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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1911
Page
5
The special memorial services of the tights of Pything Sunday at the First Presbyterian church drew fair attendance from the order. Dr B E Hodges preached a pretty and interesting sermon on The Friendship of Jonathan and David, paralleling Damon and Pythias.
Local butcher Sterne's promises fresher cuts and better quality sliced meats. The shop emphasizes careful handling and cleanliness as it markets its products to customers.
A vintage line promotes Read the want ads for profit and results from Reidinger Co. and its porter call system Phone 22 for prompt fancy groceries of all kinds.
A striking road car described as possibly the prettiest seen in Anniston was rebuilt by E. G. Bodworth. The five passenger vehicle delivers 40 horsepower, strong hill climbing, leather upholstery, and standout painting, all crafted locally by Anniston workmen.
You can build a better picnic with less effort by choosing Sterne's weekly delivery of fresh Philadelphia Cream Pepperoni and Swiss Cheese by express. The ad promotes superior quality and larger variety, inviting customers to shop Sterne's.
Linen Rep and Linene White Skirts in regular and outside sizes priced from $1.50 to $5.00. Ullman Bros.
Calhoun lodge No. 46 will convene at o'clock tonight in its regular meeting. Two candidates will seek the rank of Knight and the work will be performed by the team. All members are urged to attend and visitors will be cordially welcomed.
Frank Allen once coached at Pied and played for Mobile Southern league team. He has been bought by Buffalo for $5,000 and an outfielder, with Allen noted as a popular figure in local baseball.
Catherine Warr, Henry VIII’s sixth wife, lacked beauty but possessed tact. She skillfully managed the king to turn against trusted officials. An arrest order for heresy was flattered away as she soothed the king and drove away officers.
A Cumberland yeoman once walked miles to hear Wordsworth speak after notices were posted. On discovering the poet laureate’s true identity he left the hall in indignation declaring it nobbut old Wadsworth dal.
The passage presents a speaker describing a woman who refers to her three ex husbands as P words: a paragon, a paradigm, and a paradox. The dialogue notes how the first was excellent, the second exemplary, and the third hard to understand, illustrating varying perceptions.
Two one story six room cottages close in with immediate possession. Restaurant fixtures and store room in the heart of town available for lease. Possession can be given at once. We have ten thousand dollars to lend on improved city property.
United States Weather Bureau report from Anniston notes a 7 am barometer at 29.88, lowest temperature 74, mean yesterday 84, normal 74, and a excess of 691 degrees since January 1. No precipitation in last 24 hours. total since January 1 is 19.44 with a 4.49 deficit. Forecast: generally fair tonight and Tuesday. WWW. F. Clark, Official in Charge.
A synopsis describes a Chinese egg hatching method using a large hay lined basket kept closed to retain heat. Eggs are rotated through tiers every three days for two weeks, then placed on bran covered shelves to hatch. Proponents credit the nonconductive basket material and retained heat for successful incubation.
John Carson relinquished his lease on the New Wilmer hotel and states Jack Garner is likely to operate the property in the future. Carson has not chosen his next business move.
W. K. Burdett of Birmingham spent Sunday in the city, lodging and social engagements noted during a brief visit.
NAT C MURRAY Acting Chief of Bureau reports crop condition percentages by division and state. Figures cover Delaware through California with divisions averaging 93.6 to 99.1 percent and comparisons to June 1, 1910.
L. H. Carre traveled to Thompson this morning for his brother's wedding. Attorney W. G. Milligan of Heflin visited the city on business. W. G. Crutchfield returned from a Southern railroad traffic agents meeting in Chattanooga. Mrs. W. T. Grace hosted her sister Mrs. W. G. Fuller and niece Mrs. Paul R. Morris with children from Rome, Ga.
A short verse reflects on prayer and divine presence amid urban life. The Washington Herald quotes a line about taking a country cousin to see entertainment in New York venues, highlighting a clash between strict religious sensibilities and vaudeville theater.
