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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
2
In Jewell and Republic counties alfalfa fields show sudden deep sink holes up to six feet deep and ten feet wide. Cattle disappear into underground pits as workers near Jewell City hear a moo from beneath the surface. Experts note long alfalfa roots may loosen ground causing underground washout.
Oxania lodge No 203 Knights of Pythias hosts an oyster supper in its hall on the fifth ward. Oysters in all styles, music, speeches and a 25 cent admission to cover lodge expenses. Proceeds to aid lodge funds. large attendance hoped for a pleasant evening. Also an advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm claiming cures for eczema and skin troubles with free trial offer.
A local notice from SmMoor & Bell advertises a large dry goods sale with jeans pants overalls hats and shoes at deep discounts. It emphasizes closing out stock regardless of cost while shifting focus to their growing grocery business and invites customers to visit.
The Model Laundry at 12th and Nobile lists clear water and goo oil toap as two washing principals used in their process.
An old caption notes that ironing saw edges off collars and cuffs makes garments feel comfortable, attributed to The Model Laundry at 12th and Ne.
If you consu t your own interest and want the finest work would it not be well at least to give this laundry a fair trial. If you wish our war on to call mail us a card or telephone us ANNISTON STEAM LAUNDRY Noble street.
The ladies of St Michael and All Angels parish announce a package sale in a vacant Noble Street store room on Thursday the 12th. Items of all descriptions will be boxed and sold at 10 cents each to raise funds for parish and hospital work. Proceeds aid the sisters home in Anniston. Coffee sandwiches and cake will be served all day.
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing a severe lung illness after doctors said consumption was incurable. He reports gaining weight and urges others to try the remedy, priced 50 cents and 1 60 with trial bottles free at McBreath Drug Co.
The Hon. Geo L Knox editor of The Freeman and pioneer race leader tours the South speaking on The American Negro and his Possibilities. He spoke to large crowds in Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana and will address Aniston on December 10 at 8 P M at the Auditorium. Admission is 15 cents for one and 25 cents for two. Rev James Brown Chairman Prof W A Battle Secretary.
Advertisers claim Fo ley's money and Tar is a splendid cough cold and sore lung remedy based on user satisfaction. McElreath Drug Co. endorses the product.
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