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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
5
An up to date line of this famous brand of hats has just been received. For quality and style the Knox Hat needs no introduction to the people of Anniston. Their reputation has long been established. Mr. Saks invites your inspection of his efforts for his customers in this city.
The reigning fad and Dame Fashion’s decree mark a broad shift to practical wear. The styles appear right and the goods claim top quality with prices kept low consistent with value.
An Anniston item notes J J Be McElreath now of Birmingham passing through town toward New York to greet W J Bryan on his world tour return. Also advertised is sliced ham by W F VanArsdeli with 35¢ per pound pricing. A mill employee Henry Frick loses left forearm in a clamp incident but amputation is not required. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised as a health tonic.
Reed Smith professor of English at Alabama Presbyterian college has returned from a vacation in South Carolina to his home. The ad notes new Kimona cloths at 18¢ per yard and highlights a sale of two lots at Quintard and Leighton avenues for $1,600. It also mentions Birmingham interests seeking brown ore properties in Calhoun county for ore amalgamation and lists various local notices and events.
A quotation attributed to Diodorus warns that money must be guided by the person or else it governs the bearer. It emphasizes prudent financial control and the peril of wealth when mismanaged.
A ten day camp meeting begins today in Hobson City with numerous negro ministers from various parts of the country in charge. Meanwhile the county board reviews tax returns for Alabama Mineral Land Co, which lists 40,000 acres at 1.25 per acre. The board raises the valuation to 2.50 per acre, a 109 percent increase.
In a Glasgow Times line a parish minister asks Saunders why he cannot attend church. Saunders replies he spent the hale o the last week on the tap o it. The quip preserves a regional Scots flavor and a lesson on priorities.
The London Times notes that four decently dressed women were taken to Smithfield for sale but bids by men led to a protest by a would be husband who refused to buy. A riot and confusion followed, reflecting poorly on the police response.
In Yonkers the Statesman notes a former lawbreaker now living within the law with Jill observing his conduct. The article contrasts past acts with current restraint and compliance.
An old advertisement warns that without Foley's Kidney Cure one bears sole responsibility for kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts the product cures all forms of kidney and bladder disease and cites Elam Ordway and Houser as endorsing the remedy.
M T Lynch editor of Phillipsburg Daily Post praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds in his family. He states he has used many medicines but none as effective. Elam Ordway.
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