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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
4
The Presbyterian young ladies aid meets this afternoon with Miss Annie Orr. Many residents, including Misses Amy Cooper and Annie Kerr, travel to friends and relatives in Georgia, Jasper, Piedmont, Birmingham, and Lexington. Local moves include staff changes at Howie Mercantile, and Dr. Mark Williams returning from the West.
Secretary Wilson states the law requires labeling of narcotics and habit forming substances. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is claimed to contain none, with proof that no such ingredients appear on the label after years on sale by Elam, Ordway & Co.
A reader from Kansas City Independent asks what to advise a student about choosing a rapme? line of study. The response notes options depend on whether the aim is stronger back muscles or core kinesthesis.
A London household asks a plumber to recover a diamond ring lost down a bath pipe. The mistress contends with the mishap while the servant relays the mishap and suggests replacing the ring.
A historical note records unseasonable weather with continuous snowfall across Europe lasting forty days in 1454. The event cites widespread disruption, affecting harvests and daily life across multiple regions.
The secretary bird is a royal game and destroying one carries a £50 fine. About three feet tall, drab colored with black feathered legs, it kills snakes by beating with wings and trampling, then seizing with claws. It drops stunned reptiles from height to finish them. London Scraps notes its snake destruction.
A humorous Washington Star excerpt features Miss Miami Brown comparing work horses to automobiles. She quips a mule kicks with hind feet while cars are likened to goats in stubbornness showing a playful contrast between old and new labor.
A humorous note suggests magazines carry up to two continued stories monthly and a man who reads six implies his wife bears twelve stories in her head while managing chores and eyeing the neighbor’s hat.
A Newark Ohio reader привes Vinci cough medicine as curing a long lasting cough and improving appetite and health after three bottles. The ad claims Vinci combines iron with cod liver oil elements from fresh livers and promises a refund if no benefit, from Scarabrough Drug Co Aniston Alabama.
The letter discusses how bees hear and respond to noises during swarming. Farmers with few hives use leaf, stick throws or loud clanging from pans and kettles to draw bees down, proving bees can hear. It notes rural neighbors rely on this season to catch swarms, sometimes chasing bees for miles until they land.
Exchange reveals a woman frets over her husband's finances, not her expenses. The dialogue hints at financial strain and marital tension related to shared money matters. No explicit names or places are given.
A brief medical advert urges treating cold or cough promptly to avoid bronchitis or pneumonia. It touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as widely used in the United States and abroad for many cures, sold by Flam Ordway & Houser.
The article details Sweden's advance for women since 1870 when Upsala and Lund allowed matriculation and medical study, noting high costs and long training. It highlights prominent physicians like Karolina Widerström, rising suffrage activity, extensive traveling organizers, and six bills in parliament as proof of momentum toward gender equality and political rights.
The sago palm of the East Indies yields starch in its 15th year after trunk trimming and harvesting. The trunk rind is two inches thick and the starchy core feeds a person for a year when processed into cakes. export starch becomes pearl or bullet sago and is used in soups and puddings.
Guests receive a pencil and paper with scrambled strings CAHEP RECHYR DEAT REPANRAEOG WASBYRTARE PELAPPENI NELMONTOCACUO AAABNN PRAGE CALBERYBRE PMUL GIF TARCURN. Straighten to form fruits: column one peach pear pineapple banana plum. column two cherry orange lemon grape fig. column three date strawberry coconut blackberry currant. Prize awarded for best fruit arrangement.
A brief quip from the Woman’s Home Companion notes a humorous press of youth culture. Miss Dolly rejects odd ages and advocates subtracting ages as a playful point on aging.
After a heavy meal take a couple of Deans Regulets to aid digestion and promote regular bowel movements. The product promises easy passage and relief for stomach, liver, and bowels.
A reflective passage argues that advertising only pays if a store earns public trust through genuine price concessions and reliable service. It claims nonadvertising suggests avoidance of scrutiny, while advertising invites critical attention that can reveal merit or shortcomings.
In a humorous exchange a meek husband seeks a deed of separation from his difficult wife. The lawyer muses that faults may exist on both sides, provoking the wife to interrupt with sharp accusations about her own appearance.
The Chicago Inter Ocean quotes a bachelor girl lamenting paying $3 for brown curls that shed and stick to her hair, calling the situation unfair and asking if others agree. She remarks on signs of age like a scar and yellow leaf accompanying the issue.
A quip for a humorist asks where atoms go after being blown away and a grave answer places the scene beyond Effigy, a site associated with hangings, in a Chicago News tone.
