Local notices and editorials mix in Selma paper chatter
Apparent OCR from a 19th or early 20th century issue shows names H M Ayers S J Lyman and Dr John W Stagg. Mentions Virginia crop practices political comment and remarks on Omar philosophy. Notes editor Greer of The Marion Star Bird and Selma Times changing hands with Mr Ralford taking role in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Stagg
Geiger Times
Omar
Greer
Marion Staand
Bird
Star @s
Selma
Ralford
Correction on a mia quotation and state notes from Alabama
The Star reports a correction by Mr. W P Acker on a misread quotation from Blame it on the handwriting by Niel F Sterne. Alabama Supreme Court sides with readers of Sterne’s handwriting. The State Normal School at Jacksonville closed a year with 446 teachers enrolled from 47 counties. Daugette notes alumni hold county superintendents probate judges circuit clerks teachers lawyers doctors and business men across the state.
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Star Today
W. P. Acker
Niel F Sterne
Ate
Supreme Court of Alabama
Sterne
Horace Greely
State Normal School
Jacksonville
Provident c
Clanton Press
Making Papers Pay in Consolidation Era
Baldwin Times editor notes consolidation of three papers faces slim profits as running a weekly becomes near impossible. Costs have risen markedly over the past decade with all newspaper office expenses up 40 to 160 percent. Garrison Ledger editor McCartney vows not to let the paper operate at a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uny
E-State
Paother Smith
The
Baldwin Times
Eeebtdy
Sutiseg
Bama
Foley
McCartney
Garrison Ledger
Weekly Exposition Advertising Dilemma Sparks Publisher Debate
A letter to the editor critiques the practice of publishing free promotional material for the California exposition in weekly newspapers. The author argues that advertising content should be labeled and paid for, accusing some papers of being easy prey for promotional stunts while stressing the value of local readers and the need for fair compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCerfidy
Ram Francken
Moe
Bewes
Mont Assure
Ami
Panorma
South
Chicago
California
Paxgrer
San Diego
Oteadr
Fragmented historical timeline events from early 19th century
A garbled OCR list outlines events and figures such as Hamilton's funeral at Trinity Church New York City Queen Victoria moving into Buckingham Palace 1840 Canada Bill Lords 1869 Rufus Choate Halifax death 1799 1866 Great Batterny Atlantic cable 1874 Bismarck life attributed 1890 John Fremont death 1894 Pender east Chicago 1900 Karl Hopetown appointed first governor general of Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexader Hamilton
Trinity Church
New York City
Josepha Sadoc Aletany
San Francisco
Spain
Bismarck
Kullman
Johnn
Fremont
Plorer
New York
Savannah
Pender East
Chicago
Carter Fiarrison
Karl
Hopetown
Australia
When in New York bombs are part of daily life
A Star correspondent reports on bomb throwing as a vice in New York apartments, detailing an ice man racket, a basement bomb culture, and police actions. The piece cites 1933 records of over 100 bombs in Greater New York, arguing the pastime persists and calling for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasnas
New York
Sunny Ptaty
Metropoital
Perth
Barmaids Break Bay State Street Bartenders Strike
Four barmaids at the Waverly House in New Bedford break the local bartenders strike. Hotels except the Waverly House sign nation agreement setting minimum wage of 18 dollars and 60 percent per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Waverly House
Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy Estate
Notice of sale under an order of the U S District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. On July 25 1914 a public auction will sell the household goods of Jos H Spearing bankrupt at Attah Patentes?iston Alabama for cash. Trustee Thomas J Harris signs July 13 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the
U. S
Alabama
Attah Patintes Txuiston
Ala
Jos
H. Spearing
Thos
J. Harris
Kentucky Whisky Output Reduction Promised by Distillers
Louisville July 1 The production of whisky in Kentucky this year will be reduced per cent as the result of an agreement in which more than half of the distillers of the state have formed.
If you have something to well ad vertive it
A fragmentary line suggests a playful or ironic instruction about advertising. The wording hints at a parodied or garbled phrase, emphasizing advertisement as a form of promotion or self-promotion in a local or humorous context.
