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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1913

Page

5

Will Tamman y Be Able to Land Its Man for Mayor

New York political scene narrows to Tammany Hall fight as Mitchel presses to unseat Murphy. Fusion forces rally around John Purroy Mitchel while independence backers push reform, with Becker and Gaynor factors fading as campaign shifts toward the mayoral showdown.

Will Tammany Mitchell John Purey Mitchel Tammany Fusion Edward E. McCall Supreme Court Wiliam Sulzer Istate New York Independence Leaguers Burray Mitchel Murphy McCall Roosevelt Dick” Croker New York City Charles Francis Murphy Tammany Hall Independence League McAneny Prendergrast Independence Gaynor Interborough Subway Prendergast Board of Estimate Tammany Borough Becker Rosenthal Ammany Whitman John Purroy Mitchel Charles F. Murphy New York Sun W. R. Hearst Hearst Charles Francis’ Murphy John Purifoy Mitchell Edward E. ‘McCall William A. Prendergast George McAneny Board of Aldermen

Protone Promises Rapid Gain for Skinny Folks

An advertisement touts Protone as a real relief from skinniness and an aid to the body to build itself. It claims thirty pounds in thirty days for thin people, with a free 50 cent package offer and a money back guarantee through The Doe Company at 5267 Protokc ens.

Proto Eet Doe Company

Bride Wins Speeding Suit In Chicago Court

In Chicago a wealthy shirt manufacturer Hyman Edelman avoided a fine after Attorney Schulman used a marriage proposal as the fee and Cupid aided in defense. The judge ruled there was no valid basis for a fine as the prosecutor suggested no penalty was needed.

Chicago Speeders Fry Dan Cupid Miss Edelman James Dooley

Prophets Look For Hard Winter In Maine

Bangor reports old weather prophets predicting a long cold season for Maine and northern areas as field mice abandon nests and fur on game animals thickens. Corn husks are thick, seen as a cold indicator, with regional beliefs tied to tides and moon phases influencing hog slaughter.

Bangor Maine America Ezekiel Bonsey Veazie

Doyle Appeals After City Court Fine

W. M. Doyle a Socialist fined 5 dollars and costs by city court Friday afternoon for blocking streets has given notice of appeal to the Supreme Court and posted bond of 150 dollars. Doyle was represented by Attorney Jesse Hogan.

W. M. Doyle Rec Court Supreme A Doyle Jesse Hogan

Poslam Heals Itching Skin With One Night Use

Poslam claims quick relief for itching and redness with a single night application. It tones skin, protects abrasions, and aids irritated areas including chafed skin. available at druggists for 50 cents with free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

Emergency Laboratories West 25Th Street New York City

Richman's Rules for Happiness

Seattle Wash Oct 25 After eighteen years of marital bliss L C Dillman associate of J J Hill has formulated rules to assure happiness. Keep promises divide the newspaper and everything else. Keep a joint bank account. Attend your club no more than one night a week. Have no dogs or pets. Call her two to three times daily. When away write or telegraph daily. Take her with you on business and pleasure trips. Be polite to her and to all women. Remember she likes flowers candy and books. Be a gentleman to all women but a husband to only one. If she is dissatisfied after faithful generous and loving conduct a divorce may be pursued. Husbands and wives should not be apart more than a few days or weeks.

Seattle Wash L. C. Dillman J.J. Hill

Souled Sailor Found in Coffin on Street Folly

Buffalo police found John Deleth of Milwaukee hidden in a coffin on a Niagara Street sidewalk. Deleth said he and a sailor named Kelly gathered for a lark and overnighted in the dead box after Kelly boasted the prank. He woke up unable to escape.

Buffalo N. Y Niagara Street Regan John Deleth Milwaukee Deleth Kelly

Telephone Girl Weds At Her Desk In Odd Ceremony

Miss Alta F. Gunn in charge of the Eaton Colorado exchange wed H. B. Mick while wearing the head receiver and holding the transmitter. She interrupted the ceremony to answer calls, continuing her duties as the knot was tied after several interruptions. Mick, a northern Colorado stockman, awaits a replacement operator.

Miss Gum Alta F. Gum Bride North Colorado

Curious Cat Risk Reckoned in Folklore Reflection

A reflective piece examines curiosity as a force that unsettles cats and humans alike, weighing the playful daring against potential danger and the instinct to explore. The author sketches how curiosity shapes behavior in daily life and myth.

Lactic Acid Emerges as Teeth Archenemy in Mouth

Under microscopic study twenty two bacteria species were found in the mouth feeding on tooth particles, producing lactic acid. Regular use of preventive measures can counteract the damage caused by lactic acid on teeth.

Coincidence In Deaths Of Boyhood Playmates

A letter to Constable Henry E Lucas revealed a remarkable coincidence. Lucas and James Benjamin were Bellevue era boyhood playmates who later named their sons Harold. Harold Lucas was accidentally shot by a friend, and a clipping showed Harold Benjamin died in Oxford in the same manner and time.

Battle Creek Mich Henry .E. Lucas Lucas James Benjamin Oxford Bellevue Harold Harold Lucas Harold Benjamin

Rheumatism Cure Promised by Syracuse Resident

In 1893 I suffered muscular inflammatory rheumatism for over three years. I found a remedy that cured me and others, offering it free to try. If satisfied, the price is one dollar with no payment required until you are convinced. Write Mark H. Jackson No. 86 Gurney Bldg Syracuse, N J. Mr. Jackson is responsible. Above statement true.

Mark H. Jackson Gurney Bidg Syracuse N. J Jackson

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