City approves sidewalk paving inside fire limits
At a June meeting the mayor and aldermen passed an ordinance to pave sidewalks within the fire limits on Greensboro avenue from Fourth to Fifteenth streets Queens City avenue from Broad to Eighth streets Broad street from Queen City avenue to Central college Sixth and Seventh streets from Queen City avenue to the Mobile Ohio tracks Twenty second avenue from Broad street to Seventh street Broad street sidewalks set to 18 feet inside the limits and six feet outside Sixth street and other traversing streets to have 15 feet inside and five feet outside Greensboro avenue to have the same width as Broad street The ordinance also sets recommended widths for other paving streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Are
Greensboro Avenue
Queens City Avenue
Broad
Eighth
Broad Street
Queen City Avenue
Central College
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Mobile & Ohio
Twenty-second Avenue
Seventh Street
Sixth Street
Frisco May Not Build More Ships Lets Congress Reconsider
Secretary Metcalf departs Washington for San Francisco to inspect Pacific coast shipyards and probe labor and material costs. Findings may prompt a push in Congress to restore and extend a four percent differential favoring eastern shipbuilders, impacting future naval construction plans.
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Frisco
The
Star
Washington
Pacific
Metcalf
San Frisco
Ev Ern
Naval General Board
Congress
Metdy
Pacit Coast
City Fire Chief Election Ordered After Resignation
The city owing to Chief C. H. Allen's resignation, First Assistant Chief Ray P. Smith orders all fire department companies to meet Tuesday night, July 2, 1907, to elect a new chief. Also reports Gadsden Pipe and Fittings officers elected and changes at Coosa Pipe and Foundry, and updates from Calhoun lodge Knights of Pythias postponement of installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Allen
Ray P. Smith
Fire Department
Gadsden Pipe and Fittings Company
T. G. Bush
M. W. Bush
H. Hammond
T. G. Bush Jr
William M. Byrd Jr
Central Committee
Calhoun Lodge No. 46
Knights of Pythias
Finest Prescription Lenses Marketed for Precision Vision
An advert touts premium prescription lenses designed for sharp vision. It highlights quality materials and expert craftsmanship, appealing to customers seeking superior clarity.
Globe Tonic advertised as cure and lunch aid in Birmingham ad
An old Birmingham column touts Globe Tonic claiming it cured indigestion with free samples offered and a regular bottle for sale at 123 West 10th street. It also promotes sliced boiled ham, pantry items, and local events including Teddy Bears at Oxford Lake Park Theater, Dr Glass returning to Grace Church services, and a Nickelodeon opening in Wakefield with an all day singing in Peaceburg.
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Birmingham
John D. Culley
Jemison Real Estate & Insurance Co
Third Ave
West 10Th St
Curious Hearts of Green Caterpillars and Worms
A St Nicholas note explains that many caterpillars and worms have their hearts running along the back from tail to head rather than in front. It cites earthworms and 80 other species as examples and compares heart placement in lobsters, crayfish, and crabs with shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Gossip Writer Hidden Behind Clever Ruse Fueled Society Scandal
A New York paper long benefited from a society gossipist who kept his identity secret, even paying his wife in her maiden name. He supplied club stories and home reputations, earning about ten dollars weekly. A wealthy relative’s death left him dependent, yet he thrived by peddling small controversies to readers and advertisers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whitmas
Bennett
Rohesalan
County Court Outgrows Rooms for Alma Allen Case
The county court moved a hearing on canceling Alma Allen apprenticeship to Ida Ellison from the county to the city court. Alma, an orphan bound to Ida Ellison by law, faces allegations of cruelty and abuse by relatives seeking to end the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
Alma Allen
Ida Ellison
Ida
Spiteful Remarks In A Small Town Exchange
The Cleveland Matin Dealer reports a tense exchange involving Miss Elderleigh and Miss Younager over a teasing claim by Jane Jones about a family’s Mayflower voyage. The remark prompts questions about behavior and manners in the community.
