Colonizing in Calhoun County aims to attract northern farmers
The Evening Star reports Capt James Crook seeks 30000 to 50000 acres near Alexandria Valley for a northern syndicate to settle thrifty farmers in Calhoun Alabama. Proponents cite agricultural revival, improved methods, and benefits to Malhoun Anieton and local towns while stressing Crooks high standing and pledge to education and civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
James Crook
Alexandria Valley
Anmieton
Social for Sproul nieces at Christmas party
Mr and Mrs James Sproul hosted a Christmas party for their nieces Miss Ethel Elam of Birmingham and Martha Sproull of Anniston. Thirty young guests joined games with prizes, decor bright with greens, and orange ice and cakes served as the hour of departure approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie Cheistman
James Sproul
Ethel Elam
Birmingham
Martha Sproull
Anniston
Constantinople
Lawrence McIrwin
Mary Weatherly
Misa Ethel I
Laxative Bromo Quinine Mabicts Boxed Warning
In a garbled OCR fragment a product named Laxative Bromo Quinine Mabicts is mentioned with a vague 6%25 size note. The line also includes a proverb about people in glass houses and early vegetables, offering no clear event or organization context.
Weds In Virginia G B Flint and Miss Obenchain
Mr G B Flint and his bride nee Miss Obenchain of Wytheville Va arrived in Anniston yesterday and are at home with Mr and Mrs John W Coleman on Quintard Avenue. They were married December 22 at the bride’s home and have since traveled. Flint manages the local Murphy & Co office and Mrs Flint is praised as a charming Virginia belle.
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G. B. Flint
Miss Obenachain
Wytheville
John W. Coleman
Quintard Avenue
Flint
Murphy & Co
Vinol Tonic Promoted for Growing Children in Ad Claim
An advertisement urges mothers to use Vinol the wine of cod liver oil as a safe delicious tonic to aid children’s growth. It touts improved appetite digestion and energy and cites a testimonial from Sanan Pickennie praising its effects. The ad promises refunds if customers are not satisfied and invites inquiries about Vinol.
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Jurnachine
Fall River
Mass
American Bicyclist to Wed Wealthy Paris Widow
Eddie Gilford the American cyclist known for death defying dives in Paris will marry Lucie Benariet a wealthy widow aged 22. Benariet watched his performances nightly and earlier leapt into the arena to cradle him after a tank collision left him unconscious for hours. The match follows his romantic ascent and a reported fortune around 300000 dollars.
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Paris
Eddie Gilford
Lucie Benariet
Gilford
Mme. Benariet
Deafness Cure Promised by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness mainly stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It claims local applications fail and offers $100 for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with free circulars and distribution through Druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Coenry & Co
Toledo
The Best Barber Shop Prompt Attention Throw
The Best Barber Shop draws attention as a provocative piece noting the need to balance quick service with animal welfare concerns. It signals public interest in ethical handling and prompt customer care while referencing the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
A lively sales blurb urges use of Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims rapid soothing relief and notes availability at Miller Drug Co and West End Drug Co for 25 cents.
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Miller Drug Co
West End Drug Ce
Girls Should Seek Earnest Suitors Not Romantic Heroes
Advice column urges brides to choose practical husbands who will support a family over men who chase grand gestures or dangerous romantic ideals, arguing steadiness and financial reliability trump chivalric affection.
Beall recounts cure with Dr King's New Discovery
Z R Beall of Beall Mississippi recounts his wife recovering from consumption after using Dr King's New Discovery. He says she improved at once and was later fully cured after four bottles. The product is guaranteed by Miller Drug Co and West End Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Z. R. Beall
Beall, Miss
Miller Drug Co
West End Drug Co
Reserved manners mask illness turning man rasty
A wary man’s demeanor masks a developing illness as symptoms grow, suggesting a decline hidden behind cultivated restraint. The piece notes how reserve can obscure a health issue until it advances.
Cough Medicines Safety Highlight Opiate Concerns
The note warns that many cough syrups contain opiates causing constipation and safety risks, especially for children. It compares Foley's Honey and Tar as an option that contains no opiates and is safer. Concerns are raised about other brands and general use.
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Foley
Corn-Fed Beef and Poultry Praised for Holiday Tables
The ad touts ample meat supplies including beef, pork, turkey, chicken, duck, and rabbits to serve holiday guests. It emphasizes careful sourcing and fresh condition at moderate costs to elevate festive meals.
Uricsol Promises Quick Rheumatism Cures From LA
An ad from the Lamar Rankin Drug Co and Uricsol Chemical Co touts Uricsol as a unique remedy from Los Angeles for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and kidney liver and bladder troubles caused by uric acid. It claims speedy cures after other treatments fail and advertises bottles at 1 each or 5 for 6.
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Los Angeles
Land of
Lamar & Rankin Drug Co
Atlanta, Ga
Uricsol Chemical Co
Aul
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Northern Syndicate
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Alabama
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Commonwealth
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Superior Central
Providi
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Wisconsin
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Miss Ethel Elam
G. B.plint
Obenchain
Virginia
A. A. Green
Mrs. Creen
Fayetielle
Miss Livingston
Brownville
Tens
Misa Gibson
Waite
Mrs. White
Leightom Avenue
William Mabrey
Mrs. McMillian
Lucy Houser
Green
Geo. Brown
Brown
Hodges
Ashville
Ala
Married Ladies Card Club
Telephone
Anniston Ice Co
Toper
Manu
Ayers
Kohn Broa
tom@y
Kohn Brothes
Love Drug Co. Druggists
Steqdet
Barre
Finley’s
Scana
Noble Street
Iolida
Burdett & Rayfield
Jd.hunter Thos
Wolsoncroft Hunter & Woloncroft
Drewry S. Gro, Co
Tickle
Samme
Niston Banke Uoan
Wviu
Lippman
E. Julius
WIL Ams
Ney
King's
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