Streetman Watson Grocers Dissolved After Transfer
The firm Streetman and Watson grocers at 1214 Noble Street dissolved yesterday as Mr Streetman bought Watsons interest. Streetman will continue the business as before. Woods Liver Medicine advertised for chills fever malaria and general tonic use with a dollar bottle claim of 244 times the 50 cent size sold by J L Wikle.
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Streetman & Watson, Grocers
Noble Street
Streetman
Mr. Watson
Mr. Streetman
Woods
J. L. Wikle
Holeproof Lock Assortment at Saks Sale
Saks offers six pairs of Holeproof socks for one dollar with a six month guarantee.
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SAKS
Carrollton Men Visit Aniston for Important Business
Colonel Sid Holderness a noted attorney and George H West cotton broker of Carrollton Ga came to An niston last night on important business stopping at the Alabama hotel the visit signaling possible local implications.
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Sid Holderness
George H. West
Carrollton
Anniston
Alabama
New Spring Kabo Corsets by Ullman Bros Debut
Ullman Bros introduces the latest spring Kabo corsets in all lengths with guaranteed quality. The display features a full range of styles and sizes to fit varied figures and preferences.
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Ullman Bros
Local services and advertisements fill morning notices
A block of brief ads and notices runs through the morning edition. Listings promote Rings Little Liver Pill for biliousness and headaches, Blake's Livery with cab service and Sunday hours, Anniston Steam Laundry, Mode] Ice Co coal line, H. Clay Davis life insurance, Saks six months, and Blake's new carriages. Includes contact numbers and small print notes.
Cotton Market Prices and Corset Advertisement
Daily cotton values show strict good middling at 95 cents and good middling at 914e while strict middling trades near 938e. An apparent Kabo corset ad promotes comfort and health with form reducing options priced from 1.50 to 5 dollars, touting rust free steels and brass free eyelets.
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W. L. Jones
Convicts Healthy Says J Craig Smith In Montgomery
Chief Prison Inspector J Craig Smith reports no sickness among State convicts and says they are healthier than free citizens. He notes Pratt mines prisons are nearly finished and will be the South’s finest. Belle Ellen stockade and prison, tied to Bessemer contract, are top quality. Red Feather prison to be replaced with a superior facility. Output is at maximum.
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Montgomery
J. Craig Smith
Tennessee Company
Pratt Mines
Belle Ellen
Bessemer Land and Improvement Company
Red Feather
Snow Ties Up Rome Traffic
Rome is buried under five feet of snow and all traffic is at a standstill including the St Celia streetcars.
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Rome
The Awkward Minister and the Sunday Football
In 1608 King James sought to loosen worship by ordering Sunday sports after service. Blairgowrie minister John Ross joined the early football games in the church yard and struggled to kick the ball, causing many ankle injuries. After repeated mishaps and apologies, the parish halted the games, with the clever clergyman effectively stopping compliance.
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James
John Ross
Blairgowrie
Ross
Vichus
The Senate's Hole In the Wall
The Washington Post recalls the Hole in the Wall, a small circular room off the post office used by nineteenth century senators for drinks and light fare. It was the first senate restaurant, offering ham, corned beef, bread and cheese, with patrons often eating outside when crowded.
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Senate
Chamber
Supreme Court
Mails Department
Washington Post
Unraveling the Aurora Borealis in Historic Experiments
The article discusses the aurora borealis as a phenomenon tied to electricity. It cites M Lenstrom’s 1882 Finnish experiment using copper wires and tin nibs on a mountain peak that produced yellow light and a greenish yellow spectral ray, seen as strong evidence via spectroscopy.
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M. Lenstrom
Finland
Roosevelt to push federal children's bureau plan
President Roosevelt announced he will send a message to Congress recommending the establishment of a Federal children's bureau and a law for the District of Columbia and territories applying the dependent children principles.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
Conference For Dependent Children
Nearing Journey's End Sperry Fleet Regroups for Final Leg
From Algerian, French and Turkish waters the battleship fleet under Admiral Sperry moves toward Gibraltar, slated to arrive February 6, as it prepares to sail the last leg of its world voyage.
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Teturn
Morocco
Admiral Sperry
Gibraltar
Express Co Faces Saloon Tax Hike in Huntsville
On Mayor Smiths suggestion the Huntsville council raises Southern Express Company license tax from 50 to 250 dollars noting it now serves as saloon and dispensary substitutes. The change cited reflects the companies role in local liquor distribution and revenue.
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Huntsville
Smith
Southern Express Company
Financial fortunes in a candid chat with Mr. Easigo
In Great Luck, Mr Easigo reviews his financial operations saying they are more successful than usual. He notes five loans to friends this month with three falling out of favor, a dramatic sign of mixed outcomes. The Washington Star reports the anecdote.
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Washington Star
Fox Blades and the Legend of Julian del Rei
London Notes and Queries traces the fox blade legend from Julian del Rei in Toledo, whose celebrated sword blades earned the title fox. The mark og evolved into the fox symbol, echoed in plays like Henry V and in later Solingen blades bearing the same dog mark.
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Julian del Ret
Toledo
Julian del Rei
Solingen
London
The Editor's Sally on Robbery Phrase
A humorous exchange about wording in a robbery story. The City Editor questions describing a hundred dollar loss as a relief, implying sensational phrasing. The New Reporter denies personal robbery experience, highlighting tighter reporting language.
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Sally
Brown
St. Louis Republic
Love of Country in Montenegrin Exile Tales
Excerpt recalls Montenegrin valor and stubborn resistance under rule. It describes how exiles and prisoners are used for state needs, with messengers sent from prisons to Cattaro and back, and a guardless moment allowing a prisoner to act as sentry during outdoor time.
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W. J. Stillmen
Cattaro
Nicholas
Cettinje
Satisfactory drug service notice
Phone 72 R. O. Watson provides drug service details from a historical notice fragment.
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R. O. Watson
A Large Salary Echoed In Elevator Exchange
A Philadelphia lawyer Mr X known for lecturing staff is told to have a high salary. An elevator overheard exchange shows Tommy claiming he earns 10000 dollars a year, with 4 dollars weekly in cash and the rest in legal advice, highlighting office chatter and fascination with wages.
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Mr. X
Phiadelphia
Tommy
Harper’a Weekly
Notice to creditors in bankruptcy matter O T Burke
District Court of the United States Eastern Division Northern District of Alabama announces the first meeting of creditors for the bankrupt O T Burke. Meeting set for February 12 1909 at 10 a m in Anniston Alabama. Creditors may appear to prove claims and take action as provided by law. H D McCarty Referee in Bankruptcy.
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District Court of the United States Eastern Division
Northern District of
Alabama
O. T
Burke
Anniston
Ala
Capudine Promises Quick Relief for Various Ailments
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a liquid pleasant to take that relieves headaches colds heat stomach and nervous troubles. It claims immediate action and lists price options 29e and 60e at drug stores.
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Jan
W. F. Clarke
Deman
City
Anniston Steam
American House
Noble St
L. H. Kaplan
E. A. Womack
McPall
R. VD
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W. R. Thrasher
Robinson’s Cotton Mill
Teddy
Federal
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First National Bank of
Chicago
Senator Ankeny
Leslie's Weekly
General Electro Motor
Anniston Electric
H. D. M’carty
Poe
Via
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
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South Texas
W. A. Russell
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