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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1914
Page
4
Official newspaper of Calhoun County and Anniston lists editors and staff roles. Includes publishing frequency, contact lines, subscription rates, and guidance for writers to use real names. Contains stray historical quotes and remarks from various topics.
The note asks whether Sik O Elauchlin would be one of the ABCators if a baseball strike occurs. It appears as a speculative inquiry without a reported event or identifiable organization.
A terse local note suggests the army worm resembles an old hookworm that affects laborers on the job, implying a stubborn worker mentality and continued effort despite fatigue.
A quirky report notes Prohibition 8 approaching Virginia and reads odd phrases as new meanings. The piece jokes about misinterpretations and even a ban on certain words crossing state lines, reflecting playful political satire of the era.
Sparse defense talk surrounds Madame Caillaux as public chatter about her waistline remains unfounded, with no one casting remarks on her figure amid the trial buzz.
A speculative claim envisions a future moment when humans converge to a single toe and pinpoint sore spots precisely, reflecting a quirky, satirical prognosis rather than scientific consensus.
An Alabama evangelist known for fiery rhetoric claims his charitable work began at home in Birmingham before broadening to New York. He emphasizes practical aid alongside sermons as the path to outreach.
Memphis readers note a playful critique of Paris couture as the elusive shadow gowns. The piece hints at the gowns being hard to grasp yet visually striking, suggesting they offer a stylish backdrop for observers.
The Boston Transcript notes 250000 sheep in New England but suggests closer inspection will reveal many are goats.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal quips that a man can overheat watching the thermometer and others grow cold feet watching the stock exchange ticker. The playful line contrasts heat and chill seen in financial and weather charts.
A fragment notes that Sunday school groups from Those Gadeden recently disrupted a Birmingham excursion and warns of copperhead infestations at New York picnic grounds.
The Mobile Item violated USDA bulletin release dates by using items as end products. Three bulletins released this month were reported as used by The Item. If the dates are deliberate, it reflects on the paper. if an oversight, the error should be corrected in the future.
The passage weighs Madame Caillaux as a historic type, linking her case to royalist tensions in France. It recalls famous women whose influence and beauty altered men and nations, arguing her trial may steer democratic or royalist currents and reflect enduring gendered power themes.
The Star marks its second anniversary after merging with The Daily Hot Blast and pledges renewed commitment to Anniston and Northeast Alabama. It aims to build the district, boost local trade, keep money at home, attract outside capital, and mobilize merchants to promote the Model City as a regional trade center.
The Southern Railway opened an uptown ticket office in the Alabama Hotel building after persistent requests. If patrons continue buying tickets at the station window, the uptown office may close, reflecting on Anniston. The Star hopes for better patronage in the future.
The United States Agriculture studies in Virginia show improved roads in Spottsylvania County raised farm and forest product shipments to Fredericksburg. Wheat, tobacco, and lumber volumes rose while hauling costs fell, yielding substantial returns for a $100,000 to $200,000 road program and convincing farmers of road quality’s value.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports borax or calcined colemanite added to horse manure can prevent typhoid flies from breeding by killing eggs and maggots. Two ounces per garbage can or refuse pile plus watering and regular sprinkling shown effective. Borax is cheap and safer than iron sulphate or Paris green.
John H. Lessey of Coldwater Alabama writes in reply to Judge D C Blackwell disputing the idea that a dog must be confined on its owner's premises. He argues a dog is valuable only as yard stock and tax on dogs would curb damage, offering to pay a tax on his own dog while opposing killing dogs off premises.
Announcement states all announcements and political notices must be paid for with no exceptions to the rate, issued by Consolidated Pub. Co.
Caambidae announces candidacy for reelection as mayor of An niston. He claims a record of service and urges voters and the Democratic party to support his continued leadership to serve the city better.
J A Burgess known as Uncle Jack announces his bid for mayor of Anniston subject to the will of the people. He signs the public notice in the role of candidate.
An E resident of Council and resident JOHN F. WILLIAMS announces candidacy for president of the Annistomia City Council. The bid is subject to the city beamocratic primary action.
J. W. Mallory announces self as candidate for Councilman from the First ward pending Democratic primary action. This brief notice confirms Mallory as a local political contender seeking party nomination.
Ihereby announce myself as candidate for me election as counselman from the First ward subject to the action of the Democratic primary. I. S. Hollingsworth.
A series of notices from candidates announces runs for city council seats in the First and Second wards subject to Democratic primary action. Included are 0. M. Alexander from the First ward and Lawrence Harry seeking the same seat, with C. A. (Tobe) Hamilton and J. M. Dagby announcing runs or re election for the Second ward.
The Second Ward sees a Democratic primary contest with J. T. Carter Brereby seeking the council seat and Seimek 454 Gabdidate aiming for the position. Dave G. Waldrop files for reelection as councilman, highlighting voter support for citizens' governance. The primary action is set for August 23.
A fragmented notice declares candidacy filings for council seats. It names Claude J. Settles for the first ward and C Paul Ey for the third ward, indicating action by the Democratic primary.
A resident declares candidacy for Councilman in the Third ward and states opposition to the Democratic party action.
A local notice states the candidate announces their bid for Councilman from the Third ward subject to the Democratic primary on August 3. 12914 AP MeGHEE.
For Cévereciiman Fourth Ward, W. G. Collier announces his candidacy in the Democratic primary. He aims to represent the Fourth Ward after the party action confirms the nomination.
A notice from councilman J W McClureen of the fourth ward announces August 3 as a subject date for Mary August 3 proceedings. The item follows local government posting and invites community awareness of the plan.
James T. Gardner Jr. submits his name as a candidate for the Fourth Ward council seat in the city Democratic primary. The filing signals his bid to win the party nomination and assume public office.
The statement declares a bid for re-election as councilman from Ward 5 with a note that action is subject to Lamar Jeffers.
A candidate asserting ongoing candidacy in a Democratic primary filed a declaration for reelection to a city council seat. The note cites Ward 65 and a fifth ward position, indicating party involvement and formal contest in the Democratic primary.
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