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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1906
Page
5
Local ad notes free examination for watch repairs with a one year guarantee if work is needed. Multiple items follow including marriage notice of O J Hobeck and Mary E Boguskie, liquor and health ads, lodge meeting invitation, a lawsuit over death damages, clothing and lampooned notices, and a burglary confession in Sulphur Springs.
A notice seeks a small farm of 15 to 25 acres within five miles of Anniston. The renter will pay rent in advance if suitable. Respond to Box 499, Anniston, ge17-d3t-w3t. The Anniston Artificial Stone Co. advertises cheaper cement sidewalk tile than brick in this paper.
The speaker notes how the Spaniard wears spectacles to make cherries look bigger, then compares the idea to his own enjoyments. He says he keeps cares small and portable for himself without burdening others, echoing Southey’s thought on managing burdens.
Anniston report lists forecast fair tonight and Tuesday with temperatures from 65 to 85. Also includes barometer 30.10 and wind from the northeast. Boiler and sheet iron works advertise boiler repairs, smoke stacks, breaching and tank services at 18 B. lith 8ST. d4-1lm
A Toledo Blade snippet recalls a playful exchange where a child asks if Mr. Brown has heart disease. The girl cites a line about faint hearts never winning fair ladies and reasons that something might be wrong with Mr. Brown after meeting Mrs. Brown.
A chicken farmer claims eggs show gender by end smoothness or wrinkles. The tale grows absurd as a man complains about a chaotic meeting where odd characters propose bizarre titles like the legless Wonder during a mock nominating session.
A New York Herald item describes a hair weighing trick by a refinery official to estimate hair count. He weighs all hair on a head versus a single hair using a glass case and aluminum weights. He notes three “Irflograis” per hair and calculates about 48 000 hairs in six ounces, illustrating the method.
A new shop adds to the business scene led by Mr. Bob Seals and offers only choice meats for sale. It promises to meet all grocery and meat needs in one location.
State institution offers free tuition with enrollment of 624 last session across all classes and 332 in the Normal School four classes. From five Alabama counties, 300 boarders, 135 teachers, strong professional courses, manual training department, prepares for state examination. Board ten dollars per month, expenses 75 to 125 per session. Opens September 18, 1906. For catalogue address.
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