Oxford Calhoun Rifles Banquet Toast Praises Oxford Women
At the Calhoun Rifles annual banquet in Oxford on Tuesday a speaker praised the women of Oxford from Maine to California and the South, noting their beauty. The item also lists local residents attending, arrivals and visits, plus a mule sale notice from Harnes Hinson & Cox in Oxford.
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Oxford
Calhoun Rifles
Tennessee
Calhoun County
Harnes
Hingson & Cox
Ala
Rexall Mucu-Tone Ad Urges Catarrh Cure in Anniston
An advertiser promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a catarrh remedy with a claimed 98 percent cure rate for consumption when treated early. The offer includes a risk free trial, no obligation, and guarantees backed by Scarbrough Drug Co on 1107 Noble Street.
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Eures
Anniston
Scarbrough Drug Co
Noble Street
Honest Proprietary Medicine cited for saving families money
The advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has saved thousands of dollars for families unable to afford physicians. It asserts the remedy works as well as physicians and sometimes even when doctors fail.
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Lydia BE. Pinkham
Miller and Huntington clash over two valuable volumes
Henry Miller sold two rare volumes to Collis P Huntington for 700 dollars and after Huntington denied buying them, Miller reminded him of his own words about the pair being valuable for his library. The exchange ended with Huntington confronted by the bookman.
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Henry Miller
New York
Talesman
Collis P. Uuntington
Mr. Mier
Railroad King
Mr. Huntington
Millonaire
Books of Reference for Readers and Homes
Editors urge readers to use almanac dictionary and atlas as handy reference books. The columnist notes these books bridge historical study with current events and keep the reader connected to the world. Adopt the habit to enrich daily reading.
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New York Mall
A Sporting Parson and the Hunting Rector
The Reverend Jack Russell, famed west country sporting parson, was cited before the bishop of Exeter over neglect of duties and keeping a pack of hounds. Charges proved unfounded, Russell persisted in hunting almost to his death in 1888 at eighty eight, and was noted as a wrestler supporter and cider enthusiast. He aimed to reform conduct from the pulpit and remained steadfast in his rural passions.
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Jack Russell
Bishop of
Exeter
Russell
Devonshire
Four Births Reported From Marengo County Woman
In Linden Alabama on January 22 four babies were born to a single Black woman on a plantation near Friendship church. The mother now has seven children from four years of marriage and both mother and all four infants are reported well. The Marengo County Board of Health has recorded the case in county records.
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Linden
Marengo County
Essex Pritchett
Kimbrough Plantation
Friendship Church
Alabama
Dean's Regulats Suggested For Constipation Relief
A mild easy action bowel remedy promises relief with a single dose. Treats habitual constipation and is sold at 25 cents per box. Ask your druggist for them.
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Dean
Hyomei Promises Cure For Catarrh And More
Hyomei, an eucalyptus based antiseptic, claims to kill catarrh germs without harming tissue. Inhaler use four to five times daily, symptoms improve in days with discharge and bad breath ceasing. Elam, Ordway & Houser offer money back if not cured after a fair trial. Complete outfit $1. refills 50 cents. Also marketed for asthma sore throat croup and coughs.
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Elam, Ordway & Houser
Hyomei
Notable Guests and Visitors Sum Up Local Day
Albert Ullman was in Talladega today. L. H. Kaplan returned from Atlanta. Colonel T. Ben Kerr of Piedmont visited. J. . Adams of Montgomery visited Anniston. H. J. Fite of Durham spent the day on business in Anniston. S. R. Jacobs of Atlanta was in the city. Prof. C. W. Daugette of Jacksonville State Normal School was in. M. G. McCargo of Talladega spent hours in Anniston, coming from Gadsden. J. J. Akers and William Oates of Charlotte registered at the Alabama.
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T. Ben Kerr
Piedmont
H. J. Fite
Durham
N. C
Anniston
C. W. Daugette
State Normal School At
Jacksonville
M. G. McCargo
Talladega
Gadsden
J. J. Akers
William Oates
Charlotte, N. C
The
Alabama Today
His Concert and the Abbe Pradt in Paris
A brief anecdote recalls Abbe Pradt in Paris during Napoleon's era at a Wellington hosted dinner. Pradt delivered a long oration on political affairs ending with praise for a single savior of Europe. The Duke of Wellington retorted by mid speech, placing a hand on his chest.
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Pradt
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Paris
Europe
Mer
Home Remedies From An Old Manual
Open cut treatment uses alum water and powdered resin, applied with a cloth. Severe ankle sprains demand repeated hot water soaks and bandage care. For insomnia a cup of hot Indian meal gruel before bed helps. Sulphur for scarlet fever or diphtheria and camphor in a neck bag are advised. A coffee burn on the stove is claimed to disinfect and scent the house.
Go Right at It Exchange Quip on Germs Health Talk
A brief exchange features a cautious man and a quick quip about germs. The humorous remark notes how germs seem to get straight to the point in communicating sickness. The back and forth captures a light moment on health anxieties.
