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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
6
A composite 19th century advertisement touts Vinol a wine flavored cod liver oil remedy for coughs consumption and wasting diseases. It claims rapid relief with a money back guarantee and includes a customer testimonial from H. E. Samat of Boston praising the cough cure after four bottles.
A garbled survey of rivers and lakes notes the Nile as the longest river with no tributaries, Cape of Good Hope waves reach ten feet, Yellowstone hosts a large hot lake, and major rivers like the Ganges and Mississippi are compared to others. It cites the St Lawrence freezes four months, Dead Sea sinking 1,200 feet below sea level, and other mangled facts.
In Toowoomba Queensland the Gazette reports a resident named Wockner endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 18 for a two month severe cold. The notice states the medicine is sold by J L Wikle and invites others to try the remedy for benefit.
A philanthropist hosts a dinner for the Society of Reformed Criminals. A guest complains of a lost watch. The host darkens the room and warns that after a hundred counts a stolen watch must appear on the floor. Lights return to reveal thirty three handsome watches in the room.
Users should be aware some nonopiate cold medicines contain ingredients that cause constipation and may be unsafe. The note warns that Foley's Honey and Tar is not the only option and highlights concerns about active basing ingredients.
List of unclaimed letters dated December 23 at Anniston post office includes GENTLEMEN'S and LADIES' LIST entries with numerous names and initials. Patrons advised to mention advertised status when calling for delivery. general delivery note by L. T. Smith, P.M.
Promotion claims Electric Bitters quickly relieve nervousness sleeplessness stomach upsets and general systemic trouble. It tones the stomach regulates kidneys and bowels stimulates the liver and cleanses the blood, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Southern railway offers round trip tickets to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at one and one third fares. Tickets on sale December 23 to 25 30 31 and January 1 with final limit January 1903. Teachers and students may buy December 19 to 22 with final limit January 1905 upon presenting certificates signed by school officials. See agent J F Latimer or D P A Birmingham Alabama.
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