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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1907
Page
8
There is talk of abandoning the annual Mardi Gras in Mobile as collections shrink and expenses rise. W. Wf. Monk Jr, a leading merchant, urges a meeting of merchants and professionals to decide whether the carnival continues and to begin planning for next year if kept.
M ss en Clara Ward and Berta Lindsey visited friends in Talladega for several days. Mrs T J Middleton of Coldwater Ala guests of Mrs M Candle. Mr and Mrs W J Martin of Gadsden and Miss Amy Martin of Jacksonville left after a short stay.
Personal notes report Mr John W Coleman traveling to Birmingham and others like Mr A I Goodwin in Pereinghan and Capt W L McCan in Montgomery. Minars J C Bean and W A Almon of Treflin visit the city on business. A cold warning advises Foley s Honey and Tar to ease a persistent cough.
George Bell prominent Barbour County farmer was shot and killed on Clayton streets by William Houston town marshal. Bell resided four miles from Clayton and left a widow with no children. Houston, night watchman of Clayton, had defeated Lasseter for marshal at the recent election.
A blaze on lower Dauphin street in Mobile engulfed a three story building and spread to neighboring structures. The flames forced evacuation of the Rt Andrews hotel area and caused estimated losses around $50,000. The blast recalled past big fires on Leinkauf Strauss and Battle House.
Anniston Elks members traveled to Birmingham for a club room gathering at the Elks club. The group represented Anniston locally with active participation and presence noted in the session.
An anniston editor’s note presents testimonials from Thomas G. Wallace of Detroit and Bearbrough Drug Company endorsing Vinci as a stomach cure. The ad claims Vinci combines cod liver oil elements without oily drawbacks and adds iron to strengthen digestion and nerves. It urges readers with stomach trouble to try Vinci on a guarantee, noting wide availability through Vinol agents.
The article discusses social drinking dangers from influential community members to young observers. It cites confessions from mothers and sons about ruin from alcohol, and notes a day of special prayer and fasting with a sermon on moral decline. Several people prepared for baptism after professing faith in Christ.
The Kimondson mill dam case in City court ended with a verdict for plaintiff McGinnis. Judge Edmondson must order the dam’s height reduced by ten inches to prevent flooding of McGinnis’ farm above the mill. The decision, reportedly final with no appeal, may cost the defendant over $1,000. Attorney Hugh Walker represented McGinnis.
A Mayer Arizona man sent an order by mail to Harkins Bros in this city for a styled cap. He explains he skips Denver and other large cities, preferring Anniston because he believes he can obtain exactly what he wants there. The order arrived with the note praising prompt attention.
Washington March 11 Archie Roosevelt is reported to be quite out of danger today and no more official bulletins will be dashed.
A roaster condemns selling loose coffee by grocers claiming the practice risks quality and customer trust. He urges buyers to seek properly packed, fresh grounds and supports transparent sourcing.
The Schubert concert program lists Schubert Symphony Club pieces and solos at Noble Street Theater tonight at 8 30. Performers include Almeria Mildred Schofield Charlotte Gates Arlie Hinman Lovie Zendt Purcell and the Schubert Lady Quartette with selections from Waldteufel Valse de Concert and Blue Bells of Scotland among others.
The morning barometer stood at 59.20 with a 7 am temperature of 40 and no precipitation. The highest temperature reached 73 by 2 pm while the low dipped to 39 at 6 am. Winds varied with clear skies and a forecast of fair and warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday.
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Honey and Tar to cure coughs and colds. It warns against untrusted substitutes and identifies the product as the genuine remedy in a yellow package sold by Elam, Ord way & Houser.
The employing commercial and job printers association of Texas, formed in Houston last fall, opened its two day annual meeting in Waco on March 11. Delegates gathered to discuss trade standards pricing and industry practices. leaders urged cooperation and modernization of printing methods. The event signifies growth in the Texas printing sector and aims to unify local shops under common guidelines.
Knoxville voters will decide whether the city shall adopt or reject a license measure today in one of the most active campaigns in city history. The prohibition side has conducted mass meetings and distributed literature with speakers from multiple states, while supporters on both sides express confidence.
A chronology lists notable moments from 1544 to 1901, including births of Torquato Tasso and Hannah Cowley, monarch changes, deaths, taxation proposals, military commands, maritime disasters, and international diplomacy developments.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Regulats as a cure for constipation and stomach tone. It claims to stimulate the liver aid digestion improve appetite and ease bowel passages. The box price is listed as 25 cents.
A Philadelphia letter asserts Sedlaliam proves government control harms human rights and stifles individual effort. The author argues state ownership of utilities reduces liberty and undermines private enterprise.
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The New York Times praises Our New Minister debut in New York City where it played a hundred nights at the American theater. The show receives favorable notices in small venues and large cities and will be seen Tuesday night at the Noble Street theater with full production details and cast from prior seasons.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo sponsor the claim. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists of Toledo, vouch for Cheney's honor and ability. Cure taken internally, 75 cents a bottle. testimonials free. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Quote by Benjamin Franklin notes that one good husband is worth two when scarce, highlighting prudence and value in companionship as scarcity increases.
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