Oxford News and Local Happenings Highlight a Busy Week
T W McCain of Birmingham visits Oxford parents Rev and Mrs W F McCain on West Mechanic Street. Mrs Pearce of Mira La visits. J W C Baker predicts six weeks drought. local firms promote fall goods and expand canning. Community notices include meetings at churches and relocations in town.
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Oxford
T. W. McCain
Birmingham
City
W. F. McCain
West Mechanic
R. Lottrell
Epworth League
Sara Pearce
Mira
J. W. C. Baker
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Local Citizen
An Anniston resident testifies that after trying several doctors he purchased Doan's Kidney Pills from Wikle's drug store and after five or six boxes was completely well. The letter, signed TOM T. HURST of 185 Cobb Street, endorses the Quaker remedy and notes its availability through Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo.
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Anniston
Dean
Wikle
Curious Indian custom ties elder sister to tree before remarriage
In parts of India families with several daughters sometimes require the youngest to wait until the elder is wed. If no suitor appears, the elder is married to a tree or large flower to allow the younger to marry. The elder must pick a plum, apple, or apricot tree to secure a divorcee. elm, pine, or poplar are sacred and cannot be used.
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India
His Wig In His Pocket at Versailles Court
Benjamin Franklin faced a large head that needed a wig for the Versailles court. A sufficient wig was found that could pass him through the chambers, after which he removed the cantonal appendage and kept it in his pocket.
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Benjamin Franklin
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