Trying to Make a Hit in Courtroom Exchange
A court scene records a prisoner denying violent assault while claiming a misguided aim to “make a hit” with his wife. The judge questions the charge of throwing her to the ground and striking her head against the floor.
Deer husbandry notes from Kansan City Star
The Kansan City Star describes deer feeding habits preferring weeds over good grain, the need for abundant running water, and fencing as a major expense. It notes fawns are usually born in spring or early summer, with does typically bearing one, then twins and rarely triplets.
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Kansan
Missing Tools Highlight Early 20th Century Exchange
A clipped exchange shows a doctor forgetting surgical instruments and a plumber leaving tools in a cellar, illustrating everyday workaday concerns and neighborly pragmatism in a bygone era.
Capudine Headache Relief Promises Quick Nerve Ease
An ad fragment touts Capudine as fast relief for headache and nerves, claiming it clears the head and steadies nerves. It urges readers to try Capudine at drug stores.
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Capudine
Hicks
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Kidney Relief
Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder disorders and irregularities. Claims prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Mentions W. E. Lloyd and Elam, Ord way & Houser.
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Foley
Bright
W. E. Lloyd
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Livery announces new cab and wagon service
Starting January 1, 1909 Lake's Livery Stable will run a cab and trunk wagon for 25 cents inside cab limits. The service will operate on Sundays and Sunday nights at the same price. Phone 44.
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Flake
Anniston Steam Laundry Offers Shirt Neck Bands in All Sizes
Anniston Steam Laundry advertises new neck bands for shirts and shirt waists available in all sizes. Phone 96. Jy12-tf.
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Anniston Steam Laundry
Notice of Sale of Bankrupt Stock of Goods
Receiver L. E. Adams will sell the entire stock of goods of Hopper & Son bankrupts for cash at public auction in Edwardsville Alabama on January 23 1909 at 19 o clock noon. Stock inventories about eleven hundred dollars and may be seen in Anniston or Heflin Alabama offices of H. D. McCarty referee.
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H. D. McCarty
Hopper & Son
Edwardsville
Alabama
Anniston
Ala
Heflin
L. E. Adams
Notice of Final Settlement in Birch Estate
In Calhoun County Alabama Probate Court special term on January 7 1909 Charles D Kline administrator of Thos Birch deceased filed account for final settlement. Court sets January 28 1909 to examine pass upon and allow the account and to complete settlement with notice by publication for three weeks. Judge E F Clook.
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State
Charles D. Kline
Thos, Birch
E. F. Clook
A Friend In Need in Brooklyn Life
A bashful young man spends about half an hour making advances to a couple. He retreats as the scene grows awkward with Johnny wedged behind the sofa. An impatient interruption from behind ends the suspense with a blunt remark about ease.
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Johnny
Brooklyn
Literary Irrigation in a Dry Novel
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note mocks a rising author for a seemingly dry work. The reader quips about the heroine shedding tears on exactly 253 pages, highlighting perceptions of pacing and emotion in the literary piece.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Inconsistent Flowell-Rowell Provokes Public Outcry
The New York Press notes Flowell-Rowell as inconsistent. Powell asserts he would grant time then have you arrested for stealing his watch.
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Flowell — Rowell
Powell
New York Press
Public Opinion and Snowflake Musings
A brief meditation on snow and opinion contrasting private views with public sentiment and its perceived power, noting the triviality of a single snowflake versus a day of snowfall and the strength of collective views.
Chamberlain's Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Pain Cure
This common muscular rheumatism remedy requires no internal treatment. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely twice daily for a rapid improvement. It is noted as especially valuable for muscular ailments and skin diseases. Sold by Elam Ordway & Houser.
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Elam, Ordway & Houser
Blake’s new carriages offer Pullman comfort
Advertisement notes Blake’s carriages provide perfect comfort like a Pullman car and are always ready day or night, with phone number 44 and code de12-tf for contact.
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Blake
Opportunity Knocks Reassures Door for You Ad
Slogan urging readers to send want ads to keep knocking until a response arrives. Emphasizes that opportunity can be pursued repeatedly through classified notices and listings.
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Will Norton
Tom Jackson
Enaley
Clark Snow
M. Crockrell
Delta
Lee Wilson
Jenifer
J. J. Wilson
D. B. Clarkson
Chicago
Miss Sue Bagley
Mra
Khermer Staples
Mrs
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W. W. Wilkerson
Silver Run
W. ©. Hariig
Yom Allen
DeArmanville
A. C. Allen
Ed Moss
Coldwater
Mra. X. H. Bagley
Missisie Rand
the Lake
Scarbrough Drug Company
Books of Reference
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Ellison
Elam, Ordway & Houser’s
Albert Ullman
L. H. Kaplan
Atlanta
J. ©. Adams of
Montgomery
S. R. Jacobs
the Ladies’ Store
Yens Yensen
Barbara
Public Opinion
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