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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

12

Moose Takes Possession of Michigan Border Town

A moose driven from Canada by forest fires roamed Sault Ste. Marie Michigan at dawn. The animal browsed in the government park, was chased by newsboys, and caused overturned milk wagons and broken windows before leaping back into the St. Marys River toward the Canadian shore.

Moose Michigan Sault Ste. Marie Mich Lake Superior St. Mary's River Upper Peninsula St. Mary’s River Government Park

Concealed Weapon Carrier Bound Over

Yuille Law, described as a negro, was arrested on a charge of carrying concealed weapons on complaint by Ea Hardy. He was arraigned before Recorder Edington on Friday morning and waived preliminary examination. Bond set at $150 to the city court grand jury.

Yuille Law Ea Hardy Edington

Man Fined Five Dollars For Firearm Discharge

Spencer Crawley was arrested Thursday by Patrolman J. R. Giddens on charges of discharging firearms within city limits. He appeared in the recorder's court Friday morning and received a $5 fine or ten days in jail as an alternative.

Spencer Crawley J. R. Giddens Recorder’s Court

Best Letter Picks Bargains Across Local Stores

Readers judge a set of local merchant bargains with Mrs. J A Holifield of Stocking and Church praised last week for a standout letter. The piece highlights special inducements offered by merchants and encourages visits to their stores for economic buyers.

J. A. Holifield Stocking and Church

Teddy is Rome Ready Ex President Back From Trip

Former president returns from overseas visit to Rome and reports readiness for upcoming engagements. Details on itinerary and talks with international leaders remain sparse.

Willing to Argue Returns to Oyster Bay on River Discovery Debate

The figure who once ventured into the tropics is back at Oyster Bay prepared to argue face to face with scientists who question the tale of a colonel uncovering a new river during a South American expedition. The dispute centers on the plausibility of the discovery.

Oyster Bay

American sugar lands looted by Dominican rebels

American sugar plantations near La Romana were looted by Dominican revolutionists, with a receipt for the property taken, according to Commander Bierrer of the gunboat Wheeling. A conference proposal to settle Santo Domingo’s revolution was reported by Captain Moerle of the cruiser Wabash. Monte Christi reportedly shows military movement against President Sosias.

Associated Press Washington Laroma Navy Department Bierrer United States Wheeling Puerto Plata Santo Domingo Republic Moerle Warie’ngeot von Dominican Caplanisberte Department of Reports Monte Christi Presidentosias

Ingenious oyster dredge demonstrated in Alabama

In Portersville Bay Alabama a self propelled oyster dredge by S Lossing and D R Lossing was shown to Captain John raft and Alabama Oyster Commission officials. The device gathers cleans and conveys oysters, with a drum like picker and teeth promising lighter labor and cheaper oysters as part of artificial culture efforts.

Portersville Bay Alabama John Raft Alabama Oyster Commission John J. Rolston Frank Tenderson Mobileish & Oyster Company Claude Doughdrill Messrs S. Lossing D. R. Lossing D. RB. Lessing Lossing

Honeymoon Slump and Glass Eye Hint at Disguises

A reflective quip notes a forgetful husband signaling a waning honeymoon and compares realizing some people to seeing through a glass eye, hinting at hidden truths behind appearances.

Roosevelt Keeps His Stenographers Thoroughly Busy

At Oyster Bay on May 22 Colonel Roosevelt faced a flood of letters and telegrams with several thousand messages since returning from South America. Two stenographers worked to manage immediate replies before he sent for an extra helper in New York. Roosevelt planned political conferences with neighbors, and later prepared to depart for Spain after addressing the National Geographic Society in Washington.

Associated Press Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt South America New York Spain Kermit Washington National Geographic Society

Painless Cure Claim From Cumberland Sanitarium

A 1900s style advertisement promises liquor and tobacco addictions cured within ten days by a painless method at Cumberland Sanitarium in Lebanon Tennessee. It offers an unconditional money back guarantee and at home treatment options, citing local banks as references and inviting readers to request Free Booklet No. 44.

Union, Bank & Trust Co The American National Bank Lebanon F. J. Sanders Mar Tenn

Four Weeks Left to Play the 750 Dollar Picture Game

A sales pitch urging readers to buy the 77 picture catalog for 40 cents and the Answer Book for 80 cents to obtain all 77 pictures free. It promises potential prizes including 300 dollars in cash and a gold coin award and argues that idle evenings should be spent solving the set.

Success Hinges More on Others Than Self Action

Advice notes that progress often relies on persuading others to help rather than solitary effort. Emphasizes collaborative support, leadership influence, and leveraging networks to achieve goals.

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