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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
5
The showy ad column notes watch expertise by Reliable Jeweler and Optician at 1111 Noble St. Police Court docket lists about half a dozen cases with fines totaling 57.50. Local baseball via Anniston vs Rome set for this afternoon at Hill City. A Building Inspector Crabtree’s son was jolted from a streetcar but escaped serious injury. Donahoo & Co. advertises coal.
Postmaster J. M. Ragan announced yesterday the appointment of J. A. Johnson as clerk and W. T. Grace Jr. as substitute carrier, completing the clerical setup of the local office and pleasing the public. Also noted are ads for Sterne's sliced meats, Dr Marsh's Liver Regulator, round trip lake theater tickets, and Dean's Regulats laxative, with a friendly mix of local notices and humor.
Advertises a glasses fitting method claimed to cure sore weak or watery eyes and headaches. Offers refund after three months if glasses do not relieve symptoms, with return of glasses in good condition.
The Walthour Jenkins bicycle race at Oxford Lake park ended with Walthour defeating Jenkins in five miles in 9 minutes 47 seconds. Minor engine incidents caused small delays but did not derail the program. an afternoon race of five miles against five horses was planned to follow, drawing likely a bigger crowd.
Anniston weather report dated August 2 1906 lists barometer 30.11 temperature 72 precipitation 08 wind 8.5 miles per hour at 5 am lowest temperature 67 at 5 am cloudy conditions forecast fair tonight and Friday W F Clark signature. Also an ad line for Smith's Sure Kidney Cure offering a refund if dissatisfied after one bottle priced 50 cents through Searbrough Drug Co.
Advertises stove wood for sale in any quantity starting at 50 cents. Provides contact by telephone number 343 for orders and inquiries.
A Chicago News excerpt describes Portugal’s moving days with mainly women carrying loads on heads and on poles, aided by a few men for the heaviest items. Women, often barefoot, juggle chairs and china in long daily treks, earning about 12 to 16 cents per round trip, with six to sixteen movers per load and a dozen or so chairs per woman.
The whale possesses the largest mouth in the animal kingdom capable of holding over two bogsheads of water yet with a narrow throat. It traps minute sea life using whalebone sieve then expels the water through head holes. Whales at feeding are described by whalers as spouting.
An advertisement touts Dr Marsh's Liver Regulator as the cure for fatigue and dizziness, claiming it restores vitality and well being through a simple remedy. The copy appeals to readers seeking renewed energy and health.
The Havana Post surveys Cuba’s fauna, noting abundant game like deer, wild boar, rabbits, wild fowl, and several birds. It highlights the jutia as the sole native mammal, plus crocodiles, caimans, lizards, and two nonvenomous snakes the maja and jubo, with details on their habitats and habits.
A sailor cites Sahara date diversity with seventy nine kinds and an Arab date merchant who can distinguish them all. He adds rice from Burma offers about 102 distinct varieties, noting climate and water needs. The New York Press quotes these observations on regional agricultural expertise.
The friends of Hon. Wm. B. Craig of Dallas County announce him a candidate for Congress from the Fourth District, subject to the Democratic primary.
An English authority notes India is a nation of pawnshops where people seek money by pledging lands oxen jewelry themselves and even their descendants. Cases exist of a father pawning his future child at birth to fund his daughter's wedding expenses.
Percy Clark announces his candidacy for Congress from Alabama in the Fourth Congressional district subject to Democratic primary action on August 27 1906.
Winter coal stock advertised by Model Ice Co offering delivery by phone 59. The notice highlights ready supply and contact for orders as a local service.
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