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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
5
State officials announce the appointment of additional workers to patrol and respond to road conditions across the state. The move aims to improve maintenance, salt and plow deployment, and incident response during winter weather and heavy snow.
Secretary J A Rountree of the Alabama Good Roads Association says thirty seven probate judges have been appointed delegates and over forty cities and towns have named delegates. He expects at least one thousand delegates at the convention with A Cyrickson of Chicago agreeing to attend as a drawing card.
The article notes a political stir in Calhoun county over amendment supporters and opponents led by Mr. Greer. It mentions potential speeches by anti amendment voices, possible audience division of time, and interest from Chilton county’s Republican and populist factions in Alabama’s amendment fight.
The article notes three types of dogs that never bark the Egyptian sheep dog the Australian dog and the lion headed dog of Tibet. It laments that none are native to America.
Admiral Fighting Bob Evans condemns those who say the navy is a bluff while supporting ship subsidies. He responds to former Representative Charles B. Landis at Cincinnati who argued for a merchant marine funded by the United States. Evans asserts the navy’s importance and rebuts critics.
A description of adenoids their symptoms and dangers and a brief historical note on crowded New York City in 1837 noting about thirty first class hotels near City Hall park capacity six thousand visitors and European plan rates from two fifty to three fifty a week.
John T Rowland announces candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. He seeks the support and votes of all citizens and pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
William E Parker announces by letter his candidacy for sheriff in the Calhoun County Democratic primary promising to fulfill duties with diligence and his best efforts in office.
C T Brooks announces as a candidate for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to the Democratic primary and requests support from all voters. He pledges to perform the duties of the office to the best of his ability if elected.
A candidate declares run for sheriff as a party hopeful. The filing signals intent to seek party nomination and public office in upcoming elections.
J. D. Henry declares his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. He pledges to use his best efforts to discharge duties faithfully and in the best interests of the public.
Master E Maxim Joubert seven year old son of Sir Herbert Maxim travels 4000 miles from Boston via New York to London and Dulwich Common aboard the Cunarder Lusitania armed with a popgun and toys and becomes a cabin favorite among passengers.
A playful street scene centers on who paid for circus admission. Que says she collected rags, another helped by gardening, and a third confesses hesitation about her half dollar. A tense vow emerges to secure the money or face consequences.
Yarmouth features the It ty Witches row and the Great Yarmouth narrowest street with entrances of twenty nine and fifty six inches. Neighbors can shake hands and extinguish candles across the street. Yarmouth has 145 rows totaling over seven miles, with Kitty Witches noted as the most interesting and narrowest.
A cook can stop smoke and odor from grease by sprinkling table salt on the spill. The salt absorbs the grease and makes cleanup easier, ending the disagreeable smell and smoke.
A cleaning mix for fine leather uses equal parts water and white of egg with a touch of sugar. When prepared, the compound is transparent and non sticky. It is suited for all fine leathers, especially kids.
The article notes a shift in birthday cake style toward a single central candle representing the lifetime rather than many candles for each year. The center candle becomes the focal point on modern cakes.
The notice hints at locating a valuable elite purchaser interested in a property listing featured in the current edition. It suggests market interest and a potential sale through forthcoming real estate notices.
A brief want ad prompts a reader to visit a location and pursue a possible lucky opportunity. The text implies a quick, hopeful action to explore job or shopping leads with potential reward. No names or places are specified.
Franklin Ritchie has been engaged for a prominent role in Israel. News reports confirm the actor is set to undertake a major part, signaling a high profile collaboration with filmmakers and production teams.
The series for the world’s championship opens tomorrow at Forbes Field in Pittsburg between the Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburg Pirates. The best-of-seven match will shuffle between Pittsburg and Detroit with weather favorable and high fan interest. Umpires from both leagues are named and this marks the sixth meeting of the rival league champions for the title.
A monument at the King's Mountain battlefield, 115 feet tall with a granite shaft and bronze tablets, was dedicated with dignitaries from North and South Carolina and Tennessee, plus Congress members. Dr. Henry N. Snyder gave the principal oration, honoring Colonial troops who defeated British forces on October 7, 1780.
Mrs Lee Burton entertained about thirty married guests at her home in Jacksonville on Tuesday afternoon in honor of her aunts Mrs O Donoghue and Miss Slifford and her mother Mrs Burton. A musical program delighted attendees with fruit punch and ice served. Ben Wyly of Atlanta visited his mother Amelia C Wyly and John Watking returned from Birmingham on business. Mrs A M O Donoghue and Geraldine Clifford left for Washington DC after visiting. Annie Watkins arrives in New York from Paris after a year abroad studying art. Joe McCain spent yesterday in the city.
Grace Van Studdiford is set to present a new opera with music by Reginald De Koven, signaling a notable collaboration in the performing arts scene.
New York stock market report shows cotton steady in early trading with gains of 1 to 4 cents per pound. By later trading the price eased but the net change remained unchanged as conditions held steady in the market.
A promotional note touts Hees Laxative Gough Syrup as gentle for bowels and effective against cold inflammation of lungs and throat. It is described as pleasant to take and is sold by J Ie Wikle.
An old issue quotes a humorous tale about choosing a joyful holiday despite trouble. It recalls a cousin who misread a silver mine in the moon and a wish to risk a day of joy whenever possible, warning that prosperity can tempt fate. The piece ends noting the yearth contraption as a curious invention.
A globe trotter recalls a Vancouver hotel encounter with a Japanese waitress who prioritized his service over two Canadian women. He notes that in Japanese eyes a man is regarded as more important than a woman, shaping how meals are served.
A four hour procession in St. Louis drew tens of thousands as more than 200 floats showcased the industrial pageant during Centennial week, described as the largest display of its kind in the city.
A Louisville Courier-Journal piece recalls the old fashion of brass doorplates bearing a resident’s name and origin in homes and doors. The author notes doorplates tied to household permanence, while modern living in houses and apartments creates a peripatetic life making fixed plates seem odd.
Eugene Sanger is hired by Walter N. Lawrence to stage A Citizen's Howe and Tdols. Roy Horimann plans dramatization of W. J. Locke's well known tale to be produced this season by Mr. Lawrence.
Liebler and Co engage Hilda Spong for a prominent role in the Patterson Ford stage adaptation of Joseph Medill Patterson's novel. Vincent Serrano will play the part of the little brother in the production.
Japanese actor Tamamoto has been engaged by George H. Brennan to play Shima in The Coast of Chance. The announcement names Brennan as producer and situates the project within a wartime era cinema lineup.
Brandon Tyan author of The Passion Flower will act a leading role in the season production as Alla Nazimova is set to appear in the same play.
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