Daily circulation figures and misc notes from Alabama paper
A six month daily average circulation report for the Anniston Evening Star lists July through December figures led by August and November, signed by General Manager E B McKee and notary E W Ledbetter. Additional items include street cleaning in Noble Street, a phonograph replacing a church choir in Omaha, Rockefeller’s savings advice, Birmingham’s industrial outlook, and Roosevelt’s shaving chatter.
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the Anniston
Evening Star
E. B. McKee
Assassinations of Russian Officials Escalate
Reports describe a daily pattern of killings of Russian high officials. The pace has intensified, raising the danger to individuals in government and signaling a climate of targeted violence across the Russian political landscape.
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Russia
Standard Oil to Plead Not Guilty in Chicago Indictments
In Chicago on January 14, counsel for Standard Oil will appear in federal court and plead not guilty to eight indictments upheld by Judge Landis. A date for trial will be set, with both sides likely to agree on a single set of charges and let the remaining indictments follow the trial's outcome.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Landis
Jacksonville to gain electric light and mill power
A Jacksonville plant is completed and will light streets and homes this week. The plant cost about $50,000, uses steam turbines, and features modern machinery. It will also power the new 25,000 spindle cotton mill, the first electrically operated mill in the South, with individual room controls.
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Jacksonville
Tde
Social notes highlight Mrs. Bissett's party for Miss Myrtle Creen
Miss Genevieve Smith returns to 2128 Noble Street as Piedmont relatives recall a delightful season's fete hosted Thursday by Mrs. T. J. Bissett for guest Miss Myrtle Creen. Creen wore white lace over blue taffeta in the elegant costume.
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Genevieve Smith
Noble Street
Piedmont
Adiapateh
Bessemer
T. J. Bissett
Myrtle Creen
Personal notes from Alabama city visitors and locals
H P Latimer stays in the Alabama. C Rae and F Douglas travel to Atlanta on business. Fer Wood Mitchell of Birmingham attends. Hugh Walker visits Montgomery on business. CB Welly returns from a Northern business trip. Leander Evans of Heflin, a prominent attorney, is in town. In absence of Solicitor Arnold, N A Lapsley acts as county prosecutor. Dr John F Rowan, D W Goodlett, and J A Gaboury from Jacksonville are here. W R Bishop of Talladega stays with Captain A H Bullard at the Alabama. T J Langley leaves for Greensboro NC to be with daughter Mrs J F Fonville, who is seriously ill.
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T. J. Langley
Greensboro
N. C
J. F. Fonville
Second dividend planned for defunct Attalla bank stockholders
The Attalla merchants supposedly on the water wagon are cited by a saloon man as the source for this state bank news. A 25 percent second dividend will be paid February 1 to stockholders of the First National Bank of Attalla. Captain and Mrs J M Elliott Jr plan a Florida vacation leaving Tuesday with a launch for Jacksonville to cruise Florida waters for health and rest. Congressman William Richardson seeks a $50,000 appropriation for a General John Coffee monument at Florence with a suggested alternative to place it on Coffee Street in Talladega.
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First National Bank of
Attalla Mirror
Attalla
Ata
J. M. Elliott Jr
Jacksonville
Fla
Tropics
Florida
Gadsden
William Richardson
Congress
John Coffee
Florence
J. Bowie
Richardson
General Coffee
Coffee Street
Talladega
Kaiser William Faces Loss of Divine Right
Special to the Star from Berlin reports that after the electoral campaign end Kaiser William may become just another man, as Socialist calls for reduced royal power threaten the emperor’s personal authority and the government’s fate.
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Star
Berlin
Kaiser William
Astor Aims to Enter English Society via Countess
Special to the Star from London reports William Waldorf Astor, the American millionaire now living abroad, is said to seek marriage with an English countess who is married with four children and planning divorce. The countess is famed as one of society’s most beautiful women and a match would redefine Astor’s social ascent.
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The
Star
London
William Waldorf Astor
Astor
CURBSTONE GOSSIP FOR THE YEAR'S START
Lent begins February 13 and Easter falls on March 31 in the year. The Noble street paving stays sound when mud is washed off and needs occasional cleaning. Two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses are expected. a partial sun eclipse today is not visible in Anniston. Evening amusements include Hoity Toity at Noble street theater, moving pictures and music at the two electric theaters, and skating at two large rinks. J O Roberson has returned to Anniston after a stay in Sheffield.
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Aaington
Noble Street
Talladega Papers Boost Ad Revenue With Big Double Page Ad
The Talladega paper reports record advertising business as this week's issue features a large double page advertisement, mirroring a similar spread seen in Mountain Home last week.
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Talladega
Mountain Home
Lemons on Sand Mountain Grow Large as Pumpkins
The Albertville Banner reports lemon plants on Sand Mountain yielding fruit described as large as pumpkins with some weighing around 4% pounds, highlighting unusual crop growth in the region.
