Miscellaneous Curiosities and Local Press Notes
A Demopolis Times column compiles assorted items from cities including Seattle Memphis and Selma. It remarks on a Seattle incident, Rye as a ringer in Memphis, a Washington intangible, and local newspaper turnover in Selma. The piece reflects on community support for newspapers and editorial turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Timmes
de Andereck Brothers
F. T. Rat-ford
Ratford
Selena
Ander@eckk
Health of community praised by Med Brace editor Ned Brace
A humorous note attributes a 2018 health glow to Med Brace the farmer and occasional correspondent. The piece reveals Ned Brace as FE W Barrett editor of The Age Herald and describes his life from city to Shades Valley home. Barrett is praised for shaping The Age Herald’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Shades Mountain
Med Brace
Ned Brace
FE. W. Barrett
Age- Herald
Ben Place
Shades Valley
Barrett
Age-Herald
Bennett Inspires Loyal Following and Regional Mining Impact
The text praises a leader named Bennett for inspiring loyalty and enabling a comfortable life. It notes his limited office time but strong presence and influence, shaping the South's mining prospects. Barrett is mentioned as retiring to the country to improve health and enjoy hospitality with him. The description lauds their new home and artistic, clever architectural design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Bennett
Barrett le
Mr. Barrett
Morgan Morgan: Morgan as Great Defender in Panama Canal Lobby
A dated reflection on John Tyler Morgan Alabama and his stance amid Nicaragua and Panama Canal politics. It cites World and Mobile Register notes praising Morgan for opposing corrupt promotion schemes and supporting an inquiry into canal lobbying behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patama
Nicaraugua
Pascamma Canal
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Morgan
Nicaraaguaanal
Reed
Gammon
Mechin Bey
Cama
Howe
Alee
Panama
Mr. Renewewelt
John Tyler Morgan
Road plans push for a northern to southern national highway
The Gadsden Journal notes multiple newspapers advocating improved routes from Montgomery to Anniston and a new link from Huntsville through Marsteall County to Gadsden. It urges construction of a continuous national north south highway with local officials and citizens ready to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colwin’s Mountain
Gadadem
Anniston
Sylackuga
Montgomery
Anmniston
Gadsden
Amemiston
Blowmia County
This Date in History July 4 Through 1892 List
July 4 history entries cover Mazarin birth and death notes, the 1789 Bastille destruction, 1853 Crystal Palace opening in NYC, 1859 Atlantic submarine cable completion, 1862 Virginia statehood, 1877 broad railroad strike spread, 1887 Victoria foundation stone for Windsor statue, and 1892 a fatal air crash incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Crystal Palace
New York City
Pierce
England
Denmark
Congress
Wrest
Virginia
Union
Primee Consort
Windsor Park
Chautauqua to Celebrate Its Fortieth Anniversary
Jamestown New York July fourth dispatch notes preparations for the first week of August celebration marking the fortieth anniversary of the Chautauqua Assembly. Speakers include Bishop John H Vir cent Rev William Rovock of Buffalo Dr Feomme Hutlb at Newark NJ Melville B Stone and Edward Howard Griggs. The article reviews the movement origin at Fair Point Lake Chautauqua and its growth into a two month annual session with extensive educational and religious programs.
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Jamestown
N. W
John Ho Vircent
William H. Rovcoek
Hulfalo
Feemme L. Hutlbat
Newark
N. J
Mel Melville B. Stome
Edward Howard Griggs
New York
America
Tore
Ohio
Ter
John H. Vincermt
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lewis Miller
Akron
O. Mi
Miller
Tle&sa
Isa Waolch
Weather Outlook for Anniston July 14 1914
Weather data from the Local Weather Bureau lists partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday for Anniston and vicinity with possible showers near the coast Alabama. Highest temp 94, lowest 7 last year, mean 54, precipitation 0. missing data for today and year totals.
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Anniston
Alabama
Weather B Bureau
Star
Harometer
Janmary
Chronicle Snippet of Historic Events and Figures
A compact montage notes a hurricane sweeping Mauritus in 1896, an assassination attempt on France’s President Faure in 1896, the 1902 collapse of Venice’s Campanile at St. Mark’s, and the 1904 death of former Transvaal president Paul Kruger with a final line “Worn in 1825.”
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Rithus
Faure
France
St. Mark
Birthdate and early life of Owen Wister author of The Virginian
Owen Wister was born in Philadelphia on July 24, 1860, the son of Owen Jones Wister and a descendant of Thomas Wynne. He studied at Concord NH preparatory school and Harvard, becoming a lawyer in 1889 before pursuing literature full time. His first major success came with The Virginian, elevating him among leading novelists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Wister
Philadelphia
Owen Jones Wister
Penn
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted by Noted Physicians
Dodson's Liver Tone is touted as a safe vegetable liquid remedy replacing calomel and aiding digestion with no griping or after effects. The remedy is sold by Scarbrough Drug Co. and Scarbrough-Feandham Drug Co. with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
United States
Scarbrough Drug Co
Scarbrough-feandham Drug Co
Simple home eye remedy touted to save vision
A short, garbled advertisement claims a three or four times daily eye wash with a six grain horona tablet solution stops inflammation and irritation. It warns against eye glasses and asserts many benefits for weak or tired eyes, while urging readers to consult any drugstore for the prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graina
Hortona
Free Health Guide Promoted By Chicago Dr Mayr
Dr George H Mayr of 154 Whiting Street Chicago ill offers a free guide to health detailing his personal cure for constipation biliousness indigestion and intestinal troubles using Fremets healing ollo with one to three doses for most chronic cases. The book is available at the local drug store and sold in the area by J S Wikie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Mayr
Whiting St
Chicago
Mayr
J. Es. Wikie
Amniston Mayor Announces Reelection Bid
J L Wikle announces candidacy for reelection as mayor of Amniston subject to Democratic party action. He pledges to continue serving residents and improving performance for the city.
