Captain Hobson Pushes Miss Cerf Into River Farce
St Louis July 22 Captain Hobson and Miss Cerf became the subject of a sensational rescue tale at Piasa Chautauqua. The account says Cerf was not in danger and was shoved from a yacht, splashing into two feet of Mississippi water. Cerf says she wrote a letter to her mother describing the incident and noting gossip around Hobson’s presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Hobson-May Cerf
Piasa Chatauqua
Miss Cerf
Hero-Leutenant
Merrimac
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted for Rheumatism Relief
Advert says rheumatism sufferers should treat kidneys to remove uric acid. Foley's Kidney Cure is praised by R. T. Hopkins of Polar Wis who after three years of doctors found relief with the remedy. McBreath Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
R. T. Hopkins
Polar
Wis
McBreath
Less Than One Wave Round Trip to Pacific via Missouri Pacific
Tickets go on sale July 15 to 20 with final return limit September 16. Travel from Portland to Seattle and Tacoma through the Rockies with diverse routes and stopovers. Send for maps and pamphlets. I. E. Rehlander TPA Chattanooga Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Missour Pacific By
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Rehiander
Chattanooge
Tenn
Christian Workers Assembly and Bible Conference
Southern Railway offers round trip fares for North Carolina origin to Black Mountain during the Christian Workers Assembly and Bible Conference events in 1902. NC points fare is one fare round trip. other points one and one third fare. Tickets on sale July 17–22 for assembly and August 7–12 for Bible Conference. final limits given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Workers’ Assembly
Montreal
N. C
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Black Mountain
New Fall Clothing Line Arrives at J N Boyers Tailor
New line of fall samples of clothing just received at J N Boyers the tailor. Beauties do not fall to see them.
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J. N. Boyers
Calhoun County Baptist Sunday School Meet in Coldwater
The Calhoun County Baptist Sunday School convention and Sunday School Teachers Institute will begin in Coldwater on July 29 and run all week. Most county teachers are expected to attend, with many other interested people also planning to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Baptist Sunday School Convention
Coldwater
Cure for Constipation and Diarrhea Ads in Bizarre Text
The fragment markets Cas carets Candy Cathartic as a bowel aid stamped C C. It also includes scattered archaic biblical allusions and a stray note about emeralds, fashion items, and religious imagery without a coherent narrative.
Summer complaint cured by standard remedy at home
A Lansing Iowa Journal letter describes a family case of summer illness treated with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The writer notes the medicine should be on hand in every home, especially in summer, and that the product is not being promoted by the paper. Sold by J L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lansing
Iowa
Journal
J. L. Wikle
The Barber Pole Symbol and Its Bloodletting Origins
A column explains that the barber pole marks the bloodletting heritage of the profession. Red stripes symbolize flowing blood, white stripes the linen bandages used after the operation, while the pole signals a barber shop nearby.
National Baptist Convention Round Trip Fare Offer
Southern Railway sells tickets at one fare for Birmingham bound travel to the National Baptist Convention. Round trip to Birmingham and return allowed for travel September 14 15 and 16 1902 with return limit September 27 1902. Tickets available through any ticket agent.
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National Baptist Convention
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway
Souther Railway
Boyer Suits Fit Well and Year Becomes Clear
Tailored suits by Boyer fit smoothly and mark a strong year for the tailor. The message notes quality fit and favorable reception as time progresses.
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Boyer
Many Letters Uncalled For in Anniston Post Office List
List compiled July 21 of uncalled letters at the Anniston post office divided into Gentlemens and Ladies lists. Names include Daniel Alexandria J A Barker Eichner Kemp Banner Burdett Bush Grimes Gaines H Hil Rev Jno Hickle Hollingsworth Howard Johnson Jones Loog Macon Murphy McMillian Nickelson Paterson Roberts Rogers Robinson Roberts Rosa mond Shell Sherman Snyder Spain Stockdale Syers Throp Underwood Walsh Westbrook Williams Wilkerson Wood Young and others. Also entries for Miss Mae Allen Hattie Blackman Chory Brown Louise Gardner Annie Lizzie Hudson Janie Hunter Emma Melver Jennie Owen Fannie Powers Lassie Nippie Viola Yancy and firms Reaves & Co. John Kennard & Co. P M Smith.