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Albertville
Sand Mountain
United Miners to Meet Tomorrow in Indianapolis
The United Mine Workers of America will convene in Indianapolis tomorrow for the 18th annual session. Governor Hanley will give the welcome address, and organizers expect a quiet meeting with no major troubles nationwide.
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The
Star
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Hanley
Voliva Plans Zion Colony Near Boyne City
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, who ousted Dowie from Zion City, announces plans to form a new Zion colony near Boyne City, Michigan, as Chicago reports on January 14. The move follows his earlier control of Zion City.
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The
Star
Chicago
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Dowie
Zion City
Zion Colony
Boyne City
Mich
Dynamite Blast Leaves Motive Worker Injured
Danville Virginia January 14 James M Motley a laborer blasting near the Crystal Tee and Power Company canal bank laid thawed sticks of dynamite beside a fire to thaw them. They ignited Motley tried to stamp out the blaze scraps of his clothing and flesh hung from trees for yards around the explosion site.
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The
Star
Danville
James M. Motley
Crystal Tee and Power Company
Motley
Cotton prices slip as New York contracts fall
New York contract cotton declined this morning with January at 9.23. Spot cotton in Anniston remains strong at 10%e, marking marked local values for the day.
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New York
Anniston
Visiting Bremen Man Visits Daughter in City
Mr John P Boatright of Bremen Georgia is in the city visiting his daughter Mrs John Reid at Noble and Twenty first street since last night and plans to return home tonight.
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John P. Boatright
Bremen
John Reid
Noble
Mr. Boatright
Dean's Ointment promises instant itch relief
An old classified style claim touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching and skin conditions including piles eczema salt rheum tetter itch hives herpes and scabies available at any drug store for six (units unspecified) per purchase.
Vinol Cod Liver Oil Comes With Real Nutrition
Two French chemists isolated the medicinal elements of cod liver oil to create Vinol a concentrated cod liver preparation with all body-building and strength-creating elements retained while removing the nauseating oil and adding tonic iron. It tastes fine and children love it. Searbrough Drug Company urges mothers with weak or ailing children and any rundown person to try Vinel and offers money back if it fails. Sole Anniston agents promote Vinel with storefront availability nationwide.
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Marques and Gautier
Vinci
Mr. Searbrough
Searbrough Drug Company
Anniston
Vinel
Searbhrough Drug Company
His Usual Way
A fragment notes Mr. Tigg never offers compliments or pays anyone a debt of kindness, reflecting a brusque, unyielding character observed over years. The terse judgment hints at a consistent pattern of aloof behavior attributed to Tigg.
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iIt
Mr. Tigg
Tigg
New Hose Company Formed for Five Ward Precinct
Incorporation papers prepared by Judge H. D. McCarty for the South Anniston hose company No. 5 await presentation to the legislature. F. C. Knighton named president and Alton Arnold vice president. Upon passage, the city will move to equip the unit and members gain tax exemptions under the law.
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H. D. McCarty
South Anniston Hose Company No. 5
F. C. Knighton
Alton Arnold
Flattery as Death Wish Quip in Dallas News
A Dallas News item notes a sharp quip on flattery, equating praise spoken aloud to words meant for a tombstone, reflecting a mordant view of empty compliments and fate.
Can't Jolly Em Always Love Quote Repeated
The New Zealand Graphic comments on the difficulty of convincing a woman of lasting love and the challenge of living up to such affection over a lifetime. The remark underscores enduring commitment as a tougher test than initial romance.
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New Zealand Graphic
Donahoo & Co Coal Sellers Promote Coal Sale
Donahoo and Company advertise coal sales with a note to customers to call phone number 82. A civic reminder states that voting is contingent on paying the poll tax this month.
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Donahoo & Co
Pay Your Poll Tax Before February First
Voters are reminded to pay their poll tax by February 1 to be eligible to vote this year. The notice stresses timely payment to ensure registration and participation in upcoming elections.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure details oath in Toledo firm notice
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio promising one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure failure. Notary A W Gleason records December 6 1886. Cure taken internally claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials offered. Pills for constipation sold.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ww. Gleason
Hall
J. Ney & CO
Cold weather boosts demand for coal and heating services
In a brief note the ad urges customers to call Telephone 89 and Donahoo & Co for coal and heating needs. The terse message highlights that cold weather makes coal essential and promises complete service from the firm.
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Telephone 89
Donahoo& Co
Mts
Taken Up Dark Muley Cow With Calf
One dark muley cow with a young calf, no marks, taken up. Owner must prove property and pay charges. JACK HARDNETT, Buttermilk Road near 3d Ala Camp.
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Jack Hardnett
Buttermilk Road
Ala
Elevators clash with the word next in New York
A New York Sun piece recounts elevator operators bemoaning the word next as confusing. Two riders mix up floors, one shouting fifth, the other next, leading to misrides up to sixth and disputes about who should exit, prompting calls to abolish next.
