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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
4
A fragment shows daily edition counts for November 1900 with figures such as 2,810 on Nov 16 and 2,330 on Nov 17, plus entries across several dates, culminating with a notary public attestation by FE W Ledbetter in Calhoun County, Alabama dated December 1, 1906.
The Alabama good roads association seeks practical legislation to be debated by Alabama's legislature opening in Montgomery on January 8. Secretary J A Rountree requests 35 senators and 106 representatives to propose ideas for a good road law and backing for measures urged at the association's last meeting in Birmingham.
J A Rountree secretary of the Alabama Good Roads Association writes to lawmakers proposing a package: enact a complete body of road laws, provide funds for road building, improve public roads, and create a commission to supervise state road laws. He invites suggestions, seeks support from legislators and citizens, and argues better roads will raise land values, ease country life, and attract northern and western settlers.
Special to the Star reports on December 1 that H. B. Ryall, John Sparrow, John R. Hornady and partner plan a January 1 launch of a Birmingham morning newspaper called the American. Ryall has gone North to purchase machinery and arrange press service. capital sources remain unspecified.
Mr EG Case a mail carrier from Canton Center Connecticut says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is king for croup and the best remedy for coughs and colds with certain results and no bad after effects for sale by I L Wikle.
A Springfield boy asks a man if he has seen a stray calf. The boy describes it as tall as a stump with a string length tail and a spot beside the fence. This humorous exchange from the Kansas City Star captures a rural charm and a child's playful imagination.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children with no opium or harmful drugs. It claims a thirty year reputation for curing colds croup and whooping cough and notes children like it. Sold by J L Wikle.
Fox cubs cavort outdoors on a warm evening, rolling and gamboling like kittens. They even stage a sham fight, a charming display of youthful energy and playful instinct.
A New Hampshire physician touts an old vegetable treatment for kidney and bladder ailments common after age 50. He cites 16 cases with one failure, praising a tonic made from Compound Karyon, Dandelion extract, and Sarsaparilla Syrup to cleanse poisons, ease rheumatism, and revitalize renal function.
A brief Chicago Daily News note shows a sensible fiancée urging her fiancé to curb spending. Mrs Wedderly counters that a wife may lack the right to press such requests after marriage.
A brief advertisement notes applying Chamberlain's Salve after nursing and wiping with a soft cloth before the next nursing. It claims many trained nurses use it with best results and lists a price of 25 cents per box, sold by J. J. Wikle.
An advertisement proclaims bills for meat cause no anger when presented. It asserts customers are well satisfied with the quality and value, claiming meats are deliciously tasty tender and juicy with high nourishing elements. Contact Pat Allen at phone 107, 23 W. 10th.
An advertisement promises a varied assortment of Christmas novels for 1906 with high quality honest values. It emphasizes uniform reasonable prices and temptingly arranged gifts for old or young, assuring satisfaction on Christmas morning.
A Taura Mehrten piano recital at Noble Institute Monday evening at eight promises unusual musical interest. Madam Mehr tens is a distinguished pianist and will bring her own grand piano. General admission is one dollar with 75 cent tickets for subscribers and a 50 cent rate for Noble Institute pupils, Leighton Avenue high school pupils, and Prof Thompson's magic class.
Special to the Star Berlin December 1 William Voigt a former shoemaker faces trial on robbery and impersonating an officer He stole an officer uniform commanded soldiers captured Koepenick mayor and town officials took 1000 from the treasury and let the officials depart under arrest before walking away
Reading aloud about English rank, a marquis is explained as ranking just below a duke. A teacher notes the correct spelling and pronunciation as marquess. The dialogue lists the hierarchy after royalty: dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts, barons, baronets, knights, and lords.
Land titles guaranteed. We examine your real estate titles and provide a guaranty bond with any title approved by our attorneys. Alabama Abstract Company at Anniston offers title examination and bonding services.
Residents seek economical heating as chilly mornings and cool evenings return. Utilities report steady demand while households compare fuel options and safety tips. Local shops offer efficient heaters and cold-season bargains.
Pettigoots offers an unwashed array of parents? items crafted in full luster finish. Dinek sateen, fine weave, and good weight in rich black with double stitched seams. Six styles priced to rival 1.25, including a 19 inch sunburst accordion plaited flounce style with stitched self bands and ornate open work.
At 3 25 we show a beautifully made silk taffeta skirt with a 12 inch flounce and 6 inch dust ruffle. The garment is wide and full, boasting first class quality that compares favorably with the best goods in stock.
A local ad offers a full length black cheviot coat at five dollars. The item is trimmed with circular velvet medallions and silk stitching, collarless with neck sleeve and pocket detailing. Sizes are in full stock.
Advertises blue and black suits priced at ten dollars, noting a black short fitted back coat with velvet and silk buttons and a wide fall skirt. Also describes an all wool gray serge suit valued at fifteen dollars, satin lined coat with velvety collar and stitched trim, and a full sweeping skirt with matching trimmings. Other styles from twelve fifty.
The seller lists x12 size Mon arch tapestry rugs valued at 15 but can be bought at cost to close out immediately due to lack of storage space. The notice promotes these rugs at $12.50 each and signals a rapid sale to clear inventory.
Immediate closeout on hand stock. Rug labeled Khorassan 9 by 12 inches priced at 18 dollars. Promotion notes its value at 22 dollars and stresses movement of remaining inventory at once.
Advertisement seeking ten able bodied unmarried men aged 21 to 35 who are U.S. citizens of good character and temperate habits. Applicants must speak read and write English. Apply to Recruiting Officer 1022 Noble St Anniston Alabama.
Two thoroughly competent locomotive engineers sought for an industrial plant. Apply at Iron Master, care of Evening Star, no2L-225t.
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