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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1907
Page
4
The issue log shows February 1907 print run at 51 965 copies with a daily average of 2 160. A sworn statement by Bo the Best of my knowledge and belief, notarized March 1, 1907 by W Ledbetter, Notary Public.
The Rev Dr Frank C Ball of New York urges newspapers to publish full facts to curb vice. He argues that unfettered press and pulpit can improve public morals if facts are printed, though some Thaw trial details could not be printed without harming public decorum.
The suit filed by Mrs Mary Baker Eddy's son against the church trustees is described as friendly to Eddy yet hostile to her inner circle. The action is seen as a potential watershed for Christian Science, possibly exposing alleged widespread plunder within the Clique surrounding Eddy.
A remark on the faith of supporters and skeptics regarding Christian Science methods and leaders. The text contrasts believers with those who doubt, suggesting weaker faith in the church’s leadership. The passage frames faith as central to trust in Christian Science and its proponents.
Senator Beveridge endorses a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and plans to influence the race. He praises the favored man and wins the support of rank and file Republicans while Roosevelt’s third term effort faces a new internal challenge.
After long sessions Congress adjourned today providing a respite for the weary railroad and trust magnates who sigh for rest. They would rest more if the Interstate Commerce Commission also adjourns as calls for delay persist.
The article explains grasshoppers and crickets produce sound in four ways. First by rubbing wing bases, second by using inner wing veins, third by rubbing hind leg surfaces against wing covers, and fourth by rubbing wing edges together. Night activity accompanies the fourth method, with variations among grasshopper types. Butterflies and cicadas are also noted for distinct sounds.
In a restaurant a man accuses another of being a druggist or chemist. The guessed occupation is photographer, based on how he holds the vinegar cruet. The man places his finger at the bottom of the bottle to measure exact quantities.
A Boston Globe note recalls a young Dawes in a law case after admission to the bar before a North Adam justice of the peace. An older attorney drew a packed courtroom with eloquence, prompting the judge to shed his coat and invite Dawes to begin to speak to thin the crowd.
The nose tax imposed by Danish settlers in Ireland ran for thirteen years. Failure to pay led to nose slitting from tip to eyebrow as punishment. Householders rose in rebellion, massacred all Danes in Ireland, and ended the practice.
A London Tit-Bits item notes a young man accused of wagering on horse races. His employer doubles salary after dismissing him, while the man claims his brother-in-law is a bookie and says tips earned around $600 this week.
An English traveler asserts there is no single Chinese language and claims Europeans cannot understand Amoy speech. He describes conversations where Chinese individuals rely on an interpreter and observes Pigeon English as the common tongue among merchants.
A quizzical exchange scene features a polite matron asking about stock exclusion and trading securities for ones that pay dividends. The dialogue hints at investor frustration with nondividend assets.
A doctor bans alcohol for a patient who retorts that the physician drinks. The doctor replies he drinks only as a private individual, not as a professional. The exchange highlights the line between personal conduct and professional duty.
Chiropodist warns current fashion risks flat feet from spring heels. Children should wear soft pliable shoes with minimal heel as they learn to walk to prevent arch strain. Adults should prefer moderately high Cuban heels and avoid flat or overly low shoes for daily wear.
The article explains pinning front edges to form a seam for waist lining fitting. It allows a seam of three eighths inch on each side of the front and warns against over alteration by noting if the grain pulls out of shape. Perforations guide cutting along the lengthwise thread.
A health note explains common neck discoloration in women from dyes or hair products. It advises starting with hot water and soap, using a coarse wash cloth, then peroxide of hydrogen if needed. If irritation occurs, apply vaseline or sweet almond oil after the chemical dries.
The Housekeeper describes a pork free method for baked beans using olive oil and molasses. Soak beans overnight parboil lightly, remove skins, then simmer with olive oil molasses salt pepper and mustard for a sweet savory dish.
The Russian revolutionary Prince Kropotkin escaped a fortress prison in St. Petersburg after two years in custody. Guarded daily, he walked in the grounds while signals from outside warned of approaching danger. A kiosk violin signal preceded his leap to a waiting carriage and racehorse. He shed his beard and clothes, spent hours in a top cafe, and eluded pursuers amid a chaotic jailbreak.
The report notes tomorrow afternoon and night shows at the Noble street theater featuring Sheppard’s moving pictures and Coburn’s minstrels. New up to date reels promise a vivid, real feel with matinee at 2 30 offering an opportunity for ladies and children to view these delightful and instructive pictures. Popular prices apply both afternoon and evening.
The splendid band Coburn's minstrels will give a concert Wednesday noon in the lobby of the Alabama hotel. The band is one of the best with any company and the hotel lobby concert will be well worth hearing. Coburn's minstrels will also appear at the Noble street theater Wednesday night, highly praised by audiences managers and papers in many cities.
An 19th century style advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for an uncured case. Flyers quote Fr J Cheney Co Toledo and include endorsements from Wal ding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists claiming Cheney's trustworthiness. Product claims state internal use with blood and mucous membrane action and provide testimonials. Price listed as 75 cents per bottle and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The exchange shows Mr Naggitt joking about attending a mass meeting and Mrs Naggitt probing whose mind and intentions. A railroad superintendent mocks a new engineer who is said to have been a janitor. Squire Holdem demands twenty five dollars and costs, while the prisoner protests for wholesale rates due to prior appearances.
A Brambleville postmaster frets at new city rules while a traveler questions the local fire department. Jed resigns as chief after a delay blamed on ladders from Jed’s orchard and city scrutiny. Local officials and residents clash over authority and access to equipment.
In a Windhurst's room gathering after a play in Parkrow, New York, John Brougham Lester Wallace Artemus Ward and others heard William Ass Wallace present a poem titled What Rules the World. Thomas J Leigh read the verse aloud and a short acknowledgment followed by a witty line about a mightier power ruling the world.
An OCR fragment touts Dean's Reguiats as a remedy that weakens the bowels and cures constipation by toning the stomach. The text reads as a dated clinic or patent medicine style claim with no verifiable evidence.
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