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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
4
The Chicago Tribune notes fines published in the eighties after General John A. Logan’s election to the U S Senate ended a three month deadlock in the Illinois legislature. Printers Jack remarks the slogans are not only fit for offices but carry a spirit for business, invoking Black’s enduring prize and steadfast work through slow days and dark nights.
Anniston plans a public building with preliminary work already underway. The government will award the contract in September, with active construction possible before October 1. Government processes slowly but aims for thorough, solid work.
The article notes Sophia, Queen of Norway and Sweden, as a strong supporter of the Salvation Army, having inherited wealth to provide substantial aid. It mentions her and her husband visiting England years ago to study General Booth and his aides and their social work.
F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama endured a ruinous hospital battle for a severe pile condition generating 24 tumors and paid doctors a vast sum before Bucklen's Arnica Salve provided relief. The salve is advertised as best for inflammation aches and pains at Miller Drug Co for 25 cents.
A quirkily titled survey notes extravagant sixteenth century book names. Examples include The Spiritual Souffbox to Lead Devoted Souls to Christ and The Lamp of Augustine and the Files That Flit Around It, among others from 1587 to 1605, reflecting playful religious rhetoric.
J A J Montgomery of Paxico Wayne County Missouri reports dramatic results in his twins. After trying many remedies he used White's Cream Vermifuge and removed four worms in the first two doses and twelve in the next two. The medicine is sold for 25 cents at local stores in Oxford Alabama.
Mr Charles L Tiffany and partner Mr Young started a shop in 1827 with $1000 borrowed from Tiffanys father. Their first stock included bric a brac curiosities umbrellas and other goods. Sales in three days reached $4.08 and by Christmas Eve the sales rose to $236 as patronage grew.
Community members suffer kidney complaints and may avoid fatal results by using Foley's Kidney Cure from Miller Drug Co. The advertisement pushes a patent remedy claim and urges readers to buy the product locally.
Hydrocyanic acid or prussic acid is a highly deadly poison found in shrubs and trees such as wild cherry bitter almond sherry hearel St Ignatius bean and peach. It is distilled from potassium cyanide with sulphuric acid and sold as a dilute two percent solution. two to six drachms can cause death. It acts by paralyzing the heart and fumes destroy vegetation. in animals its effects vary by species and death follows rapid rigor mortis.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional treatment taken internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and advertise testimonials from Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents plus Hall's Family Pills.
Warter's hand made cigars are wrapped in tin foil and are noted for being awret and fragrant in local notices about tobacco products and crafts.
Dixie Hardware Co touts Steg Paint as easier to spread with a smoother finish and a unique glossy appearance. The ad urges customers to visit and learn more about this new paint product.
W. R. Chadwell died at his home at Twenty first street and Gurnee avenue yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. A Confederate veteran, he helped lead Anniston’s early development and leaves a widow, a son, three daughters, and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at his residence by Rev. W. S. Griffin.
J H Johnston of Broughton Ga recounts years of bronchitis misery and work impairment, then finds cure with Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He credits his wife s asthma relief to the remedy and notes guaranteed bottles 50c and 1 00 with free trials at Miller Drug Co.
For the occasion of National Baptist Convention colored in Birmingham Alabama September 17 to 24 1902 Southern Railway will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip to Birmingham and return September 14 15 and 16 1902. All tickets limited for return until September 27 1902. For further information call on any ticket agent Southern Railway.
An advertisement urges neighbors to buy flour from Bransford Mills, claiming Clifton flour guarantees satisfaction from long use. It emphasizes comfort and trust built by housekeepers nationwide, urging readers to choose Clifton for its proven quality and best interests.
London dispatch notes anarchists arrested in Rome with possible links to Paterson New Jersey. In Costa Rica a tidal wave impacts Punta Arenas causing minor damage to tracks and some shanties. Dutch Guinea reports 13 killed and 40 wounded at Marienburg plantation and its manager slain by rioters. North Dakota party convention set to denounce Northern Securities merger and back liquor resubmission. Baltimore Chemical Kaliou purchase of Baltimore Chrome works for 1 million. Opelika registrars close rolls with 2378 whites registered and four discharged veterans. Lee County lacks black voters. Victoria Gibson of Butler indicted for fraudulent mail to marry.
Eaton Ohio photographer C C Harlan suffered years of severe indigestion before trying Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with relief from stomach troubles and says it benefits the stomach liver and kidneys. Only 50 cents guaranteed by Miller Drug Co.
New line of fall clothing samples just received at J N Boyers tailor. Beauties, don't fail to see them.
The district announces Hon. Sidney J Bowie as a candidate for re election to congress subject to the Democratic party action.
Various candidates announce bids for Calhoun County representation in the next Legislature. Jos J Arnold, James Kerry Jr, and E H Hanna seek Democratic party support and favor a people elected Railroad Commission with Georgia style powers.
The SUPT OF EDUCATION's office announces H T Persons as a candidate for re election to the office of county superintendent of education subject to a forthcoming process. The notice signals continued support pending official guidelines and ballot procedures.
A collection of public notices announces candidates for the Calhoun County commissioner races in the Third and First Districts. Names include Lt. L Harvey, G W Hubbard, A J Arvin, Mr Martin, Thomas J Weaver, Charles D Martin, and P Patterson, each stating candidacy and party affiliation under Democratic or factional guidance.
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