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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
4
The State Executive committee of the Democratic party approves a state wide primary for selecting state officer candidates on Monday August 25. The committee had earlier considered August 1% but chose a later date to allow for preparations and respond to voter calls for a fairer, more democratic nomination method.
Dorchester Mass resident Lois Cragg suffered years of unbearable lung distress and a stubborn cough. After all doctors failed she used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and was cured. It promises relief for coughs colds throat and lung trouble with a guarantee from McElreath Drug Co. 50c and 100. Trial bottles free.
A fragment notes Snia made by Boyer in a yearlong effort highlighting craft work and likely local skill. The line hints at a product or item called Snia attributed to Boyer with ongoing yearly practice.
Hotel and cottages fill with guests for July to September. A lengthy list of visitors arrives from cities including New York, Meridian, Knoxville, Savannah, Birmingham, Nashville and many others. Social events include bridge afternoon hosted by Mrs. Walter Robinson and invitations issued for a nine o'clock reception by Mr. and Mrs. O H Parker for Miss Pollard of Montgomery.
An old newspaper ad offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It claims the product acts on blood and mucous membranes and lists Toledo Ohio druggists selling it. Testimonials from West Traux Walding Kennan Marvin accompany the promotion. Price 75 cents per bottle with free testimonials.
The advertisement asserts Clifton flour delivers consistent, high quality results unlike other flours. It urges housekeepers to try a trial sack from Brandsford Mills of Owensboro Kentucky, claiming first use will prove satisfactory to both purchaser and producer.
An older health advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a purifier of the blood by straining out impurities and toning the whole system. The claim emphasizes improved vigor and relief from lifelong urinary concerns with a general health boost.
An 19th century advertisement claims repulsive features from liver imbalance affect women and girls at an age. It promotes Herbine to cleanse bowels regulate the liver and improve complexion. Sold by J. L. Wikle and J. B. Privett in Oxford Alabama for 50 cents.
An advertisement extols Flour as daily essentials noting its nutritious and reliable quality. Postell's Elegant Flour is described as white well ground belted and well handled throughout. Sold by all good grocers Anniston Mercantile Co sole agents.
Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years before using Foley's Honey and Tar which she calls a sure cure. The testimonial appears from Mc Elreath Drug Co promotional material.
The notice extols Warters cigars as made from first class material and skilled workers claiming there are no better five cent cigars. It highlights Warters Hand meus ent tue Roulwen as superior quality product.
A series of party standard notices announces candidates for county commissioner in Calhoun County. Names include V L Harvey from the First District, Thomas J Weaver from the First District, Charles D Marrin, and P C Patterson, all signaling intentions subject to Democratic party action and primary fairness.
McDuffie and Hewitt long form attachment against C F Cotton issued July 8 1902 in Anniston Calhoun County Alabama levying on a heavy oak bedstead dresser and washstand. Cotton a non resident of Alabama residing in Saint Louis Missouri notified of the levy. Witness dated July 8 1902 by A B Sawyer justice of the peace.
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