A reflective note on kissing from Robert Burns argues it would be restricted by lawyers ministers and maidens if it were not lawful holy or modest while acknowledging the need for affection among the poor and modest livelihoods.
Collier's critiques Dewey's early position at Long Kong and the U S Navy's lack of a clear plan. Washington officials only acted after a cable from Hong Kong and finally issued a generic wartime directive to proceed against the Spanish fleet.
In Harlem a matron with gray hair debates hair dye with another matron. The younger looking claim is challenged as she prefers natural gray, arguing her children are grown and the idea makes them seem younger. The first matron remains dazed as the conversation ends.
Dr. Moss of the English polar expedition recalls extreme cold at 35 degrees below zero. The candle burned poorly, unable to melt all wax and eaten down to a skeletal wick. Heat formed a facelike white cylinder with a yellow flame tongue, throwing light into the darkness.
An advertisement alleges Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation and sluggish liver. It promises regular bowels with use and describes the product as pleasant to take marketed by W. E. Lloyd and Elam Ordway & Houser.
The Anniston Steam Laundry shows heightened readiness to handle cleaning and pressing of clothing of all kinds, aiming to improve service quality and turnaround.
Hawkins complains to Jarley that he has badgered him about the bill fifty times in ten days. Jarley retorts that Hawkins is grasping, insisting he has not grasped anything yet despite his persistence.
Counsel denounces the prisoner’s trust in thieves and scoundrels as he exhorts the jury. The unhappy man on trial confronts a verdict, urging jurors to scrutinize character and testimony.
A New York Press quip shows Mrs Benham noting her husband’s toe often poking through his stocking while he asserts he puts his best foot forward. The exchange highlights fashion wear and domestic humor in a light item.
City announces a winter pause in Sunday ice delivery except downtown. Residents must phone Saturday before 12 noon to request Sunday service for afternoon delivery, as Sunday wagons will be unavailable.
Trev Depew Dordette ste company performs a week at Noble Street Theater starting Monday January 11. Thomas E Depew leads a complete troupe with a changing nightly program including five vaudeville acts led by the Wheeler sisters. Opening play is An American Girl with ticket prices 10 20 30 cents and ladies free with paid reserve.
Retail ad notes 25 percent off entire assortment of long and short kimonos and bath robes.
A note announces an embroidery sale for tomorrow and that rent is due again. It urges calling Blake's stable to rent his wagon for a move at a cheaper rate and provides phone contact 44 de12-tf.
New spring styles in all wool panama tailored skirts for ladies in black blue and brown priced at 3.75, 4.50, 5 and 6.50. Values range from 5 to 8 dollars. Ullman Bros catalogs this offer as a promotion for smart wardrobe upgrades.
Offer for Blake’s carriages promises Pullman-style comfort and constant availability. Contact via Phone 44, delivery and service guaranteed day or night.
Fire destroyed the residence of Sydney J. Bowie and heavily damaged the Roberts & Son manager Robert W. Ewing’s home. Estimated losses run about 10,000 with Bowie's home at 5,000 for the structure and 2,500 to 3,000 for contents. Ewing’s roof was burned off with about 1,000 in damage. Poor water pressure hindered efforts. The Bowies’ house was on 3025 Hickory Street owned by Mrs. M. J. McJunkin.
Henry C. Potter Jr., vice president of the People's State Bank and a familiar figure in financial circles, shot himself in the head this morning in Detroit and died instantly. No motive is given.
Mrs. T. M. Horner formerly of Atlanta married James McVicker at the Plaza hotel in New York. She had recently divorced T. Mitchell Horner, who sued her parents for alleged alienation of affection. The suit was reportedly settled for $500.
New York January 4 The Seaboard Air Line will start a fast winter schedule to Florida resorts including Jacksonville Miami and Palm Beach. The trains will be solid Pullman ves tubulated with dining and observation cars and a 26 hour schedule to St Augustine will be kept.
Beginning January 1 westbound Oxford Lake line trains will operate via Noble street and Thirteenth street for several days due to paving on West Tenth street. No trains will run on West Tenth Street during the period. Anniston Electric and Gas Co.
The advance ships of the battleship fleet under Admiral Sperry entered the mouth of the Suez canal today and will reach Port Said late tonight or early tomorrow.
Barometer at 7 a m 30 14 temperature 50 precipitation 36 wind southeast at 6 miles per hour lowest 7 a m 50 weather light rain forecast rain tonight and possibly Tuesday colder Tuesday afternoon or night
A New York Tribune remark quotes a hotel proprietor describing nonpaying city guests who borrow papers from morning to night. They read, discuss finances, restrain from using phones, take overcoats to the checkroom, write letters on stationery, and steal soap, crackers, matches, and other items. Most are well to do and respectable, yet they are not barred.