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Miss Elderleigh
Jane Jones
Miss Younager
Cleveland
Peculiar Post Office Name Sparks Local Debate
A Cass county minister asked Washington to add a post office for a growing hamlet. He was asked to suggest a name acceptable to residents. He replied they would not be pleased unless the name was peculiar. The Post Office Department adopted Peculiar as the town’s name.
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Cass County
Washington
Post Ofice Department
Kansas City
Three Houses on Cape Cod Hear an Orator's Call
In a small Cape Cod hamlet three residents hear a summer colony speaker urge initiative over capital. A local anecdote recalls Hagrye and Dan Winsor trading 10 cents of tobacco over days, each buying from the other until Harve Upham retires on the dime.
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Cape Cod
Wade
Dan Winsor
Hagrye
Dan
Harve
Lim
Saved From Disgrace In Charlestons Old Families
Mrs Kavenel recounts Jack the butler who guarded table etiquette among Charleston society. He refused rice with fish after a senator’s request, then privately advised the guest that rice does not accompany fish, saving the senator from public embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kavenel
Jack
Harry
Henry Izard
The Great White Shark A Man Eater of Oceanic Legend
The article describes the great white shark as the man eater, noting its presence on both U S coasts and its tropical habitat preference. It claims sharks reach lengths near forty feet and can swallow a man whole, supported by sailors’ experiments with preserved skulls and jaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
His Choice and a Witty Dinner Remark
A witty legal professional guest at a sparsely furnished dinner remarks he would prefer less gilding and more carrying. The comment punctuates the modest setting while the host praises refined taste in decor.
Help Wanted Standby House Needs Experienced Manager
Help wanted for established 25 year old staple goods house seeks a capable man to manage branch business. Salary 1800 dollars yearly plus expenses and commissions. Applicant must provide strong references and 1000 dollars cash security. Address Manufacturer P O Box 51 St Louis. June 15 to July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consta
Matfacturer
P. O. Box
St. Louis
FOR SALE CALHOUN COUNTY HOME WITH LAND
Old newspaper notice offers a 189 acre tract near Jacksonville Alabama. Residence with six rooms and indoor water, four springs on the property, a large barn and outbuildings, located one half mile north of the depot. Price listed at 6000 dollars. Includes references to Geo B Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Jacksonville
Ala
B. Randolph
For Sale Six Cottages in Prime Renting Area
Anniston owner Ivy W Duggan offers six four room cottages for sale on easy terms in a prime, always occupied by prompt paying tenants on Quintard Avenue. Listing contact Ivy W Duggan 1219 Quintard Ave for details.
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Anniston
Ivy W. Duggan
Quintard Ave
Eljyu
For Sale and Rent Classified Items From Anniston Ledger
Several short notices list real estate and a Jersey cow for sale. W P Callaway advertises a shaded lot on Christine Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets with easy terms. E M S Houster offers a pure Jersey cow at about $100, described as highly productive. A Ruby range is for sale at 1522 Mulberry Avenue. Also a rental notice for a nine room home at Noble and 24th Streets with yard and barn, contact EB Hubbard.
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Christine Avenue
11Th
12Th Sts
W. P. Callaway
Noble St
Noble and 24Th Streets
L. Hubbard
Tronaton
Ala
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City News
BR. O Watson
J. L. Bryant
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
W. F. Vanaisdei
Jeweles and Optician
Noble Street
Sterne's
J. H. Cunningham
John Holland
Oxford Lake Park Theater
DR. Glass
J. G. Glass
Sewanee
Grace Church
Sterne’s
F. M. House
Land Title Guaranty CO
Nickelodeon
Wakefield
Peaceburg
State Normal School
Alabama
W. Daugette
Jedd Ome
Queer Positions of Hearts
Stevens Jewelry Co
Nixon’s
F. M. Nixon
Glen
Addie
Ce Morley
W. Fore
W. R. Poote
Gentle
E. M
Houster
East 10Th St
Mulberry Ave
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