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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
4
Ancient Rome and Napoleon stressed road networks for military and trade needs. Modern progress champions country roads to boost commerce and farming, especially in Alabama and Anniston, where quality routes could unite counties, increase trade, and ease transport for farmers and neighbors.
A comic line about marriage foreshadows a couple’s life in a 17 story building. The man discovers that his words about heaven suddenly feel literal as the elevator stops at eight each evening, placing them near the top floor.
A Detroit Free Press snippet reports a surprising gift as a woman hands a man her car after a confrontation. The exchange prompts remarks about aging and the odd gesture amid a tense moment.
Dr Edward Wilmot Blyden envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Liberia in France, one of the ablest colored men, has rendered distinguished services to his race in Liberia and the British West African colonies. His mission aims to delimit Liberia frontiers with France as French territory borders Liberia on two sides and Britain surrounds the republic.
Henry U G Gray, candidate for lieutenant governor, pursues active statewide canvass visiting Selma Demopolis Montgomery and other towns. He reports strong local support and notes a campaign contribution of 40 to the Democratic State Executive Committee, the first remittance received.
A picnic party of Mrs Adams Mrs Simpson and others was beset by runaway horses on a country hill near Glencoe. Their two seated vehicle with thirty children in a moving van was driven into a ditch. Riders and children were torn by a barbed wire fence but all survived with injuries. Ambulances and doctors responded rapidly.
An Oxford Lake program last night drew a large enthusiastic audience. The lineup included A Bad Husband and the Summer Boarder, Comedy Duo W Z and Violet Rogers in Uncle Ned's Return, A F Roberto as song illustrator, Acme Trio Ida Bell Lindley Elma Bell with My Gal Sal, a San Francisco diorama of the earthquake and fire, and Wm Z Rogers in The Rival Sweethearts.
The Ingram Lithia Wells Hotel announces opening with rates ten dollars per week and reduced rates for families children and nurses. Buildings and grounds are lighted by electricity with baths and modern sanitary conveniences in hotel and cottages. Bowling bathing boating pool tennis and more free to guests with phone connection to Anniston. Livery service and hacks meet all trains. For information contact Ingram Lithia Water Co Ohatchee Ala.
A brief ad from Donahoo & Co promotes selling good coal at reasonable prices. Contact by phone at 82 for inquiries and orders.
A Dallas County figure announces candidacy for Congress in the Fourth Congressional District subject to Democratic primary action. The statement signals plans to participate in the party contest and seeks voter support in the upcoming election.
Waynesville North Carolina elevation 2850 feet promotes The Queen Resort as the finest place to spend the summer with delightful scenery and a dry climate. Rates stated as reasonable and a booklet is requested.
Local retailer invites customers to explore new men’s and boys’ apparel selections. Store promotions highlight durable everyday wear and casual outfits for all ages with in‑store fitting and seasonal discounts available this week.
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