Honor Roll of Anniston Citizens For Five Year Tax Pledge
The Upbuilding Of Anniston publishes an Honor Roll listing citizens who have agreed to contribute one percent of their tax assessments for five years to city development. The list includes numerous local business leaders and residents such as Anniston Bankin Co, First National Bank, L. H. Kidd, J. W. Crook, Mrs. Fannie Johnston, and many others. Readers are urged to join by signing the contract sent by the Commercial Club or obtain a new copy if needed.
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Anniston
Commercial Club
Comptroller’s
Notable Governors and Battles From Early American History
Timeline entries cover 1689 Frontenac succeeding Denonville as Canada governor, 1709 Mons captured by Allies, 1854 Bethlehem zine works begin, 1873 ex Senator Pomeroy shot in Washington, 1901 Adams resigns Wisconsin presidency, 1904 U S battleship Georgia launched, 1908 Gen Eppa Hunton dies in Richmond.
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Canada
Mons
Bethleham
Pomeroy
Conway
Washington
Charles Kendall Adams
University of Wisconsin
U. S
Georgia
Bath
Eppa Hunton
United States
Richmond
Birth of Rear Admiral Louis Kempff in Illinois
Rear Admiral Louis Kempff born October 11 1841 near Bellville Illinois. He entered Annapolis in 1857 left at start of Civil War and served in the blockading squadron off Charleston seen action at Port Royal Sewell s Point and Norfolk. He rose to rear admiral in 1899 commanded Mare Island Navy Yard and retired in 1903.
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Louis Kempff
Bellville
Illinois
Annapolis Academy
Charleston
Port Royal
Sewell’s Point
Norfolk
Mare Island Navy Yard
Asiatic
Kempff
Taku
A Holiday With Joy and Curious Reflections
A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution warns that joy can invite trouble as townspeople flirt with prosperity. It notes a shared human impulse to seek festive breaks while cautioning against overindulgence and comic misadventures on the highway.
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Atlanta Constitution
Elite property seekers seek premium buys in today's paper
Readers are advised to scan the current issue for listings of valuable elite properties. The ads hint at standout parcels and upscale opportunities, inviting buyers to compare prices and location details.
Opening of major fall racing and sports events across cities
A calendar lists the opening of fall race meetings in Latonia Cincinnati Highland Park Windsor and Metropolitan New York. It notes Detroit Pittsburg world championship game, jack Johnson ketchel bout Colma, 20 rounds, and Texas State fair in Dallas plus 24 hour race Brighton Beach and 1000 mile Chicago run.
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Detroit
Chicago
Jimmy Gardner
Willie Lewis
Boston
Chicago Motor Club
Highland Park Jockey Club
Windsor
Metropolitan Jockey Club
New York
Brighton Beach
Mike Schreck
Dr. Roller
Houghton, Mich
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
Colma
Cal
Dallas
Hick's CAPA. CINE. A fever reducer for fever and pain
The advertisement promotes Hick's CAPA. CINE as a liquid remedy for fever and aches. It is offered in 10e sizes priced at 25 cents and 50 cents at local drug stores.
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Hick
The Unexpected Request for a Daughter
A rich man dismisses a young man who asked to wed his daughter. The father feigns sorrow but reveals his real concern is for the youth, leaving the man to reflect on the awkward confrontation and the emotional tension.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Unusual Want Ad Appears in This Issue
A brief notice hints at a want ad in the issue related to an unusual item. The text suggests readers may encounter a needful request or recruitment, with emphasis on locating the specific advertisement. No further details are provided in the readable segment.
Have You Thought of the Musical Education of Your Children
A persuasive notice argues music education is now essential for both boys and girls, equating piano knowledge with grammar and mathematics. It claims modern manufacturing has improved piano quality and lowered prices, making one affordable for families of limited means, and asserts the piano has become a household necessity for refined home life.
Old Fashioned Doorplates Fade From Homes
A Louisville Courier-Journal piece notes doorplates once showed prominence and owner identity. The craftsman recalls shifting trends as people now live in varied houses and apartments, reducing the need for durable doorplates.
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Louisville
Cowter-Journal
New York Hotels in 1887 Show Crowded City Life
An early historian notes New York in 1887 had about thirty first class hotels mostly near City Hall Park with a 6000 capacity. The city hosted about 20 000 visitors daily and travelers wandered seeking lodging with only three European plan hotels and weekly rates from 2.50 to 3.50 dollars.
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New York
City Hall Park
New York Place
Constitutional amendment text on alcohol prohibition in Alabama
The Star prints the proposed amendment text for November vote. Article XIX, Section 1 prohibits manufacture, sale and keeping for sale of alcoholic and malt liquors and other intoxicating beverages in the state, with exceptions for medical scientific mechanical uses and sacramental wine under regulated rules. Section 2 allows the Legislature to designate places where liquors may not be stored under police power.
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Alabama
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Nniston Evening Star
Anniston Publishing Company
Kline Bid., Cor. Market
11Th Sts
J. T. Pain
Ala
Weber Eee Eee
Oxford
Anniston Publiing Company
Star
The
Board of County Commissioners of Calhoun Co
Association of American Advertisers
the Star
Agee, Mrs. Ellie
Anniston Bankink & Loan CO
Anniston Hardware CO
Anniston Lime & Stone CO
Barnard, John E
Garner, R. E
Barnard, Florence L
Norwood, G. HE
Beckwith, ©. M
H. D
Blake, BR. B
Blackmon
Fred
Parker, O. H
Pelham, Mno
Quintard Land CO
Reynolds H. A
Caliway, Louis
Fannie W
Kidd
Louis
Kilby
Thos
BE Kline
Chas. D
Saks, Jos
Smith
Columbus
Sproull, J. C
Allbright, F. J. Ullman Brothers
Frontenac
Denonville
Ofeete
Ole Hfe
Latonia Jockey Club
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Kansas City
Prudence
Forbes
E. E. Forbes Piano Co
G. E. Warrick, Mgr
Noble Street
Tate
Cash
Comptroller
First National Bank
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