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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
5
The notice proclaims the acquisition of the Mallory building opposite Ullmans, promising double frontage and quadruple space, with a grand jewelry store announced to rival any in the region by Sept 1. It touts a full stock of admissible items and notes related local church services, ads, and assorted notices across town.
Calhoun county voters are told by Jos J Arnold that a circulating report alleging he introduced or supported a tax on secret orders and fraternal societies is false and absurd. He denies any such measure and urges rational voters to distrust the claim.
An advertisement fragment touts Varrilla chocolate and walnut caramels made with pure cream at Dove's candy kitchen. It praises Geist bottle beer for purity, Stag Paint for long lasting taste, and Warter's handmade cigars wrapped in tin foil as sweet and fragrant.
Weather forecast issued under authority of the Secretary of Agriculture. August 25. Fair tonight and Sunday. Outlook for next week remains tranquil with no significant storms expected. Local conditions at farms and markets remain unaffected by prior weather warnings.
Last arrived 85 Peau de see Silk Waists at 33.00. Gerst Bohemian and Pilsener bottled beer described as pure liquid food. Stag Paint advertised as better, longer lasting and covering more surface than others. Dixié Hardware Co.
A brief advertisement notes it will pay to visit the store now to secure footwear for next winter. It also mentions Newsome and promotes Sta Paint as a house paint option.
Anniston defeats Chickasaws 8 to 0 after Camnitz, tense with defeat, overthrows the ball over the grand stand. Chickasaws, demoralized, leave the diamond as Anniston dominates with strong pitching and hitting. The locals vow to finish the sweep in this afternoon’s finale.
Advertisement urges readers to stay cool and healthy by drinking Gerst bottle beer claiming it is absolutely pure. It markets Gerst Pilsener as the only high grade bottled beer sold at ten cents.
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