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Alexandria
Daniel
Bice
Barker
J A
Eichner
C J
Blackwell
Kemp
Banner
Burdett
Jas
Bush
Charlie
Cowan
S A
Cunningham
Card
John
Capson
Albert
Fudner
A B
Foster
J I
Fells
Fromby
Berry
Freeman
Grass
H G
Grimes
Gaines
Jovan
H Hil
Rev Jno
Hickle
Frank
Hollingsworth
Howard
Enis
Johnson
Jones
L. L
Loog
A L. M
Macon
Jacob
Murphy
Ben
McMillian
Nickelson
Paterson
J M
K--Rease, Monroe; Reid, Albert; Roberts, J D
Rogers
Eddie
Robinson
Roberts
N KE
Rosamond
Shell
Sherman
Snyder
Spain
J L
Stockdale
Syers
Rich
Throp
Tynee
Underwood
Walsh
Pat
Westbrook
Williams
Wilks
Wilkerson
Wood
Wallace
Young, N I
H—Hudson
Mary
Harris
L. B
Hoks
Janie
Haddleston
Hunter Mra
Emma
M—Melver
Jennie
O—Owen
Fannie
P— Powers
Lassie
K—Rease
John Kennard & Co
L. T. Smith
P. M
Electric Bitters Promised as Cure All Remedy
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney, liver, and nerve troubles. It claims to purify the blood, boost liver function, and relieve conditions like malaria, rheumatism, and sleeplessness with guaranteed satisfaction from McElreath Drug Co at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElreath Drug Co
Weneeda Corn Meal Promoted as Pure Fresh Ground Grain
The ad touts Weneeda corn meal as superior due to careful selection of the white milling corn, removal of dirt and faulty grains, and a thorough cleaning and polishing process. It claims Esopus top runner stones for grinding and bolting to yield a soft sweet meal, inviting readers to try it immediately.
Doctor Warns on Compliance with Diet and Hygiene
A noted physician says patients rarely follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving physicians with drug treatment as the remaining option. The article recommends Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for chronic constipation as a mild remedy that maintains natural bowel function, sold by J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Seaboard Air Line Introduces Cafe Cars on Metropolitan Limited
The Seaboard Air Line inaugurates cafe car service on the Metropolitan Limited between Atlanta and New York. Train offers a la carte dining with high standards, frequent delicacies, and reasonably priced meals aboard Pullman cars and coaches. Daily departure from Atlanta at noon.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Metropolitan Limited
Atlanta
New York
Pullman
Boyer’s Showcases 500 Styles Of Spring Goods
The store presents more than 500 spring apparel and accessory styles, highlighting seasonal arrivals across men’s and women’s lines. Shoppers can explore varied fabrics, colors, and designs, with new stock featured weekly.
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Boyer’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hobson
Her
River
Matism
Christian Workers Assembly and Bible Conference
WHI
Jerusalem
Ezekiel
Votan
Anniston
Gentlemen's
A—Allen
Mae
Allen
Miss
B—Blackman
Hattie
Chory
Brown
Mattie
Louise
O—Cohhan
H; Coley
Annie
I—Davis
Hariet
b—Elisov
B. M. G—Gardner
Grace
Lizzie
Weneeda Mills
Annistor
Norris & Little
Atlanta Avenue
Dixtware Co
Aeareny Seer
Seaboard
Air Line Railway
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway
Atlanta and
West Pont
Western Railway
Alabama
Atlantic Coast Line
Louiseville and Nashville Railroad
Loulaville Henderson and
St. Loams Railroad
Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad
Northwestern Railway
South Carolina
Halmore Steam Packet Company
Brunswick & Birmingham Railroad
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Charleston and Western Carolina Raiilway
Washington Southern Railway
Chesawake Steamship Yom Samy
Meaboard Airline Railway
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad
Moagy Kk. Krouse
C. P
T. A
Kimball House
Atlanta, Ga
Wim
B. Clements
T. P
Ausate
B. Walker
Depot Ticket Agt
Union Station
Fulton
Equitable Bidg
KB. Christian
Postell
Anniston [Mercantile Company
Srinas
Ark
J. W. Berry
Arkansas Methodist Conference
USA
Infanis
Recpe
Samuml
Rap’blisher
Ij Dosis
California
Uricaol Chemical Co
Los Angels, Cal
Lamer & Rankln Drug Co
Bears
Castoria
Anniston Water Supply Co
Noble Street
Chas. W. Carltona& CO
Architects
J. W. Golucke & Co
Caldwell Building
Turner's
Union Shop
Tenth ST
White Barbers
Nything
E. Juliusy Williams
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