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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
4
Announcement names Hon. S J Bowie as candidate for re election to Congress from this district. The note praises his first term accomplishments and recognition on the elections committee among Southern lawmakers, urging support as a merited tribute to his ability and worth.
In Anniston the shift from renting to buying lots and building homes marks substantial growth for the manufacturing city. The recent years show wonderful expansion, with many new houses being erected as a sign of prosperity and community encouragement.
Vanity leads many businessmen to ad only in peak months. The public forgets quickly after prominent figures pass, so lasting recall requires steady, year round advertising rather than spasmodic bursts. Printers Ink warns that irregular campaigns lose impact.
The writer argues Cuba must regain confidence in Estrada Palma’s government and obtain reciprocity to make sugar and tobacco markets profitable. Without relief, unemployment will rise, sparking discontent and possible anarchistic unrest or annexation fears as U S influence looms and the Ward steamship line withdraws from Cuba trade.
Ricamont Virginia July 25 J S Greenway the Chesapeake Ohio cashier who fled Norfolk July 12 was found here and is jailed He shows signs of mental distress and suffered a throat wound believed self inflicted during delirium SELMA July 25 Dallas county reports 2276 life certificates issued with only 61 Negro recipients in a county whose large Negro vote totals about 8000 Knoxville Tennessee July 25 forty people poisoned in Maryville by lemonade tainted with tartaric acid J Warren Carr merchant who sold it from a zinc vessel poured enough acid to carbonate fifty gallons instead of two Omaha Nebraska July 25 passenger train No 5 west bound wrecked near South Omaha fireman killed engineer possibly fatally injured and two express messengers injured
The Washington Post notes Captain Hobson rejects credit for a rescue. Memphis Commercial Appeal praises plain soldiers like Chaffee while Denver Republican lauds brave leadership. Atlasta Journal hints Beveridge will skip Roosevelt Texas trip. Baltimore American reports Wu recalled as overqualified. Danville resident endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for bronchitis relief.
The passage argues that half of life’s failures start from a weak start. It urges persistence and decisive effort from the first moment, warning that early indolence leads to later ruin. It calls for nurturing open minds in youth and steadfast resolve in duty.
At a Methodist Episcopal church meeting in Nasaville on July 25, trustees resolved to raise a five million endowment fund. Interest will benefit superannuated ministers and their widows and orphans. Also on July 25, four missing school teachers were found dead near Cebu, Philippines, their captors implicated.
The Democratic party will decide on Hon. Sidney J. Bowie’s re election bid for Congress with authorities announcing his candidacy is contingent on party action.
Over taxed digestion causes Dyspepsia pains and nausea with dizziness headaches and liver and bowel troubles. Prompt relief is promised by Dr Kings New Life Pills sold for 25 cents at McElreath Drag Co.
Jas Keirn Jr announces as a candidate for representative in Calhoun County legislature pending Democratic party action. He supports a railroad commission elected and paid by the people with powers like Georgia’s.
The notice appeals to readers to buy Clifton flour from Bransford Mills. It claims long use by housekeepers proves satisfaction and confidence in Clifton flour, presenting it as the best choice for households. The ad emphasizes personal benefit and urges readers to choose Clifton for their baking needs.
Honest trial promises permanent cure for stomach and kidney issues and overall health. Describes tonic effects on stomach, kidneys and bowels, liver function, nerves, and blood purification. Claims cure for kidney and liver troubles, stomach disorders, nervousness, sleeplessness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and malaria. Priced at 50 cents by McElreath Drug Co.
An 1870s styled ad claims greasy faces and muddy complexions signal liver imbalance. It promotes Herbine to cleanse bowels regulate the liver and improve complexion. Local sellers listed as J L Wikle and J B Privett in Oxford Alabama.
A local note highlights strong satisfaction among smokers for Warters handmade iCigars selling at five cents each. The brief emphasizes affordable price and positive reception in the community.
The superintendent of education announces H T Persons as a candidate for re election to the county office. The statement signals ongoing campaign activity and subject to vote by local electors.
Announcement list for Calhoun county Third District commissioner with names J L Harvey G W Hubbard A J Garvin Martin and Thomas J Weaver plus First District entries Charles D Marrin P C Patterson. Candidates indicate party action Democratic or white voters primary and party affiliation.
Wanted for the United States Army: able bodied unmarried men ages 21 to 35 who are U.S. citizens of good character and temperate habits and can speak read and write English. For further information apply to Recruiting Officer, 927 Noble street, Anniston, Alabama.
Cheap to Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory and return on August 5 and 19 September 2 and 16 October 7 and 21 via The Iron Mountain with tickets valid 21 days. Write R Rehlander T P A Chatsire Tenn.
The Seaboard Air Line railroad launches a new cafe car service on the Metropolitan Limited, running daily from Atlanta to New York. The dining is priced à la carte with high standards and abundant delicacies, aboard Pullman drawing room cars and day coaches. Passengers are urged to ask for tickets via Seaboard Air Line.
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