Local Mayoral and Council Campaign Declarations in Anniston
A series of citizen notices to seek public office in Anniston announces candidacies for mayor and city council positions. Names include J. A. Burgess Uncle Jack Jon F. Williams B F Kyle C B Pauley J C Ussary Hamilton Felix House. All entries note eligibility by Democratic primary or party action with ward assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
J. A. Burgess
Jon F. Williams
Counetiman
Felix House
Carter announces candidacy for Second Ward council seat
J. T. Carter of the Second Ward declares candidacy for Councilman subject to the Democratic primary. He appeals to all citizens to support his bid and uphold right values in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Carter
Hiya
Rea
Arrival and Departure of Trains at Union Passenger Station
Train schedule reads arrivals and departures for Birmingham Meridian Selma Rome Talladega and other points. Includes multiple named services such as Kansas City Florida Special and Alabama State Express with listed times and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Meridian
Alabama State Express
Selma
Wilton
Selma Frocm
Rome
Local Ward Council Candidates Announced
James T. Gardner Jr announces candidacy for Fourth Ward councilman subject to the Democratic primary. J W McClurkin also announces for Fourth Ward councilman with August 3 deadline. A separate line notes a candidacy for First Ward councilman subject to the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
James T. Gardner, Jr
Ihereby Annnou Wnce
J. W. McClurkin
Jeffers Seeks Reelection to Ward 5 Council Seat
T AMAR JEFFERS declares candidacy for reelection as Councilman from Ward 5, subject to Democratic primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihereby
T.amar Jeffers
Evans and Waldrop announce re election bids in Ward races
Councilman JESSA EVANS announces candidacy for re election as Ward 65 council member subject to the Democratic primary. Dave G Waldrop announces his bid for reelection as Second Ward council member subject to the Democratic primary with August 3 as a reference point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessa Evans
Dave G. Waldrop
Hollingsworth Seeks Reelection to First Ward Council Seat
L. HOLLINGSWORTH announces candidacy for reelection as councilman from the First Ward subject to Democratic primary action. The filing signals intent to continue public service and seeks support from local voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 8. Hollingsworth
Alexander Announces Candidacy for First District Council
Councilman M. Alexander announces his bid in the First Democratic primary. He presents his candidacy to represent residents and seeks party backing for the upcoming election.
Second Ward Council Seat Reelection Date Set
Por Coxemecilman faces reelection as Second Ward councilman with timing subject to J. M. Bagley. Election appears slated to follow party or legal proceedings involving Bagley.
Local candidates announce council bids in ward races
Claude J. Sattles announces candidacy for Third Ward councilman under the Democratic primary. Harry Powell declares for First Ward councilman. Lawrence Harry also seeks a council seat in the August Democratic primary.
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Anniston Evening Star
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Pee Petishers
Kilne Breailding
Commer Market
Eleventh Streets
H. M. Ayers
B. J. Lyman
Amed Fecretary
Business
Baltor
Oxford
Publietermg Company
The
Board OF County Commissioners of
Calhowm County
City of
Annistom
Teddy
Conta
Lando
Chestmont
Seattle
Memphis
Rye
Greece
G. Fred Williams
Kim
Washington
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Zapata
Eupremio
Carranga
Venusiriano
Ama
Dennis
Huerta
A Sense Else Editor
Morgan FF
Alatama
Cardinal Mazarin, Fregach
Mat
Sandia Xehyol
Atoc'atios
Grant
Church Congress
Reform Council
Ated
Ecclesiast
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Biblical
Mem of al
Mammoth Assembly
Chautauqua
Ameerica
Bettson
Slim” Alee
Cardinale
Bnt Aworwers
Feds
Anor der Berth
Caras
Consolidated Pub, CO
Mayar
Am—niston
Democratic Party
J. L. Wikle
B. F. Kyle
Third Ward
C. B.pauley
J. C. Ussery
Hamilton
of Anniston
McOrki
Anniston-City National Bank
Stockholsders
D. J. House
W. T. Brown
B. Henry Talbot Poard Whitfipsty Clark
T Meharg Thos, B. KI
WM. A Daves Jas. Keith, JR
W. D. Nixon
W. 1
ME Leroy
A. L, Sharbhough
John Pele
Southern Irailway East
Fae
Attmrta
Atimmta
Birmingam
Jackkesonville
Kansas City
Kamas City
NORTH
Romme
Posses
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Te GaGeden
Birmingha& m
Arrice
Talladega
Calera
Ombra
Arri Ve
Gadaden
Irminghom
Coumcilman
J. W. Mallory
Coesuncilman
M. Alexander
Coxemecilman
Second Ward
J. M. Bagley
Coxecilman
Claude J. Sattles
Pitt
Harry Powwall
Aweust
Lawrence Harry
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