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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1907
Page
4
A fragment notes post office services in Anniston and mentions a Second Clause matter under March 3, 1875 law. It references the Evening Star as a member of the Publishers’ Free Association.
The document records May 1907 circulation figures for The Evening Star printed editions. It lists daily print counts, totals, and an average monthly circulation of about 61,885 with notes on extra papers and a May charge of 2 229. Signed by General Manager E B McKee and witnessed by Wm Ledbetter.
Citizens leaving Anniston for the summer can arrange to receive The Evening Star by mail at no extra charge by notifying the Star office of their departure and the address where the paper should be sent. Telephone 68.
The Star Hon quotes John B. Knox saying he will not run to succeed the late John T. Morgan as U S senator from Alabama. The column notes his past primary bid, party loyalty, railroad ties, and belief that Bankhead remains the voters’ choice, with broader mentions of political figures and events.
A call urges loyal citizens to join Dr Wikle of the chamber of commerce in promoting Anniston. It notes neighboring cities have begun similar efforts, pressing local action.
A press service report claims a Northern man died after a peck by a female chicken, presented as the first victim of a supposed ailment or practice. The wording mirrors a rumor or sensational line rather than confirmed fact.
Reynolds and Loy are named to chase the Gadadenites for the An niston Turks in a doubleheader set for this afternoon. Funds were needed as yesterday’s game was postponed due to rain. The first game is expected to be closely contested and highly exciting.
A compact listing mentions Atlanta in Birmingham Montgomery in Nashville in New Orleans in Little Rock Memphis in Shreveport.
In Nashville Montgomery won 6 to 1 in the first game. The second game saw Nashville prevail 5 to 2. Shreveport defeated Memphis 3 to 2 in thirteen innings while New Orleans beat Little Rock 7 to 4.
The fragment lists multiple city names with numbers: Boston 3 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 2 Cleveland 0 New York 5 Washington 16 St Louis 2 Chicago 5. No teams or context are provided to determine the event or result.
Fragmentary sports note lists city teams and scores: Philadelphia 2 New York 3, Brooklyn 5 Boston 6, Chicago is Pittsburg 3. Indicates a chaotic tally of results with missing details and an unclear Chicago entry.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It states the remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars if it fails and invite testimonials. Also promote Hall's Family Pills for constipation from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Special to the Star reports in Birmingham on June 29 that the Protective Life Insurance Company was organized by stockholders with Gov W D Jelks presiding. Directors include M P LeGrand W W Screws W F Vandiver Craig Smith George H Malone Eli Shorter Charles Henderson R A Mitchell C Hanson John B Knox William A Davis Richard W Massey Robert Jemison Samuel Weakley Edward Hanisa John J Kaul Rufus N Rhodes W W Crawford Charles A Stillman J Maben Sydney J Bowie Dr W G Harrison John M Carr William Jelks J N Miller W T Brown J R Boyd and Judge Thomas W Coleman L C Pry with Jelks president Massey VP Crawford treasurer and Harrison medical director. Birmingham to be headquarters with offices in Brown Marx building. An early meeting will decide further organization details and capital stock amount remains undetermined.
Muslin skirts with lace embroidery and ruffles priced from 49¢ to 2.98. Drawers and corset covers feature tucks lace and ribbons from 15¢ to 66¢ and up to $1.50. Chemise gowns and lawn waists listed with wide price range plus kimonas and new lace stocks in multiple colors and sizes.
Advertisement touts Hicks Capucline as curing indigestion and sour stomach by triggering gastric juice flow. Claims immediate relief and pleasant taste. Also says it cures headaches and is available at all druggists.
A local retailer advertises a clothing and shoe sale with suits priced from 4.98 to 19.50 and value ranges up to 27.50. Ladies oxford and gibson ties in patent leather range 2 to 3.50. Various heel styles from 0.98 to 3.50. Children's solid leather oxfords 0.49 to 2.50. Walkover patent style oxfords 3.50 to 5.00.
Advertises extra pants in all wool blue serge and flannel priced 3.50 to 7.50. Also promotes boys knee pant suits in new styles priced 2 to 7.50.
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