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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1910
Page
2
A quotation invokes Shakespeare to critique tyrannical strength used as a vast but misused force. The line warns against oversized power applied without moderation or justice, implying risks to liberty and governance.
President Taft objects to Arizona statehood over its provision for Initiative Referendum and Recall. Col. Roosevelt, while opposing the system, would support admitting Alabama to statehood if its people favor the initiative. Early Western speeches show debate about direct democracy in new states.
The piece argues the initiative referendum and recall strengthen direct democracy and questions why Arizona should be denied this system when Maine, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas already employ it. It frames Taft and Roosevelt as opposing the Arizona constitutional change and asserts public satisfaction with the system where adopted.
A columnist laments ridiculous postwar styles such as the divided skirt and harem skirt and jokes about the next craze. Col. Roosevelt’s anger at Congress over safari animals delivered to the Smithsonian is noted. A local woman recovers a fifty dollar gold watch via The Star advertisement. Chamber of Commerce aims to triple membership with monthly meetings to spur work. Annual deaths from consumption reach 150000. calls for action against the White Plague.
A prominent city merchant says it makes little difference to residents whether the Legislature adjourns or stays in session, urging united action to secure substantial results. He notes the need for the Atlanta spirit locally and highlights Japan U S ties as calming fears. Secretary Claxton announces a Southern Educational Board meeting in Jacksonville on April 19–21 to discuss advancing rural education and longer public school terms.
A colorful caricature extols a figure of pure morals likening him to a spotless lily and a 100 percent pure product. The prose praises honesty and trust amid Chicago politics and references Bill Lorimer and Henry Watterson in Louisville hints.
The text lists milestones from 1818 to 1910 including Wade Hampton birth and death, General Scott in Mexico 1846, Greek Turkish rupture in 1854, Nicaragua under US protection 1858, Buchanan protests 1860, British North American Act 1867, Gen Thomas death 1870, Paris Commune 1871, Canadian Pacific completion 1891, Port Arthur lease 1898, Canadian troops to South Africa 1901, Monaco representative government 1910. It ends with a herbal remedy advertisement Take HERBGINE for indigestion promising quick relief and listing price and seller J L Wikle.
The henhouse should include movable roosts and a dropping board made of smooth lumber for easy cleaning. Place the board not higher than three feet from the floor so heavy fowls can reach it safely. The floor space beneath stays clean and provides more room for exercise on cold or stormy days.
An old ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds. Druggists refund money if it fails. The box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and the price is 25 cents.
A humorous note from Fliegende Blatter depicts a new wife venting that her husband misreads every meal as something different. She laments his persistent confusion about her cooking regardless of the dish.
A press comment notes the Senate’s handling of Senator Lorimer amid calls for resignation. Led by Rev Paynter and Pastor Bailey, the chamber critiques his ethics as it weighs his political future.
An advertisement promotes Herrick's Red Pepper Porous Plaster for chest inflammation and Ballard's Horehound Syrup to ease chest tightness. Buyers get a free porous plaster with each bottle, priced with the Horehound syrup. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
The article argues that Prohibition failures in major regions do not indicate a drop in Temperance sentiment. It notes persistent and growing temperance support, with many Southern states enacting Prohibitory laws as evidence of a strengthened movement.
A Seymour Indiana man claims Vinol cured chronic stomach trouble and restored work ability after five weeks. The ad promises fortifying liver tonics and iron, with a money back guarantee if no help, and cites Searbrough Drug Co. in Anniston Alabama.
A retired merchant argues bees can make money while a hotelkeeper cautions, comparing beekeeping to a mule and noting risks. They debate whether suburban farming, berries, or market gardening offers a viable livelihood, with discussions of fear, judgment, and practicality.
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