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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
7
An Anniston resident received a postal order from Dr and Mrs T W Ayers announcing their safe arrival in Shanghai China. The item also references a phone numbers 523 and 515 and a location 123 W Tenth St. Del Imo.
The piece recalls a 1714 burglary of a dandy's wardrobe with a rich inventory of silk gowns and laces. It contrasts with 1600 gallant dress described in Rowland's epigram, noting the era's openness to foreign fashions as the London Chronicle observes.
A promotional notice extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective and prompt for coughs and croup. It cites a testimonial from E A Humphreys of Alice Cape Colony and notes availability through J L Wikle in its sales network.
A brief notice from the Aniston Electric & Gas Co advertises gas coke as a clean, inexpensive fuel for grates and base burners priced at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered. Telephone contact is 109.
An Anniston notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for sick kidneys. It cites back pain and abnormal urine as warning signals and features a testimonial from J. W. Montgomery of 314 Mulberry Street describing relief after using the product from J. L. Wikle's drugstore. Foster Milburn Co. is listed as sole U.S. agents.
The Evening Star announces a future price increase to three dollars a year due to higher costs for paper and ink. It urges readers to renew now at the current rate, notes that no lower rate will be accepted, and asks back subscriptions be settled to preserve the paper’s quality and City reputation.
A rich Russian banker is found murdered in St Petersburg. A cigar mouthpiece in the room matches the cook’s teeth, revealing his imprint. the cook confesses after initial suspicion falls on servants. The Green Bag writer notes the discovery.
The piece cites 16th century accounts of a meteorological spectacle called fire drakes or dragons. It notes observers across Britain described flaming serpents in the air, sometimes hundreds flying together, with explanations ranging from spirits guarding treasure to vapors lighting spontaneously.
An Anniston Electric and Gas notice touts gas coke as the cheapest and cleanest factory fuel burner option for grates and stoves, promoting affordability and cleanliness.
A nursery girl in Edinburgh nearly harmed the infant Sir Walter Scott. She fled to join her lover but stayed at Sandy Knowe to care for him. She later confessed she planned to kill the child, carrying him to the Craigs with intent to cut his throat.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut says after trying many remedies he improved only after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He states after two bottles he improved and five bottles cured him, enabling him to pass a life insurance examination. Elam Ordway & Houser advertise the product.
Anniston Electric and Gas Co lists burner material at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered. Contact telephone 109 for Kali Seka arrangements.
Cool afternoon drive prompts purchase of a buggy or carriage from Donahoo and Co, mounted on a mountain route.
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