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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
7
A Colorado ex-congressman recalls Jim O'Brien a famed Leadville character buried with a wooden grave marker stating he departed heaven at 9:30 am. A humorist added heaven 4:20 pm O'Brien not yet arrived causing intense local uproar as reported by the Washington Times.
The piece contrasts patriotism among highlanders and mountain peoples, noting intense attachment to homeland. It recounts a Washington Post quote about a lawyer whose defense was praised but whose true capacity lies in speech from the Adam's apple upward, implying a flawed evaluation of rhetoric.
A humorous exchange presents sister asking for advice on keeping a man's love and the brother replying with blunt wit Don't return it. The caption reflects a lighthearted domestic moment from Chicago News.
A quotation attributed to the Seatt le Post-Intelligencer asserts that a woman does not begin to command until she has promised to obey, reflecting editorial opinion on authority and gender roles.
Ford and Sturgeon of Rocky Hill Station Ky report they were asked by Dr. G B igley to supply erbine for customers. They ordered three dozen in December and note strong fat actin from erbine, duplicating the order three times and placing another with their salesman. Dr. G B Singley endorses the product and a 50 cent bottle is offered at J L Wikles Oxford Ala.
Ted consoles his mother who received a ten dollar bill with a sentimental note. He asks softly if the money is good, as tears fall while she recalls bygone days and dear old scenes.
Senator Proctor of Vermont claimed the finest speech he ever made had four words in reply to Senator Hoar. He stated that no man in Vermont may vote unless he has traded $5,000 with Massachusetts people. Then Proctor added we all vote.
A humorous exchange between Gusher and Henpeck from the Detroit Free Press. Gusher boasts of never saying an unkind word to his wife, and Henpeck retorts with a classic chestnut about marriage and memory. The quip hinges on the line I never got married.
In a brief exchange from the Philadelphia Press Mrs Nexdore notes her daughter practiced a new concert piece last night while Mrs Pepprey confirms she couldn’t get away to hear it.
Bystander pleads to end fighting as a deck-side dispute unfolds aboard a steamer plying Australia to New Zealand routes. A crew member on top calls for an arbitral pause while another vows to block an eye, prompting tense moments at sea.
Marion Lee of Dunearth Indiana states she suffered severe diabetes for years. She tried eight physicians with no relief before using Foley's Kidney Cure, which she credits with restoring her health. Miller Rug Co.
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