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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1907
Page
10
An analysis contrasts the Dumas père and Dumas fils writing styles. The elder’s prose is praised for its unpunctuated flow while the son’s letters reveal wit and moral aims. Manuscripts show legibility issues and heavy revisions kept private by the writer.
Citizens urged to keep Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for cramps colic and cholera morbus. The ad claims it saves life when a physician is unavailable and offers it through J. L. Wikle.
The Engineering Record discusses an alloy that would let aluminium match steel in structural use, creating a material of immense importance for mechanical work. Builders of light machinery seek such a development.
A mysterious official document passes through an officer showing a Private admitted to hospital in the morning and dangerously ill. The message jokes that N Y D may stand for Not yet diagnosed, intriguing the faculty always alert for new complaints.
A fragment notes a drug product called Dean's Regulats claimed to ease stomach tone and cure constipation, priced at 25 cents, with a prompt to ask a druggist.
In a Strand Magazine vignette a good Sunday school scholar Milly is invited for a day at the minister’s home. During grace Milly yawns and jokes that her father says grace differently and once asked why the dinner is not enough, prompting a postponed homily.
A plain American pay handler orders a schooner of Bowery beer at a bar and robs the free lunch counter, reducing a sausage pile by one and then two more before leaving. The barkeeper hints the man should visit a butcher shop for beer next time.
A sickly man seeks treatment for malaria and is given Prickly Ash Bitters. The physician explains malaria’s link to weak bowels and liver, and promotes the tonic as a preventive and strengthener. Agents and price listed for sale.
An earthquake in Jamaica caused statues to fall or tilt in the public square. Queen Victoria’s statue leaned left while a northern statue leaned right. A northeast statue broke, a west statue split, and a bust toppled onto its pedestal. North–south streets suffered more wall falls than east–west streets.
The article argues that calling a deaf person deaf and dumb is misleading. It notes rare cases of mute children due to vocal malformations while others can speak once taught. Recent science shows hearing loss does not imply loss of speech, and finger alphabets are fading as natural speech instruction dominates in institutions.
A half inch thick felt layer placed between the air chamber and envelope forms a French solution to the threpuncture problem. It adapts to tire shape as the outer envelope holds it at the edge and cements to the inner protecting band. It yields to sharp points, reducing punctures though not always.
A remark stating that insisting on governmental ownership to prevent abuses reveals weakness in the republic. The quote critiques control as a safeguard and implies inherent fragility in the current system.
The Fourth district Sunday school convention meets at the Methodist church in Piedmont on Sunday July 21 with a full schedule of devotions, addresses, classes, and discussions led by T. R. Sparkes W J Brock A J Hollingsworth J D McCauley S A Russell Mrs J D O Bryant R Lon Cater W R Hightower Miss Gearhart and Chas Ward. Beats 8 9 and 10 attend and all superintendents and as many teachers as possible are requested to attend.
An article argues paper currency spreads disease as it changes hands. It notes many notes are dirty, especially in rural areas, and calls for remedies such as restricting small denomination notes in favor of gold and silver coin, citing European practice as proof of practicality.
A woman asks Johnny about pills on her closet shelf. He confirms giving pills to his sister, but Burse intervened and took them from her. The dialogue reveals a family incident with unclear further details.
Probate court of Calhoun county Alabama orders sale of Lot 12 Block 137 Marvin Hill map with 40 feet excluded. Property sold to highest cash bidder July 18 1907 in front of Calhoun county courthouse. Mortgage to Anniston Banking and Loan Company currently owed 214.18 dollars plus interest.
A weary traveler argues to change rooms at a low class hotel. The guest protests fleas, while the boots call for more changes as the No 6 occupant remains content with his room. The exchange is reported in illustrated Bits.
Mrs says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the best cure for colic and diarrhoea. Mr C L Carter of Skirum Alabama reports severe past attacks, quick relief after taking the remedy, and renewed health after a recent dose. For sale by J L Wikle.
Sir Joseph Fayrer, while aboard a ship near the Bahamas, explored an inland island. He saw a shark-moving scene, believed his leg bitten, and panicked. He later discovered the danger was a wet tape tied below the knee, not a bite, as he swam back to the boat.
A medieval carving fork, claimed as the oldest and most valuable, is kept in a historic French castle once owned by King Henry of Navarre.
Round trip tickets to Portland Seattle Spokane Tacoma and more on diverse routes with sales June 19 to July 11 for various conventions and associations. West Texas routes and regular homeseekers trips with specific sale days. Norfolk Town exposition Montgomery Alabama Philadelphia EKE meeting Campground Louisville Knights of Pythias colored lodge and Sunday round trips. Domestic reach includes Talladega Springs and other stops with single fare plus small surcharges. Contact H P Salter J K Lanning C L Stone for details.
State Normal School Jacksonville Alabama states enrollment last session 581 with 409 teachers from 55 counties. Tuition free, board 10 to 12 dollars monthly. Located in a healthful area, graduates in demand. Twenty fifth annual session begins September 25 1907. Catalogue address Co W Daugette President.
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