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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
2
The text argues that advocates of popular rule should not object to the Arizona Constitution. It claims the constitution empowers voters to control legislation and opposes predatory interests influencing lawmaking. The piece underscores strong support for the people’s rule despite opposition from powerful groups.
A political column argues the rise of direct democracy via Initiative Referendum and Recall will curb monopolies. It notes several states already adopt the system and highlights Oregon as a model. The piece laments tariff debates and praises diligence of legislators, urging timely action.
Joe Chambery attends a trial sermon at Goshen Church in Georgia where a vehement preacher sweeps the wooden building with forceful speech and spittle. Joe, patchy pants, struggles to hear while floorboards tremble and walls flap, ending with his remark on enduring the dripping sanctuary.
A testimonial touts Vinol as a tonic that strengthens the nervous and muscular system, improves digestion, builds blood, and restores strength for run-down or overworked individuals. Prof. James Mitchell of Jasper, Ontario, is cited as a case who recovered health after using Vinol, with a money-back guarantee offered by Scarbrough Drug Co. in Anniston, Alabama.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and is priced at 25 cents.
The writer urges good planning to handle visitors for the State Sunday School Convention in Anniston. Mention of John W Gates organizing a bread trust is noted, alongside criticism of high living costs from trusts. A historical note recalls Commodore Peary under Navy orders opening Japan to civilization amid current talk of war with Japan.
Vienna prepares for the arrival of the German emperor who will stay two days with Emperor Francis Joseph before proceeding to Corfu for a several week vacation. The event marks a gala occasion in Vienna with the visitor’s return shaping official plans and social schedules.
Advertises MI O NA tablets as a remedy for indigestion and related ailments. Claims a fifty cent box can cure stomach weakness and lists effects such as nervousness headaches dizziness biliousness inactive liver and seasickness among others with a money back guarantee by Elam Hamrick Drug Co.
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The article lists widely supported democracy reforms including the initiative and referendum recall short ballot direct nominations for all offices popular election of U S Senators campaign finance disclosure ethics laws city commission government national convention delegates with presidential choice Australian ballot reforms and elimination of machine control in the House and Senate It notes these tools aim to empower the people to address economic issues later.
A fragment discusses the impact of advertising on store revenue. It implies ads pay the business and warns that without ads the advertising spend would be wasted. The tone stresses the practical value of promotional notices to attract customers and justify costs.
In Lincoln on March 23 a Bryan Club banquet drew twelve to thirteen hundred followers, the largest crowd for such a function in years. Notables including Champ Clark Governor Shafroth Senator Owen Senator Kern and Senator Hitchcock attended, underscoring Bryan’s political pull and the banquet’s strong Democratic message despite opposition rumors.
A speech night in the home state saw several speakers challenge the guest of honor as the party leader while others insisted he remains the national and state head of Democracy. The event highlighted ongoing tensions over leadership and direction for the party.
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