Staunch Costs Rise From Gunfire to Gold Exports
The piece notes the drastic rise in firing costs for the largest gun to 827 per shot and compares it to wages for a private in the regular army. It reports on U S export growth, listing 65 000 head shipped abroad and 17 million dollars value over five years, plus casualty figures from the Philippines and a critique of stamps and portraits on coins and stamps. It mentions Dawson export certificates, the McKinley memorial postal cards, and oblique notes on Col Hoffman and the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist church plus hospitality in Anniston.
Happiness Not Tied to Wealth or Status
A speaker argues that true happiness comes from righteous living and adherence to Jesus Christ, not wealth or social position. He recalls a cab driver who treasures family and faith over riches, illustrating wealth alone cannot guarantee happiness or spiritual value.
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Jesus Christ
Mr. Rockefeller
Earth
Heaven
Furnace Again by Operation at Woodstock Works
The Woodstock furnace, forced to shut Saturday due to molten iron breaching the wall, resumed operations after repairs. The blast of dynamite cleared the spill and damage is estimated to cost the company about 1,500. A cold cough or grippe can be eased with Foley’s Honey and Tar. Beware of enterprising agents McFleath Drug Co.
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Woodstock
Anniston Camp Boost and North Alabama Conference Scene
Columbiana Chronicle notes Anniston’s push to host a permanent military camp and the North Alabama Conference annual session in Anniston. The piece profiling city efforts highlights the expected influx of ministers and laity and the strain on local entertainment and facilities.
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Columbiana Chronicle
Aniston
North Alabama
Anniston
Three Minutes to Mars by Wireless Telegraphy
The article suggests a flag 300 miles long could be seen from a 500 mile high pole by Mars inhabitants and notes Marconi wireless could signal planets. It estimates signals circling Earth seven times and that messages to distant planets would take minutes or longer to reach, using Earth events like Waterloo as a reference.
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Marconi Sysof
Marconi
Earth
Cure Eczema by Botanic Blood Balm Claims Free Trial
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for eczema and itching from blood impurities. It promises relief for scales ulcers boils pimples and joint pain and offers a free trial with medical advice until cured. The maker cites Atlanta Georgia for distribution and prepaid medicine.
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Bil
Atlanta
Socialist critique of liberty equality and fraternity in working class
An opinion piece argues socialism would destroy liberty equality and fraternity. It asserts private property and wage rights are essential, claiming state ownership erodes individual rights and that a worker gains from personal rights over possessions and earnings.
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Genuine Bargains From Smoor and Ber
A local ad announces a clearance of dry goods jeans parts overalls heals and shoes to close out stock and shift focus to a growing grocery business. It lists Smoor and Ber at 11 to 33 cents and urges customers to seize genuine bargains now.
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Smoor & Ber
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