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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
7
A devotional note by MADISON C. PETERS urges attention to small daily acts. It compares life to cement under skyscrapers and cites Macaulay on digging deep, stressing faithfulness in little deeds and kind speech over grand but rare feats.
Professor Paul H Hanus argues for independent four year industrial schools for youths fourteen to fifteen to supplement public schools. The program would start with general shop instruction and humanities, then focus on specific trades with trade history, science, civics, and language courses.
Charles McGinnis of Brady City Texas dies recently son of Absalom and Mrs McGinnis Jacksonville brother of Fletcher McGinnis Alexandria formerly with Elam Drug Company survived by wife and one child. Alabama Synodical college loses to Talladega 4 to 2 with Wilson McCaffrey Herbert Warnock as batteries. Joe Jones charged with assault to murder in DeArmanville, held in Gadsden. preliminary hearing before Judge Crook next Friday. First M E Sunday school plans childrens day May 19 program under L H Carre.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a permanent cure for kidney illness. It cites symptoms from clear urine to back pain and claims a testimonial from J W Montgomery of Anniston Alabama detailing relief after using the product sold by L Wilke drugstore and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents.
The 1755 Boston quake lasted nearly five minutes causing widespread panic. Chimneys toppled and roofs shattered while brick streets filled with debris. People fled into the streets as church spires and markets were damaged and residents feared the end of days. The description notes strong pulsations and a frightening scene across New England.
A pharmacy sourced mixture combines Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sar saparilla to cleanse blood and aid kidneys. Advertises the tonic as a remedy for rheumatism urinary troubles and general poor health. Local druggist endorses it as valuable community advice and predicts health benefits for all social ranks.
A compact timeline listing notable events from 1153 through 1905. Includes death of David I in Carlisle 1153, assassination of British premier Percival in 1812, Delhi capture 1857, Galt named Canada’s first high commissioner in London 1880, Father Damien’s death 1889, Aberdeen becoming Canada’s governor general 1893, and the 1905 Snyder Oklahoma tornado killing 100.
Reginald of Durham records two miracle cures before 1195 at Durham cathedral and Finchdale shrine. A young English nobleman recovered from leprosy at St Cuthbert’s shrine in Durham. A woman healed after three years in Badele hospital near Darlington, at St Godric’s shrine in Finchdale, witnessed by Sheriff Ralph Haget and Norman of Hailtune.
Delegates from across Michigan gather in Grand Rapids for a two day state meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. The morning includes divine services at St Mark's pro cathedral led by Bishop Gillespie. Afternoon sessions feature papers and addresses on brotherhood work. An anniversary service will be held tomorrow with Bishop Williams of Marquette preaching.
A little girl presses a mirror to a visitor and asks if they see themselves. The visitor confirms and the child warns that the mother said looking into a mirror would smash it into pieces. The exchange hints at curiosity and superstition about mirrors.
In a tense exchange two men clash over a loan. One boasts of lending Jones ten dollars six months ago and failing to collect, prompting the other to mock the claim and reveal skepticism about repayment. The banter highlights mistrust and a stubborn chase for repayment.
A light London Tit-Bits item features a wife telling her husband she loves him and won’t embarrass him by calling attention to an old bonnet, while noting she has a new one. The exchange humorously flags domestic vanity and affection.
Sums for round trip and excursion tickets to San Francisco Los Angeles Norfolk and other Westbound destinations are listed with stop over privileges. Rates include season sixty day and fifteen day variants and routes via diverse paths. Contact agents H P Salter J K Lanning P Sid Jones C L Stone for details.
The piece explains using stealth to catch trout with a worm near covers like bridges and logs. It notes that larger catches come from staying unseen and describes a flirting method where the hook is held in the left hand and the rod bent to cast the worm accurately. Practice is needed to place the bait precisely.
Court in Anniston Alabama requires Naomi Pike alias Naomi Clifton to answer the bill of complaint by June 10 1907 or risk a decree pro confesso. Publication ordered in Anniston Evening Star four consecutive weeks. Clerk A H Sheppard certifies May 3 1907.
An advertisement claims Wine of Cardus treats a range of female disorders by purifying blood and easing symptoms such as irregular or painful menstruation and prolapse. It offers free advice via a letter to the Ladies' Advisory Dept in Chattanooga Tennessee.
A domestic exchange reveals Huldah telling her mistress she will wear her own clothes to the ball while others prepare full evening attire. Separately a scientific note explains earthquakes arise from sudden rock who yields under immense subterranean pressure, estimating twenty-five tons per square inch.
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