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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
2
A newspaper preview invites readers to a two page Easter sale featuring a wide collection of finery. The piece touts choice, bright, and stylish goods with significant savings, urging customers to visit the store tomorrow to join a large crowd.
A weekly specials list highlights spring 1901 fabrics and accessories. Silk nets, laces, gloves, and hose in white black and colors. rayon and silk dress goods, linens, curtains, and prints offered at reduced tomorrow only prices. Includes ladies Oxfords, Foulards, and taffeta silks with bold discount values.
Dakota Bob the famed long distance walker did not continue on foot from Anniston this morning. Instead he bought a ticket at the union office for Hetlin and boarded the eastbound Southern passenger train as it departed. He stayed in Anniston yesterday and appeared well organized as he carried little of his load away from the Model City.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for itching piles and bodily eruptions. The copy claims thousands cured and guarantees results, with a 25 cent price per box. Sold by Elam Drug Co.
April 4 report from Bynum describes community gathering views on dog control and danger from mad dogs. Mentions school closures in several areas, Mrs Harrison and Miss Donalson at Coldwater, Miss Cora Grogan, Rev French’s sermons at Taylor Chapel, cold weather spoiling an ice cream social, Mrs Coleman returning to Anniston, and visits by Daisy Ada Lesley, Bama Bagley, Rosa Wilson, and JESS Robinson a Southern bridge foreman.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation sick headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Claims the pills are purely vegetable and never gripe or weaken. Available for 25 cents at Elam Drug Co.
The Southern Pacific Sun Set Route markets one way Colonist tickets from Alabama points to California for 30.35 dollars. Tickets go on sale Tuesdays through April 30. Service includes connections via New Orleans and inquiries are directed to Montgomery Alabama.
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