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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
7
Sixteen cases were disposed of by Recorder Greene in police court this morning. Twelve were fined totaling 74.50 while three were discharged and one continued. A separate item notes a robbery case where Jim Moore was fined 27.10.
Springfield July 22 The forty seventh anniversary of Owen P Lovejoys Lincoln campaign speech is celebrated at the Stowe farm Jersey county near Macoupin and Greene counties with Gen John M Palmer presiding Illinois leaders Governor Deneen Speaker Cannon ex Senator Mason and ex Governor Yates expected to attend. The descripton notes Lead density relative to air and aluminum.
Indiana to honor memory of war governor Oliver P Morton with a public unveiling. G A R veterans, Indiana National Guard, and other military groups will participate in a ceremonial demonstration. Governor Hanly will deliver the unveiling address.
A London Chronicle remark from eighty years ago criticizes pockets on trousers as ruining a man’s look, calling them an intolerable feature that makes a man resemble a Yankee. The snippet reflects historical fashion bias in menswear.
In Laneville, Miss Matilda WNns mocks the editor of the Laneville Bugle during an engagement of three years. She tries to draw his gaze upward with the moon as she speaks in a melting voice. He answers with a wry quip about “80” at the usual rates.
Entries note events from 1208 Wallace defeated at Falkirk to 1897 statue unveiling of Gen John A Logan in Chicago. Includes births and deaths of notable figures such as Charles VII of France Frederick William I of Prussia and William Bartram, plus political milestones like the Treaty of Basel and Vienna assembly.
An old health note advertises Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a quick relief for finger injuries and minor wounds, claiming instant pain relief and rapid healing.
The article traces Japan’s early female rulers from Empress Jingu, who led a conquest of Korea in 201, to Suiko, the first recognized female ruler. It notes Jingu's leadership, Korea’s allegiance, and the spread of Buddhism and Asiatic learning, while mentioning eight empresses governing Japan with varying wisdom.
An authority on ancient Greek history argues that Athenian citizens had higher average intelligence than the modern House of Commons. He concedes Athenians were less learned in sciences and history, yet excelled in civilization, mental power, quick comprehension, taste, and judgment, as per Munhaffy’s Social Life In Greece.
Beatrice and Jack banter about smoking as a gift. Cholly notes Beatrice is swept by a rival who eloped with his sister. Charlie asserts his father is even tempered, while Carrie claims his mother is equally even tempered, though she’s always mad.
A long profile on racing gamblers and bookmakers notes few winners over two decades. It cites Pittsburg Phil and other famed bettors, many ruined by losses, while bookmakers face fierce financial storms and many fail to survive the season.
Sir William Garston proposes raising the Assouan Dam nearly twenty three feet to more than double Egypt's water supply. The expansion would bring 950 000 acres under cultivation at a cost of about 7 500 000 dollars. Lands with perennial irrigation have risen in value by roughly 122 500 000 dollars and will approach 140 000 000 dollars with canals completed. The cotton crop last year reached 140 044 000 dollars, now assured by the larger irrigation system.
The article traces hat history from Homeric felt hats and Phrygian bonnets to Persians, Syrians, Macedonians, and Armenian styles. It notes medieval wear, 1460 plumed felts, 1510 English caps, and Pepys obscuring hats at meals, highlighting shifts in customs and respect linked to head coverings.
Advert says Hicks' Capucline relieves indigestion and sour stomach by stimulating gastric juices. Claims immediate relief and pleasant liquid form. Also notes headache cure and availability at all druggists.
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