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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1913

Page

4

Porpoises Arrive At New York Aquarium In Premier Display

Nine large porpoises arrived at Castle Garden aboard the Madison after a fishing expedition off Hatteras. They join the aquarium’s lone previous porpoise, placed in a specially prepared tank funded by the New York Zoological Society. Dr. Townsend notes the group as the most interesting exhibit yet, with daily activity and graceful, rolling movements under close watch by staff.

W York Equarium Townsend Ince Madison Old Dominion Hatteras Dr. Townsend Atlantic Hamlet Norfolk Joseph K. Nye New Bedford Mass New York Zoological Society Aquarium Sr Sooher R. C. Osburn

Clergyman’s Prize Pheasant Story Ends With Missing Pet

In Carlisle Pennsylvania on November 22 Reverend A N Hagerty pastor of First Presbyterian Church boasted of a three to four pound dressed pheasant shot on a hunting trip. Later friend Raymond B Shearer visited the clergyman’s farm and found tears and confusion over the missing pet bird.

Carlisle A. N. Hagerty First Presbyterian Church Raymond BE. Shearer Internal Revenue Collector Dr. Hagerty Shearer

Snakes on Chicago Street Cause Stir Near Hotels

Two large snakes slithered along West Randolph Street near Power's Theater and the Hotel Sherman in Chicago, prompting crowded sidewalks and police intervention as bystanders fled. One snake retreated after a brief encounter, while the other was restrained by officers near 118-120 West Randolph Street.

Ee AC Randolph Set Power's

Alcohol tastes not inherited says University of Pennsylvania professor

Dr. Alonzo E. Taylor argues that alcoholic taste is not genetic and that mental degeneration and defectiveness drive alcoholism. He notes crime, poverty, and occasional drink can cause harm, yet life insurance views moderate drinkers as safe. He cites rising abstainers and lower per capita consumption, with more women drinking now. Marriage often ends in disappointment.

Philadelphia Alonzo E. Taylor University of Pennsylania Houston Hall

Drinkwater in Divorce Suit Over Name and Alcohol Habits

In Chicago the Drinkwaters file for divorce alleging habitual intoxication and cruelty. Medora M. Drinkwater accuses Edward James Drinkwater of arriving home drunk on holidays and other days, citing acts of violence and addiction to liquor.

Chicago Edward James Drinkwater Medora M. Drinkwater West Lake

Q Ban hair tonic promises gray hair reversal

An advertisement touts Q Ban as a specialist remedy to darken gray hair. It claims rapid effects, non staining application, and benefits for hair lose dandruff and scalp itching, urging readers to buy 7 ounce bottles from Van Antwerp Drug Co.

Get van Antwerp Drug Co

Wife Drops Name Of Her Husband Ingram Case

New York November 22 A court action allows Dr Loy McAfee Inghram to drop the surname Inghram and be known by her maiden name She claims separation since January with grounds for divorce and says she has largely supported her husband since 1904 due to his debts Her aim is professional and financial relief from the stigma attached to the name Inghram.

New York Loy McAfee Inghram William H. Inghram Inghram

Little Russian Whips the Devil in Loveland

Henry Moser a small Russian man under the influence of wine became violent and knocked out Adison and Peter Krieg both much larger than him Kreig attacked claiming he was the devil and Moser replied he did not care if Krieg were seven devils and continued his assault forcing Adison to retreat to safety.

Loveland Col Henry Moser Adison Péter ‘Kreig Kreig Moser

Baldness Regresses With Newbro's Herpicide

Mrs. Howard Bailey of Bellevue Michigan reports full hair regrowth after using Newbro's Herpicide reforming bald spot. The ad claims thousands of cases with growth resumes and promotes samples by mail plus 50 cent and one dollar sizes sold by dealers guaranteeing results.

Newbro Howard Bailey Bellevue Mich Herpiccide Co Dept. R Detroit

No Title Yet Open an Account With Us

Indifference and lack of care are called bitter enemies in a bold appeal to readers to open an account. The notice urges starting small and growing the balance while promising helpful options and support.

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