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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1906

Page

4

Subscription terms suggest long commitment and advance payment

The notice outlines a subscription plan demanding a monthly fee paid in advance for a term described as a thousand years, indicating an unusual long commitment and upfront payments.

September 1906 Evening Star circulation statement

Motary Public in Calhoun County Alabama certifies the September 1906 circulation figures for the Evening Star. The record shows Patel 2260 and Sunday Holiday 2200 with monthly average 2321, asserting accuracy to the best knowledge and belief.

Bctual THE Evening Star Ion Motary Calhoun County Alabama

Court listing and political slate notes

Court names John R. Dowdell and Thomas McLellan with railroad and congressional ticket references. Including Charles Henderson J G Harris and a congressional slate for the Fourth District with W B Craig and FP L Blackmon. Representatives J J Arnold W H Cooper and Sheriff W C LeGrande listed.

John R. Dowdell Thomas McLellan Charles Henderson J. G. Harris Congress W. B. Craig

New York Campaign Overshadows Anniston Mayoral Race

The text contrasts a brisk New York gubernatorial campaign with the Anniston mayoral primary, noting Hearst aims for greater notoriety and predicting the New York effort will dwarf local politics in scale and tone.

Hearst New York

Sheriff race in Birmingham stirs bold claims and tensions

In Birmingham the sheriff contest heats up as candidates trade hard words about each other, drawing local attention to the campaign. The rival bids grow more assertive as election chatter rises.

Birmingham

New York City Budget Estimates and Nevada Mining Hype

The text notes an estimated 125 million dollars needed to run New York City government next year and mocks Nevada mining fever. It contrasts a thriving metropolis with speculative mining stock scams selling at low prices while real wealth remains elusive.

New York City

A Costly Mistake for Arlington Retailers

Consumers near Arlington will spend thousands this fall and winter, but only a small share will reach far from local newspaper influence. Knowing readers ad wants is essential to smart shopping as competing merchants’ bids are weighed before purchases. Retailers who ignore where buyers look for information risk costly errors.

Annngton

Evening Star Delivers The Goods On Circulation Claims

Peoria Journal notes the Evening Star’s sworn daily circulation is published in the first column, arguing that modern ads demand real proof and quality quantity, not big claims.

Chicago Peoria Journal The Evening Star

Uncle Toby’s Founder Roger Sterne Father of Tristram Shandy Author

Captain Roger Sterne, progenitor of the Tristram Shandy author, is famed as Uncle Toby’s model. An Irish, simple minded yet generous officer of Chudleigh’s regiment, he endured varied campaigns from Flanders to Gibraltar and Jamaica where he died of country fever.

Toby Roger Sterne Tristram Shandy Chudleigh Flanders Gibraltar Jamaica Bower Sterne

Rebirth theory on sex and gender roles quoted

The London World suggests a rebirth theory where sex is reversed in past lives, resulting in current men and women based on prior gender. It attributes this to suffragettes and critiques gender performance, concluding that over ages individuals may achieve sex equality in the long run.

London World

The Remarkable rhea

An ornithologist notes the male rhea of South America hatches eggs and cares for young. He chooses desolate nests and preplans feeding by exposing eggs to sun and heat to kill them, then feeds the young with worms that hatch from the discarded eggs.

South America

Mi o Na stomach tablets promise health from indigestion

An advertisement extols Mi-o-na tablets as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims the remedy strengthens digestion, nerves, and vitality, restoring health with a guaranteed refund by Scarborough Drug Company for every 50 cent box.

Scarbrough Drug Company

Beware of Widows A Lighthearted Global Stereotype

A Life magazine blurb surveys widows across countries, claiming they outnumber doomed men, cling to objects, roam urban quarters with children, and threaten unsuspecting males. It notes men previously deceased allegedly married widows, and ends with the quip that no man can truly resist widows.

Flexible Stone Bends Like Rubber in Curious Find

A dark gray stone about a foot long and several inches thick bends and stretches as if rubber. The owner notes it may be a colamite or flexible sandstone and says it comes from California, Georgia and other states. The piece is composed of many small stones of varied tints dovetailed loosely to permit slight movement.

