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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
4
Circulation figures for The Evening Star during May 1907 list daily totals, weekly Sundays, and average print run. The total printed in May reaches 61,886 with a daily average around 2,229, excluding 1,700 extra papers sold on May 20. Signed by E. McKee, general manager, and notarized by B. W. Ledbetter.
The Chattanooga News argues Orchard’s confession does not prove Western Federation of Miners officials conspired in murders. It notes government claims Haywood funded crimes and Orchard’s credibility, while Haywood denies involvement and faces cross examination. The piece questions press timing and publication rights.
A week of notable events includes President Roosevelt and Governor Terrell at the Jamestown exposition with a silver service for the battleship Georgia. Attending groups include the National Editorial Association and Red Cross delegates in London style talks. Also features Yushimi’s Canadian journey, the National Conference of Charities in Minneapolis, and Taft’s midwest engagements. The Hague hosts a second international peace congress opening in Knights Hall.
A letter argues Mayor Kilby and the city council ordered immediate sewer work on North Anniston as of October 11 1906 with costs estimated by the city engineer at 1655 dollars. The Hot Blast’s claim of a suggested postponement is challenged by references to council records showing the project progressed.
The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It says the remedy works internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, building up the constitution, and offers $100 if any case fails to cure. Includes testimonials and where to buy.
In a public house an elderly sailor spins a grim storm tale of hunger after provisions wash away. He recounts asking for beef and wine, then reveals the crew “found” them from a ship’s crew, exposing a petty deception to satisfy thirst and appetite.
A store advertises counter fall lawn fabrics and other goods including kimonos and dressing sacques. Quality is high and priced at 12% and 15 cents per yard, offered for this week only.
New val lace patterns appear in round and flat thread with the release of a square mesh lace. Specials in real val ut Se are priced at 10¢, 12½¢, and 1¢ per yard.
A sale note lists parasols for misses and children in plain and fancy designs with ruffles and borders priced from 1 to 1.50. Ladies linen parasols from 1 to 3, white and colored finishes, and plaided parasols 2.25 to 3.50. Umbrellas with Congo handles and covers priced 2 to 3.50, silk finish 0.75 to 1.50.
Straw hats with silk band offered at 25 cents each. Boys hats priced at 50 cents 75 cents and one dollar. Panama hats for men in six shapes costing five six seven fifty and eight dollars. Men’s yacht straws available at 50 75 cents one dollar one dollar fifty and two dollars.
Advertisement notes shirts and drawers for boys at 25¢ and 35¢ each and men's balbriggan shirts and drawers at 75¢ each. Also lists net, nainsook and balbriggan shirts and drawers at 50¢ each.
Linene skirts in white and blue, six new styles in all sizes priced 1 to 1.50. Panama skirts in brown, blue, black priced 4.50 to 12. Voite skirts in plain and silk folds priced 9 to 20. Shirt waists wash silk lace trimmed 2 to 6. Lawn and lingerie waists with sleeves 0.98 to ?. sizes vary.
Ready made dresses for all ages priced from 25 cents to 12.50 dollars cover infants children misses and ladies. Men suits advertised as cool and flattering for warm weather.
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