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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
6
A reader, Mrs Jale Reid, claims Cardus greatly benefits aging women by improving vitality and sexual health. She describes relief from fatigue and weakness, urging others to obtain a bottle via their druggist in plain packaging.
Mrs. Joseph Sanger, married two weeks, sues for divorce in Cleveland saying her husband deceived her about his physical condition. She alleges misrepresentation of eugenic compatibility and claims the marriage was based on false premises.
Jasper reports a typhoid scare after water tests suggested pollution with colon bacilli but not typhoid germs. State bacteriologist confirms limited cases with three deaths among twenty three suspected. Health officer Dr. C A Grote coordinates city response.
Public health notice urges eye care with a home remedy. It criticizes overreliance on opticians and cheap glasses, recommending 6 grains Optona in water as an eye wash to reduce inflammation and irritation. The guidance claims benefits for weak or strained eyes, granular lids, and age or infant eyes, with pharmacists able to fill the prescription.
Timeline notes deaths and events from 1771 to 1908 including Thomas Gray's death in 1771 and Martin Van Buren's era, Salt Lake City's founding in 1847, King Edward VII's visit in 1859, Captain Webb's Niagara attempt in 1883, and Taft's 1903 War Secretary appointment with broader references to reforms in Turkey in 1908.
An old warning against calomel cautions readers about mercury's dangers and promotes Thom son's Liver Tone from Scarbroughlandhar Drug Co. as a pleasant vegetable liquid remedy. Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a safe substitute that gently stimulates the liver, with a money back guarantee if it fails to please.
In Tuscumbia Colbert county probate court opened with 10 petitioners seeking letters of administration for 16 African American victims killed in a dynamite explosion near Smithsonia on the government fleet. The government will pay families $50 per month for 12 months totaling $600 per person, about $6,000 overall.
Selma cotton men expect the first bale of the new crop to arrive this week. The initial bale will be auctioned before the cotton exchange to the highest bidder, with active bidding expected. Last year the first bale arrived August 5 and this year should come about a week earlier.
A letter from Wilmington, Delaware lauds Eckman's Alterative for restoring lung health after hemorrhages and prolonged throat troubles. The testimonial claims life-saving results after faithful use, with a note that the remedy contains no narcotics or habit-forming drugs and invites readers to request evidence and a booklet.
Revival services began at the Baptist church here Sunday with Rev Crawford of Birmingham assisting. J Mace Camada and children of Etowah Tennessee visit relatives. James Faullkemer is at home for Get 4 visit. Fred Venable visited homefolks Sunday. Floy Tollerson and sister Miss Ezzle of Oklahoma visit W Thompson and wife. Misses Lucy and Linda Jones return from Weaver. Miss Zula B Hughes left for Deesburg Tuesday for a visit.
July 24 marked the start of four days of elaborate celebrations for Brussels new port and maritime canal opening. Lord Mayor and sheriffs of London join continental dignitaries and other prominent city officials as special guests.
The note invites readers to contact the publication if they need assistance of any kind. It emphasizes available support and accessibility, promising guidance and responsive service.
W D Markly, renowned portrait painter and former county schoolteacher before the Civil War, visits J D Bragg on Hurricane Creek. He taught local youths including United States Judge David D Shelby and Confederate Surgeon Capt Shelby. Markly, famed for a McKinley portrait, now works on President Lincoln contract paintings for commissions.
Paris July 24 A young Parisienne Rose Lecodux after a quarrel with her sweetheart jumped from the parapet at the Arc de Triomphe. She fell into the street below and was badly injured with little hope of recovery.
Los Angeles on July 24 Walter Johnson was sentenced to six months in jail for using profane language in the home where children were present during the incident.
Public notices list mayoral and council bids from J A Burgess Uncle Jack John F Williams Felix House and others. They declare candidacies for mayor and ward council seats subject to the Democratic primary with long local residency details.
Several candidates announce or revoke campaigns for city council seats. Ward two includes Myti and Carter. Ward three shows Hamilton reelection bid. Ward four lists Kyle and August Sra with J W McClurkin.
Tightly worded notice names TLAMAR JEFFERS as a candidate for reelection to the Ward 6 council seat subject to the Democratic primary action.
Councilman Jesse Evans declares his bid for reelection in Ward 65 on the Democratic primary ballot. He emphasizes continued service and aims to carry forward his agenda as the incumbent.
Councilman announces his own bid for councilman from the Seventh Ward, seeking support from residents and signaling intent to run under party leadership and local authority.
James T. Gardner Jr announces candidacy for Fourth Ward councilman subject to City Democratic primary action. He signs the petition as the candidate.
L S Hollingsworth submits notice of candidacy for re election as councilman from the First Ward subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary.
M. Alexander declares candidacy for Councilman from the first Democratic primary, filing a statement of intent and announcing his bid to represent the Poe district.
Dave G. Waldrop declares his bid for reelection to the city council as a representative from the Second Ward. The filing is subject to the Democratic primary on August 2nd.
J M Bagley announces renewal bid for councilman in the Se armd ward pending Democratic primary action. He states his candidacy and submits the petition of intent for re election.
Claude J. Settles announces candidacy for Third Ward councilman subject to Democratic primary. Harry Powell declares candidacy for Fifth Ward commissioner as a Democratic nominee. Lawrence Harry announces Fifth Ward run subject to Democratic primary on August 3.
In Calhoun County Alabama probate court creditors are notified that T H Burtora as administrator of the estate of C C Morgan deceased has filed a report claiming the estate is insolvent. The court fixes August 20 1914 to hear and determine the report with time for contests if desired.
The States of Alabama in Hancock County in Chancery Annisteam 9th District North Eastern Chancery Division announce that John H. Trawh must answer or demur to the bill within thirty days after August 10 1914. If he fails a decree pro confesso will be taken. Witness dated July 10 1914 E H Hanna Register
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