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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
2
The Star marks its eleventh year of publication beginning in 1910, noting its tenth year concluded with the December 27 issue. The piece emphasizes a newspaper's good will, reputation for reliability, and the risks of mismanagement or misfortune eroding a paper's standing.
The Star reflects on newspaper life and its duties to Anniston and Calhoun county. It asserts a policy of honesty, loyalty, and service while acknowledging public misunderstanding and the challenges of publishing. It pledges to lead, not follow, and to pursue development and prosperity in 1910.
Watson's dray service offers a large crew ready for all jobs in the city. Call telephone number 72 for service, with address No 65 provided in the notice.
A testimonial from Burkhart of Chambersburg Pennsylvania dates 1908 praising Cuticura for eczema. He describes initial misdiagnoses and failed treatments before using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and relief, noting lasting improvement and ongoing family use.
A concise chronology records key events and births from 1800 to 1905. Items include Charles Goodyear born in New Haven and died in 1860 New York City, Andrew Johnson born 1808 and died 1875, the 1835 Cherokee removal treaty, Texas statehood in 1845, Civil War actions in 1864, 1868 Canada’s Lord Lisgar as Governor General, the 1876 Ashtabula train wreck, 18% court appointment, and Raymond Prefontaine’s death in 1905.
William T Sedgwick born December 29, 1855 in West Hartford Connecticut. He studied at Sheffield Scientific School and taught physiology chemistry at Sheffield and biology at Johns Hopkins. He joined MIT in 1883 and is regarded as a leading American biology authority with honorary degrees from Yale Johns Hopkins and others.
The ad quotes Poor Richard praising Vinol Cod Liver and Tron Tonic for strengthening the aged and weak and aiding pulmonary troubles. It notes rising demand while other remedies fade, citing Searsbrough Drug Co in Anniston Alabama and hints at finding valuable properties in today’s paper.
Labor groups in Pennsylvania mobilize for Representative William B. Wilson amid a broader wave of labor influence. Rumors place A. & Jackson as reappointed chair of Indiana's Democratic State Central Committee in January.
A humorous exchange notes a wife’s gift on Christmas followed by a jab about an empty return at New Year. The husband jokes that tomorrow he may arrive with a sheriff, highlighting strained domestic humor.
Edna-I didn't ask any irrelevant questions. Chicago News.
A brief admonition cautions New Year swearers to remember Ananias, urging restraint on the first day of the year without prejudice or bias. The note stresses moral accountability tied to old biblical reference.
Dialog hints at a missed encounter as Smithkins jokes about leaving the old year, Jagby correcting him for not looking under the table in a social setting.
A Chicago Tribune quip compares dialogue with a monologue by joking that there is no difference if the father joins the conversation. The humorous line features a child asking about word meanings and a witty adult reply.
A playful exchange compares mothball methods with a tongue in cheek line about guarding against wolves. The Boston Transcript quotes Haskins and De Broke joking about summer attire storage and protective superstitions.
A Washington Herald fragment shows a girl pouting after a man leaves without a kiss. The exchange hints at social expectation and flirtation as a young man remains nearby, suggesting possible romantic tension.
Quote from Mrs Humphrey Ward on fashion and marriage rights circulates in Boston Herald. The exchange highlights expectations for women and contrasts beauty with attitudes toward divorce.
A mother recalls her child’s early speech patterns, noting how he called openings doors. When a hole appeared in his father's stocking, the child exclaimed funny door, a term now used in the family for such wear.
A Connecticut man slapped his wife after she sent souvenir postal cards to him. He warns she may retaliate by sending telegrams collect when she leaves home again.
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