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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
4
A fragmented voice mocks political rhetoric and public figures. It derides the Colonel and his speech, ponders colonial figures and obscure discoveries, and jokes about newspapers, universities, and foreign nations in a rapid string of quips and nods to current events.
The Columbia State notes the saying that cotton is king and questions why the king is often seen out on bale. The quip suggests routine public attention and critiques of cotton industry dominance.
Hoke Smith is called grandfather of twins and warns that missteps may yield triplets from "Little Joe" Brown. The piece jests about Villa's indifference to a $1,000 bath tub and parodies villains of finance buying old masters.
Citizens of New Orleans harshly react to a rodent problem as local officials consider measures. Residents voice frustration while experts weigh pest control options and community impact. The piece frames rodent concerns as a pressing urban issue in the city.
The Gadsden Journal advocates an enhanced highway between Gadsden and Anniston as part of a broader plan extending from Anniston to Montgomery. The piece argues the Anniston Montgomery corridor should be prioritized, noting it would serve many taxpayers and could eventually link Mobile to Huntsville.
The Montgomery Journal comments on Elbert Hubbard in St Louis and the nation wide banquets debate. It notes banquets vary by alcohol, praises sober Jovian clubs, and argues business boards should curb Colonel Barleycorn. It urges Birmingham water, gas, power talks and calls for Aniston to join the new federation.
Atlanta July 2 editorials in The Call of the South urge starting highway development at the farmer’s door arguing local taxes should fund rural roads and that state action will unfold once rural links to markets are built. The piece notes Governor Slaton’s push for a state highway commission and rural guidance bureau needs. Also mentions local notes on heat, wheat yield, and a quip about a breakfast food trust.
Key events listed include 1776 Lee resolution for independence proclaimed two days later, 1777 Burgoyne invasion of Ticonderoga, 1800 Union of Great Britain and Ireland, 1850 Sir Robert Peel’s death, 1863 Manila earthquake deaths, 1871 Victor Emmanuel enters Rome, 1881 Garfield assassination, 1885 end of Riel rebellion, 1897 1300th anniversary of St Augustine landing in England, 1898 Spaniards’ failed San Juan Hill retake.
Birmingham is invited to join a new permanent body called the Bureau of Public Utilities Research to foster cooperation among cities for fair treatment by public service companies. Notables Mayor Blankenburg Mayor Mitchel Mayor Harrison Mayor Baker and Mayor Shroyer participate. a fall conference may include Birmingham. Philadelphia plans to address equitable electric rates with the new commission reviewing the case. Public utilities companies are described as a powerful nationwide force aiding cooperation.
Davenport Iowa July 2 The attempt to kiss every woman in his flat goodbye on leaving the city for work elsewhere led to F Lewis a railroad brakeman being jailed He first kissed his wife children and the hired girl then began a kissing tour Miss Elizabeth Murray a school teacher notified the police.
In a Montgomery Advertiser essay, Dame Fortune is warned away from early wooing. The piece argues young men lack readiness and education, citing Sydney Lanier high school statistics and civil war legacies. It urges pursuit of knowledge in mathematics and language to woo fortune.
Forecasts for the 24 hours ending 7 p m today call for generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. Alabama expects fair weather tonight and Friday with a barometer around 30 08 at 7 a m. Temperatures ranged from a high of 96 and a low of 71 since yesterday’s 1 p m reading. Precipitation for the 24 hours ending 7 a m today totaled .41 inches, with 18 03 inches since January 1. Official in Charge R M Williamson.
Case testimony from Mrs. J. M. Burge of 1810 Walnut Ave Anniston details relief from back ache swollen ankles rheumatic pains and dizziness after using Dean's Kidney Pills available 66 cents at Wikle's Drug Store Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the remedy through local endorsements.
An advertisement touts PIZ TIZ as relief for tired sore feet and corns bunions and burning feet. It claims to draw out poisonous exudate relieve swelling and odor and promises shoes will feel looser with no further foot pain. A 25 cent box is sold at drug or department stores.
The timetable lists train numbers and routes at Union Passenger Station. Eastbound trains to Atlanta Birmingham Washington Jacksonville and Kansas City Florida Special run on the east side. Westbound departures include Birmingham and Kansas City Florida Special as well as local Birmingham services. North trains from Selma Meridian and Rome connect to the Alabama State Express and other lines. Southbound services cover Meridian and Talladega Calera and Gadsden routes with local connections.
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