Obituary and civic notices from Peaceburg region
Thomas Cargal of Peaceburg died Sunday at 6 p m of typhoid pneumonia and was buried at Edgemont Monday at 11 a m after funeral services by Minister Bert White. He leaves a widow, his parents, two brothers and four sisters. Knights of Pythias Calhoun lodge No 46 meets at 8 tonight with work in Esquire and possibly Page ranks. good attendance and cordial welcome to visitors.
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Thomas
Calhoun Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Esquire
Page
Dollar Stretchers and Local Grocers Ad
A period advertisement promotes fresh groceries from Bass & Heard with a pledge to keep eatables pure. It argues large trade allows quicker stock turnover, claims smaller stores cannot match freshness, and touts Sterne’s as a partner for a war ad to attract backing.
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Sterne’s
Sternes Market Listing of Fresh Fish and Names
The item lists Spanish Mackerel Bluefish Red Snapper Bream and Dressed Catfish totaling 1214e pounds at Sterne's market.
Death of Little Pearl Owens in Alexandria
Little Pearl, two and a half years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Owens of Alexandria, died at 4 p m Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev Mr Pattey and the burial followed Sunday afternoon at Martins chapel.
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Little Pearl
Shoes for Service Style and Quality Ad
Smyth Mercantile Co in Oxford Alabama lists peas sorghum seed and German Miller products for sale on June 5 1961. Advertisement urges trying a Star Want Ad and promotes wash suits for children at special prices.
City Property and Rentals Offer Near Town Center
Two one story six room cottages close in with immediate possession. Restaurant fixtures and store-room in town to be leased. Possession can be given at once. We have ten thousand dollars to lend on improved city property.
Weather Summary for Anniston June 5
Local observations report a 7 am barometer of 30.11 inches. Today’s low is 71 and high 50. Mean yesterday 74 with normal 73. Precipitation none in 24 hours, total since January 1 near 18.65 inches, excess 4.36. Forecast calls for generally fair tonight and Tuesday. Ww. F. Clark, Official in Charge.
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Anniston
Ill
Ww. F. Clark
Major D Houston Smith Injured in Hotel Lobby Fall
Major D Houston Smith, who sustained a broken leg in a fall in the lobby of the Alabama hotel Saturday night, was reported resting much better this morning though not yet able to be out. County commissioners met for the June term, proceeding with routine business in the afternoon.
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D. Houston Smith
Alabama Hotel
P. Im
Florida Crops Reach Maturity Across State
Jack Garner reports sea island cotton more than half grown after a trip to St. Petersburg. Watermelons peaches and other fruits are abundant across Florida. Corn has matured and fodder has been pulled.
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Jack Garner
St. Petersburg
Fila
Sea Island
Florida
Advertisers Persist to Win Out Through Relentless Effort
A brief note emphasizes that persistent advertisers who keep at their efforts eventually prevail. It highlights steady persistence as a key to success in promotional campaigns.
Painter Mistakenly Uses Opium for Exterior Paint
Silas Morgan of Whidbee Island Washington found dozens of cats with a fluid resembling paint and, after being told it was pure opium, smeared his house with the substance. He learned the material was opium worth about $300 per can and, having used around thirty cans, wasted over $9,000 in the incident reported by the Greenville News.
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Silas Morgan
Whidbee Island
Washington
Campleto
Greenville News
Catherine Parr and English court intrigues and quirks
The text recalls Catherine Parr, Henry VIII's sixth wife, noting her intellect over looks and her tact in steering the king. It recounts her managing a dangerous moment when an arrest order for heresy surfaced and how she reconciled with Henry, warding off officials. The passage ends with a Cumberland yeoman’s amused reaction to Wordsworth.
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Catherine Warr
Henry VIII
Henry
Three Husbands Labeled by the Three P’s Paragons Paradigm Paradon
A Chicago News passage notes a wife with three husbands, each nicknamed by P words: paragon for the first, paradigm for the second, and paradon for the difficult third. The dialogue hints at contrasting character, humorously framing the trio as language games.
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Chicago News
Schools Growing Gains Boost for Local Institution
Dr Glass spearheads improvements at the school after a full year, with about 5000 dollars spent on upgrading facilities. He plans further enhancements and a statewide canvass this summer to promote the school, which he says has bright prospects ahead.
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Glass
Cavour Centenary Events Move to Turin and Santena
The Italian patriot Count Cavour is honored with celebrations tomorrow marking the fiftieth anniversary of his death rather than the birth centennial. Ceremonies focus on Turin and include the dedication of a monument at Santena where he is buried.
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Cavour
Turin
Santena
Talladega Clean-Up Day Shows Civic Pride
Friday cleanup in Talladega under Mayor Oliver's proclamation highlighted Civic Improvement League progress. Citizens completed labors and demonstrated growing civic pride in the city.
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Talladega
Oliver
Civic Improvement League
Celebration in Honor of Memory of Count Cavour
Rome reports elaborate preparations for centenary celebrations in memory of Count Cavour. Officials indicate events will honor the statesman and his role in Italian unification with ceremonies across major venues in June.
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Count Cavour
Rome
Critics slam Alabama legislature as dominating and overreaching
Voters and supporters alike condemn the legislature for overstating power under the governor. Critics charge political favoritism in appointments and note the body approved more than a million dollars extra in spending while revenue rose only modestly.
Classified ads match readers by automatic selection
A note explains that classified advertising uses an automatic selection system to pair people with offers or wants. It highlights how readers are matched to relevant ads efficiently.
Classified Ads Highlight Employment and Publicity Offers
Classified advertising emphasizes specialized publicity and job opportunities. It underlines that most employment news appears through classified listings and offers.
Literary Advertising and Social Habits in Plain Speech
The passage critiques constant self promotion by literary minds and links it to fear of being caught. It notes a midlife income desire for a daily nap and reflects on a woman’s view of tobacco aroma. It comments on gossiping talk and ends with a metaphor about domestic labor after marriage.
Christening Misnamed Child Reveals Family Tale
A country clergyman recalls christening a baby with the name Original Story after a sponsor, a nurse, insists it is the infant’s name. He learns weeks later the uncle’s name was Reginald Story, a farm laborer in another village.
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Reginald Story
Child's River Wonder Sparks Citywide Smile
A child visiting the Mississippi riverbank gazed at the wide water and asked who spilled all that water, stirring a lighthearted moment in the city. The scene captured a simple, innocent reaction to the river’s vast expanse.
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