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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
4
A dictionary note explains humanitarian meanings from denial of Christ to philanthropy. The tale of the Duke of Wellington shows strict integrity as his agent seeks fair value, and the duke demands honest settlement.
Henry B Gray is favored by most newspapers in the state for lieutenant governor. The writer questions why newspaper editors are criticized for backing a man who began as a newspaperman and notes Gray has long been a Bryan Democrat, contrasting him with an opponent who voted for Palmer and Buckner and opposed William Jennings Bryan in 1896.
The London Graphic explains tidal waves originate with the moon and travel from the southern Indian Ocean past the Cape of Good Hope, reach the English Channel by morning, loop around the British Isles, and finally sweep the Thames to lap London docks.
A sweeping list assigns monthly harvest regions across the world from January through December. It names Aus tralia New Zealand Chile Argentina Republic in January and expands to include Egypt India Syria Cyprus Persia Asia Minor Mexico Cuba in April, and a broad rollout of states and nations through the year ending with Burma and New South Wales in December.
An Irish Ball to Journalism highlights the vivid style of a famed past reporter. It recalls his remarks on a Dalkey drowning case, a detained fugitive, and a famed Dublin interview with Mr. Gladstone during his only visit.
A New York Herald essay discusses humor's roots in surprise, from childlike tricks to modern short stories and verse. It notes that plot twists and sudden reversals hinge on this primal humor, showing adults retaining a childlike playful edge in literature.
Readable weather data for Anniston on August 22 1901. Barometer 29.95 inches. Temperature 75. Precipitation trace. Wind variable south at 1 mile. Lowest 6 am 70. Highest 2 pm 92. Clear conditions. Forecast fair tonight and Thursday for Anniston and vicinity.
Henry B Gray proclaims he will push to ban wire brokerage gambling statewide if elected lieutenant governor. He cites his Birmingham vote passing a local bill prohibiting such games and urges fathers to vote for him next Monday to protect sons from vice and potential prison.
A testimonial showcases Dean's Ointment as a universal skin remedy for piles eczema itching eruptions cuts and bruises. D R Van Pelt reports curing a stubborn hand sore after a few applications and notes buying from S H Henderson's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo sells it nationally at 40 cents under the brand name Doan's.
Anniston store Bass and Heard advertises white rock plastering or cement barrels at 73 percent price, claiming value 1.50 per barrel. Prompt sale as going out of business.
A London Standard observation explains larks are readily trapped as they lift straight up from ground when netting. Unlike sparrows that fly horizontally and hit windows, larks ascend to the ceiling then drop, making escape impossible once wings touch the net.
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