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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
6
A man has resigned as third officer on the UV steamship and is hurrying to Europe to obtain his parents consent to wed an American girl. The move follows his decision to pursue marriage despite distance and official duties.
An American traveler in 19th century German Moravian territories refused to surrender trunk keys at a local frontier. The customs official demanded compliance. the Yankee objected, proclaimed the spot a mere frontier, and chose to circumvent the frontiers, continuing his travels.
A three year old recounts the death of her maternal grandmother, describing being placed in a deep black hole and the idea that she is unseen. Later, a family friend offers sympathy and humor, saying she has “got another one.”
On His Birthday a playful exchange unfolds about a gift and a comically large nose. The dialogue moves through misunderstandings as characters tease the idea of a present and identity in a vintage New York Journal snippet.
A brief literary note presents a Dryden line about meeting misery with pity, reflecting on sympathy as a humane response. The excerpt stands as a standalone reflection rather than a news item or event.
Janet Taylor struggles after her father’s wealth vanishes and turns to writing. Burton, a lawyer, helps her publish stories through an agency in Smith block. Janet earns modest sums, then marries Burton as his mother’s dying wish. In a twist, Janet learns Burton and his mother were the publishers of her work.
An Anniston citizen J T Ross testifies in support of Doan's Kidney Pills based on personal experience. He reports three years of dull backaches and says one box bought at J L Wikle's drug store relieved the pain, endorsing the product with strong confidence. Doan's in 50 cent packages, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Amusing Dutch mix ups spread false alarms before the royal birth. Handbills printed in advance circulated in The Hague and a shopkeeper in North Holland distributed notices that proclaimed Prince or Princess or Twins. Confusion followed as towns debated the birth status until an explanatory letter cleared the case.
An Indiana advertisement by Mrs M Summers offers a free home treatment for bed wetting aimed at mothers. The copy claims a constitutional cause and that the method helps children and adults with urine difficulties without payment.
A young man asks a rich man for his daughter. The father feigns sadness but reveals his grief is for the suitor’s sake, not his own, and the moment turns tense as the request is addressed.
A tall impatient man paces a wayside station platform and stammers to a twelve year old asking about the train. A stranger asks why the boy did not answer and the boy fears the man might punch his face.
The dialogue shows a parent instructing Eddie to water the lawn thoroughly this evening. The child agrees and is told to soak the grass as much as he does himself, reflecting a humorous or instructional moment in a Kansas City Times quote.
Advertisement notes telephone number 72 for high grade coal goods offered by R. O. Watson with a brief contact line.
Trains arrive and depart from Union Station with listed times for Birmingham Calera and Anniston routes. Services include No 85 Birmingham to Calera, No 83 Birmingham to Anniston, No 86 Calera to Birmingham, No 81 Calera to Anniston, No 84 Anniston to Birmingham, and No 81 Anniston to Calera. Arrival and departure times shown such as 12.40 p m and 1.00 p m.
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