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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1902

Page

7

Hawaiian Fishermen Capture Octopus With Hands and Teeth

The Mawali native fisher uses improvised methods to catch octopus and bonito. He commonly relies on hand grasp and a pearl shell hook to lure bonito, while a bell and pole rig aids larger catches. A diver reaches octopus holes, grips, and bites the head to kill the prey.

Mawali Osherman

Coughs and Colds in Children Promoted by Doctor

Dr Mills Max Y R McLenpy endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for stubborn coughs in children and bronchial issues claiming safety and non narcotic relief. The drug is sold by JL Wikle.

Mills Max Y R McLenpy Chicago Lil JL Wikle

Believer and Skeptic duel over signs in barn tale

In a dusk barn scene a grandfather dismisses signs and superstitions while a boy questions them. The old man promises a lucky penny gift and asserts luck from charms, ahead of recounting alleged life saving cases.

Mr. Holley Sonny Mr. Lolles

P. P. P. touted as nerve tonic and blood purifier

An advertisement claims P. P. P. strengthens nerves and cures debility by toning with a formula of green roots and barks. It asserts rapid health restoration and superiority to Sasaparillas, with sales through The Bell Weatherly Co. and J. L Wikle.

Lippman Pirae Bell Weatherly Co J. L Wikle

Three Short Tales on Modern Rich Children

A writer in the Outlook observes three brief vignettes of pampered youth. A boy boasts he won three dollars betting on a race, a girl ridicules fashion with the phrase it is the fashion, and a six year old heir asks his father how much he is worth. The piece critiques blase childhood among the wealthy.

Gladys

Coughing Spell Ends Life of Local Man at Home

Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at his Oxford Alabama home yesterday after a coughing fit. His wife and child witnessed the incident as he suffered a prolonged choking spell following a cold. A physician arrived too late. An advertised remedy Buallard's Horehound Syrup priced 25c 50c and 1 is offered by J L Wikle and J B Privett.

Harry Duckwell Duckwell St. Louis Globe Democrat Buallard J. L. Wikle J. B Privett Oxford Ala

Swelling the Unance taeful Monks

A reflective meditation on missed chances and the fate of those slow to act. The piece laments many menu left behind due to stress and easygoing natures, arguing opportunities pass swiftly and may never return, leaving only regret.

Snell Avoids Party Fearing Stomach Pain

A resident of Summer Hill New York A J Snell feared attending a party due to stomach pain he thought would worsen He claims a friend advised using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which he says saved him from trouble and allowed him to enjoy the event The remedy is sold by J L Wikle.

J Snell Chemberlain Snell Summer Hill N. Y J L Wikle

Murder Report From Siam Inspires Grim Headlines

The London Globe cites a Siamese account of a shooting outrage in which Khoon Tong, a staffer for Phya Song, was returning from Lampoon and was instantly killed by unknown perpetrators. Six soldiers and six policemen were dispatched to pursue the cowardly assailants.

Saya London Globe Happy Land Khoon Tong Phya Song Lampoon

Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed for Family Use

The advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a longtime favorite family remedy for burns sprains and bruises. Available in 25c 60c and 1 at J L Wikle and J B.

Ballard J. L. Wikle J. B. Privett Oxford Ala

Timid suitor seeks daughter’s hand in old Chicago tale

A lively exchange frames a stalled marriage bid as a merchant refuses any installment arrangement, insisting on either the entire bride or none. The dialogue captures a bustling Chicago context with sharp wit and social tension.

Chicago News

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles with claims of quick relief. It emphasizes danger from frightened horses and frequent accidents and urges purchase at Miller Drug Co and West End Drug Co for 25 cents.

Miller Drug, Co West End

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