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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
4
A jumble of satirical lines mocks local figures including HM Ayres and LYMAN, references Villa, a $1,000 bath tub, and a missed bid for a justice seat. It jokes about Birmingham crime, a Pennsylvania farmer, dictographs wives, and political quips about Good of Iowa and McAdoo.
The Journal notes the practical value of a lieutenant governor to manage vacancies and execute policies with the governor. It cites Alabama and New York examples, argues for minimal friction between offices, and highlights business experience and unity of platform as keys.
A garbled column weighs theories that more educated women may favor singleness and that masculine and feminine roles could equalize with broader education. It cites court cases, Shakespearean quotes, and a 17,199 birth disparity in England and Wales to probe if equal education shifts gender balance and marriage outcomes.
Interest grows in Georgia to create a lieutenant governor position modeled after Alabama. The measure, discussed in the House, is described by The Atlanta Journal as reasonable and well advised and is supported by a significant portion of the legislature.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal discusses Nevada's new one year residency requirement for divorce filings and the constitutional validation by the state supreme court. It notes Reno's past boom from a thriving divorce trade and the shift as legal barriers rise, forcing the city to seek other markets.
A compendium of dated events includes 1740 Rhode Island governor Richard Ward, 1896 Napoleon I aboard the Belleropteum after abdication, 1840 British Austrian Prussian Russian Levant pacification convention, Commodore Stockton seizing Los Angeles, and a late 19th century Atlantic cable landing at Rye Branch.
In a colorful letter from Anniston Alabama a reader challenges critics of the telephone company arguing for fair returns on capital and labor. He suggests city aid to fund an auditor and outlines that repayment would come from future city funds while seeking better service for residents. He contends reasonable rates and service, not price arbitrary fixing, should guide policy.
New Mr Adams filled his regular appointment on Sunday with a large afternoon singing. Miss Itthiah Hatteern of Antistot led the girls of Ruth Garrett Seenday. Baptism is planned next Sunday followed by church service led by Rev. W. O. Kigeeten. J. T. Guerett concluded the singing at Chosen Springs Sunday afternoon. Mr Hithorn attended the sing Sunday. Loo Wall returned Pridey nine minstery vist to Irmerands in Georgia. Mr and Mrs Babp Stediam of Friendship were visiting Friday and Sunday night.
The Old Standard Grove offers a tasteless tonic named rove's containing quinine and iron. It claims to aid the liver fight malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system.
J I Wikle proclaims candidacy for reelection as mayor of Amunston City. He states his record and commitment to further service and asks voters to support him under the Democratic party. notices warn about payment rules for political notices and ignore them.
J A Burgess known as Uncle Jack announces himself as candidate for mayor of Anniston, subject to the will of the people.
A cluster of Late 1910s notices shows residents declaring candidacy for city council seats in Anniston. Names include Jopun F Williams B F Kyle C B Pauley J C Ussbr CA Cimore Hamilton and Felix Iousa with ward targets Second Third and Fourth all subject to Democratic primary actions. Local supporters urge votes for J T Carter and August Sra as Fourth Ward councilmen.
Forecast for the 24 hours ending Thursday at Anniston and vicinity calls for partly cloudy weather with chances of thunder showers. Barometer 20.98 inches. high 89. low 14. mean 62. Normal 73. Precipitation 0.19 inches for 24 hours. total since January 1 is 19.08 inches. Sunrise 4:42 a.m. Sunset 6:55 p.m.
Readable fragments show multiple named routes and stations including Tuscaloosa Birmingham Kansas City Florida Special Rome Selma Meridian Gadsden Talladega Calera and Athens. Various arrivals and departures listed with times and service designations indicate a damaged historical rail timetable excerpt.
J W Mallory announces candidacy for Coyneilman in FPiret Ward to succeed himself subject to Democratic primary action.
James T. Gardner Jr. announces his candidacy for the Fourth Ward council seat subject to the city Democratic primary action.
A Ward 5 councilman runs for re election subject to action by 5 Amar Jeffers. The notice outlines the political maneuvering and the forthcoming electoral step.
L 8 Hollingsworth announces candidacy for re election as First Ward councilman subject to Democratic primary action in the upcoming election.
A campaign notice names Jesse Evans as a candidate for reelection to the position of councilman from Ward 55, subject to the Democratic primary process.
C M Alexander declares candidacy for the First Democratic primary city council seat. He states intent to run and seeks party support.
Dave Waldrop announces candidacy for reelection to the city council from the Second Ward, subject to Democratic primary action. August 3.
J. M. Bagley announces candidacy for reelection as councilman from the Second Ward subject to Democratic primary action.
A council candidacy notice fragment announces a bid from the Third ward and a Fifth Ward run. Names Claude J Settles Larry Powell and Lawrence Harry appear in mottled text, with references to Democratic party involvement and primary timing.
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