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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
10
The text notes a Christmas spirit uniting Christians, with emphasis on shared thoughts across ages. It predicts Bill Collector will have his big inning on January 1, marking Hill's peak chance in the same period.
Baseball remains a national passion as fans talk year round about the great American game. The sport's appeal endures even through cold winter weather and persists as a common topic among enthusiasts.
The article notes Florida as a favorable location to hold a hookworm convention. It states that abundant specimens could be repurposed as fish bait, highlighting practical use of the parasites in fishing contexts.
Uplifting line about finding happiness in the holidays through kindness to others. Encourages living joyfully to spread happiness.
A man worries about his finances as holiday shopping ends and January bills arrive, leaving his bank account stretched. The piece notes a common seasonal squeeze on households leading to tightened budgets and cautious spending.
The nephew of Nicaraguan dictator Zelaya faces a breach of promise suit in a New York court filed by a young woman. The Zelaya family appears to have multiple members facing legal troubles.
A concise view notes that overall progress continues even as certain individuals strive to reverse it. The passage acknowledges believers in decline and their efforts, yet asserts improvement persists amid opposition.
Carrie Nation launches a campaign against cigarettes in Washington City urging restraint of politicians who may be harmed by tobacco. The speaker predicts self-destruction for leaders if their cigarette use continues unchecked.
An exchange notes that hog killing time occurs for some hogs that infest the country. It states hogs often escape by walking on two legs instead of four.
A biting critique argues that high New York society embodies greater rottenness than similar circles worldwide, and that national decay mirrors this pattern as elite factions age. The author contrasts urban excess with broader social decline amid a sweeping moral indictment.
Government recovers nearly three million dollars from sugar firms accused of stealing customs duties on imported sugar. Officials describe the thieves as a successful gang that pursued large sums while operating.
Analysts say the shirt waist workers strike in New York will not change prevailing fashion. Garments will still be made with large empty spaces where threads predominate, maintaining current ornamental design elements.
The Atlanta Constitution suggests that Charles W. Morse faces a fifteen year federal sentence and would endure prison near Atlanta, a locale believed to nurture the nerve and character referenced as the see King.
A compact timeline cites events and figures such as Jonathan Meigs born in Middletown Connecticut 1734 Poe Whittier and Canadian politics in 1792 1807 Montreal Victoria Bridge first train 1850 Bernadotte Sweden queen 1860 Baton Rouge occupation 1st half 19th century social unrest 1875 Montreal bread riots and 1874 New York cold spell. It also notes Stephen B Elkins 1911? 1908 Turkish Constitution parliamentary reopening and Cleveland’s 1805 Venezuela note.
Charles Richmond Henderson born Covington Indiana December 17 1848. He graduated from Chicago University in 1870 earned A M and B D later. He served as pastor in Terre Haute and Detroit before chair of sociology at University of Chicago in 1902. He authored and edited major works and led charity and reform groups.
The young mother recalls how her child turned every opening into a "door" as he spoke. He even called a hole in a stocking a "funny door" and shared the phrase with delight, showing how his association of ideas shaped his speech.
The article notes Africa produces most ivory and describes African elephants as mammoth-like but distinct from Indian tusked species. It claims African tusks differ in shape, with African elephants historically living in Arctic-like ancestries, while the Indian animal lacks tusks and is a plain beast of burden valued more alive than dead.
An unsolicited 1908 letter from James T. Douglas of Harrisburg Oregon extols Fulton Diabetic Compound. The notice cites rapid improvement after thirty bottles and claims eightynine percent kidney inflammation cures and nine tenths diabetes cures in older adults, urging inquiries to John J Fulton Co San Francisco and Scarbrough Drug Co as local agents.
The piece quotes Mrs Humphrey Ward during a visit, contrasting compliments on American women's dress with a remark about divorce suits. The Boston Herald comment questions the idea that a woman is complete only with a divorce suit, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
A Hutchinson man advertises land for sale noting the price is not the point and humorously claims the eastern owner believes buffalo graze on the property. The exchange hints at a playful boast tied to a real estate listing.
Advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a hair tonic promising two week dandruff cure and hair regrowth. It cites a money back guarantee by Elam Ordway & Houser and claims broad use by refined women. A customer letter from Owosso Michigan praises scalp cleansing and non sticky results. Sold by druggists and in Anniston for 50 cents a bottle. Mail orders prepaid by Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo N Y.
Daily riders call themselves The Intellectuals and take part in a white horse pool. Each morning they study the train line for white horses, and the rider who most accurately guesses the count wins the pool.
A note in a culinary piece recalls chop suey as a Chinese pork dish with centuries of history, posed as tastier than turkey and valued as an enduring delicacy.
R O Watson advertises high grade coal at reasonable prices with prompt delivery and invites inquiries by telephone number 72. This notice appears in a late 19th or early 20th century classified-style listing.
PAZO OINTMENT guarantees to cure itching bleeding prolapsed or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Use 50c.
J Warren Folsom moved from his mother’s Lowell home to a new five mile away. The family cat travels back to the old home for a day or two then returns to the new house for two or more days. A fragment notes a boy praying at a household scene and an oblique blessing to sailors and children.
William Fe Parker declares his candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County in the upcoming Democratic primary. He pledges to fulfill duties with his best efforts and to discharge the responsibilities of the office.
T Brooks announces candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic primary. He solicits support from all Calhoun County voters and pledges to perform the duties of the office to the best of his ability.
The message announces GOODLET seeking the sheriff role under the D party designation. It states intent to run and identifies the candidate name, with emphasis on party alignment.
For Sheriff Thereby announce as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Calhoun County subject to the action of the Democratic party and solicit support of every citizen pledging to discharge the duties faithfully and competently for the best interests of the entire public. 3. D. Henry ee 16.
The speaker announces candidacy for Congress from the Fourth Congressional District subject to the action of the Democratic party.
After the railroad from Christiania to Bergen is completed the journey between the two largest Norwegian cities can be made in 13 hours instead of 50 by sea. The total cost is estimated at 15,000,000.
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