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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
2
A patient suffered a decade with an itching rash and constant scratching until blood flow. After fruitless doctors and medicines, Cuticura treatment led to complete cure. The report notes relief and final recovery after prolonged trial.
A man recalls years of itching and sores on limbs starting at age nine, failed remedies from arsenic to iodine, and finally success with Cuticura Ointment after trying many products. He claims fourteen years of suffering ended and hair restored, writing from Verillion South Dakota in 1906.
The community announces visits by Mrs. J. P. Bentley and family and other guests in Oxford. Homes and plans progress with a new 5 room cottage on Fast Chocooloee Street, Bud Zaner residence, and two substantial city improvements. Governor Comer inauguration coverage and parkland discussion near Dr. Bullard’s residence noted.
Preparatory to their departure for tromery Monday the Calhoun Ri had a thorough drill. last night. boys present a fine appearance. Leach member seems actuated by a desire to do his best. Miss Ruby Bentley will be with Ull man Bros of Anniston in the millinery department this season. Miss Bentley has she c remarkable success in her chosen profession and fills any position with credit.
Thad M. Gwin & Co prom welcomes buyers with First Lieutenant A M Humphries taking command in Montgomery. Local names include W J Stephens from Christiana and R A Hingson ill at home. Judge W A Yeatman wed John H Jarrell and Susie R Jones Gretna Green. Mr and Mrs E B Lee of Clay County visit. Solon Hingson to move to Anabella Georgia. For sale two story residence near college and 345 acre farm two miles out. Police court fines collected. Dean's Ointment praised by Mayor John R Garrett.
An advertisement extols Mark Rogers whiskey, urging customers to specify the brand for its age mellowness and purity. It claims the whiskey acts as a medicine tonic and stimulant and promises satisfaction from choosing the best.
Mrs. H. N. Pence and children of Bulacauga visit Judge W. A. Yeatman for several days. FOR SALE Roll top desk nearly new cheap Apply Mrs. Adair Star office Oxford Captain Huey Bullard will be un avoidably prevented from accompany
The piece traces storm terms like typhoon and hurricane entering English via Portuguese and Spanish. It notes Shakespeare used hurricane and outlines varied spellings such as furt cane and Herocane, showing early attempts to render the Carib huracan into English. It credits navigators with introducing these terms from the west and east.
J P Wakefield is replaced by J W Mims as head of J Mims & Co proprietors continue. The firm pledges the same courteous treatment prompt delivery and pure goods with fresh country produce as a specialty and best staple and fancy groceries.
A professional runner describes a morning routine starting at 6 30 A M with dressing time then a quarter mile walk in five minutes followed by a dog trot mile in eight minutes and a circuit totaling a mile and a quarter finishing at 6 48 A M. The routine expands the lungs and stimulates the heart producing exhaustion and perspiration before bath shave and breakfast and promises no drugs for the sedentary man.
A testimonial advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a prompt effective cure for croup and cold prevention in children. The notice cites E. A. Humphreys of Alice Cape Colony and J. J. Wikle as sellers, arguing the product is pleasant to take and free of harmful ingredients.
The Philadelphia Press notes Miss Passay is engaged to Mr Gayman praising his speed and noting she outpaced him in romance. The comment frames the pairing with a light, witty tone reflecting social gossip of the era.
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune mentions a doctor and professor with a cryptic line about restraint and a wine offered anonymously. The note references a man who kept the wine for a year and returned it.
A Baltimore American feature cites a humorous adage from a social column. It notes a quoted line about marriage as a foolish choice, reflecting contemporary wit and social banter among friends.
Mr. E. G. Case of Canton Center Connecticut testifies Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for coughs and colds after trying many. He notes it gives certain results and has no bad after effects. Sold by L. Wikle.
Anniston Electric Gas Company advertises gas coke as the cleanest and cheapest fuel for grates and bas burners at four dollars fifty cents per ton delivered. Telephone 109.
Advert says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drugs and is safe for children. Claims thirty years of success for colds croup and whooping cough with good taste and easy dose. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
An old bachelor recalls how fashionable restaurants once required writing orders to show sophistication. He notes modern spots abandon writing, distinguishing themselves by elaborate French menus with terms like ris de veau vol au vent and gigot a la alex of mutton.
The ad warns constipation as a trigger for appendicitis and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure that stimulates the liver and bowels. It claims the syrup does not nauseate or gripe and is mild, urging readers to refuse substitutes. Elam Ord way Houser.
All points north south east and west are served with Pullman cars to New York and dining car service. Rates schedules and complete information are available from M Coxwell C P A and M H Bone D P A Birmingham Alabama.
A stockholders meeting of Calhoun Home Building Company will be held at the office corner Tenth and Noble streets at 3 p m on Monday February 4 1907 to vote on increasing capital stock from 10000 paid in to 50000 authorized and to elect additional directors and handle other business.
Investors are invited to attend a stockholders meeting to hear full plans and purposes for a home enterprise offering a good paying market investment opportunity. The event follows prior notice and invites those desiring to invest.
The notice promotes fuel for grates and base burners from Anniston Electric & Gas Co with contact by telephone 109.
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