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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1907
Page
8
At a meeting at the home of Mrs. BK Wo Ledbetter the Civic improvement association planned a cleaning up day for March 30 and adopted resolutions on discarding litter. The gathering was well attended as members shared social updates and travel plans among local residents.
Special to the Star from London reports ten persons were taken from the wreck of the Berlin off the Hook of Holland. One more passenger was saved, bringing total known rescued to two, both in critical condition. Survivors cling to wreckage while a gale hampered rescue. about fifty bodies have been recovered and await identification at the pier.
York Styles and Fabrics notes heavier embroidered strips for collars and machine made designs resembling handwork. Gold and silver thread flowers, fleur de lis and passion flowers lead new motifs, with princess braid appliques and colorful brocades signaling a return of ribbons and colored silks in spring styles.
Mr. Lee Ward of Jacksonville was here yesterday followed by Mr. Polk Harris of Columbus Georgia last night. Mr. W A Johnston of Rome arrived this morning and Mr M Dr Pouglas of Charleston visited the Alabama yesterday. COR Sehmidt, official of the Central Foundry Company, is here today.
Barometer 30.01 at 7 a.m. Temperature 44. Precipitation absent. Wind light. Highest temp 54 at 1 p.m. Lowest 34 at 3 a.m. Weather cloudy. Forecast rain and colder tonight with Saturday fair conditions.
The remains of Douglas Weller, son of Mr and Mrs W A Weller, were disinterred from here and shipped to Dowell Alabama for reinterment. The body was sent on the afternoon L and N train. Relatives say the Wellers own a large plantation at Dowell near Mrs Weller’s old home in Gadsden.
Montgomery Feb 22 The senate passed the local option bill allowing a county to trigger an open saloon vote by 25 percent of electors with a countywide decision. Dispensaries under existing laws are exempt for two years. new units require a full vote after five years. The measure passed 20 to 1 with Bayles the sole no. Reese criticized allied supporters as Spragins withdrew his recommit.
A fashion feature notes imitation braid effects in machine made fabrics priced modestly, with love shawls shaped into frocks for dinner and reception wear. It highlights white or single colors brightened by contrasting hats or waist accents, and belts narrowing with empire silhouettes via rosette bows at the girdle.
The article notes fashion details for lingerie nets including large colored ribbon bows. It mentions adding a flowered ribbon bow or passementerie this year and changing the bows daily to match ribbons on the dress.
Commissioner W Matthews of the Labor Statistics Bureau in Augusta Maine hails Doan's Ointment as a permanent cure, praising its effectiveness. The testimonial notes a user report of lasting relief.
A call to support the Salvation Army with donations to buy and fix a permanent building. A table shows multiple gift levels from $1 to $1,000 totaling about $11,000, with checks payable to the Salvation Army or Captain Walter W. Robins. The appeal notes the Army has served five years and deserves citizen support.
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