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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
7
The page blends shop ads and brief items from Anniston with weather hints and local happenings. Highlights include new store displays at Kob-8 Book Store, a five cottage sale, a weather forecast tonight and Saturday, and social notices from Globe Clothing Co. plus a hospital fundraiser drawing won by Miss Henri Lyta Barr.
Annistonians awoke to a refreshing cool spell, a rare August shiver that lured thin folks to cover and amused onlookers. The Star notes a delightful pre daylight temp drop, offering pleasant relief without extra cost. Services Sunday include 9 and 11 AM offerings with rector J H Blacklock, a sample bottle prompt, and visitors welcome.
An advertisement urges vacationers to stock Pansy Lotion to relieve sunburn and redness. It also promotes Thirst relief with a nickel at the soda fountain and Cupana Headache Cure with a repeat dose, plus Borated Talcum for chafing at 15 cents.
Chieo J Long of Louisville is a guest of BB Linthicum in Anniston. W C Tunstall Jr returns from Tate Springs after a month away seeking health, looking improved. Dr A Farrell came back from Montevallo. Hon J J Arnold of Jacksonville visits Anniston for legal matters. Rutherford Lapsley returns from Jacksonville and Pied L Blackmon from Montgomery.
High living and intemperance cause Brights disease and kidney or bladder disorders. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to prevent Bright's disease when taken in time. Beware misprints and ensure correct product name Foley's.
Ullman Bros advertises half price on all men and boys star hats. The sale offers substantial savings, urging customers to visit the shop to take advantage of the discount.
Social notes describe a pleasant evening at Parker Memorial Baptist Church hosted by the B Y V P A on Leighton Avenue with ice cream and refreshments. Visiting guests include May Stringillow returning from Ane niston and Lizzie Cofield from Lincoln. Several residents, including Hannah Crook and Ida Crook, returned home from Jacksonville and Groov...
A Washington society circle led by Tefft Johnson and sister Abbe Johnson praises Peruna as a tonic and cure for coughs colds and hoarseness. Notable figures including Robert B Mantell and Vice President Roxa Tyler attest to its nerve and vitality benefits amid demanding social schedules.
The report describes a severe sandstorm in an unspecified Western area, with red dust covering bay houses and streets. Residents shield eyes with blue glasses as tents struggle against grit, lemonade and beverages in open tubs become dust covered, and turnout at a lottery drawing is noted amid the turmoil.
An urging notice warns readers to avoid untrustworthy sellers and seek a qualified optician for eye tests. It emphasizes professional fitting to prevent blindness with a claim of using the best scientific methods for eye examinations.
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