A playful verse fragment describes Humpty Dumpty on a wall dropping a picture puzzle, and all the king's horses and all the king's men failing to repair it. The tone is whimsical and cryptic with a light, nonsensical mood.
The article argues corn silage is an economical storage and feeding method for dairy cows during six months of limited green pasturage. Silage improves digestibility, yields more digestible dry matter per acre than roots, and fits with legume hay and limited grain to optimize milk production and steer feeding.
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association holds its fourth annual session in Birmingham with papers by Dr. A H French on Rabies and Dr. A Cary on Record and Identifications in Meat and Milk Inspections. Officials note dangerous rabies outbreaks, milk safety debates, and rising child mortality prompting local milk depots and statewide interest.
The Megaphone newspaper in Quilcene Washington is praised for its unique setting between a virgin forest and the Pacific Ocean. Owner M F Satter Jee notes the year round proximity to fruit trees, berries, salmon and rock cod, a wharf nearby for fishing, and fuel driftwood.
In a court tale cited by Argonaut a juror asks if they may judge law as well as facts. The judge insists they must know more law than he to override, prompting the farmer to quip they had considered that point.
A Lippincott's Magazine excerpt humorously contrasts balloons with automobiles and airplanes. It notes the wide reach of a balloon, the risks of aerial travel, and the peril of a balloon coming down, using witty aphorisms about aeronautic mishaps.
In Huntsville on June 12 Special edition reports a city split over adopting a commission form. Opponents, led by five aldermen, argue voters should choose initial commissioners, while proponents favor governor nominations under the law. Campaigning continues through the week ahead of next Monday's vote on June 19.
In Montgomery on June 12 United States district attorney Warren S. Reese writes to the board of commissioners accusing city convicts of being brutally whipped by overseers. He urges a commission to investigate and calls for six cited black inmates to be brought before them. He states corporal punishment has no justification in law.
Miss Dorothy and Mr. Hunker debate birds at breakfast in a boarding house. He reveals a humorous love for the hen, noting it is the only bird whose lay he cares for, amid playful banter about nightingales and thrushes.
Classified advertising promotes highly specialized publicity services offered to buyers. It emphasizes tailored publicity options for client needs and suggests contacting providers for details and rates.
In Calhoun County Alabama a publication order requires 8 8 Porterfield and Lollie C Porterfield to answer or demur to the Bill of Complaint in Annis ton City Court by July 12 1911 or a Decree Pro Confesso may be entered. The notice cites unknown residence and age over twenty one verified by Chas D Kline attorney. Clerk A H Shepperd signs June 12 1911 with four weekly insertions requested in Annis ton Daily Evening Star.
Classified snippets offer rate card details for word ads and job ads for an Old Line insurance agent and barber college recruitment. Mentions J Wyatt Aniston Alabama and Moler Barber College Atlanta Georgia with dates June 5 and January 10-21.
Three room cottage in Anniston Alabama at 2830 Col Gurnee and 24th Street advertised for sale. Terms cash with $12.00 deposit of $10. Balance to be sent to Rose Griggs Union Grove Alabama via First National Bank. June 2 11%.
Found item details indicate a bunch of panch of keys and the owner can reclaim at the Star office by paying advance charges.
Notice of a lost bull pup described as white with brown spots on its right side. Reward offered for return to B. Wells at Avenue F between 10th and 7th streets. Dated June 12.
A vintage ad draws a parallel between commerce and medicine, claiming a clever promotion can stimulate business just as a tonic invigorates the body. The copy uses persuasive language to suggest storefront vitality and customer appeal.
The article describes Belgian homers as top breeders at a squab farm. Males woo persistently, pursuing a reluctant mate for about two days until she relents. The pair then breeds, yielding five squabs per year. Eggs hatch in eighteen days and squabs reach market four weeks later, fully feathered.
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