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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
4
The Evening Star reports March 1907 circulation with totals and daily averages. Total printed in March: 57,610. Actual daily average: 2,216. A sworn statement by BK B. McKee, General Manager, and notarized by RK Ledbetter on April 1, 1907.
Charles R. Barker announces his bid to become postmaster of Anniston, succeeding J. M. Ragan. Barker, with 17 years at the office and praise from inspectors, is trusted, capable, and loyal to the city over party lines. The drive reflects local support for his appointment. Harry St. George Tucker, a prominent lawyer, is noted in relation to the Jamestown centennial exposition.
A biographical sketch traces the career of a Virginia figure born in Winchester in 1853. He studied at Washington and Lee, joined the bar in 1876, served in Congress from 1889 to 1897, and held professorships at Washington and Lee and later at Columbian University. The piece notes his presidency of the American Bar Association in 1904 and comments on a Cleveland Leader editorial about women in public service.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers one hundred dollars for genuine cases cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The article notes that many women neglect bodily poise, producing slouched hips and forward heads. It urges effort and practice to achieve erect, well posed carriage, asserting walking style can be changed with discipline and not fixed by features.
A Scottish gardener at Louis XIV’s Versailles reportedly placed labels or tickets to guide courtiers off beds. The initial ignore gave way after orders to walk only within the etiquettes, shaping the modern sense of etiquette as ceremonial forms.
A pretty pompadour ribbon corset cover is described among lingerie items worn under sheer blouses. It uses two wide ribbon strips sewn lengthwise into three pieces with fagoting at the arms, lace insertion and bead trimming on the shoulder straps, and a beaded waist finish. White silk petticoats with flowered trounces complement the set for lingerie dresses used as evening wear.
A 1792 coinage bill sparked a heated House debate over portrait on coins. Supporters favored Liberty emblem while opponents warned against monarchic imagery. Debate revealed early partisan lines and procedural tensions. Evidence from New York Sun notes citizen testimonials on unrelated kidney remedy ads.
The schedule lists eastbound lines to Atlanta Macon Washington New York Calera Montgomery and Birmingham with Florida links and Heflin. Northbound connections extend to Calera Nashville and Southern points. Timings include 2:32 am 8:27 am 7:55 pm 9:53 am 6:27 pm 2:47 am 1:17 pm and 8:53 pm.
Advertises sewing supplies and ready made clothing for infants children misses and ladies. Lists prices for slips dresses muslin gowns skirts corset covers chemises and undergarments, plus children sizes 3 to 14 and men and boys shoes. Claims durability and savings.
How to make linoleum by fastening a rag carpet to the floor and covering it with flour and water paste. Apply a second thick layer when dry, paint in a dark color, and its surface can be scrubbed and will wear for a long time.
Elam Ordway Houser state Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not subject to the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. George Peterson, a noted horseshoer, is with G H Brammel Co at Donahoo's old shop.
A large stock of skirts in panama chiffon panama and voile fabrics available in black blue plaid and white mohair. Sizes for ladies and misses offered with prices ranging from 2 to 20 dollars.
A sale feature lists lawn lingerie and silk waists with neat plain tucks and others elaborately trimmed with lace and medals, priced from 98e to 5. The catalog highlights a range of styles and trims for shoppers seeking modest to ornate shirts.
Women’s undergarments described as muslin drawers featuring lace and embroidery detailing. Compact 19th or early 20th century style listing noting fabric and adornment. Suitable for a fashion brief or classified notice.
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