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New York
Ble
New York Sun
The Old Fashioned Hired Girl Social Story
In a small town the hired girl was treated as family and shared in the household. She often discussed neighborhood gossip with mother, maintained a social standing, and eventually married a neighbor’s son in a social wedding with modest gifts.
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Everybody's Magazine
Webster Compliment to Taylor Ends With Wit
Daniel Webster praised General Taylor's military service while criticizing the nomination. When Taylor complained of crowds invading his privacy and interfering with duties, Webster quipped that Taylor had never turned his back on his enemies.
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Daniel Webster
General Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Webster
The Snob in Society and Its Social Effects
The New York Mail argues the snob acts to advance into society's elect, shunning useful acquaintances and admiring the socially elite. He rejects those deemed inferior, suppressing impulses for personal vanity, akin to a bank clerk restraining extravances to climb the social ladder.
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New York Mail
Origin of the letter A as aleph in ancient scripts
The Phoenician letter A started as an ox head drawing. The right stroke forms the head top, the down stroke the left side, and a fallen line represented the right side. Old manuscripts added two dots for eyes and two below for nostrils to complete the likeness.
Roosevelt Panama Canal Message Illustrated Edition
President Roosevelt presents a special congressional message on the Panama Canal issued in an illustrated edition. Available from the Superintendent of Documents for 50 cents per copy, the work includes seven appendices and twenty six full page illustrations, serving as a comprehensive, world interest textbook on the topic.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Calhoun County Bill Enables Purchase of Office Supplies
A proposed Alabama bill authorizes Calhoun county officers to buy books blanks stationery postage and office fixtures for office use. Purchases require officer certification and receipt confirmation before the county treasurer issues a warrant. The act repeals conflicting laws. jal-mon-4t
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Calhoun County
Alabama
Bell
Commissioners’ Court
Notice to Stockholders Calhoun Home Building Company meeting
Notice to stockholders announces a meeting at the office cor ner Tenth and Noble streets at 3 p m on Monday February 4 1907. The vote will consider increasing capital stock from 10000 paid in to an authorized 50000 and elect additional directors with any other business properly presented. W F Johnston secretary.
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Calhoun Home Building Company
Tenth and
Noble Streets
W. F. Johston
Calhoun Home Building Company Seeks Investors
The notice invites present stockholders to attend a meeting where the company will explain plans and purposes to interested investors, highlighting a home enterprise with a potentially good paying and safe investment opportunity.
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Calhoun Home Building Company
Winter Tourist Tickets via Southern Railway
Southern Railway announces round trip winter tourist tickets to Georgia Florida and Cuba at special low rates from Oct 15 to Apr 30 with return valid until May 31 1907 Sleeper car service from Anniston to Jacksonville Fla departs 6 25 p m For rates schedules and reservations contact M H Bone or M Coxwell Birmingham Alabama
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Southern Railway
Georgia
Florida
Cuba Point
Anniston
Jacksoville
Fla
M. H. Bone
M. Coxwell
Birmingham
Ala
First class cleaning and repairing service ad
First class cleaning repairing pressing and dyeing for ladies and gentlemen. Will call for and deliver. A work guaranteed.
Herbert Breedlove Manager Contact Info Listing
Herbert Breedlove, manager, reachable by phone 575 at location near 12th and Gurnee. The fragment notes a business contact point with a specific phone extension and street cross.
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Herbert Breedlove
Mgr
Gurnee
Southern Railway Pullman and Dining Service Ad
Southern Railway promotes Pullman cars to New York with dining service described as unexcelled. Rates and schedules available from M Coxwell, C P A M H Bone, D P A, for all points north east south and west.
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Pullman
New York
M. Coxwell
C. P
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T. BR. Gordon
B. B. McKee
Cornar Eleventh and
Market Streets
Telephone
Des Prees Association
Oxford
Anniston Republic
Calhoun Talladega
Cleburne Counties
Anniston Publishing CO
E. W. Ledbetter
Calhoun Co
Omaha
Jno
Sun
Standard
Electroho
Social
H. P. Latimer
C. Rae
F. Douglas
Atlanta
Fer Wood Mitchell
Birmingham, Wis
Hugh Walker
Montgomery
CB. Welly
Leander Evans
Heflin
City
Arnold
N. A. Lapsley
John F. Rowan
D. W. Goodlett
J. A. Gaboury
W. R. Bishop
A. H. Bullard
Alabama Today
Emperor Bill
W. W. Astor
Curbstone Gossip
J. O. Roberson
Sheffield
United Miners
Voliva
NEW Hose CO
Dallas News
G. BE. Warrick
Anniston Lodge No. 91
Knights of Pythias
Webster
Snob
W. F. Johnston
Sec
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