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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1906
Page
4
Kilby enjoys broad political support across the city with strong attendance and enthusiasm at a Lager meeting in the Second ward, a district previously seen as solid for Dr. Wikle. Voters show robust interest in Kilby's candidacy citywide.
Fragmentary text references Ward Two and other portions of the city, indicating a discussion or notice affecting multiple city areas. The readable fragment implies ongoing administrative or civic coverage without specific actions or dates.
Dr Edward Latham known as the butter milk doctor claims that strong drink craving can be conquered without drugs by drinking three to six ounces of buttermilk when the urge arises. He reports curing over 1000 cases and says he is not driven by income or dairy interests.
Editor Evening Star asserts Kilby locomotive works pays machinists twenty five cents more per day than peers in Anniston. Over a year full time adds about seventy two dollars, with laborers deciding full time. Kilby brother claims Negro labor is more satisfactory if needed, supported by practical experience.
Hearst's New York American accuses Pulitzer's New York World of stealing its cartoon ideas and seeks restraining orders. The piece notes Hearst's disruptive power, citing the Herald's loss from abandoning a personal column and warns Birmingham editors about copying material from nearby papers like the Evening Star in Anniston.
A controversial claim asserts the moon has an atmosphere enabling some life forms though not humans. The piece touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy curing headaches biliousness malaria chills fever dyspepsia and more, sold by West End Drag Co. and Elam Ordway Houser for 50 cents.
The Evening Star want ads prove their usefulness by rising numbers daily. Thousands read the Star want column, and ads fill wants quickly for items to buy sell or rent.
Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted as a single cure for kidney problems. Sheriff M. W. Woodruff of Calhoun County testifies to relief from backache and weak kidneys after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at J. L. Wikle's drug store. He notes natural kidney secretions and praises the product as sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
In a sharpened exchange a man and woman clash over a century old quarrel. She boasts she received over a dozen marriage proposals before him and he retorts that he proposed to nearly twenty women before meeting her. The dialogue exposes a charged romantic rivalry.
Mrs Ora Bussard of Milwaukee reports her child recovered from a pneumonia related cough after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The bottle stopped coughing and helped her become stout and fat. Sold by J. Wikle.
A humorous Chicago News piece portrays a slick solicitor trying to hawk the great encyclopedia of sporting events to a busy executive. The executive quips that they already keep an encyclopedia on everything, humorously noting the office boy on the stool addresses envelopes as the living reference.
Marsh announces relocation to No 11 in the Automobile block between 9th and 10th streets and invites customers to visit the Big Drug Store.
The column praises a speaker for defending character and condemns character assassination. It argues against insinuations and misread phrases, urging careful language, integrity, and reliance on public will rather than banks or corporations to win support.
Citizens are urged to attend a Tuesday night meeting at the Anniston Opera House at 7:30. Mayor Thos. E. Kilby will speak along with others interested in his mayoral candidacy as campaign issues are discussed fully.
Anniston Electric and Gas Co advertises gas coke at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered to grates and base burners. Telephone 109 is listed for inquiries.
The Evening Star announces Thomas F. Kilby as a Democratic candidate for re election as Mayor of Anniston and J L Wikle as another Democratic candidate for the same office.
Citizens announce candidacies for Ward One councilman roles. W. H. McKleroy seeks the Democratic primary for city upbuilding. E. P. Cooper consents to run again after strong prior service. C. W. Wrenshall, head of the WW and Co., seeks ward support.
Friends announce W. O. Ward as candidate for re election to the Second ward council seat subject to Democratic party action. A solicitation from many friends leads another resident to seek the councilman post in the same ward promising to perform full duty if elected.
Rutherford Lapsley is announced as a candidate for the city council from the Second ward, contingent on Democratic party action.
A brief note notes October 30 at 7 30 asking for fairness and thoroughness from the mayor. The fragment suggests an emphasis on due diligence and evenhanded treatment in the proceedings.
Donahoo and Co claim the title as the largest live stock dealers in North Alabama, reporting a broad interest in cattle, hogs, and other livestock. The firm emphasizes volume sales and service to farmers across the region.
The Friends of M Markstein announce his candidacy for alderman from Ward Four to succeed himself subject to Democratic party action. H D Mcarty respectfully announces himself as a candidate for councilman from Ward Four subject to Democratic party action.
Notice states the firm of D. M. Boozer will be discontinued after January 1 1907. All goods will be sold at sacrifice prices.
Gas Coke priced at 4.50 per ton delivered by the N Electric & Gas Co. Orders or inquiries via Telephone 109.
The Star announces Dr. J. M. Whiteside as a Democratic candidate for council from Ward Four. The notice also cites Ward Five candidate H. H. Fitzgerald for city council, subject to party rules and eligibility.
The notice states 0 per ton delivered by N Electric & Gas Co. Details unreadable in OCR fragment.
Notice of primary election to nominate a mayoral candidate and two councilmen per ward for two years from April 1907 to April 1909, plus two ward representatives on the city executive committee. Election governed by law. October 18 1906. H. D. McCarty, Chairman. W. T. Edmondson Jr., Secretary.
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