Circulation Statement for Evening Star September 1906
The document records the Evening Star monthly circulation for September 1906 totaling 2 260 copies. It states the circulation figures are true and correct to the best knowledge of the editor R Gordon and was subscribed before E W Ledbetter a notary public in Calhoun County Alabama on October 1 1906.
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THE
Evening Star
R. Gordon
Brorn
E. W. Ledbetter
Calhoun County
Alabama
Thomas Wildey, founder of the Odd Fellows movement
On this date in 1861 Thomas Wildey died. He led the formation of the first lodge in the United States and became the first grand master of the first grand lodge. His work united English and American Odd Fellows, guiding the order through Civil War divisions and world expansion.
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Thomas Wildey
Wildey
Odd Fellows
Odd
United States
Tnough
Ben
Organi
Taliimoore
England
America
Order
Willey
Sovereign
Grand Lodge
British Isles
No Biech Rods Now
An excerpted quip from a Philadelphia Ledger cartoon quote mocks modern schooling as a fast and easy railroad. The two elderly teachers joke that it is a railroad with too few witches steering the learning path.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Tramp and Bell Travel Question From Ottawa Free Press
A quirky puzzle from the Ottawa Free Press sets a traveler with forty rials against a tramp with thirty two riels. If the bell travels one fourth faster than the tramp, determine how close the final lift reaches the grand hoist.
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Abel
Ottawa Free Press
Elks Home and Theater Destroyed by Fire in Altoona
A fire in Altoona early today leveled the Mishler theater and the Elks home, with Rother's furniture store also destroyed. The Altoona Trust building and Pennsylvania railroad offices were damaged. Loss pegged around 500000 and origin undetermined.
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Star
Altoona
Mishler
Elks’ Home
Rother’s
Altoona Trust Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Foley's Honey and Tar Certifies Refund Policy
An old ad proclaims all druggists will refund if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It claims to stop coughs, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and consumption, with no opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package by Elam, Ordway & Houser.
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Foley
Elam
Ordway & Houser
New York Central Fined $108000 for Rebates
The New York Central railroad was fined a total of $108000 in federal court for rebate practices to the American Sugar Refining Co. Six counts assessed $18000 each. Taxpayers and compliance officials noted the penalties under the Sherman Act provisions.
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Star
New York
New York Central Railroad
United States District Court
American Sugar Refining Company
Entire French cabinet resigns after Premier Sarrien steps down
Paris dispatch reports the entire French cabinet quit office on October 19 as Premier Sarrien retires, with remaining ministers resigning to allow a new premier to form a cabinet without embarrassment. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy and a local pharmacy ad.
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Paris
Sarrien
Mrs Davis Body Arrives in Richmond for Funeral Services
The body of Mrs. Jefferson Davis arrived in Richmond today and was taken to St. Pauls Episcopal Church for services. Rev. Robert Forsyth of the church will lead the rites with assistance from other denomination clerics.
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Star
Sick Headache Cured by Stomach and Liver Tablets
Claim that sick headache stems from stomach and digestion issues and that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and cure. Advises taking at first sign to ward off attack and offers a free sample. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Fire Loss Reaches 325000 At Prowell Hardware Building
A careful estimate on Wednesday night’s blaze puts the Prowell Hardware building loss at about 325000 with 60 000 uninsured.
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Lirmingham
Prowell Hardware Company
Advice to Housewives on Family Health and Urino Syrup
A promotional snippet urges housewives to keep every family member healthy with Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup priced at 50 cents. The ad claims all members benefit from using the product for ailments like headache stomach issues and general ill health.
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Ordway & Houser
Thearter Beating and Circulation Breakdown Described
The excerpt explains how a stoppage of the heart halts blood circulation through the body. It notes the left ventricle’s final push, blood pooling into the right auricle, and an ensuing rapid loss of nervous activity with death from suffocation likely within a minute, though reflexes may mask life briefly.
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Depblogent
Rorer
Traps For Tigers and Panthers Used by Natives
A hollow log trap with inward projecting spikes at both ends is set by isolated Indo China natives. A pariah dog or pig bait is placed inside the log through a trapdoor. When a tiger or panther reaches in and tries to withdraw the bait, it gets impaled and trapped.
