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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
2
The Star extends Christmas greetings to readers and residents of Anniston and district. It urges charitable giving to those in need, hopes no one suffers for essentials, and asks prosperous citizens to assist the distressed during the holiday season. It envisions a Christmas marked by shared joy and generous ministry.
Recalled from Africa, Henry M. Stanley faced skeptics who claimed he faker. It is now known he found Dr. Livingstone and his exploration records were truthful, though some still doubt.
The piece urges a sane Christmas in Anniston and Calhoun County, condemning rioting and drunken conduct. It contrasts human reasoning with foolish behavior and suggests Peary’s proofs be reviewed by Copenhagen scholars, doubting Peary’s claims.
It is too late to shop early now. The speaker must decide to complete purchases late or not at all for this Christmas.
The Star editor received a Christmas gift from The Starforce and was greeted with appreciation in the composing room. The News Editor H M Ayers spoke for the group, praising the loyal staff and high standards of journalism. The piece highlights employer employee trust and festive goodwill within the Star office.
The quotation notes Dr Cook showing courage by venturing out to locate the pole, contrasting his real world experience with others who remained in Copenhagen and debated science without action.
The Memphis newspaper notes public sentiment around Peary’s achievement and remarks that the Star will not publish on Christmas Day as its staff plans to celebrate the holiday tomorrow. It cautions subscribers not to stay up Saturday night expecting The Star.
Commander Peary can now have his inning on the lecture platform and gather in the profits.
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An advertisement proclaims PAZO Ointment cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. The claim targets sufferers seeking relief and refunds if not cured within the stated period.
Newwork reports Mrs. Kady C. Brownwell custodian of Jumel mansion plans a birthday party for her sixty seventh birthday at the Washington Heights site. She is noted as the only regularly enlisted woman soldier the United States ever recognized, serving with the Rifle Guards of Providence during the Civil War and seeing action at Harper's Ferry and Bull Run, where she was seriously wounded.
Local dealer R. O. Watson offers high grade coal at low prices with prompt delivery. Telephone number 72. Novitf.
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