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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
3
The article outlines an anticipated return associated with Mrs Besant and Krishna's vehicle with Captain Jones claiming a modern, publicity driven event. It notes India figures and multiple Theoso pleads, while contrasting angelic imagery with a secular launch.
Washington December 15 Major General Frank W Coe chief of coast artillery testified at the Mitchell court martial that his earlier claim 10000 anti air guns could not protect the Washington area was altered under prosecution pressure He now says 10000 guns in clear weather could be an effective defense while noting cloudy or night conditions would reduce effectiveness
Secretary Mellon will become director general of railroads January 1 under a proclamation by President Coolidge. He will succeed James C. Davis who hastens his resignation. The office work has been practically completed.
Four Montgomery citizens were under treatment by the state health department after being bitten by rabid dogs on Monday. The victims are Mrs. Cora Pritchett, Mrs. Daisy Weaver, Mrs. C. G. Anderson and R. H. Reynolds, a new single day record for attacks by rabid dogs in the city.
The United States Chamber of Commerce board adopted a resolution attacking Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania for his proposed settlement of the coal strike, stating it did not include arbitration of all aspects of the dispute.
The government case against 90 former salesmen of National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, charged with contempt of court for violating a 1916 injunction, was continued in federal court in Cincinnati until February 15.
A Peking dispatch reports the capital remains landlocked by a blockade, causing widespread hunger and deaths among the poor. The note mentions General Feng Yu-Hsiang’s wife ending the Red Cross aid and other unrelated items from U.S. rail power and Australian energy plans.
Fifty dozen gents handkerchiefs priced at 1.00 with colored borders and 50c ladies handkerchiefs three for 1.00. Pure linen and novelty voile embroidered handkerchiefs offered with values up to 5.00 and gents linen initial handkerchiefs at 25c.
Display ad promotes embroidered shawls and wool scarves for women at prices from 2.95 to 50.00. It highlights silk scarves, printed crepe and printed drum patterns, with numerous attractive color combinations and patterns available for holiday shoppers.
Bargain selection includes Jabots and lace collar and cuff sets valued to $1.50, boxed for ladies at two for $1.00. Gents and boys ties also boxed, two for $1.00, with prices around $1.00 each. Limited stock and sale terms not fully shown.
Purity linen scarfs and runners priced from 1.00 to 3.50 feature hemstitching and lace. Hand painted buffet and vanity items offered in boxed sets from 1.00 to 7.50 in blue rose gold and lavender. Mercerized and linen breakfast and luncheon sets shown in lavender gold and rose from 3.98 up.
Bed spreads in blue rose and gold priced 2.59 and 4.98 for single or double beds. Pillow cases 1.25 to 2.85 boxed in pairs with embroidered lace and scalloped edges. Woolen double plaid blankets 7.50 and 8.50 in white pink blue grey and lavender. Comforts 4.96 and cotton filled silkeline weight 5 1 2 lbs regular 6.50.
Linen handmade runners feature tapestry inserts in rose mulberry and black. Delicate lace details and artisanal needlework evoke a vintage floor covering style.
The largest and finest collection of imported lace pillows shown in oblong and oval shapes. Taffeta Pillows priced at five dollars, offered in pastel shades with gold lace trim and appliqued flowers on bleached Krinkle Cloth.
A catalog-style listing highlights junior and misses attire from silk slips to crepe gowns and velvet teddies. Includes rayon bloomers two-piece pajamas and tricot silk sets for girls from sizes 2 to 16 with pastel vest and bloomers, quilted satin slippers, and vanity step-ins, offered on the third floor for $1.75.
The advertisement lists Boys' pull over sweaters from four dollars and sweater sets and knitted sacques and tams from one dollar. The items are shown under a third floor display position for likely shop checkout.
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