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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
3
Cravernier recalls a very fine pearl from the Russian gulf pearl fisheries circa 1790. In ameer Vodana’s possession the gem is described as nearly flawless in shape and “so clear and transparent that you can almost see through it.” Its value is stated as 156000 dollars.
The text compares land areas, stating Ontario covers about 219000 square miles while Pennsylvania is near 46960 square miles. It notes Ontario is larger by roughly 6900 square miles, with rough figures and wording indicating a provincial to state size discussion.
Default on a 1905 mortgage by Lizie Wakefield et al prompts sale of Mitchell restaurant fixtures in Anniston Alabama. The auction, at Tenth and Noble streets, will occur May 81 1907 during legal hours for cash to the highest bidder. John W Mitchell Mortgagee. Et tu aps0o.
The writer laments London's flood of light entertainment with twenty to one musical comedies and argues America will foster a national theater first due to a livelier drama culture. He warns English drama has drifted toward mere entertainment and urges plays published for public judgment, praising Shakespeare and Moliere as standards.
Ex secretary Leslie Shaw argues that economy should slow to avoid panic and that prosperity rests on faith and stable currency. He warns against alarm while urging prudent curtailment and preparation for future harvest.
General Horace Porter outlines a practical peace movement to be boosted by the Hague conference in June with thirty seven nations expected to attend. Delegates may push arbitration as a method to reduce war horrors and solve disputes. The United States plans a yet undecided agenda and a New York peace congress is anticipated to energize efforts.
A compact list notes events and births across years: 1902 Scots defeated at Nesbit. 1832 Robert Browning born. 1880 December 12 death noted. 1826 Mrs. Jefferson Davis born. 1906 October 18 death. 1847 Lord Rosebery born. 1868 Lord Brougham died. 1891 Chilean steamer Tinta escaped San Diego harbor. 1806 HH Holmes executed in Philadelphia. 1897 Ville de St Nazaire foundered off Cape Hatteras. 1898 China paid war indemnity to Japan. 1902 Mont Soufriere eruption in St Vincent killing about 2000.
David Parker of Fayette NY who lost a foot at Gettysburg says Electric Bitters cured his long stomach troubles and improved his health beyond any medicine. He praises the tonic as a grand cure for the aged and for female weaknesses and as a body builder and remedy for lame back and weak kidneys. Sold by Elam Ordway & Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co. 50 cents.
A Washington scientist explains wind and temperature gradients tilt sound waves, reducing travel distance. Sirens theorized audible to 1,500 miles but heard only about two miles away due to atmospheric deflection.
An 19th century advertisement endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as safe gentle cleansers for bowel health. It claims relief from headache biliousness malaria and jaundice and lists Elam Ordway Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co as retailers.
A man laments his wife's actions after he transfers his estate to her to shield it from creditors. He reveals she sold the estate and fled abroad with the funds claiming she cannot stay with a man who cheats creditors. Slowo.
The text explains that under historic Saxon law a maiden and a widow held different value. A widow could be bought for half the sum the guardian of a maiden could demand, so a man unable to buy a maiden might still afford a widow.
In a fence corner Weary asks how to reach the gold in Alaska and his pard suggests washing it. Weary declines the plan saying count me out.
J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina says Bucklen Arnica Salve quickly relieved a felon pain and healed it remarkably fast. The ad touts the product as best for sores burns and wounds priced at 25 cents at Elam Ordway Wonser and Scarbrough Drug Co stores.
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