Local Short Stories and Town Notices from Anniston
Local items report two teenage sons of Jud Reason and Joe James running away to join a travelling show, plus various notes on coal supply, wallpaper stock, a hospitalized resident, and advertisements for Model Ice Co. and Roller Champion flour. civic activities include Highland golf club seeking the Southern Association tourney in Atlanta, a Y M C A address, and a West Anniston Baptist revival.
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Anniston
Messrs
Jud Reason
Joe James
Highland Golf Club
The
Southern Association
Atlanta
This Date in History Highlights Notable Births Deaths and Events
A compact chronology lists notable occurrences across years including Louis IX born 1215 and died 1270, Cromwell born 1599, Wallenstein’s 1620 victory, 1792 guillotine first used, 1849 Electric Bitters ads, 1862 New Orleans withdrawal, Parker’s death 1884, Talmage Tabernacle 1891, Princess Victoria 1897, McKinley 1901.
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Louis IX
France
Oliver Cromwell
Wallenstein
Mansfeld
Dessau
Pelletier
Toronto
Montreal
New Orleans
Willard Parker
United States
New Hampshire
Grain For Pigs on Pasture Experiment Shows Weight Gain
A Montana station test indicates hogs on pasture maintain good condition and may gain weight with a light grain ration. Results are not definite but early experiments suggest this possible outcome.
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Montana
Notable Names From Histories And Honors Across Borders
Governor Stokes once taught in a New Jersey village school. Michael Davitt's children learned to write with both hands after his youth lost his right arm. Eighty eight year old Samuel Driggers started anew in South Dakota near Pierre. Alden Macomber lives in the smallest house in New Bedford, eleven by eight feet. Archibald Douglass joins a monastic house, aiding London’s home less boys. George Angell was elected for the fortieth time head of the Massachusetts SPCA. Sir John Tenniel, eighty seven, remains a keen, military looking artist. The young Duke of Zaragoza works as a locomotive engineer on a Madrid to French frontier route. Lieutenant de Bellegarde, survivor of Sedan, has died at Toulouse with honors. Professor Monaghan resigns to lecture in Washington. Colonel Hugh Scott’s prowess in Indian sign language aided his army career in the Philippines.
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Edward Caspar Stokes
New Jersey
Michael Davitt
Samuel I. Driggers
Madeira
Minn
South Dakota
Pierre
Alden Macomber
New Bedford
Mass
Archibald Douglass
England
Archibald
London
George T. Angell
Boston
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of
John Tenniel
Punch
Duke of
Zaragoza
Spain
Madrid
Lieutenant de Bellegarde
Margueride
Sedan
Toulouse
Legion of Honor
J. C. Monaghan
Bureau of Manufactures
Washington
Hugh Scott
Phillippines
German Court Voices on Insult in Damages Case
In a German law court a minor abuse incident is heard as the plaintiff seeks damages. The judge notes that saying pig or dog is insulting, but calling someone a pig dog is offensive because no such animal exists. The plaintiff glowers at the bench.
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Plaintff
T. P
London Weekly
Among the Kids One on Mickey
Dialogue excerpts show Mickey and Kitty discussing troubles and kidnappings with humorous asides. A series of playground questions about hypochondria hypocrisy and basic business advice appear, with family and schoolyard voices evaluating adults and love.
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Mickey
Kitty
Drawing the Long Bow Unearths Marvels Behind Old Tales
A Chicago News item reviews legends tied to archery and the phrase drawing the long bow. It notes feats from ancient sailors to Robin Hood and William Tell, including Blaise de Vigenere and Florida Indians who supposedly shoot corn from the air, illustrating extraordinary storytelling.
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Virgil
Robin Hood
Locksley
Scott
William Tell
Foke
William of
Blaise de Vigenene
Barbarossa
Florida
Chicago News
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted for wounds and piles
An old remedy claim notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals burns wounds piles and chilblains. The product is guaranteed by Elam Ord way Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co. at 25 cents.
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W. B. Brunson
Dublin
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug 1 Co
Railway Timetable Departures From Union Passenger Station
Eastbound trains to Atlanta Macon and New York depart at 7 55 pm 9 53 pm and 6 27 pm. Service to Heflin and Florida points noted. Northbound lists Rome Chattanooga Knoxville Selma Talladega Meridian. Southbound includes Gadsden Birmingham Cartersville Sam Jones Special with 8 2 pm departure.
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Atlanta
Macon
Washington
New York
East
Flida
Heflin
Evrery Ty Bianes
Gadsden
Birmingham
Simo BR
Cartersville
Sam Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Model Ice Co
W. Cohen & Co
Noble Street
J. W. Fore
J. D. Simpson
M. EB
Athens Female College
Liggett
C. W. Cohen & Co
West Anniston Baptist Church
J. W. Haynes
Talladega
Mack Michael
Corner Seventh
Duncan
J. B. Swan
Alabama Hotel
Jacksonville
Alabama
Keene
the Hall OF Fame
Georg O. Baker
Tommy
Pop
Farlie
Papa
Professor Bighead
Willie
Paw
Teather
Jimmy
Nellie O'Rourke
Mickey O'Brien
Lucy O'Neil
Cerne
California Fig Syrup Co
California
Louisville, KY
New York,ny
Union
Southern Railway
Meridian
Shreveport
Texas Pointe
Greenville
Memphis
Shreveort
Dee Cee
Pos
Meer
Rome
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Piedmont
Selma
Childersburg
Louisville and Nashville
R’y
Calera
Montgomery
Nashville
Lee
W. H. McKleroy
W. A. Davis
D. Woodrufp
R. F. Smith
Ase'’t Cashier
Anniston National Bank
Comptroller of the Currency
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