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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
12
The notice warns readers about timing for the final Picture Game. Do not submit answers until June 15 at the earliest and by June 30 no later than 6 p.m. Four weeks to solve pictures, collect answers, and use the Answer Book to link titles to catalog pages.
At the Wilbur Wright memorial banquet Colonel J. E. B. Seely said the aeroplane stability problem has been solved. He cited a recent 2000 foot flight where the machine righted itself automatically with the pilot hands-free, and noted Farnborough tests before the king and queen with automatic control lasting ten minutes.
Representative Henry D. Clayton of Alabama announced his imminent retirement from Congress to serve as a federal judge in Alabama. He will resign his seat and leave Washington likely Saturday, with Edwin Y. Webb of North Carolina succeeding him as chairman of the judiciary committee.
A comparison touts Vitalitas as a superior curative to Carlsbad waters. The Texas origin product claims iron and sulfur in its basic makeup, with magnetic force and broad health benefits. Display and samples available at Sutton's Drug Store with information on request.
A university professional school for expression, public speaking, debate, oral English and related studies. Promises positions for graduates. Summer course June 23 to July 28 and fall term starts September 15. For course book, contact Prof. R. L. Cumnock, Director, Box 380, Evanston, Illinois.
The University Military School announces the closing exercises from May 24 to May 29. Twenty cadets will graduate, led by speakers Judge David H. Edington and Mr. Herbert A. Feibelman. The program includes field days, drills, a battalion exhibition, and a students’ dance at the Battle House.
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills keep stomach liver and kidneys healthy. It touts flushing poisons from the body and improving complexion. A Chicago user testimonial endorses relief from one box.
London reports that Lloyd George’s 200 million budget dominates debate as Ireland’s home rule bill moves through informal talks. Asquith and Redmond maintain open contact while Ulster awaits strategy, with cross party accord to push the bill forward.
A brief opinion notes that women are inherently different from men, framing difference as a positive attribute rather than a flaw or deficiency. The remark elevates female distinctness as a constructive reality in social discussion.
A testimonial from Griffith Indiana credits Eckman’s Alterative with saving a mother-in-law from tuberculosis after catarrhal pneumonia. The letter says she improved quickly, gained weight, and regained health, urging others with bronchial catarrh and lung affections to try the remedy.
Chicago May 20. Dr H B Benninghoff who taught philosophy in Tokyo for six years says Japan has no notion of warfare on the United States. He notes Japan’s poverty and internal unrest would prevent war, and that Japan benefits from trade with the U S. He argues Americans misjudge Japan’s ambitions and notes English education widespread in Japan.
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