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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
6
Public health notes claim typhoid malaria and dysentery rise from impure water. Wells can harbor microbes unseen by the naked eye and magnification reveals contamination. Physicians warn even clear water may carry thousands of microbes.
An advertisement claims Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey in every glass of water prevents illness and aids circulation. It cites cures for cramps and dysentery, with endorsements from doctors and hospitals, selling at $1 a bottle with a free medical booklet.
A man fishing in the lake at Gerad mer Vosges caught a large pike weighing about 30 pounds and sold it to a hotel proprietor. While preparing the fish for service the cook discovered a purse containing forty five inside, later identified by a hotel guest as belonging to a former guest.
An advertisement urges care for graves with lasting monuments and urges readers not to neglect loved ones. It promotes a memorial service by Box & Ellis and emphasizes timely action to honor the departed.
A compact ledger of dates listing notable events and deaths from 1223 to 1904. It catalogs rulers, battles, births, deaths, political actions, and landmark occurrences such as Mazarin's era, San Antonio mission founding, notable deaths like Little Turtle and De Staël, and events including the Erie railroad presidency, Lake Montuba discovery, and Campanile Venice collapse.
West Virginia riverside bears are increasing with a small settlement at Beaver Dan nearly ceasing sheep farming. Hunters report signs of 117 bears in a single day on Black Mountain run. anecdotes describe bears avoiding humans and a 20 year old unarmed fisher killing a bear with a stone. One shepherd used lanterns to deter bears, which then kept away from the flock.
Mrs. Grant Shy of 1130 Reynolds St Springfield NL says the salve cures cuts wounds burns and sores and she regards it as an absolute housekeeping essential. Guaranteed by West End Drug Co and Elam Ordway Houser.
A sailor quoted by the New York Press explains there are 79 date varieties in the Sahara, distinguishable by expert Arad merchants. He notes dates grow in oases under a desert sun, with the Sahara supplying the world. He also mentions Burma rice has 102 distinct varieties.
Old Chronic Sores. As a dressing for old chronic sores there is nothing so good as Chamber lain's Salve. While it is not advisable to heal old sores entirely, they should be kept in a good condition, for which this salve is especially valuable. For sore nipples Chamberlain's Salve has no superior. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
A Chicago Tribune item riffs on a couple debating door entry on a streetcar. The husband quips that choosing rear entry and front exit yields a longer ride for their money, prompting a humorous exchange about value.
A local minister questions a touring act in Yaphank and asks who the organizer is. The advance agent replies with a bold self introduction fueling a public push to suppress the show.
An article discusses that stomach, heart, and kidney troubles stem from nervous control rather than the organs themselves. It promotes a Restorative remedy by Dr Shoop of Racine as a treatment addressing the nerves to relieve stomach, heart, and kidney symptoms instead of organ-focused cures.
A master plumber, now wealthy, travels abroad for health. At sea a school of whales appears and he rubs his hands in ecstasy. A passenger asks why, and the captain says he imagines each whale spout as a burst water pipe to be repaired at his old rates.
In a travel remark Henpeck recalls a queen’s memo seen in Egypt and muses on the marvel of awakening a woman and keeping her alive in memory. The exchange with a friend notes the sense of wonder at ancient relics and cultural curiosities.
The article extols Golden Medical Discovery as a potent alterative and tonic curing many catarrhal and mucous surface diseases from nasal passages to bowels and bladder. Favorite Prescription is urged for female weaknesses and exhaustion, rebuilding strength and regulating functions. Both are non alcoholic, glyceric extracts, sold by medicine dealers. Pierce's Pellets are recommended to aid digestion and bowel vigor.
In a Chicago Record-Herald snippet a beautiful woman says she joined an anti-kissing club. A man suggests kissing the right person, then demonstrates a graceful kiss. She admits the thrill of flouting rules drew her in while inviting further discussion on the idea.
A comrade from Elgin Illinois was stricken with cholera morbus after returning from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City. J E Houghland of Eldon Iowa reports giving Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which he credits with saving the man's life. He notes years in immigration work and says he always carries and uses the remedy with success. Sold by J L Wikle.
A Milwaukee Sentinel quote presents Senator Badger reflecting on wealth and fatigue. He notes riches ease worry but growing tiresome replacing a knife with a fork in daily life. His bemused, far-away stare underscores the satirical mood.
During the summer months children face bowel disorders requiring prompt care at first looseness. The recommended medicine is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for quick control of abnormal bowels.
A character asks if they will rusticate the summer, and the response rejects any high class towers, opting to spend the funds down on the farm with plain living and rural simplicity.
The friends of Hon. Wm. B. Craig of Dallas county announce him as a candidate for Congress from the Fourth District, subject to Democratic primary action.
Mrs Jennie Duncan of Haynesville Maine at 70 credits Electric Bitters with curing 20 years of chronic dyspepsia and making her feel as well as a young girl The tonic is claimed to cure stomach liver and blood problems general debility and weakness and is sold at West End Drug Co and Ordway Houser.
Local ad fragment lists a price appeal and sale pitch for goods with a contact line reading Phone 82 and the firm name Donahoo & Co for further inquiries.
Evening Star subscription terms list a monthly rate of 25 cents in advance for each copy. The notice emphasizes prepaid renewal and ongoing delivery.
A brief note credits Mirian Michelson as author of A Yellow Journalist and places the piece at Robinsons Library noting a literary setting or event at the library venue.
John B. Knox and L. Turner and W. W. Stringfellow are listed with capital paid in surplus and profits, along with figures for circulation and deposits.
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