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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
4
Actual editions of the Evening Star printed in April 1907 totaled 57,940 with a daily average of 2,220. The circulation statement is sworn before a notary by B. B. McKee, General Manager, on May 1.
Notice to Evening Star subscribers explains how the date on the address label shows the paid period. It instructs readers on reading formats like jan06 and jan08 and offers to update dates upon remittance. It asks subscribers to report mismatches between labels and receipts for correction.
The piece argues crop price versus yield benefits farmers in bad years. It notes cotton price may stay high as yield falters, benefiting farmers with smaller crops. Wheat prices rise if conditions worsen, shielding staple farmers from total loss.
A botched effort to kill a czar of Russia is reported with eighty two high officials implicated, highlighting a dangerous misstep in the attempt and prompting official reevaluation of security.
In a sharp social note the piece claims many in Russia favor assassination as a pastime while Pittsburgh society sees footlights stars and wealthy actors marrying actresses. The tone suggests a drift toward sensational gossip about theater circles and romances.
A Missouri man who reportedly slept for forty days prompts a cross city tale ending in Philadelphia. The odd case draws attention to health, media, and regional curiosity with no confirmed link to local events.
An advertisement claims Mi O Na stomach tablets rapidly cure indigestion and related symptoms. It contrasts them with old medicines that only digest food and asserts the product strengthens digestive organs. The price is 50 cents a box with a money back guarantee from Scarbrough Drug Company.
A discussion of the Mohammedan oath in courts describes the silent ritual. The son of Telim places his hand on the Koran and forehead, then inquires aloud if he spoke truth. The response is Sam, affirming truthfulness in the ceremonial context.
In this section, an ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from PF J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional cure. It claims internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoonful and offers 100 to any case it fails to cure with testimonials and circulars. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Sailors grow seasick when transitioning from long sea duty to shore or from a large vessel to a small boat. Captains moving from their yachts to small pilot boats often grow upset by the sharp motion and contribute to the rowdy atmosphere aboard.
The article argues railroads could adopt practical wireless systems to deliver news, stock quotes, and calls to trains. It highlights Paley's electric telephony aiding train-to-train contact, reducing collisions, and urges public demand for immediate adoption while noting some roads may still prefer wired or wireless options with trained operators.
A dialogue shows a lawyer and client debating a case quote about advice on a bill dated January eight with sixpence. The exchange references a prior discussion on taking the case and a comic caption style note from Tit Bits.
William Jennings Bryan argues investors shun railroads not due to hostile laws but overcapitalization and watered stocks. He contends no severe legislation exists to justify alarm and urges honest management and honest investigation to restore public confidence in securities.
The passage argues that socialism would destroy the best political system devised by man's genius, undermining the last, best hope for lovers of republican government. It cites Vice President Fairbanks to reinforce the warning.
A witty note from Home and Abroad reflects on choosing the best man at a wedding. It contrasts the bride groom, maid of honor, usher, and relatives, noting how each role is perceived by different family members.
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