledged by lien holder W A Green. Trial set for police court Tuesday afternoon.

Juanita Mullaney Alabama W. V. Pearson W. A. Green

Mrs Mangel Escapes Operaton In Mogadore Odds

Mogadore Ohio Mrs Lez Mances recalls failing health from female troubles for two years. A doctor warned an operation would be needed but she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and improved enough to avoid surgery. The ad touts the remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers and irregularities and offers confidential advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.

Mogadore Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Whathiar Pinkham Lydia E. Piulinsee

Convention date set back for Lakes to the Gulf deep waterways

G B Logan, secretary of the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways Convention, said the Peoria meeting is postponed from October 12 to mid January. The exact date is undecided. The delay reflects the ongoing national congress session preventing many program participants from attending.

Associated Press ST. Louis G. B. Logan

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Centaur Company New York Peabury Bears Castoria Burroughs Adding Machine Co F. J. Petersen St. Francis Street Mobile, Ala Brown- Morgan Coals Lertz, Gaillard, Johnston Coal CO Britton DR. F. L. Tapia Place Vendome Gage Accor Feille Mrs. Mangel ROCHE BURKE Undertakers St. Joseph and State Streets Schlitz Sean le Boeer VAL. Blatz Gerg. CO Milwaukee Wis Val Blatz Brewing Co Richard Liquor N. Commerce St N. Front St Ala the Peoples Bank Obama
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