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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
During a brief visit guests were greeted with fruit punch and bright conversation. The final group celebrated arriving late as their half hour extended to over an hour. Friends regret the illness of Lydia Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Roberts and wish her a speedy recovery.
In memory of Carrie Bell Stone daughter of Mrs Mary Stone and William Stone who died August 22 1906 at age four. The notice honors her as a beloved child and reflects on life death and faith with a closing signature J O Harwell Anniston Alabama dated August 26 1906.
The Rev. J. Warsen of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga hails Electric Bitters as Godsend to mankind claiming it cured his lame back stiff joints and physical collapse. He says after two bottles he walked three miles in 50 minutes and feels strong enough to walk three more. The tonic is advertised as remedy for weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints sold with guarantee at West End Drug Co and Elam Ordway & Houser priced 50 cents.
The piece relays a World report on Monday morning grouchiness and the habit of overresting Sunday. Gassaway and Binks discuss rescheduling to Tuesday morning to avoid Monday la fatigue. The dialogue suggests cutting Monday from the workweek to improve efficiency.
An aging veteran endured eczema eruptions for three decades. Examined 15 times by a government board, officials declared no cure. The story claims the man was ultimately fully cured.
John T. Roach of Richmondale Ross Co Ohio reports thirty five year eczema cure after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He claims government exams found no remedy but two treatments with the Cuticura line cured him completely.
A large campaign claims Cuticura Soap cleanses and purifies baby skin while Cuticura Ointment soothes itching and disfiguring eruptions. Instructions describe warm baths, cleansing crusts, and applying ointment for relief and sleep, with free mailing for guidance.
Newark readers recall the third annual German saengerfest in New York in June 1852 with 1 200 male voices plus a 100 piece orchestra performing works including the Magic Flute overture and Martin Luther’s Ein feste Burg. Kossuth attended an intermission as the event drew praise for its grand sacred tones.
An advertisement warns against drastic laxatives and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a gentle natural laxative. It claims the product empties the bowels, tones the system, and permanently cures the habit, urging buyers to insist on the genuine label with a large dollar sign.
Poultry fanciers in Anniston discuss hosting another poultry show next fall. The first attempt two years ago was successful, boosting local stock and stimulating poultry raising. Organizers plan steps toward a larger exhibit and may expand to include other items, with a formal organization expected soon.
A popular soprano, famed for a timbre and willowy figure, chestnut hair, cherry lips, and hazel eyes, is said to have been raised in the lumber region. Her voice and origins link her to the forested area and its traditions.
In Anniston residents report a backache relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after suffering nights of restlessness. W Mayfield of 1207 Sixteenth Street shares that after trying many remedies he found cure in forty eight hours at J L Wikle's drug store. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for long standing female ailments including headaches, backache, irregular periods, pelvic distress and fainting. It claims strong professional endorsement for its ingredients, no alcohol, and that it strengthens the pelvic organs, suggesting it may prevent surgery. It offers free consultation by letter and mailing a medical adviser.
The University of Alabama announces the next session opens Wednesday September 5. Tuition is free for Alabamians. John W. Abercrombie LL D president notes graduates are in demand in all vocations. Regular enrollment last season was 491 with 316 in summer school total 807 students.
T. M. Henderson advertises as a dealer in second-hand furniture and stoves at 913 Noble Street, offering cash for second-hand items. The note emphasizes quick cash and a broad range of goods for sale or exchange.
High grade furniture of all kinds offers New Home sewing machines stoves and other items. Located at 923 Noble Street the advertisement promotes reasonable prices and a broad selection for home needs.
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