Pelham Guards Prepare for State Inspection Next Friday
Pelham Guards with 65 men drill daily as Maj. Sickles, State Inspector, arrives next Friday April 6. An exhibition drill at the armory will award a prize for the best drilled man, funded by a local Ansistonian. Captain Woodruff aims to have the company well drilled for the Third Regiment by the annual camp, with prizes from Col. McKleroy. The armory hosts basketball and social features to boost morale.
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Pelham Guarda
Maj
Sickles
CG. M
Wooodraff
New Presbyterian Pastor Installed Amid Calls for Strong New Conquest
The congregation welcomed a new pastor as Rev W A Daniel charged him with significant duties and the people with renewed obligations. Dr Meliwain urged enduring pastoral foundations, and the church granted pastoral relations, hoping for a long, prosperous ministry and a powerful gospel witness.
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Tony
Paul
W. A. Daniel
Mao
Christ
Ander
Church of God
Meliwain
Presbyterian Church
Educators Elect Officers For Year In Alabama Relation
W R Harrison of Union Springs is named president, with M Murphy of Mobile as first vice president. Frances Higgins of Selma is second vice president, J P Neff of Lafayette is third vice president. W Hedges is chairman of the committee, N R Baker, M Wes P, Mormon and Brewton officials named secretary. The election takes effect April 1.
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Alabama Educational Gas
W. R. Harrison
Union Springs
Murphy
Mobile
Misa’ Frances Higgins
Selma
J. PP. Neff
Lafayette
W. Hedges
N. R. Baker
Wes P. Mormon
New Decatur
Brewton
A Nennan
Hirmingham
Tras Wren
Government Control of Railroads Seen As Necessary
The excerpt argues for increased federal regulation of railroads while opposing public ownership. It cites the president’s support for greater government supervision, noting past messages from December 5, 1905 and December 2, 1906 on relying on state legislatures and gradual federal control to prevent disaster and ensure efficiency.
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United States
Roumanian Uprising Threat Seen As Civil War Likely
Emissaries from anarchistic groups seek to mobilize peasants for a general uprising after alleged troop brutality. Government claims quieting but captured ringleaders are replaced by new ones, risking a serious civil conflict in Romania.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Handley Urged by Attorney General
Attorney General Bonaparte recommends Oscar Handley for the Alabama federal judgeship. The president will likely approve, with Handley viewed as a certainty after the AG’s endorsement.
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Handley
the Star
Washington
Oscar Handley
Alabama
Bonaparte
St. Louis Auto Show Opens With Weeklong Parade of Cars
A monster parade of motor vehicles marked the opening today of the St. Louis automobile show, which will run throughout the week in St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Carlisle Indian School Week Opens With Priscilla Play
Commencement week underway at Carlisle Indian School with many visitors attending the exercises. Tomorrow night the musical play Priscilla will be staged, the first production entirely by Indians.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Indian School
Priscilla
Tnilians
Arbor Day Observed Widely Across Virginia
Virginia marks Arbor Day with broad observance across the state as communities report extensive tree planting and related activities. Officials note renewed interest in conservation and environmental education in schools and public spaces.
No More Faro in Arizona Goes Into Effect
The April 1 date marks the end of public gaming in Arizona as gambling becomes a felony. A similar law in New Mexico will take effect next year.
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Faro
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
New Mexico
Grain shipment rates hike across Missouri River routes
The rate on grain shipments from the Missouri river west to Mississippi points and Chicago was raised by 1 cent per 100 pounds. The Kansas City board of trade protested the increase, and the issue may be referred to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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The
Star
Kansas City
Missouri River
Mississippi
Chicago
Board of Trade
Interstate Commerce Commission
Remedy to Cure Rheumatism and Urinary Ailments
A listed home mixture is claimed to clear rheumatism by cleansing kidneys and removing waste. Ingredients include Fluid Faxtraet Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Sycop Sarsaparifia mixed with water. Dosed one teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime.
Weather Summary for Anniston April First
Official in Charge W F Clarke reports weather data with barometer 30.28 temperature 38. precipitation 88 wind north at 12 miles highest 54 lowest 6. Cloudy with forecast of fair tonight and warmer Tuesday. An advertisement for Dean’s Regulets promotes relief after heavy meals.