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Indo- China
Never praise ancestry or wealthy elites, Newark News
A Newark News excerpt urges readers to avoid praising the poor and wealthy, reject slang, avoid humor, and distrust appeals to heritage or immigrant influence, arguing such sentiments undermine credibility and respectability.
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Newark News
Life's Highest Achievement
A reflection on success defining happiness through aligned life ideals and persistent effort. The author cites Bulwerwell on early object clarity and habitual direction of powers as keys to surpassing others in life.
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Bulwerwell
Henry D. Chapin
Time for a Boulder to Fall From Sun or Moon
The article notes that a one ton bowlder would take ninety nine years nine months and two hours to fall from the sun to the earth, while the same bowlder would reach the earth from the moon in four and a half days.
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Palliong
Earth
Horatio
Old Greenwich Village History Note From Four Track News
The Four Track News recalls Greenwich village as older than Fort Amsterdam, with Sappokani ean as an early Indian site on high ground near Minetta Brook. The stream once ran above ground past Union and Washington squares toward the Hudson near Trouston Street.
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New York City
Greenwich Village
Four Track News
Fort Amsterdam
Stere
Hudson
Sappokaniean
Bestavar
The Fox and the Grapes tale questioned by Oxford professor
A London newspaper challenges the fable that foxes spurn sour grapes. An Oxford professor demonstrated otherwise by bringing grapes to the zoo and noting a fox ate them, countering the common claim.
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London
Oxford
Zoo
Gas Coke Offered As Clean Cheap Fuel
Announcement from Anniston Electric & Gas Co offering gas coke as a clean cheap fuel for grates and base burners at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered. Telephone number 109 provided for orders.
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Anniston Electric & Gas CO
Mrs Diflcutt Position in Public Life Attract Attention
A Houston Post quote discusses the dilemma of seeking public attention to win reelection versus risking investigations. The remark suggests the pressure to remain visible in politics and the potential consequences of attracting scrutiny.
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Houston Post
When in Doubt Read The Star It Gives The News
The Star delivers concise news notes with emphasis on local events and timely updates. This item highlights a general directive to consult trusted coverage for current happenings and details.
Wikle Column Advertisement in Anniston Campaign
An Aniston advertisement urges voters to back Dr. J. L. Wikle, citing his 20 years in the city and inviting scrutiny of his record. It contrasts Mayor Kilby’s reluctance to run again, editorial jabs from Hot Blast about Kilby, and questions about local ward projects and alleged bets.
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Hhis
Dr. Wikle
Tom Kilby
Tom
Tommie
Hot Blast
The
Fifth Ward
Henderson
Anniston
Hot Blast speaks on Dr Wikle alcohol question
The Hot Blast declines to reveal any knowledge of Dr Wikle’s intoxication and directs the discussion to the broader issue of law enforcement. The piece closes with a farewell to Tommie after November 16.
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Dr. Wikle
Tommie
Daughters Dedicate Washington Memorial Arch in Cambridge
Cambridge, Oct 19 report that the Daughters of the Revolution dedicated a handsome memorial arch at the head of a street in Cambridge to honor George Washington. The ceremony featured local officials and residents marking the historic tribute in a civic event.
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The
Star
Cambridge
Mass
the Daughters of the Revolution
George Washington
Gateway of General Washington Memorial in Cambridge
Cambridge area near where General Washington took command features a Milford pink granite arch. Two 8 foot high posts mark the gateway spanning 714 feet with bronze tablets engraved on the solid side walls.
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Cambridge Common
Washington
Cambridge
Milford
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KB B. McKeer
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Pub Association
Anniston Republic
Ta Wlao
Agarene
Evening
Anniaton
Elk Home
NEW York Central
Old Greenwich Village
Vox
Grapes
Diflcutt
Russell Bros
WIKLE
Savings Department
Anniston National Bank
Leigh
E-L. Turner & CO
General Washington
Bond
Chamblee’s Palace
Buster Brown
Pyt
Busre
R. F. Outcault
Buster
J. Berman
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