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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
5
Morrisville correspondent asks the meaning of Stickability a neologism used to negate or resist. The writer argues words reflect common consent and cites Popu Ham as a coined term within a progressive age. He promises further explanation to satisfy curiosity and ends with cordial regards.
A miscellany notes Mississippi pensioners density and a New York water waste claim. References to photographers, German settlement density, a physician on walking posture, a blind man with a clock, Sunday soap legality, and brick cities. Cleveland proposes square cuspidors on streets with fines for spitting.
A Scientific American summary explains how small fishes survive by sheltering in larger animals. It describes the Portuguese man of war as a dangerous shield, jellyfish curtains as guardians, and holothurians housing the fieraster or fierasfer, a nonparasitic lodger that hides inside hosts and can be harmed if crowded.
A brief civic-minded quip from the Atchison Globe notes a man should keep his wife looking happy and well dressed to make former loves regret losing him. The aphorism reflects social humor about appearances and romantic rivals.
A Chicago Dispatch item notes a young churchman who rejects pagan labels, stating he idolizes a fair worshiper and maintains devotion within his faith. The piece highlights his stance on religious identity and reverence.
A collection of quips from the Atchison Globe and Puck notes jokes about dogs and battles. The snippets compare dogs' wit to human intelligence and reflect on the pains of starting a fight that one may later regret.
The bank reports assets including loans and discounts, U S securities, and notes of other banks. It lists cash reserves, banking house, furniture, fixtures, real estate owned, and a retention of reserve funds. H A Young, Cashier, swears the statement true on May 3, 1900 before Notary A J Goodwin Jr with directors Stringfellow Goodwin McCaa.
Alabama Calhoun County issues a delinquent tax list for 1890 and prior years. Taxpayers and lands in Anniston and surrounding areas are summoned to appear May 10 to show cause why a decree should not be rendered for sale for taxes and costs. Amounts include multiple adults and homesteads with accrued costs and advertisements.
A skeptical note argues that old methods fail to meet current consumer wishes and stresses the need for exactness to satisfy a new generation of customers in the business.
The notice lists various tax and cost assessments for different divisions and estates including Anniston and Jacksonville locations. It names multiple individuals and firms such as Finney Chartie L and Buitt & Hubbell L with specified amounts for tax and costs, and directs inquiries to DZ Goodlett tax collector in Jacksonville Alabama. Court official Romert F. Crook, Judge of Probate, dated Apr 10 1900. It also mentions caskets and coffins priced at $2 from Nelnut & Murphy, 1212 No Ble.
Washington and Southwestern Limited runs daily to New York carrying Pullman Sleeping cars and Dining cars from Atlanta to New York. A Pullman Library Observation car and a Drawing room car are listed for Atlanta to New York with a Grand Main car to Washington. Staff names include F S Gannon J M Culp and W A Turkoff appearing in the notice.
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