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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
3
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Remedy as a home or drugstore solution to darken gray hair, stop dandruff, and improve scalp condition. It promises morning results after regular use and credits Arbrough Drug Co as agent.
In Calhoun County Probate Court the final settlement ofJohn Howard Dill deceased estate is scheduled for December 28 1914. Joseph Dill administrator filed accounts and vouchers and notice is given for all persons concerned to appear and contest the settlement. Judge Joan M Crook presiding.
Charles Mullen of the Yankees drove a final game hit to raise his season average exactly to .260, earning $500 for himself after owner Frank Farrell had promised Lincoln club’s Jones $1000 if the rookie finished at or above .260. The Lincoln purchase price and the bet sparked a notable early season dispute. Also recalled is Jimmy Collins' 1903 Red Sox rally against the Pirates, where Collins urged his team to persevere and the Red Sox won the world series.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush kidneys after meat heavy diets. It claims four ounces of radium from lemon juice and grape acids with lithia will neutralize acids, ease nocturnal urination, and prevent kidney and bladder disorders. Agents: Elam-Hamrick Drug Co.
A. J. Hughes of Pomerayton Kentucky describes a five year battle with stomach trouble and severe headaches. After trying various treatments he used Thedford's Black Draught for three months and reports full recovery. The advertisement praises the remedy as a gentle vegetable tonic suitable for all ages and urges families to keep a supply.
Manager John McGraw moved George Burns from infield to outfield in spring with the Giants. Burns impressed in the outfield and quickly developed into one of the NL’s best. McGraw notes Burns could handle first base if needed and may become a regular there next season.
The column catalogs boxing matchups and track events with names like Hannes Kolehmainen and Freddie Welsh. It notes boxing bouts in New York, Sydney, and Cincinnati, plus track meets at Georgetown and a Christmas marathon in San Francisco. Also mentions Brav es extended contracts, cross country prospects, and earnings of Welch and Johnson.
At a contest board meeting the American Automobile Association tentatively assigned 1915 dates for motor car events subject to rules. The schedule lists Tucson Road Race January 1, San Diego Point Lomi road pace January 9, Panama Pacific Vanderbilt Cup February 22, Indianapolis 500 May 29, Galesburg 260 mile race June 16, Sioux City 300 mile race June 25, Tacoma speedway races July 4, and Chicago Automobile Club Elgin road races August 20 and 21.
Kansas City hosts Old Home Day with stars born and raised here staging a charity jubilee for the Red Cross. Notables include Alice Nielsen Hazel Kirk Margaret Carroll and others performing at Convention Hall to support the fundraiser.
Mrs. W. T. Rice died after three years of sickness. Survived by her husband eight children mother Mrs J W Sparks four brothers and one sister. Buried at New Bethel church with Rev D J Haynes officiating. Pallbearers listed as G A Laney John Alexander A W Daniel J H Hughes B B Curry Tom Hiett. Recent arrivals and visitors noted in community update.
Old Baptists of Georgia mourn the death of the Rev. John St. Callaway in Wilkes County aged 77. A Bethesda Baptist pastor for fifty years in Green County, he arranged his own funeral and tombstone last year. He officiated his son’s wedding just days before his death after a vigorous Sunday sermon.
Miss Little Sparks of Golden Springs spent the weekend with relatives here. Mr. G. KB. tee Winkled-ble bealer of Alabama City visited last Friday. Messrs. H. J. Canada and O. R. Sparks visited W. T. Rice Sunday. The school is progressing nicely under Miss Neva Evans management.
A 1914 testimonial from Lewisburg Tennessee describes years of scalp itchiness hair loss and bleeding lesions. After trying many products the subject reports relief from itching and a full scalp cure after three shampoos and proper use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The ad promotes Cuticura sold by druggists with a free Kin Book upon request.
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