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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1914
Page
4
A fragmented clipping mentions J. M. Ayers as president, Lowman as business manager and secretary treasurer, and notes about Lind, silence, and possible congressional interest. It references Ambassador Page and Oxford, with unclear context on service and a vacation.
On the Fourth, Penrose, Pinchot and Palme demonstrated patriotic display in Pennsylvania, highlighting political figures participating in commemorations.
The quote contrasts with an apparent free silence in Mexico. The remark frames a debate on speech rights and limits across nations with focus on jurisdictional freedoms and cultural contexts.
A sarcastic note targets Lind who stays quiet and faces trouble while G Fred Williams and Page face issues after talking too much. The piece warns King George about holiday behavior and hints Biis subjects could manage without his services someday.
The note implies King George plans sizable life insurance due to potential militant strains. It suggests financial prudence but remains vague on amounts or specific policies. The comment links royal expenditure to national security anxieties without stating concrete decisions.
A sign reading Budweiser Speke Temperance in Nastewille raises questions about spelling errors in prohibition era communications. The odd wording suggests local confusion or misprints affecting public notices and street signage.
Under Dr R M Cunningham city health officer efforts surge to improve milk quality. City bacteriologist Duncan reports dairy scores to the City Commission as part of sanitation drives. June inspections include 4950 animals 24123 pounds meat 11 animals 9000 pounds condemned with fines and fees collected.
A damaged report describes altered milk being sold and used, yielding twenty gallons and possibly spreading typhoid. It notes inspectors traced disease to milk sources and criticizes private milk stock tracking, urging health officials to monitor all stock to protect public health.
A reverent 1914 perspective notes the United States expanding its reach across the Americas and Pacific, policing liberty while comparing republics and empires. It contrasts the US with Britain, Russia, France, and other nations, calling the republic aging yet influential in a changing world.
A Southern Missionary News Bureau report details debates between Soo-chow and St John’s universities in China, athletics results, and plans for intercollegiate contests. It also covers Sunday school work in Japan, federation meetings in Tokyo, and proposed religious teaching schools with funding prospects to expand Methodism’s role.
The piece lists multiple U S political figures from various states entering or considering nominations. It notes William F Robertson withdrawing from Texas governor race, George J Ellis seeking Michigan Progressive nomination, and a large field for Democratic and Republican nominations. It mentions Hodges for congress, Iowa convention July 24, and Utah Democrats and Progressives aligning for Senate races. It references Morehead seeking renomination, and Vermont senators in contention among five candidates. It highlights anti woman suffrage stance by Mr Pitus and a broad slate across Nebraska, Kentucky, California, Wisconsin, and other states.
At the Nash ville Tennessee meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention Dr Lansing Burrows statistical secretary presents 1913 figures. Churches 24171 communicants 2522038 257555 received 197296 by baptism Sunday schools 216298 enrollment 1491426 missions giving 1696335 aggregate 12158586 total Baptists in U S 5895261 world 6969868 seventeen southern states 2080960 Negro Baptists white Baptists total southern Baptists 4603593.
Clerk A H Sheppard advertises a deed sale for May 20 1911 in Anniston Alabama under a 1924 decree by H F Harris et al. The property lies in the NW quarter of section 31 4 township 16 range 8 Calhoun County and includes lots 14 and 25 block 169 with full appurtenances.
Under two mortgages executed by Mary J. Hayes et al and Margaret M. Barber will sell at public outcry for cash July 27 1914 at the Calhoun County courthouse in Anniston Alabama the described property Blocks eight and nine in Division Four about six acres with streets Front Baxter Constantine and a 100 foot wide strip at the south end excluded. Blackwell Agee represent the purchaser.
By virtue of an execution in Calhoun County Alabama the sheriff levies on portions of land Lot 9 in T 14 R 9 and Lot 7 in NE corner of SE quarter of SW quarter in T 14 R 3 totaling about 240 acres and 7 acres respectively All to satisfy a judgment against R L B Jennings in favor of International Agricultural Corporation The sale is set for August 10 1914 at the courthouse front door in Anniston Alabama during legal hours and the property belongs to the estate of Dave Jennings deceased.
Harrisburg July 7 Democratic leaders gather in Harrisburg for a conference called by Morris of the State central committee. The agenda includes fusion with the Washington Party on the state ticket and plans to boost Democratic representation in Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation.
A generic notice notes a single product named Bromo Quinine used for daytime cold relief. It claims to ease headache and throat discomfort and to work off cold symptoms.
A timeline of notable events from 1815 to 1908 includes the Allied entry into Paris, deaths of Richard Brinsley Sheridan and General Skobdeleff, British honors in London, U S territorial actions in Monterey, a Crystal Palace trade fete, Bulgaria’s prince election, Hawaii annexation bill, Elihu Root becoming secretary of state, and the Leeds university buildings opening.
Eleven candidates line up for the South Carolina governor race. Among them are current lieutenant governor C. A. Smith and House Speaker ML. Smith. Other contenders include John G. Richards railroad commissioner R. A. Cooper Eighth circuit solicitor W. C. Irby state legislators Richard I. Manning and John L. McLaurin former U S senator.
By virtue of an execution from the probate court of Calhoun County a judgment against J. A. and Ida Owens Stanley is to be collected. The property includes 8 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Section 11 Township 15 Range 8 containing 80 acres. The sale will be public at the courthouse front door in Anniston on Monday August 10 1914 during legal hours.
A general promotion urges using Optoma tablets dissolved in water for eye bathing and claims rapid, harmless relief for eye strain and general eye health. It features testimonials praising improved vision and reduced need for glasses, and warns readers to protect their eyes with this prescription.
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