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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1901
Page
4
An old newspaper fragment shows Gordon and Stockton as proprietors and publishers with office details listed at the Columbian building on Noble Street. The ad mentions a price of $5.00 and references the city editor.
Dispatch from Tucson notes Tombstone Arizona’s silver mines to be pumped out again and wealth restored. Twenty years ago Tombstone led the world in silver while remaining the Southwest’s toughest town. now mines lie flooded, machinery decayed, and saloons closed but revival is hoped to bring back prosperity and interest in the old days.
Georgia rich in ferrous deposits and plans an emedting plant costing 500000 dollars at Dandue, sixty miles from the Tallappeese wines. The report notes large gold mining developments across the Appalachians from Maine to Alabama, with southern Georgia showing extensive deposits per official data.
State geologist Yeates notes in 1896 report that the southern gold belt extends into Alabama with Cleburne County showing undeveloped wealth. Fields formerly mined are again attracting attention as outside capital enters, with profitability hinging on capital and modern mining machinery.
The Montgomery Journal highlights benefits to Montgomery from extending the Louisville and Nashville line from Wetumpka to Alexander City then to Anniston to join the Alabama Mineral division. Aniston would also gain, and The Star hopes the Journal will spur Montgomery action on this project.
Hon John B Knox of Annis ton Democratic nominee for delegate at large to the constitutional convention spoke in Birmingham after arriving from Rockford Coosa last night. A large crowd heard him and showed strong interest in the convention issue with voters broadly endorsing the movement.
Federate Veterans listed by Calhoun County with H L Stephenson of Jacksonville as colonel and A F McGhee as lieutenant colonel Anniston. Major J H A Hood Piedmont and Major John F Smith Oxford lead battalions. adjutant G McCelles Alexandria surgeon J F M Davis Cheecoloeco W H Bean Jacksonville quartermaster W A Searough Amiston sergeant major Joshua Draper Oxford Brigadier General W C V A Oxford Adjutant General and Chief of Staff W B Conklin Brownsville C remarks on Foley's Kidney Cure mention inaccuracy in early treatment claims.
Mrs Armstrong opened a week of modern cooking lectures at Noble Street Theater before Annis ton and Oxford ladies. She answered questions, demonstrated dishes on a gas stove, and gave printed recipes while wearing a white dress and apron. Lectures continue daily at 12 50 p m with more demonstrations this week.
Southern Railway began a Birmingham to Richmond Pullman service on October 1. Train No 46 departs Birmingham at 4 40 p m and returns as train No 35 arriving Birmingham at 11 56 a m. Officials claim greatly improved public service and prompt ticket information via F Jackson Birmingham Alabama.
An OCR fragment outlines a questionable product claim for a laxative medicine called The One Day Gold Cure. It mentions Mermotts Choeele and generic terms like laxative and quinine with unclear details about sale or effectiveness.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs from grippe or heavy cold. It claims the remedy strengthens the lungs and restores sound health, urging readers to trust McElreath Drug Co for purchase and noting other products like Quinine laxatives.
A local rural bulletin notes likeable weekend fun on a small stream near H. W. Canada s mill with a fishing party. Rev Noah Stephens and art Waddel visited Balaton and Mrs Boswell called on Mrs Stephens. Beat 5 may vote for the convention under a new constitution.
Mrs P L Cordier of Mendington Ky writes her three year old girl suffered severe croup and doctors said she could not live. She bought Foley's Honey and Tar which gave quick relief and saved the child’s life. McEtreath Drug Co.
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