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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
4
Talk centers on launching a morning and an afternoon Birmingham newspaper from one plant with about 100000 dollars invested. Local market already has three daily papers, so promoters doubt acceptability. Howard S Williams praised for strong Birmingham Age-Herald work, after starting in Anniston with The Evening Star.
Civil War records of 118254 Indiana soldiers list 15047 at 5 ft 10 in 8706 at 5 ft 11 in 6679 at 6 ft 0 in 2614 at 6 ft 1 in 1357 at 6 ft 2 in 406 at 6 ft 3 in and 330 over 6 ft 3 in. The US Sanitary Commission actuary notes Indiana men are the tallest natives of the United States and among the tallest in civilized countries.
A fragment from the New York Tribune describes perceptions of snakes and a Wall Street financier visiting his porch with a child. The dialogue leans on humor about worms, tickers, and a playful exchange between father and daughter inside a suburban setting.
A traditional English dish, the bone end of veal is simmered with smoked ham until tender. Separate, cut into strips, and layer alternately in a baking dish. Bake with stock and a quick flaky crust, then chill to form a savory jelly set in the slices.
Secretary Moody argues for immediate Congressional action to add 18 officers and to rapidly build up naval leadership. He warns that in four years the fleet and officer corps will lag far behind needs, citing 1 631 required vs 1 023 on Jan 1 1901 and projecting a drastic officer shortfall even with academy graduations.
Isaac Sharpless argues that college education yields value beyond technical training. He contends employers seek graduates with broad minds and sound manners who can tackle large business problems, not just narrowly trained specialists.
President Jacob G. Schurman of Cornell argues that the wealthy view wealth as a trust for society and credits two hopeful trends in American education: generous gifts to colleges and publicly funded schooling for all children.
R. C. Johnston & Sons advertises customer counts for ads and offers lower prices to mention the ad. It lists 35 cts silk stripe waist flannels at 25 cts and 1 quality all wool dress goods at 79 cts, with extra heavy outing and twilled flannels priced around 8 to 10 cts.
The Atlanta Constitution invites readers to enter its 20000 cotton contest by paying 50 cents or more in advance. Participants estimate the total U S port receipts from September 1, 1902, to January 10, 1903. Data supplied at Robinson's book store. Daily papers cost 10 cents, Sunday included 15 cents weekly delivered.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio guarantee the cure and have 15 years of reputable business. West Troay and Wampina Kinnan ARVIN wholesale druggists Toledo endorse the remedy. Internal use, blood and mucus treated. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
Worm Destroyer and White is a remedy cited by J L Wikle and J B Privett of Oxford. It claims to kill worms and remove the mucus worms build nests in, quickly restoring a healthy condition where worms cannot exist.
The Clifton flour is highly praised for its unequaled quality and preservation of nutritive elements from select wheat. Call for Clifton if you want the purest and best flour available.
Southern railway offers round trip tickets to Birmingham at one first class rate plus fifty cents from all Alabama points including Atlanta Rome Ga Columbus and Meridian Miss and intermediate stations. Tickets on sale October 20 to November 1 with limit November 4. See local ticket agent or contact J Lusk District Passenger Agent F B Jones Traveling Passenger Agent Birmingham Alabama.
Local hardware retailer Dixie Hardware Co offers Johnson's floor wax for home cleaning, with price and availability details provided in the store circular.
A nostalgic piece from the Ohio State Journal recalls returning to a familiar home. The speaker notes a welcoming neighborhood, familiar sights, and a loyal dog named Shep while reflecting on aging parents and the inevitability of an empty house.
Announcement offers inexpensive travel to California and the northwest via Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Inquiries addressed to J. F. Van Roesselaer, General Agent, Atlanta, Ga. Contact for details. Also notes Warter's Hand Made cigars as a five cent option.
In Frederick Goodall’s Reminiscences Wellington is described buying Wilkie’s Che! Pension rs for 600 guineas. He counts out the cash laboriously, refusing to write a check and declaring he would not let his bankers know what a blink fool he had been to spend the sum.
A reflection on ancestry and power notes that all slaves may trace to princes and vice versa. It cites Tiberius praising blood earned by merit over blood inherited, using Curtius Rufus as an example.
A reader-supplied quip from the Indianapolis News notes the State Fair exhibits mismeasured a snake, claiming the creature stretched to thirty one feet rather than the reported twenty feet. The editor cites space constraints as the reason for truncation.
A reflective quotation notes the shift in self worth as love grows. It suggests initial unworthiness wanes when a man discovers a reason for his affection. The line frames love as a transformative, introspective experience.
The Rock Island System announces a new train route to California via Kansas City and El Paso. The service outlines stops and schedules expected to begin later this year, highlighting connections for travelers heading west.
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