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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
3
Nebraska Democratic and Populist conventions open with Bryan favored for the presidency. George W. Berge leads for governor with other names in contention. Senate contenders G. M. Hitchcock and W. H. Thompson are noted rivals as the party weighs its United States seat.
A New York artist who painted a portrait of President Roosevelt spent days at the White House observing the president's expressions. After finishing the portrait, adverse criticism prompted another visit. As the artist prepared to depart for New York, the president sternly warned him, New mina no scartpin.
City editors discuss how a fire early today prompts a society editor to publish a list of names connected to the incident. Officials compile details as reporters gather names for the morning edition.
A Edwardsville Indiana resident Mr Charles Baldwin reports relief from chronic constipation and stomach troubles after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad offers 25 cent price with free samples and sale by J L Wikle.
The steam yacht Rose Marine, which sailed from England in October 1903 to seek pirates treasure on Cocos island in the Pacific, has returned to Southampton. Captain Mathews remains reticent on results, but says his belief in the project is strengthened. The search on the island is described as very difficult.
A London firm uses a secret method to produce hollow lead soldiers, dramatically lowering manufacturing costs. The technique shifts toy industry advantage away from Germany, boosting the British trade as hollow figures gain popularity.
The advertisement claims the yellow fever germ is similar to malaria and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the most effective remedy. It guarantees cures for malaria poison and constipation and lists Elam Otway & Houser's and West End Drug Co as sellers at 25 cents.
Genevan inventor M beletrain claims a motor cone can dissolve in petrol to neutralize burnt gas odor and leave a pleasant scent. Sold in boxes of six for about 25 cents, one cone allegedly perfumes six miles of road.
Chas W Moore of Ford City Pennsylvania suffered a severe hand burn in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with quick, complete relief. It is advertised as the greatest healer on earth for burns wounds sores eczema and piles available for 25 cents at West End Drug Co and Elam Ordway Houser’s.
The piece notes widespread discontent from piano owners and dealers about unusually damp conditions. Thoroughly seasoned wood swells, causing keys to stick and rusting steel strings and iron frames to create ongoing problems, especially in new pianos.
Maxe Hay While the Sun Shines. A lesson on thrift and preparedness for sudden illness. Dysentery and diarrhoeal threats threaten households. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended for immediate treatment and potential life savings. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
The defendant admits striking and throwing a man down stairs and chasing him four blocks while disputing extinuating circumstances. He explains the motive involved a debt collection call during his daughter’s practice, while he read the paper, in a Plano house collection incident reported by the Cleveland Leader.
A Carmarthen vicar earns 2500 dollars annually from a London dealer while a Berkshire pensioner reportedly makes nearly 5000 dollars a year from Marechal Niel roses, illustrating profitable flower farming across England.
Reverend J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Belair Georgia says Electric Bitters cured his lame back and stiff joints and rebuilt his strength. He walked three miles in 50 minutes after two bottles and calls it a Godsend. Sold with guarantee at West End Drug Co and Elam Ordway Houser priced five cents.
The article explains that King Leopold II could not freely bequeath the Congo Free State. If he dies before formal annexation, he must leave the state to his people who may then choose to annex it, treating the Congo as a corporate asset he administers.
Summer heat raises concern over the first loose bowel movements in children. Treat with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil to cleanse. Rev M O Stockland praises its value for ailments in children. Sold by J L Wikle.
A mill proposes connecting your home to town water mains or supplying well water on the premises and installing kitchen laundry bedroom and bathroom appliances for a moderate sum. Inquiries encouraged.
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