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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
4
Talladega correspondent reports Clay county property values rising on mineral speculation sparked by railroad certainty. Farmers fear unseen mines under land as owners price mineral rights high, potentially hindering development and selling prospects.
The 1902 08 session catalogue of the State Normal school at Jacksonville Jacksonville State Normal presided by W C Daugett highlights its twentieth year. The frontispiece features Capt W M Hames, long time board president. The issue touts its usefulness and notable graduates across Alabama and notes a strong faculty for the year starting Oct 1.
On July 3 the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs opens as an all-year resort under Frisco System management. Extensive renovations have been completed to make the Crescent Hotel equal to the finest Southwest hosteleries.
The Birmingham Age-Herald outlines that to vote in the August 25 Democratic state primary a voter must be a Democrat, have paid 1.50 poll tax by February 1, be registered, and reside in the proper precinct. Poll tax payments after February 1 do not grant voting rights in August or November. Inspectors must be trusted, with three per precinct, and oath taken to ensure a guarded, honest process.
The Greensboro Watchman backs Ex-Gov Johnston in the Alabama gubernatorial race, arguing newspapers influence voters mainly where opinion is undecided. It asserts Johnston will beat Governor Jelks in the upcoming primary despite editorials. The piece ends with an unrelated note praising Chamberlains Stomach Liver Tablets, sold by J. L. Wikle.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming by using them one gains a sprightly step and rosy complexion. It promises all organs active, digestion good, and no headaches. Sold for 25 cents at Miller Drug Co.
A vintage testimonial extols Clifton flour from Bransford Mills as the best choice for long lasting satisfaction. The note urges readers to share the message with neighbors and rely on the trusted quality experienced by housekeepers everywhere.
The Southern Railway announces cheap round trip tickets from Washington to Washington for the National G A R Encampment to be held October 6 through 11. Tickets available October 3 4 5 and 6 with return by October 15 1902. By depositing with a joint agent in Washington before noon October 15 and paying 50 cents, final return limit extends to November 8 1902. For details contact any Southern railway ticket agent.
Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana says worse diabetes faded after trying eight physicians with no relief. She credits three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure for restoring her health. Muller Drug Co. provided the cure and endorsement.
Southern Railway sells round trip tickets to Birmingham for the National Baptist Convention colored event in September 1902. Tickets on sale September 14 15 and 16 with return valid until September 27. Only five cents cigars also noted for smokers.
In the Philippines the army has crushed a 7,000,000-strong insurrection and brought peace from Luzon to the Sulu archipelago. Soldiers shown courage and endurance, with schooling and liberty spreading under American governance within three years of the 1899 start. Public officers promise no condemnation of these troops.
The article argues that neglecting physical training harms mental and moral development more than bodily defects. It warns that a child taught to view labor as demeaning grows to misjudge values, chasing wealth and idle prestige while rejecting real effort and usefulness.
A reflective piece argues for sparing living as a measure of a long productive life across professions. The author suggests science, law, medicine, and clergy often continue intellect and service past late ages, while society craves spectacle. Caution is urged that entertainment and consumption may threaten national vitality.
A Kentucky drug farm at Rocky Hill Station reports a doctor request from Dr. G B Singley for Herbine. They ordered three dozen in December and say the remedy has proved very satisfactory, prompting a repeat order today. The note mentions Dr G B Snigley and a sale at J T Wikles land in Oxford Alabama with a 50 cent price.
J H Johnston of Broughton Georgia recounts years of bronchitis torment and workers’ misery until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him and cured his wife’s asthma. The ad claims it is the best group medicine for lungs and offers a $1 trial bottle and free trials at Miller Drug Co.
The announcement states Sidney J Bowie is a candidate for re election to Congress and will run subject to the Democratic party action. The notice lists Bowie as the official candidate for the party and invites support for his candidacy.
Several notices show Jos J Arnold Jas Kerra JR E H Hanna and Dr G C Williams named as candidates for the Calhoun county legislature subject to Democratic party action. One declaration supports a people elected Railroad Commission with powers similar to Georgia’s.
The Superintendent of Education announces H. T. Persons as a candidate for re election to the office of county superintendent of education, subject to the election rules and eligibility requirements in force at the time.
A series of notices from The Star and Republic announce multiple candidates for Calhoun County commissioner in the Third and First districts. Names include G. W. Hubbard A. J. Larvin Thomas J. Weaver Charles D. Martin P. C. Patterson S. G. Wright Clark Morgan and others, all pledging party standards and fair primaries.
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