A religious author describes years of kidney trouble and a severe winter attack confining him to bed eight days. He details thick white sediment in urine and frequent passage until Foley's Kidney Remedy eased the pain and restored normal urination. He recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy.
A man questions a large peculiarly shaped pair of scissors in a shop display. Clerk explains they are for carving meat, able to cut through meat, gristle, and bone, though few people in Europe practice them and Americans lack patience to master them.
The sheriff publishes the names and business locations of all firms and individuals holding United States internal revenue licenses to sell spiritous vinous or malt liquors in Calhoun County for the preceding twelve months. Entries include Elam Ordway & Houser in Anniston, McClannahan George in Hobson City, Scarbrough Drug Company in Anniston, J L Wikle in Anniston, under section 7383 of the Alabama Code.
Calhoun lodge No. 203 I O O F holds its weekly meeting tonight with officer installation as the main business. The auditing committee will convene at 6 30 in the lodge room.
Bargain event offers 38 remaining children coats priced at 1.98 each from regular 3 to 3.50 quality range. Limited stock underscores hurry.
Wisconsin's Fred Beell and Charley Olson of Indianapolis square off tonight in Chicago for the light heavyweight championship. Local fans expect a fast, decisive match as both men seek the national honor.
In St Louis on January 4 Commissioner Pronty of the Interstate Commerce Commission began a hearing on rate complaints filed by Hydraulic Pressed Brick Co and Holly Mathison Manufacturing Co.
Levy thanks 1908 customers and wishes them well for 1909. He announces spring samples are on display and invites the public to inspect them. He promises fine tailoring at reasonable prices for patrons this year.
The ad claims Pepe's Diapepsin cures indigestion in five minutes. It describes symptoms like heartburn belching sour stomach and headaches and says a 50 cent case will usually cure chronic dyspepsia by aiding digestion and cleansing the intestines.
County Treasurer H. B. Glover shows signs of improvement after several days of illness. J. F. Crook, Reynolds Crook and Miss Hannah Crook visited from Jacksonville. R. V. Harris joins the Western Union office force as of last Saturday. Attorney Rutherford Lapsley traveled to Montgomery Saturday night on legal business and is expected home tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Daniel plan a ten day trip to Bennettaville C to visit relatives. Mr. Daniel expects an operator to run the Western Union office in his absence.
Capudine is advertised as a liquid remedy for sick headaches nervous headaches travelers headaches and aches from grip stomach troubles or female troubles. It claims immediate effects and is sold by druggists.
A burly ex-convict, fresh from Auburn and with one eye, tries to sell a shocking missing will story to a New York newspaper editor. The editor, Mr. White, finds the tale fictitious after cross examination. A week later the man returns, now bolder, asking if the editor can dispose of a couple of watches in a quiet deal.
A Victorian maxim notes that someone who has done you a kindness is more likely to help again than one you have helped, suggesting gratitude strengthens future favors. The saying reflects social reciprocity and personal virtue attributed to Holmes.
A report notes that pursuing medical training in England carries a minimum cost of 3045 dollars. It highlights potential tuition and related fees impacting students and families.
A列 collection of home craft guidance covers crocheted slippers with chamois soles and silver thimbles, pocket reinforcement on garments, machine sewing tips, baby bib designs, cross stitch embroidery, and a new painting by numbers approach to decorating china with lasting colors and oriental motifs.
The Cleveland Leader notes Venezuela earned its name from Spanish settlers who saw no link to Venice. The quip adds a joke about a theater outing reflecting domestic life.
Helena reporters note the Montana Legislature convened for the regular session with key agenda items including a new primary law abolition of railroad passes creation of new counties conservation of natural resources and expansion of the state railroad commission authority.
The calendar includes Villarea Librado and Magon resisting extradition from California to Arizona. They are accused of inciting a filibustering expedition into Mexico and the Mexican government shows strong interest in the case.
Senator Lodge came back from Augusta where he conferred with Judge Taft about a cabinet post for George Von L Meyer. Officials suggest the talks were productive though Lodge spoke cautiously.
A historical ad for a patent remedy titled Dr Thomas’s Eelectric Of promises relief for toothache sore throat cuts bruises and burns. The short note claims quick pain stopping effects and broad healing uses.
Chas. D. Kline as administrator petitions for court approval to sell real estate to divide among Louisa Bell heirs. Hearing set for February 1, 1909 with three weeks of newspaper notice in Calhoun County. Judge Emmett F. Crook presides.
A chameleon loses sight but clings to its talent for color shifts and remains a dark, almost black shade.
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