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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
3
Text and commentary for the October 21 lesson based on Matthew 25 14 50 and Proverbs 28 20 prepared by Rev DD Stearns. Memorized golden text highlighted.
A sermon discusses the Mount of Olives parables of the pounds and talents, stressing salvation by grace and the reward based on desert. It argues true heirs are born again, serves as stewards of gospel gifts, and faces judgment for the hypocritical. It ties the teaching to future resurrection and eternal judgement.
Statistics show many deaf women marry hearing men while few hearing women marry deaf men. The findings spur caustic remarks on communication between the sexes, though the cause of these mating patterns remains uncertain.
Cloves are the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree found on the Spice islands. Harvested when red and nearly opening, they resemble nails. The oil can reach twenty percent, used for flavor, scent, and limited medicine, but chewing cloves is risky as the oil is a potent drug and potential poison.
In Pisek Bohemia a marriage between Anna Roslin aged nineteen and her chosen suitor failed at the altar when a taper went out. The bride shrieked Meine kerze ist erloschen and died shortly after, amid efforts to revive her. Local superstition links the extinguished light to dire calamity.
The Typographical Journal notes the fifty second annual convention in Colorado Springs last August. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen grows to 60 000 members. The Garment Workers unions is the largest women dominated labor group. Louisiana planters hire 1500 Porto Rican workers. Tokyo street car men strike in sympathy over high fares triggering rioting. Many artisans depart New Zealand for San Francisco seeking high wages. Possible union merger between International State and Tile Roofers and Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers is discussed. Trenton shirtmakers form a new factory with 25000 capital.
Mrs L L Whiteacre of Buffalo New York testifies that over seven million English speaking people carry trade union cards and Dr Thomas Electric Oil is the best remedy for the often fatal disease croup. It has been used with success in our family for eight years.
A Chicago Tribune note describes Mrs James I finding an apartment with elegant rooms and reasonable rent where children are welcome. The writer warns Mercy Mrs Blykely not to commit yet, suspecting something wrong with the neighborhood.
The passage notes how children often reinterpret natural history, giving a humorous example about the cuckoo. It recalls that children once stated the cuckoo is "the bird that doesn't lay its own eggs" illustrating folk explanations of animal behavior.
In a playful exam, students offered curious answers. One called Noahs wife Joan of Arc, another said water consists of oxygen and cambrigen, a third defined lava as barbers wax, and a fourth claimed a blizzard is the inside of a fowl.
An antiseptic dressing for wounds bruises and burns claims to hasten healing by reducing inflammation and time to maturation. Chamberlian's Pain Balm is cited as an antiseptic that lowers pain and risks of blood poisoning. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
In Fordon between Malton and Bridlington the diminutive church sits near a hill crest with no bell or bell turret. The parson rides in from a neighboring parish to open the door, don his surplice, and crack his whip at the hilltop to signal fine weather.
A bridegroom at a wedding toast blushes, stammers, and admits the toast was thrust upon him. The moment features a flustered, unprepared speech that mixes humor and embarrassment in a crowded reception.
A concise uitleg contrasts Classical and Romantic composers, noting Classical prioritizes formal beauty and adherence to rules, while Romantic seeks expressive ideals beyond form. It cites Krehbiel’s How to Listen to Music and explains the tension between content and structure in music.
Cham berlain's Salve instantly allays intense itching from eczema and tetter. Many severe cases are permanently cured by its use. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
L. B Napier of Ruggles Kentucky says a decade-old piles and torture comparison led to Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He reports a full cure after less than a box. The ad promises healing for wounds burns and sores like magic and lists West End Drug Co. and Elam Ordway Houser as sellers.
The Evening Star announces Mr. Thomas KE Kilby as a Democratic mayoral candidate in Anniston and Mr. J L Wikle as another candidate. W T Dillard’s friends submit his name for mayor, pending Democratic party action.
W Hl M KlRoy announces candidacy for councilman Ward One in the Democratic primary. He pledges to devote effort to Anniston's upbuilding and city improvement.
After earnest solicitation by friends, B P Cooper has consented to run again for councilman from the First ward. His supporters credit his service as councilman as of the highest order and hope he will be elected without opposition.
The First ward businessmen announce W Wrenshall, superintendent of the Ww. & C. & FL Co, as a candidate for councilman in the Democratic primary. They emphasize the plant’s non political stance and urge ward voters to support him for his business ability and contributions to community prosperity.
A public notice announces Mr W Ward as a candidate for re election to represent Ward Two councilman subject to Democratic party action. The author states consent to run and vows to perform full duty if elected.
Rutherford Lapsley is announced as a candidate for the city council from the Second ward subject to Democratic party action. Friends of Warner F Ritchey announce him as a candidate for councilman from the Third ward subject to Democratic primary action.
The friends of Mr. R. D. Richardson announce his candidacy for councilman from Ward Three, indicating his intention to serve the district with community focus and public service.
Friends of M. Markstein announce his candidacy for alderman from the Fourth ward to succeed himself subject to the action of the Democratic party.
H D McCarty announces his candidacy for councilman from Ward Four pending Democratic party action.
A compact notice highlights the Star newspaper as a source for timely news and classified ads. It emphasizes practical information and advertising content as a go to resource.
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