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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
2
A householder questioned a man with a dark lantern asking if he was a burglar. The man replied he was an agent of the Society to Limit the Size of Great Fortunes, per the New York Herald.
The third annual mid-summer meeting and tournament of the Michigan Whist Association began at the Hotel Somerville in St Clair today and runs through Thursday and Friday. Leading whisters from Michigan and nearby states participate. The event opens with progressive pairs contests and offers fine prizes for open contests and special prizes for top aggregate plum scores.
The oldest human body in the British Museum Egyptian gallery rests in a shallow sandstone grave on the Nile west bank in upper Egypt. Scientists date the remains to a late Neolithic period predating Menes and the earliest dynasties, linked to the remote stock of ancient Egyptians with flint tools and undecorated pots.
An Alabama woman suffered with worst form of skin eczema producing black patches and severe itching. After a year of physician care, treatments failed and she grew despondent. Now affected areas are clear as ever, marking a dramatic improvement in her condition.
A three year eczema cure testimonial from Lizzie E. Sledge of Selma Alabama praising Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. The patient details prior diagnosis by two physicians and a year of ineffective treatment, then rapid improvement after using the Cuticura line for six months. Includes price notes and availability through druggists and a free skin book offer.
A Brussels rumor claiming a wealthy Belgian count left a widow to select five travel companions for a Holy Land pilgrimage sparked a frenzy. Dozens applied for $5000 and outfits with $800 travel funds, but the tale proved to be a clever hoax.
Delegates representing tens of thousands of members gathered in Providence for the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America opening ceremonies. A pontifical mass was celebrated at the cathedral by Bishop Harkins, with greetings from Governor Utter and Mayor Dyer. The convention runs through Saturday as reports show steady growth in membership.
Lacour recalls Schopenhauer in Frankfurt where officers talked only of promotion horses or women, while a gold piece stayed on the table a month as he planned to give it away when a new topic finally arose.
A business directory listing for nurse Martha Bell seeking contact via phone number 455 or at 1720 Blue Mountain Avenue. The notice clearly identifies Miss Martha Bell and provides the contact options for service inquiries.
The friends of Honorable Wm B Craig of Dallas county announce his candidacy for Congress from the Fourth Congressional District subject to the Democratic primary nomination.
T M Henderson operates a second-hand furniture business at 913 Noble Street offering cash for used furniture. The notice lists Henderson as a dealer in second-hand goods and mentions street location.
The Famous at Eleventh and Noble streets proclaims its full range of clothing and furnishings for women and boys, inviting shoppers to head to foot wear and outfits.
A Phillipsburg editor extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy seen in his family. The piece also explains why eating a pound of food can produce only a small weight gain due to muscle work and increased respiration and perspiration during meals.
An early 20th century ad asserts tiny expense for acute colic and diarrhoea with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. It claims fast relief before a doctor arrives, noting it never fails in severe cases and should be in every home. Sold by J L Wikle.
Not the Horse For Him, two miles from Olney, Hans comes to buy a horse. Ike Bergman touts Poe as a fine road horse, five years old, sound as a quail, at 175 dollars cash. Hans declines, saying he lives eight miles from Astoria and would have to walk back two miles.
J. T. Hodge at 923 Noble Street advertises high grade furniture of all kinds New Home sewing machines stoves and other household goods at reasonable prices with emphasis on value and variety.
Wescarry highlights largest stock and greatest variety at Noble and Worth streets location in Anniston, promising the lowest prices. Local shoppers encouraged to visit for deals and selection.
State institution for teachers reports enrollment of 524 last session across all classes with 332 in the Normal School, drawing students from 55 Alabama counties. It lists 300 boarders and 135 teachers, strong professional courses, a well equipped manual training department, and preparation for state examinations. Board from $10 monthly, expenses $75 to $125 per session. School opens Sept 18, 1906. For catalogue address.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for heavy impure blood. It claims the product cleanses the blood to a rich red tone, improves digestion, relieves headaches and nausea, and restores health and vitality. It emphasizes thin blood causing weakness and paleness and positions the biters as a cure.
H L Stanley of Bruno credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing his wife after five years of coughs and lung bleeding. He says the medicine cured consumption if taken in time, with a first bottle showing improvement and a full course completing the cure. Trial bottles available at local druggists.
Percy Clark announced as a candidate for representative in Congress from Alabama's Fourth District, pending the outcome of the Democratic primary on August 27, 1906.
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