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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
6
The article questions if antiamenders will still defend the Constitution after the November 29 proposed amendment, noting initial support for state prohibitions faded to a campaign against them, and accusing the defenders of hypocrisy and shifting loyalties in a heated political clash.
The notice urges readers to focus on current advertisements about fashion food home goods and leisure products reflecting daily consumer choices and trends.
An advertisement invites readers afflicted with various illnesses such as blood poisons locomotor ataxia rheumatism malaria and tuberculosis to request a free 108 page book detailing a permanent cure. It directs readers to address the offer to obtain the booklet at no cost.
A list in The Star shows Annis ton residents and local firms agreeing to contribute one percent of their tax assessments for five years to develop and upbuild the city. The paper will publish names and urges others to sign the contract sent by the Commercial Club or obtain a new copy if needed.
Dr Gustave le Bon argues Hertzian waves could become a universal peace agent if controllable and concentrateable. He warns future tech might devastate material targets and cites a Paris Matin report predicting war could be made impossible with parallel Hertzian wave transmitters and massive parabolic mirrors.
A whimsical quip from the Atlanta Constitution on chasing joy and the perils of prosperity. The piece muses that risking a day for happiness can lead to trouble yet remains a hopeful, humorous reflection on human folly and celebration.
Capudine claims to cure sick headache and nervous travel headaches plus stomach and female troubles. The liquid medicine is sold by druggists for 10 cents.
The city had about thirty first class hotels mostly near City Hall Park with capacity around 6000. Visitors numbered about 20 000, and strangers often wandered from house to house with baggage seeking lodging nightly. European plan hotels charged 2 50 to 350 a week.
A globe trotter recounts dining in Vancouver where a Japanese waitress served him before two Canadian women, asserting he, as a man, is treated as more important than a woman in Japanese eyes. The piece notes stereotypes about gender and the idea of women's inferiority in Japanese culture.
A quotation on household harmony showing that prudent money management by wives equals the prosperity gained when husbands earn it. The line emphasizes shared effort in running a stable home.
J Pierpont Morgan accepts honorary presidency of the Exhibition of American Manufactures to be staged in Berlin in 1910. The American committee will include Thomas A Edison E H Gary George W Perkins Charlemagne Tower Herman Ridder and other leading figures in U S industry and finance.
A brief notice directs R. O. Watson to place a coal order and assures satisfaction with the coal quality and price. The seller promises prompt delivery and provides the phone number 72 for contact.
John T. Rowland and William E. Parker announce their candidacies for sheriff of Calhoun County in the upcoming Democratic primary. They pledge to perform the duties to the best of their abilities and seek the voters support.
C. T. Brooks declares candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County pending Democratic primary. He asks all voters for support and pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
J. D. Henry announces candidacy for Calhoun County Sheriff subject to Democratic party action. He pledges to use his best efforts to discharge the office faithfully and in the best interests of the public, seeking support from all citizens.
The amendment would forever prohibit manufacture sale and keeping for sale of alcoholic and malt liquors and other intoxicating beverages in the state. Alcohol could be sold for medical scientific and mechanical purposes and wine for sacramental purposes under regulations prescribed by the Legislature. Section 2 allows the Legislature to designate places where liquors may not be stored.
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