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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1903
Page
7
A reminiscence praises Colie Williams for his generous, patient nature and his dedication to children. The piece notes his playful youth, his kindness to little girls, and his aim to bring joy beyond business, describing summers with bathing, swinging, and games like flinch and other entertainments.
Local druggist J L Wikle offers Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets touting their ease of bowel movement appetite boost and digestion support with testimonials of satisfaction from users across the state.
A vivid account of a community outing at Coldwater near the church, featuring Ivar Kelly and T Colie Williams. The feast included spring chicken ham cakes custards pies and a group photo with a speech by T Cohe Williams. Mrs Turvipseed Miss Jean Williams and children performed, the trip ended with cordial goodbyes and a return train ride.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood poisons cancers ulcers bezema carbuncles and skin diseases. It claims relief from pimples eruptions painful joints and sores and offers free blood sample and medical advice from the Blood Balm Co. of Atlanta Georgia.
The stock owned by us to be sold in Anniston under the name Anniston Cash Store and Trade Palace includes goods recently bought from J. Porter Co of Jacksonville and merchandise from John Shelcutt in Anniston. The combined stores offer a vast assortment in one room with very full stock in all departments and bargain prices. Other purchases as needed will be made.
The advertisement proclaims high merit goods and cash payment for merchandise. It notes six related stores including a wholesale operation and five large retail outlets. Buying for the six concerns allows lower purchases, enabling cash on delivery and avoidance of bad debts, aiming to be top notch for bottom prices.
A local store posts a bold sales pitch urging careful examination of goods and prices. It promises refunds if customers unhappy with purchases, insisting money back is not a satisfaction guarantee and inviting continued patronage.
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