How Tit Helps Sore Feet
A playful vintage ad copy touts a foot comfort product called THz promising relief for tired feet. It sells a 25 x hedge of "2TZ" and guarantees a year's comfort with money back if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Ruggiet
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Anniston Reader
A resident of Anniston endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and rheumatic pains. He describes sharp back twinges, stiffness, dizziness, and irregular kidney function, saying four boxes relieved symptoms and strengthened his back. He urges others to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Annie
Kidimey
E. W. Pears
T. Annston
Doan
Anniston Mayoral Candidates Declare Candidacy for Re Election
Announcement from J L Wikle seeking re election as mayor of Anniston and J A Burgess known as Uncle Jack announcing candidacy for mayor. Both entries note party considerations and appeal for votes from the voters of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
J. A. Burgess
Uncle Jack
Local Candidates Announce City Council Runs in Arniston
A crop of residents including John F Williams BF Kyle J C Observ A Tobe Hamilton Felax House and J Z Carter announce candidacies for city council seats. Each declares runs subject to Democratic primary action for wards two three and four and the Arniston mayoral race status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arniston
John F. Williams
Trains at Union Station Arrivals and Departures
Schedule of trains at Union Station includes Birmingham Special Kansas City Florida Special and Alabama State Express with arrivals from Rome Selma Meridian and Wilton. Times shown for Birmingham Local Rome local and Kansas City Florida Special reflect morning and afternoon departures.
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Union
Atlanta
Focal
Opal
Oss O
Washington
Birmingham
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Kansas City-Florida
Rome
Selma
Meridian
Alsham
State Express
Wilton Ame
Louisville and Nashville Rail schedule fragment
Rail timetable items show northbound No 84 to Gadsden and Birmingham with arrival around 2:20 pm and southbound No 81 85 toward Calera and Gadsden, plus arrivals to Talladega and Birmingham. The text includes times like 12:55 pm and 1:30 pm with scattered illegible digits and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Talladega
Calera and
South
Calera Amd
Birmingham
Ward Council Candidacies Announced in Democratic Primary
A series of notices from candidates announce bids for city council seats. James T. Gardner Jr seeks Fourth Ward, while J W McClurkan runs for Ward Fourth, and Lamar Jeffers seeks re election in Ward Five subject to the Democratic primary. An unnamed First Ward bid also appears, contingent on primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Fourth Ward
James T. Gardner, Jr
J. W. McClurkin
Lamar Jeffers
First Ward
M. Alexander
Alabama Bankers Face Board Nomination Oddity
Montgomery July 1 Special Alabama faces a tough choice as two Alabama bankers and one Georgian are nominated for a single seat on the board of the Reston Bank in Atlanta by the Sixth Reserve District directors. The action follows a regional nomination process for Group 4, Chup B. tankers.
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Montgomery
Reston 0 Bank
Atlanta
Beniet
Cireles
Sixth Reserve District
Alabam Mien
Georgla Tan
Chup B
Ward 55 Council Candidacy Reelection Bid
Jesse Evans and Dave G Waldrop announce reelection to the city council from the Second Ward subject to the Democratic primary on August 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave G. Waldrop
August Srd
Kor Councilman Seeks Re election From First Ward
Letter announces candidacy for re election as councilman from the First ward subject to the Democratic primary. Signer L. Holalingsworth.
Councilman Candidate Announcement by Alexander
A note from ALEXANDER announces candidacy for the First district councilman seat. The message states intent to serve and seek election support from local voters.
Second Ward Councilman Reelection Date Set
The reelection date for the Second Ward councilman, under J. M. Bagley, is announced. Voters are urged to confirm qualifications and prepare for the upcoming campaign period.
Candidate Announcements For City Council Seats
Harry Powell announces candidacy for Third Ward councilman under the Clarke Settles CLAUDE J. SETTLES authority. Lawrence Harry enters the race for First Ward councilman under the Democratic primary August.
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Anniston Evening Star
Bowery
Consolidated Publishing
Kime Building
Corner Market and
Eleventh Streets
H. M. Ayers
Boeitor
S. J. Lyman
Busines
the Aphones
City
Oxford Department
Wy Cartier
Anniston Distriet
Perons
Consolidated Publiching Company
Remarn of County Commissioners of
Calhoun County
City of
Annister
Virginia
Mexico Villa
STAR
New Yorker
Gormas
Earth
Lee
Ike
Manhattans
Jerez
Ice Man
Joe
Mamount
Obaetete
John
Tee
Barmaids
Rho Break Bay
STREK
Kentucky
Lords
Taylor
New York Om
Consolidated Pub. CO
J. L. Wikle
Democratic Party
Kyle
J.C. Observ
Tobe) Hamilton
Felax House
Ese'cilman
Friends of
J. Z. Carter
of Anniston
Anniston Dity National Bank
United States Depositary
Capital Burplus
Depository Security
Rowm
J. Houser
B. Henry Talbot Foard Whitfield Clark
T. Meharothos
B. Kilby
A. Davis
Jas. Keith
W. D. Nixon
Williamson
W. H. McK
L. Roy
A. L. Scar Pelouge
John Pelham Co
D. Woodruff
Southern Railway East
Norte
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
NORTH
J. W. Mallory
Elessibve State
Ramsdell
York Society For Verite
D & Rydy
Jesse Evans
Kor
Holalingsworth
Second Ward
Third Ward
Claude J. Settles
Pitts
Harry Powell
Lawrence Harry
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