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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
3
A reflective piece recounts the Alamo’s enduring romance and the haunting, silent relics of the siege. It visits San Antonio’s Alamo Chapel and nave, notes relics like the old mission bell and cannon, and recalls Bowie Travis Crockett and Madame Candelaria, ending with a promise to continue tomorrow.
Theater managers led by Frank J Wilstach and Claxton Wilstach plan abandoning lithographs in favor of newspapers for promotion. They aim to cut poster use, reduce paper waste, and rely on newspapers for advertising high class attractions. Caution remains as few dare to be first to break the tradition.
J A J Montgomery of Paxico Wayne County Missouri reports twin girls long bothered by worms find relief with White's Vermifuge. He cites rapid worm elimination including a twelve inch worm and notes the medicine aids growth and ward off sickness. Also mentions Oxford Alabama sources and Warter's Hand-made Cigars in tin foil.
Eaton Ohio photographer C C Harlan says he suffered untold agony from indigestion for years. After failing with doctors and medicines he found relief with Electric Bitters, praising them as a godsend for dyspepsia and stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Only 50 cents, guaranteed by Miller Drug Co.
M Markstein holds sole agency for the celebrated Buffet Beer brewed by the Fred Miler Brewing Co of Milwaukee. The ad proclaims it the acme of beer perfection.
J Jones, described as a negro, was robbed by two highwaymen on west Eleventh Street around midnight last night. They took $350 in cash and Jones's hat, then fled west. Officers searched but found no trace. the men carried grips and traveling attire suggesting they were just passing through.
A. Gulledge of Verbena Alabama paid doctors for piles causing 24 tumors. After repeated failures Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. It claims to subdue inflammation relieve aches and pains and is sold for 25 cents at Miller Drag Co’s drug store.
Birmingham Ledger notes Anniston prepares a handsome Labor Day celebration with the Trades Council inviting speakers and a strong labor body. Birmingham News mentions Daniel Farrell of Anniston staying in the city, Florence hotel. Montevallo Sentinel reports Sydney J. Bowie, congressman from the district, visiting for a reunion and supporting Governor Jelks as he campaigns.
A small notice notes that in this season malaria is likely to begin, with fatigue and yawning common before chills. It states Herbine quickly stimulates the liver, expels malaria germs, purifies blood, and restores health. Available for 50 cents at J. L. Wikles and J. B. Privett in Oxford, Alabama.
Southern Railway offers round trip tickets to Asheville for the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturalists event from August 17, 15 and 19, at a single rate. Final return limit is August 25, 1902. Inquiries may be made at any ticket agent.
Consumers are learning rapidly that Weneeda corn meal is better than other meal because it is ground from the very best white milling corn. Each grain is cleaned, scoured, and polished by the latest machinery. Esopus grinding stones and bolters remove bran, yielding a pure white meal. Try it at once.
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