19 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
1
An advertisement touts Picnic Specialties and Outing Supplies as offering the greatest variety of picnic goods. It claims no store in the country excels in this line and invites customers to shop when ready to fix for the picnic.
A long list of grocery items with per bottle and per can prices including Ginger Ale, Champaign Cider, C M beverages, mirrors a wide array of preserved foods and pantry staples. Notable items include Premier Lunch products, Ferndell brand, Libby's Melrose Pate, New York Full Cream Cheese, and Lowney chocolates. The ad emphasizes quality and variety in pickles olives and canned goods.
Paul Morton first vice president of the state road estimates a bumper corn crop for the west and nation, totaling about 2.6 billion bushels. He says railroads will strain to handle increased traffic and notes he bases his forecast on surveys, western state travel on Santa Fe lines, and agents reports from many corn producing states. Morton expects a new high well above 2.2 billion bushels with gains of roughly 300 million.
Hyman Hoffman, a Russian tailor in New York, shot his wife Sophia through the mouth early today and then killed himself by swallowing carbolic head. Mrs. Hoffman lies in a hospital as police report Hoffman had a recent arrest for disorderly conduct and a sixty day sentence. The couple have four children.
Connelly brothers lease the Dixon Noble Boiler Works on Glen Addie Street and plan to operate soon. They run a boiler making and repair business with a large Ducktown Tennessee plant and expect to expand capacity as demand justifies it. Only ten cents a bottle, but worth fifteen at The Office.
Oil wells near Jennings Louisiana continue to burn fiercely with no perceptible progress toward control. Operators report daily telegrams offering rewards for anyone who can extinguish the fire as crews work to contain the blaze and salvage operations.
The Calhoun Rifles held a meeting in Oxford and unanimously approved a trip to New Orleans. A committee will finalize plans and report next meeting. On Friday August 1 they host an exhibition and prize drill with Oxford ladies serving refreshments to raise funds. Lt Col McConnell and Maj Daniels attend. The event aims to support the journey and ensure success.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle thorough cure for dyspepsia nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel disorders. Sold for 25 cents at McElreath Drug Co.
Heavy rains in central Iowa threaten flood damage across 300 square miles from Keokuk to Hannibal. Observers warn crest may arrive today or Sunday with corn and wheat losses totaling near four million dollars. Levees at Ll pois and surrounding dams may restrict damage to 26 000 to 30 000 between Keokuk and Quincy.
Telegram from J W McElreath says he will decide on running for Alabama representative from Calhoun county after returning home from Lithia Springs Georgia. Friends urge him to run and he plans to come home next week to weigh the race.
Sound kidneys are safeguards of life. The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure offered by Blreath Drug Co as a remedy to keep kidneys healthy.
Rev James G Glass will be installed as rector of Grace church tomorrow. Bishop RE Barnwell of the Alabama diocese will conduct the service assisted by Rev J H Blacklock from St Michael and All Angels. Glass comes from Summerville DC and replaces Rev Francis C Coyle who resigned months ago.
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