California Georgia

Kilby’s Anniston Locomotive Works Article Shocks City

Editor cites Kilby as a sharp businessman and reprints a December 3 1905 statement from Kilby Locomotive and Machine Works offering 100000 of treasury stock. It notes 200000 authorized capital 100000 paid in 25000 surplus and undivided profits and discusses dividends and capital value amid calls for publishing Kilby interviews.

Thos. E. Kilby

Kilby and Wikle Named as Anniston Mayoral Nominees

The Evening Star announces Mr. Thomas FE Kilby as a Democratic candidate for re election as mayor of Anniston and Mr J L Wikle as a Democratic candidate for mayor of Anniston.

The Evening Star Thomas FE. Kilby Anniston J. L. Wikle

Ward One council candidates announced in Anniston race

Citizens announce candidacies for Ward One council seat with several contenders led by W H McKleroy E P Cooper and W Wrenshall superintendant of the W S S C F Co all running in the Democratic primary and vowing city upbuilding and prosperity

Ward Two Council Candidate Declares Re Election

W. O. Ward seeks re election to represent Ward Two as a Democratic party candidate. C. W. Cohen also announces candidacy for Councilman in Ward Two and pledges to perform full duty if elected.

Rutherford Lapsley Enters Second Ward City Council Race

Rutherford Lapsley is announced as a candidate for the city council from the Second ward, pending action by the Democratic party.

Democratic Party

Ward Four Alderman Candidacy Announcement

H. D. McCarty announces candidacy for councilman from Ward Four to succeed himself, subject to the action of the Democratic party. The Friends of M. Markstein also announce his candidacy for alderman in Ward Four, subject to party action.

E. P. Cooper Cooper Friends of M. Markstein Democratic Party

Whiteside Named Democratic Candidate for Ward Four Council

The Star reports Dr. J. M. Whiteside is authorized to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for councilman from Ward Four.

Star J. M. Whiteside Ward Four

Gas Coke Sold By Anniston Electric & Gas Co

The Anniston Electric and Gas Company offers gas coke at 4.50 per ton delivered. Message includes contact telephone number 109 for orders.

Anniston Electric & Gas CO

Donahoo and Company Named North Alabama Livestock Leaders

Donahoo and Co. are highlighted as the largest live stock dealers in North Alabama in a period piece note. The feature emphasizes their prominence in local farming commerce and regional market influence.

Donahoo & Co North Alabama Mte

Primary Election Notice in Anniston City Wards 1906

Notice declares a city primary in Anniston on November 19 1906 to nominate a mayoral candidate and two councilmen per ward for 1907 to 1909. It also calls for electing a new city executive committee two per ward. Authorized under state and county primary law. October 18, 1906. H D McCarty chairman W T Edmondson Jr secretary.

Anniston Electric & Gas Co Sells Fuel At Four Fifty Per Ton

Anniston Electric and Gas Co announces delivery price at four dollars fifty cents per ton. The public notice lists the rate and delivery terms for customers.

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the Anniston Evening Star Anniston Publishing Company T. Kb, Gordon, BB. McKeer Bnevewry Markey Stekret Ala Tae Tk Levegaphic News Serer Yue Abulaten Kepanikc Andrene Abnieton, Ala Patel Pundhy T. RB. Gordon BE. W. Ledbetter B. B. Comer Henry B. Cray Frank N. Julian W. W. Brandon Walter D. Shed Agriculture J. A. Wilkinson H.C. Gunnell Alex. M. Garber Supreme Court John R. Tyson Supreme Nevada Rhea DOSMA Russia Empire Professor Mouromtself Mouromtseff Mme. Mouromtseff Russell Bros WIKLE Hot Blast Kilby Kilby Locomotive and Machine Works Treasury Kilbys Mannufacturer Savings Department Anniston National Bank Leigh W. H. M‘kleroy First Ward W. Wrenshall Wrenshall W. O. Ward C., W. Cohen Rutherford H. D. M’carty W. T. Edmondson Jr Massa Missis Boone Bond Chamblee’s Abner ©. Thomas Jeweler Noble Street L. W. Thomas Mgr Anniston Store the Anniston Oak Tannery W. M. Shroeder
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