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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
4
The piece asserts winter weather will fix Calhoun county roads encouraging improvement. It notes William Watson arriving from England and describes him as an alleged poet, though not a likely incendiary figure in the United States.
A chronology lists events from 1780 Miron Winslow birth to 1905 Britain’s Campbell-Bannerman ministry launch. It notes Indiana statehood in 1816, Green Bay Intelligencer debut in 1823, 1862 Fredericksburg bombardment, Jefferson Davis funeral 1889, and Niagara Falls Ontario incorporation in 1903, among others.
Hamilton Hutchins born December 11, 1854 in New Hampshire. He graduated Annapolis at age 20 and served on ships including the Boston Cincinnati and Montgomery. He commanded the Machias in 190% and the battleship Kearsarge during a global cruise.
Graphic Society plans its annual dinner Wednesday evening where a medal and decoration will be presented to the explorer by the society. Prominent figures are expected, with President Taft possibly as a guest to award the medal.
Capudine is advertised as a liquid remedy that cures sick headache and nervous headache for travelers and those with stomach or female troubles. The ad promises immediate effects and notes it is sold by druggists. The price listed is 10.
Jacksonville gossip notes report Rev H W Rickey returning from Roanoke and being assigned to LaFayette for the ensuing year. The item also lists visiting relatives and noteable local travelers including Montgom ery Hoge Shoe Company reps and various family visits across Oklahoma City Cedar Town and Selma.
Washington dispatch outlines a busy seven days with Congress, Nicaragua, and Britain budget talks on the docket. Supreme Court action includes feotton leak cases and the government anti trust suit against American Tobacco. Taft to attend Carnegie Institution dedication with Andrew Carnegie and White House dinners begin with cabinet hosts. Peary to be guest of National Geographic Society.
The message urges giving over receiving during the season, stating happiness grows for both the giver and recipient when someone efforts to brighten another’s day. The note emphasizes testing this idea through acts of kindness.
A concise sentiment emphasizes perseverance and persistence as the drivers behind major urban growth and success. It highlights that steadfast effort by individuals leads to lasting city building and achievement.
A call to action invites all citizens to unite for the city's upbuilding and development. It emphasizes that no public spirited resident should remain idle and promotes a get-together movement across classes to spur progress.
Anniston residents are urged to unite and act in concert to achieve city upbuilding. The speaker stresses that a gathering of citizens and unison of purpose are essential for progress.
Shoppers are urged to buy early with seven shopping days until Christmas. Beginning next Monday, crowds and rush intensify, making the final two to three days before December 25th unpleasant for purchases.
A local notice hints that increasing advertisement area could attract more customers to businesses. It suggests expanding layout and reach may boost store traffic and sales.
In 1881 Dr. Roberts proposed sewing heart wounds but it was mocked. Dr. Rehn of Germany reportedly achieved the first recovery from a heart wound in 1897. By then sixteen such operations had occurred with notable recoveries.
After the great battle of Shiloh, generals debate victory or defeat. A cigar smoking officer suggests leaving the outcome to the umpire in the Boston style. The dispute resolves with the general admission that the victors won the conflict.
Free spring examinations for railway mail clerks nationwide promise life long work with short hours and bi monthly pay plus vacation. Thousands of appointments are to be made and no special education beyond common schooling is required. Send for information to Central Schools Dept 156 Rochester NY.
Representative Sulzer of New York proposes presidential authority to act without limits in Nicaragua. The measure calls for Zelaya’s arrest and trial for the killings of Grace and Cannon, seeking a full apology and reparations.
Advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold using Bromide Quinine tablets. Druggists refund the money if it fails. The boxes bear E W Grove’s signature and are sold for 25 cents.
George P. Sheldon, president of Phoenix Fire Insurance Co. of Brooklyn, dies at home as the State Insurance Department learns the firm was looted of 1 million dollars. Board of directors removes Sheldon and names E. W. T. Grey as president. The department says directors are equally responsible for failing to fulfill their duties.
Local ad notes high grade coal at low prices with prompt delivery offered. Contact R. Watson at telephone number 72 for service details. Novitf
A brief notice from Cater Grocery Co indicates fruit cake preparation is underway, with a December 3 timeline implied. An OCR fragment mentions the company and product focus without additional context.
A terse observation notes the importance of want ads on the day a homeowner chooses to put a house on the market. The line suggests strategies rely on classified listings to attract buyers and set expectations.
Arrive and depart times listed in a fragmented Union Station timetable. Includes several entries such as 6.53 and 11.65 departures with arrivals around 9:25 p m and 11:10 a m, plus other unreadable markers like 440 gy mm and 166 g mm.
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