Bucket shop battles shape city politics and law
A long item details a dispute over an ordinance against bucket shops in An niston. Mayor Kilby vetoes part of the bill after Blackmon’s push for a $350 license for certain brokers, leading to fines on two brokerage houses, court rulings, and council reassertion of the prohibition. It also mentions a vaudeville show with a large olio and acts by Williams and Stevens and the Toney Trio Dare Devil acrobats.
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Blackman
Blackmon
Coleman
Cooper
Wikle
Markstein
Todd
Ward
Thompson
White
Lewis and Higgins
Olio
Big Olio
Williams and
Stevens
Spiller
Toney
Dare Devil Acrobats
Mack Allen
Wire Walking Wonder
James Crosby
Dixie College Rangers
Dandy Dixie Minstrels At Noble Street Theatre
Ethiopian entertainment landscape features the Dandy Dixie Minstrels performing at Noble Street Theatre on Thursday night August 23. Led by John Rucker this forty‑member troupe headlines the Cotton Picker's Band with a lavish minstrel first part titled The Royal Palm Grotto.
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Noble St. Theatre
Dixie Minstrels
John Rucker
Royal Palm Grotto
The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure Ad Seeks Refund
An advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed remedy. It promises a money back refund after one bottle if unsatisfied and notes a 50 cent price from Secarbrough Drug Co.
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Smith
Secar
How to Polish a Dining Table with Beeswax
Instructions describe melting unbleached beeswax over heat and brushing a cloth to coat the table. Wipe the surface warm with brisk rubs for about fifteen minutes to finish polishing.
Dean's Regulats Claim Gentle Bowels Aid
If you lack time to exercise regular use Dean's Regulats to prevent constipation. They induce a mild easy action of the bowels without griping. Ask your druggist for them 25e.
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Dean
American Money Ties Cuba To United States
American capital and representatives of the moneyed interests are pouring into Cuba. In the last two years about 150 million dollars of American investment spread beyond Havana. American currency funds projects across the island and rail development, trolley lines, and new architecture show strong American influence.
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Cuba
United States
Havana
Island
Widow Wanted by Northampton Guardians of the Poor
A farm laborer writes to the Northampton Guardians of the Poor seeking a widow as a wife. He notes he wants an outdoor relief widow and asks if one is on the books. The letter suggests widows available for marriage and relief.
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Northampton
Guardians of the
Wood For Sale In Any Kind Quantity
Stove wood offered in any kind and any quantity starting at 50 cents. Telephone orders to 343 or cali.
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343
Cali
Silk Trade Flows From Japan and Germany Rise in Early 20th Century
In 1890 Germany shipped about 10.71 million dollars in silks to the United States while Japan sent 1.19 million. By 1904-05 Germany sent about 4.998 million and Japan 5.593 million. Japanese silk exports jumped from 7.47 million in 1895 to 22.41 million in 1904-05, with continued growth expected.
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Germany
United States
Japan
Vanadium Deposits Found in Peru Could Transform Steel
Large deposits of nearly pure vanadium found in Peru may revolutionize iron and steel making. Standard Oil interests are linked to the company with concessions from the Peruvian government. Vanadium, a gray white powder, imparts toughness and fracture resistance to steel, enabling lighter armor plates.
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Peru
South America
Standard Oil
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Mars
North Pole
Kilby
Thomas J. Kilby
Anniston
Gins
Dinie Minstrels
Brough Drug Co
T. F. Stricklin
R. S. Pendle
Pill
DR. Marsh
DR. F. M. Marsh & Sons
Noble Street
the Anniston Evening Star
Comer-Kennedy Co
Noble ST
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