December 20, 1913 – The town council of Fairbanks recently passed an ordinance prohibiting a one-year old moose from walking on the sidewalks.
The moose which was captured when a mere calf by an Indian was purchased by P. Buchholz who was in the habit of leading it around town. In entering stores the moose had broken some planks which caused the complaint.
The animal is quite tame and at the stores is fed apples, which he particularly relishes, trying to walk through show windows where apples were exhibited. He likes vegetables and candies, but absolutely refuses to take a drink at the saloons...
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