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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
7
A London Spectator note discusses laughter’s social function from crude outbursts to refined amusement. It cites Carlyle on laughter’s limits, praises genuine kindness over boisterous mirth, and argues wiser, gentler humor shows experience and benevolence.
Claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison cancer ulcers leprosy carbuncles and more with free samples and medical advice. Endorsed by Robert Ward of Maxeys Georgia and Geo A Williams of Roxbury who describe severe skin and bone ailments cured by the product. Druggists sell for $1 with free sealed sample upon request.
Sir Wilfrid Lawson confronts a laborer with a black bottle and urges cleansing. He gives a shilling to buy a better drink, but the laborer spends it on beer. Sir Wilfrid questions the choice, while the laborer replies with a rustic, garbled retort about alcohol and the “horse of poison.”
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at his home after a cough worsened. His wife and child were present. He had a slight cold days earlier and ignored it until a prolonged coughing spell led to suffocation despite a physician’s impending arrival. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup advertised by J. L. Wikle and J. B Privett in Oxford Alabama.
An old Lancashire tale describes a father who places a sword Bible apple and pills before his child to predict future work. If the boy touches any item he is said to choose that path, but he ends up taking all the items and the father jokes he will train him as a lawyer.
H. T. Mentyre of St Paul says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet do him more good than anything he has ever taken. For sale by J.
The narrator and Jack witness a massive rock and debris slide from Rainbow hills. The torrent roars across the gully, throwing bowlders and dust, mixing with water to form a black viscous stream that floods the river terrace. The event resembles an avalanche in slow motion and ends with a dramatic landfall.
C W Lynch of Winchester Tennessee reports his son nearly died from membranous croup until relief came after one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. He urges refusing substitutes and notes Miller Drug Co. supplied the remedy.
A legal discussion clarifies daytime burglary rules. The English standard holds that if light reveals the intruder’s face there is no burglary, but moonlight does not negate burglary when entry occurs after nightfall with intent to commit felony. Burglary may also occur by breaking out after hiding inside to steal.
Dr M R Metenpy of Chicago endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy for stubborn coughs in children of all ages. He calls it non narcotic and safe for nonprofessionals and a universal panacea. Sold by J L Wikle.
The term Sterling derives from a theory tying it to Hirasterling a northern German craftsman. Easterlings, skilled refiners arriving during Henry III’s reign, refined silver money and produced moneta Easterlingorum the money of the Easterlings in England.
Sanborn era advertisement proclaims P. P. P. Lippman’s Great Remedy as the world’s finest blood purifier superior to sarsaparilla. It alleges permanent cures for scrofula including goiter hip disease and swollen neck with testimonials from Ida Hastings of Savannah Georgia. Sold by all druggists with wholesale and retail distributors listed.
A boy and girl playing with toy trains name stations Cardiff Newport Swansea and then shout Heaven Top. The girl declares she will get out here as the boy continues to call out station names in a playful exchange.
Favorite family remedy Ballard's Snow Liniment has long been a household staple for burns sprains and bruises. Sold in 25¢ 50¢ and $1 sizes at J L Wikndor ft B Privett Oxford Alabama.
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