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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
7
A poet sent a manuscript with the line See the pale martyr In a sheet of fire. The published version read See the pale martyr with his shirt on fire. A speaker’s applause produced a party paper remarking The vast concourse rent the air with their snouts.
A curious exchange in the Florida Times Union ponders why Tout-Has Jones left racing reform. Jockey argues reform lacks uncertainty, claiming Jones seeks risk by wagering on whether the weather man will forecast the day’s conditions correctly.
A printed notice promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets from J L Wikle's drug store offering a free sample. The copy touts easier swallowing and milder effect than pills and claims to correct disorders of the stomach liver and bowels.
A Florida Times Union note questions the biblical blame game after Adam accuses Eve of tempting him to eat the apple. The commentary suggests Eve deserved some credit for making those first clothes.
A fragmented page features quirky lines and exchanges including a claim of a policeman’s club killing and snippets about elevators, X rays, comic banter, and a band leader asking about music. The mosaic includes odd dialogue between characters like the Stout Woman, Custodian, and Ancient Prince, with quirky asides about monkeys and hats.
Reports from neighboring towns describe petty theft by young Black boys, including an incident in Anniston where a woman’s purse was stolen by a small Black employee of Mrs W H Jackson. It is claimed older Black individuals coach the children to steal and evade capture. Contact 72 R O Watson for information.
Dr Jean Chalon reports experiments with aromatic plants releasing essential oils. The emitted perfume creates a sunlit atmosphere that somewhat traps heat like greenhouse glass. Professor Spring notes urban heat may partly stem from carbon dioxide in city air acting as a heat screen.
The Philadelphia North American advises using a weak oxalic acid solution to treat leather spots. Dissolve two or three crystals in warm water, apply with cloth, rinse with clear water as the acid is a strong bleach, then dry with a clean cloth. For brighter leather, use an even weaker solution.
A father questions his daughter's six month engagement to an actor, insisting on plans to marry while she defends the long courtship as prudent and patient.
A condensed list of historical anniversaries notes several notable deaths and events. Names include General John Sullivan, William Pitt, the Duke of Kent, Sir Francis Burdett, and others with dates spanning 1795 to 1908, plus events like royal marriages and a major fire.
A watchmaker explains that some watches fatigue and refuse to run despite being clean and in order. He notes that long service may throw parts slightly out of adjustment and that rest followed by careful oiling can restore smooth operation.
The capercallzie, a large and hardy game bird, can weigh over fifteen pounds and is known as a ranger for its wide range in search of food. When snow packs in storms it burrows under the snow, feeding mainly on birch buds in winter and mice in summer, and resembles the partridge in habits.
Thaddeus Stevens, confined by a severe cold, hosts a visitor, Lewis Clark, at his Peacham Vermont home. Clark arrives in disguise asking if Stevens will return to Vermont, who replies there are but two seasons there winter and late in the fall.
The article recounts Crockodile jaw strength with vivid examples. Sir Samuel Baker notes jaws bending metal hooks and wires during baiting. M Vanl Bert measured a 120 pound crocodile exerting 308 pounds closing force. An African traveler’s gun butt cracked in a lion’s jaw, illustrating immense bite power.
An insidious disease often harms kidneys before symptoms appear. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first signs to correct irregularities and help prevent serious conditions like beri beri, diabetes, and linked ailments, as advised by Elam Ordway and Houser.
A London Fun item quotes an argument where an aged husband scolds his wife for spending, calling the cape unnecessary and cheap. The young wife retorts it cost 10 guineas, highlighting a clash over expense and value.
A couple declines selling their house after hiring a real estate agent, persuaded by an appealing advertisement that showcases their property as a perfect home.
An irate husband confronts his wife over order in the home. She answers that she keeps things where she can find them, a reply that exposes differing routines and priorities in the couple’s daily life. The exchange highlights household friction and practical compromises.
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