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Anniston
Increased Grain Rates Hit Chicago Seaboard Trade
Chicago April 1 railroads raised grain rates from 13 4 and 15 cents to 17 4 and 19 cents per 100 pounds. Officials cite higher operating costs but many view the move as a counter blow to anticipated state legislation.
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The
Star
Chicago
Seaboard
North Atlantic Seaweed Field Mystery At Wide Longitude
A old sea captain recalls a vast floating seaweed mass in the north Atlantic occupying an enormous eddy between 22 and 28 N and 56 W. Views differ on origin from rocks, northern shores, Florida or Mexico. no roots or rock attachments seen.
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North Atlantic
Florida
Mexico
An Obliging Man at the Village Barber Shop
A humorous caption notes a barber displaying many pictures for customers. The joke suggests the saints are invoked to help in choosing or sharing services, reflecting a playful, satirical tone from Meggendorfer Blatter.
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Helne
Shered
Beive
Aristotelian Insight on The soul as divine and imperishable
A reflection on the idea that the inner life of feeling thought and desire is celestial and imperishable, aligning with Aristotle's view that the soul retains a transcendent, enduring essence beyond physical existence.
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Aristotle
Local social notes on Florida trip and school duties
Messrs. U. FP. and I. FP. Constantine return with families from Florida after several months away. Miss Lucile Smith leaves for Sylacanga to help prepare the commencement program for the Fourth district agricultural school.
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Messrs. U. FP
1. FP
Constantine
Florida
Lucile Smith
Sylacanga
Easter Dinner Praise at Country Club Honors Local Guests
Congressman and Mrs. Bowie hosted a dinner at the Country club for Miss Leone Robinson guest of Miss Couch and Miss Carrie Knox of Anniston guest of Mr. and Mrs. F A Nelson Jr. The decor featured Easter lilies La France roses and dainty Easter attires on place cards showing Faster rabbits. Attendees included Miss Kilby Dr F A Lupton and others. Polly Bates departed yesterday for Birmingham to visit friends.
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Sydney J. Bowie
Country Club
Leone Robinson
Miss Couch
Carrie Knox
Anniston
F. A. Nelson Jr
Miss Robinson
Bowie
Miss Knox
Miss Kilby
Edgar Kilby
F. A. Lupton
W. J. Ferguson
Charles Plosser
Edward Cabanias
Miss
Old bourse member seeks position after ruin
An unnamed speaker, claiming to be a long-time member of the stock market, pleads for employment in a business office after losing all his TI shares. The reply insists the boss wants only intelligent men for his venture.
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Bon Vivant
The Other Way Aged Suitor Flirts With Wealthy Beauty
A witty exchange in the Philadelphia Press features a rich older man remarking he could win the beauty if he were younger. She countered with a playful retort about being fifteen or twenty years older.
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Philadelphia Press
Dean’s Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
Advertising blurb touts Dean’s Ointment as a cure for a range of skin eruptions and disfigurements. Claims rapid relief and lasting cures, with a price of fifty cents at drug stores.
Home Magazine tale shows bold maid barring callers
Nora the maid pretends her mistress is away and warns visitors they will not be admitted. She tells the first caller that Mrs. Blank is not at home and adds a defiant warning to anyone who asks again, insisting on strict privacy for all.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nora
The
Home Magazine
Remarkable Youthful Preachers in History
The Abhe doance, a prodigious Greek scholar at twelve, was soon named to a significant lecture. Bossuet preached before a Parisian assembly in Paris at a young age, and John fowl, who later became an archbishop, delivered an extraordinary sermon at the same age.
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Abhe Doance
Aennure
Bossuet
He Ees
Jenefon
Bose
oTlsbury Press
Papyrus Making Described in Ancient Egypt and Rome
Papyrus sheets were made by overlapping thin longitudinal strips with cross layers, soaking in water, pressing and drying to form sheets. The method supported sheet production and later roll formation in ancient times.
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Philadelphia
A Stammering Proposal From a Self Possessed Man
A refined man recalls his awkward proposal to his best girl. He bought a ring to adorn her hand and intended a romantic line about undying affection. In a stammering slip he blurts a self centered quip about buying the ring for himself and it being too small for her.
Fragmentary historical notes on Acheus Bote and amnicrons
Brief, unreadable OCR passage references Acheus and Bote, mentions amnicrons as tesime, and a nameless starter with unclear attributes. No clear events, dates, or actions emerge from the text.
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