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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
6
The statement reports the Evening Star’s total printed in November 1906 as 58 175 with daily average 2 527. Signed by E B McKee General Manager confirming accuracy.
A 21 day old youngster makes a notable debut as the Huntsville Evening Banner notes the Chattanooga Evening Star will carry a fine name, suggesting reputation can outshine wealth in the press world.
The secretary of the interior plans to present a lengthy report to Congress soon, described as possibly the longest public paper ever prepared by a cabinet member. Observers say cabinet aides try to keep pace with the president in crafting his messages.
Donors are urged to support the Salvation Army Christmas dinner and tree program so poor children wake to joy on Christmas morning and hungry families receive meals through faithful charity and community generosity.
Holiday buying is in earnest as the next three weeks bring peak activity for shoppers and merchants. Noble and Tenth streets feature large show windows reflecting the festive spirit with elaborate, appropriate, and beautiful Christmas displays.
London papers cite President Roosevelt’s message as evidence that the United States has moved beyond the era of isolation. They discuss implications for diplomacy and foreign policy, noting confidence in U.S. leadership and a shift toward global engagement.
In a period discussion the speaker argues the United States surpassed the cradle period generations ago and asserts that many ancestors of current Americans were nurtured in liberty before opposing England. The remarks emphasize a long lineage of liberty despite historical challenges.
Citizens in San Francisco express belief that war with Japan is desirable and probable. They overlook that the city is only a small dot on a map with a surrounding ring and that the Pacific coast resembles a slice of bacon.
A quote from O. M. Becker in Engineering Magazine condemns early piecework for youths. It argues schooling and trade apprenticeships are displaced by immediate machine driven earnings at low pay. The piece warns the machine age traps boys in limited, repetitive work with little opportunity for growth.
The number seven dominates biblical narratives from creation to visions and prophecies. It marks days of work and rest, holy feasts, warns of floods, and appears in dreams of plenty and famine, with seven heavens and sevenfold wisdom echoed in multiple traditions.
A Negro man tells a southern gentleman that his wife complains about money. He jokes that she asks for every small amount, saying she wants change. He admits he has not given her any money yet as the cause of their troubles remains unclear.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward if any case fails to cure, lists testimonials, and directs readers to Toledo, Ohio, for purchase, along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The text notes Parsees are better educated and English speaking rates are much higher among Parsees than Hindus. It cites 4,075 of 10,000 Parsees knowing English versus 64 of 10,000 Hindus.
To Hemove Marking Ink the mark is painted with a solution of cyanide of potassium using a camel hair brush. As soon as the ink disappears the linen should be rinsed in cold water and then dried in the usual way.
An alarming situation from neglected bowels and torpid liver leads to chronic constipation. Dr King's New Life Pills are touted as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Sold by Elam Ordway & Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co. priced at 25e.
Rev M A Boley born July 9 1831 in Georgia died November 17 1906 at 75 years 4 months 8 days He was a devoted Christian husband and father and a faithful member of Aniston lodge No 443 A F and A M The lodge resolves his death is a loss to family lodge and state sympathy extended to survivors Committees Sheffield McGutre Hughes urge emulation of his virtues and Masonry's tenets for future members
Dealers report loyal customers of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets will not switch to substitutes. Visit J. L. Wikle's drug store for a free sample to prove their claim and possibly gain a preferred remedy. The tablets are touted to cure stomach troubles biliousness and constipation.
The 1686 Albany ordinance barred any person from working at a trade until completing four years as an apprentice to a city burgher unless other qualifications were met. This rule structured entry into crafts in colonial Albany.
An Anniston advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney illness and back pain. It cites J W Montgomery of 314 Mulberry Street detailing relief after use, and notes price 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
The article notes Brazil once supplied 75 percent of global rubber, now about half. It cites New York plumbers’ wages rising from 3.50 to 4.75 daily with hours reducing from 53 to 44 weekly. It mentions Mississippi tug traffic moving 10 000 ton grain barges in six days, versus seventy rail trains of fifteen cars. It also reports a German plant planned by Badische Ralin und Sodafabrik to use atmospheric nitrogen for a Chile saltpeter like product, costing over 7.5 million, powered by water from the Aiz river in the Palatinate.
Summary notes state railroad commissions in thirty states with twenty able to fix rates on state traffic. Oklahoma counties require lines through county seats and stations within three miles. Vermont trolley fines for failing to stop at grade crossings. Chinese stance on railway building eases concerns as Peking to south China line plans 1,400 miles.
The Rialto at Venice is described as built from designs of Michael Angelo. It features a single marble arch ninety eight feet long and was completed about 1592.
The excerpt notes that many languages lack certain sounds familiar to English speakers. It gives examples such as Chinese lacking a sound for "1" and a Chinaman saying "Yamelika," while Society islanders cannot pronounce "c" or "k" and rendered the navigator Cook as "Tut."
Mrs. Brooks advertises a retail grocery with clean groceries fresh meats and courteous service at reasonable prices. The note invites customers to visit at 19th and Gurnee and to call phone 431 for attention.
Southern Railway will offer round trip winter tourist tickets to Georgia Florida and Cuba from October 15 to April 30 at special low rates with return allowed until May 31 1907. Sleeper from Anniston to Jacksonville leaving 6 25 p m. For rates schedules sleeper reservations apply to Birmingham agents M H Bone D P A M Coxwell C P A and G N Meredith Union Ticket Agent.
Anniston Electric and Gas Co offers gas coke fuel at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered to local customers. Telephone 109 available for orders.
Southern Railway advertises through Pullman cars to New York with dining car service. Rates schedules and information available from M Coxwell C P A M H Bone D P A.
Advertises gas coke as the cleanest cheapest fuel for grates and bases. Provides a contact telephone number 109 for orders.
If you need a drag, phone R. O Watson at No. 72 for assistance or information.
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