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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
Report notes the Ohio group nicknamed the Society of the Banana has drawn many adherents in several Ohio cities including areas near Cincinnati federal building. Despite short term evasion of law observers predict eventual government action against its members.
The page lists events from 1856 to 1811 including the 77th Battle of Bunker Hill, Jelhee Cornerstone at Bun ker monument in Charles town, Mass, the 1856 Republican nominating convention in Philadelphia and Fremont Dayton ticket, Boonville Civil War battle, 1865 appointment of Andres J. Hamilton as Texas governor, death of Lewis Cass, and obituaries for John Gilbert and Harrison Ludington with birthplaces and dates.
A June 17, 1909 item complains of rain hindering plans in Anniston. The Weather Man is asked to ease the showers while remarking on season passes to the ball lot.
Congressmen are busy dodging the income tax proposal as the bill moves toward law. Public chatter warns many will attempt to evade the tax.
The Mississippi Supreme Court halted near beer sales in the state ruling that no beverage may contain any amount of alcohol. Producers must supply Mississippi from other states.
A historical remark claims Texans excel at lynching in orderly ways and notes South Carolina would feel humiliated to produce a bungled lynching. The commentary contrasts regional attitudes toward mob violence and efficiency.
The June bridegroom rarely appears in society notes, often treated with contempt or pity. He is universally regarded by women and the married as a necessary but minor figure in the social world.
The article extols Anniston as a premier summer resort with ideal climate. It invites residents and visitors from across the state and nearby regions to escape heat by spending the summer in Anniston, praising the local weather.
Reports from the country show strong good roads sentiment among farmers who stand to gain ninety nine percent of benefits. Anniston residents also back road improvements and pledge support when Calhoun farmers commit to action.
Sir William Crookes British scientist born in London in 1832 rose to Radcliffe Observatory supervision at 22. He discovered thallium while studying sulphuric acid residues and later investigated radiation repulsion and invented the otheoscope. He helped develop Roentgen ray apparatus and was knighted in 1897.
Mrs Yakamine wife of a renowned Japanese chemist defends international marriage saying Japanese husbands are considerate patient and possess a philosophy of home life She contrasts American and Japanese spouses noting temperance and thoughtfulness plus growing Japanese women entering business and the impact on marital equality in Japan’s culture.
Editorial letter from J Lindsay Johnson reports heavy rains across Georgia and Alabama damaging crops. It argues for a big corn crop, urges white women to help harvest, condemns idle black labor and calls for disciplined field work to curb food prices.
A period cautionary column advises the pale skinned woman to diet for glow and select colors to suit a yellow hue. It recommends lemon water, ample plain liquids, avoiding coffee tea and excess sweets, and favors whites, pinks, and blues with careful contrast. For olive tones a black velvet ribbon and white accents are suggested, while gold jewelry is discouraged for the sallow.
An 1818 Salisbury to London mail coach night encounter saw a lioness escape from a traveling show leap onto a left horse. A guard fired as a mastiff attacked. The lioness killed the dog, fled to a granary, was trapped and recaptured. The horse was badly hurt but later recovered.
A dessert recipe describes a layered chocolate cake with apricot filling and meringue topping. Ingredients include grated chocolate milk egg yolk sugar flour vanilla baking soda and apricots, baked in layers and finished with a boiled meringue.
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