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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1907
Page
4
May 1907 circulation figures show daily totals around 2,200 with a May average of 2,229 copies sold. Excludes 1,700 extra papers printed May 20. notarized by E. B. McKee, general manager, on June 1, 1907, with notary BW. Ledbetter.
Announcement for readers in Anniston to have the Evening Star mailed to a summer address without charge by notifying the Star office. Readers should provide the destination address and contact number to start or stop delivery. Telephone 68 is given for the office.
The article notes a clash between Chief Wiley of the agriculture department bureau of chemistry and Yale professor Irving Fisher over meat chewing. It asks how humans should eat if we should mimic meat eating animals or cereal eaters, ending with a humorous request about what to do with a ham sandwich.
Facts from France note that brandy originated there in 1381 and that Paris consumed vast quantities of horseflesh. Estimates also claim many French families had children recently. A treasure trove discovery uncovered two large packs of crowns from Louis XII and XIV found during excavations at Romarantin barracks.
A civic essay argues that railroad expansion boosted commerce and regional life, urging further extensions and fair treatment for all in transport. It links prosperity to public benefits, denouncing dishonest finance and favoritism as causes of unrest and bankruptcy.
Alabama City hosts a rematch as Pell City and Dwight prepare for a Saturday game. Gadsden fans and Dwight officials deny rumors of unfairness by umpire Mr Pratt after last week’s contest. McFarlin notes he pitched 25 games for Pratt’s team last year and praises the official.
Results yesterday show Shreveport defeating New Orleans 5 to 4 and Memphis beating Little Rock 6 to 2. Montgomery failed to reach Birmingham in time for the game.
Montgomery plays Birmingham New Orleans visits Shreveport Nashville heads to Atlanta Memphis travels to Little Rock The slate shows regional clashes and travel heavy schedule across multiple venues today.
Columbia 3 Charleston 4 Savannah 4 Jacksonville 2 Macon 1 Augusta 0 results shown for the 800th Atlantic League standings.
In the American League, Philadelphia defeated Washington 9 to 2 in the first game while Philadelphia also won the second game 6 to 3. Boston beat New York 8 to 9 in the first game and New York won 11 to 3 in the second. Chicago edged Cleveland 3 to 2.
James Bryce argues municipal work falls into three classes with water power and lighting as natural monopolies. He notes public ownership can ensure safety and services for all, while public companies may handle non monopoly utilities. He urges profits from monopolies belong to the public.
Brooklyn nets two to Philadelphia one as Pittsburg scores five and Cincinnati twelve New York eight and Boston ten Chicago four and St Louis one reflect regional results in the daily standings.
Meridian 12 Columbus 9 Mobile 6 Jackson 2 Vicksburg 6 Gulfport 5. Standings reflect late season results from the regional circuit.
The piece notes 25000 camels owned by the British government and cites 6000 yearly summary convictions for betting in London streets. It mentions Cornwall as least criminal, Glamorgan and Monmouth most so, 6500 English bankruptcies yearly with liabilities near £1000 and assets £250 each, and 1 in 1600000 workers on transport. It also references balloon damage and a Virginia revolutionary commander-in-chief who served unpaid and led a constitutional convention.
B J Mill argues farmers will profit from the federal denatured alcohol law enacted last year and amended this year. He cites Germany where private stills supply 70 million gallons of alcohol from 90 million bushels of potatoes for light heat and fuel. He believes alcohol will largely replace oil in farming with intelligent effort and home industry.
A newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises to build constitution, and offers a $100 reward for any case not cured. Includes testimonial notice and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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