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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
2
A clipped editorial note discusses heavy newspaper presence aiding stores, forecasts a mild winter, Alabama rails shipping to South America, and critiques the ice trust while lampooning price schemes for skating as weather and industry intersect.
The Rome Tribune-Herald notes with satisfaction that Xmas is becoming innocuous and hopes hyphenated newspaper titles will disappear from the earth. The editorial says a good Rome product should avoid double barreled titles as a nuisance.
A condensed list of historical entries includes Jesse Mercer founder of Mercer University born in North Carolina died 1841. 1778 tea destroyed at Boston harbor. 1807 William Aspinwall born in NYC died 1875. 1848 Park Theatre fire. 1860 Georgia governor Charles J. McDonald died. 1862 Brunside army on the Rappahannock. 1878 Northern Pacific railroad completed to Tacoma. 1884 Cotton Centennial Exposition opened New Orleans. 1891 Mercier Government in Quebec dismissed. 1894 James Gilfillan Minnesota Chief Justice died. 1897 Alphonse Daudet died. 1901 Isthmian Canal treaty ratified. 1904 Canadian deputation to Mexico. 1907 keel of North Dakota laid.
The musician and instructor born December 16 1849 in Brensbach Germany moved to the United States as a youth. He studied music in Pittsburgh and Leipzig and worked as a music instructor before serving as organist and choirmaster at Third Presbyterian Church Dayton Ohio since 1878. He helped organize and direct the May segment of a local music group.
The article notes Blumenschein’s wide recognition in American musical circles and his honorary Doctor of Music from Otterbein University at the June commencement for his work as a composer and instructor.
A 1910s advertisement claims good stomach health yields nourished blood and attractive skin. It promotes Mio na tablets from Elam Ordway Houser with a money back guarantee and 50 cent large boxes sold by local druggists in Anniston. Sample tests offered from Booth s Mio na Buffalo New York.
William H. I. Hotchkiss, superintendent of insurance for New York, disclosed in a probe of the Phoenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn an alleged shortage exceeding $1,000,000.
Capudine advertised as a liquid remedy promising rapid relief from sick headaches and nervous headaches. Also marketed for travel headaches, grip aches, stomach troubles and female troubles. Sold by druggists.
Portland dispatch reports James J Hill's railroad system will not employ men who drink liquor. The official directive emphasizes a liquor free workforce across operating departments.
An old newspaper want ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for colds with a money back guarantee from the maker E. W. Grove. The box price is 25 cents and the ad emphasizes quick results.
Investigation into road mishaps finds losses of property life and limb due to drinking by workers. Supervisors warned to stop drinking or cede to men who will not drink. The report emphasizes unsafe conduct and discipline as the cause of accidents.
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