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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
2
The piece notes Anniston preparing for a hopeful year with residents urged to unite and work for upbuilding. It suggests General Prosperity could arrive next year and reflects on Zelaya’s exception to a rule about resignation. The tone calls for collective effort to advance the city’s future.
An exchange notes mistletoe is hard to find this year but calls it not insurmountable. The speaker observes most young men today do not require mistletoe as excuse for romantic advance.
The note urges last minute Christmas shopping in the morning to beat afternoon crowds. It forecasts Anniston’s growth next year after two years of panic and a return to normal business. It highlights the South’s crop diversity and potential to boost wealth by diversifying crops over twenty five years.
The Rome Tribune-Herald notes a newlywed editor and reflects on marriage dynamics. The piece hints that affection and constancy are tested by a husband’s enthusiasm for domestic tasks, illustrated by the act of hooking up dresses. The tone is periodical and reflective.
Alabama growers demonstrated strong potential as some contestants reached nearly 150 bushels per acre. Even at fifty bushels per acre corn would be profitable given current prices. With intelligent study and effort, farmers could reach forty to fifty bushels per acre to meet home consumption. Big corn crops will prove the entering chance.
The city of Anniston faces limitations in expanding for the next census due to its geography and proximity to Birmingham Atlanta and other larger centers. A proposed greater city plan could absorb neighboring towns like Oxford Jacksonville Heflin and improve its census count.
A compact timeline notes Perr 1654 death of Madame de Champlain in a French convent, 1740 Bank of the United States discounting began, 1832 Governor Hayne’s proclamation replying to the President, 1842 death of Rt. Rev. John Du Bois born Paria 1764, 1847 first telegraph lines to St. Louis, 1850 South Carolina secedes, 1862 capture of Trolly Springs Misa, 1864 Hardee destroys ironclads and yard, 1883 lever bridge opened at Niagara, 1894 McGill University new buildings opened by Lord Minto, and 1816 birth and 1898 death notes for James L. Alcorn.
The University of Chicago president Harry Pratt Judson, born December 20 1849 in Jamestown New York, educated at Williams College and Williama Col lege, taught in Troy and Minnesota, then led Chicago since 1907. He authored many works on education literature and government. He has received honorary degrees from Williams College Iowa and Queen's University.
Charles M Hyde, a young New York lawyer and mentor of mayor-elect Gaynor, appears in private correspondence between Tammany chief C F Murphy and lieutenants. The letters, obtained by a newspaper, have caused a sensation within the organization.
PaZO Ointment guarantees cure of itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. This offer promises relief for piles with a 50 cent price and refund policy.
A candidate announces intent to run in the next Democratic primary for sheriff of Calhoun County. He pledges to meet duties with his best efforts after fully considering responsibilities of the office.
T Brooks announces his candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to the Democratic primary and asks every voter for support. If elected he pledges to perform the duties of the office to the best of his ability.
D. Goodlet announces his run for sheriff on the party ticket calling for law and order and local safety. He presents himself as a candidate seeking votes in upcoming local elections referenced by the announcement.
A candidate announces for the office of Sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action and solicits support from all county citizens. The statement emphasizes commitment to public service and party process.
A lively note urges readers to pay attention to personal style meals purchases and home choices reflecting current trends and everyday tastes. It contrasts casual fads with lasting interest in how one dresses dines and decorates.
A pledge pledges to use best efforts to discharge duties faithfully and competently for the best interests of the public. The sworn oath underscores commitment to public service and integrity in office.
The exchange features a playful tease about kissability and a man looking at a woman at Christmas. Cousin Joe riffs on mistletoe as a social cue, hinting at romantic interest with light humor.
A Kansas City Times quip plays on slang about being current and connected, imagining a person as a "live wireless" mispronunciation of live wire to convey sharp awareness of modern trends.
A whimsical verse line imagines mistletoe blushing as a maiden admits she has never been kissed before.
Readable fragments show scattered times and partial destinations, including arrivals and departures with unclear labels. The text resembles a garbled schedule page with multiple stamps of times such as 11 20 a m and 2 25 pm, but lacks coherent structure or complete place names.
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