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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
4
Baron Max Oppenstein Counsor of the German Embassy travels to the United States for a study of how large tracts of land are tiled and opened along railway lines. The piece notes that more than 6,300,000 French women work for their living in various sectors including forestry, agriculture, and industry.
Fragmentary notice references a bottle and a product, mentioning Lou Bret and a brand from a druggist. The passage is unclear but implies a promotional or personal note about a baby’s friend and an image of a signature.
The Philadelphia Record explains that major English language books are set in the United States for simultaneous release both sides of the Atlantic. Manuscripts go to American publishers where type is set with English spelling, then proofs travel to England before final publication, due to copyright complexities.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio presents a list of endorsers West Traux Watding Kennan Marvin Toledo wholesalers vouching for Cheney. Cure is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous membranes. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
The piece urges voters to empower the people to elect a Railroad Commission to regulate freight costs, arguing commissions protect citizens from oppressive tariffs. It contrasts state control with railroad influence, cites Georgia as a model, and urges candidates to pledge to establish publicly funded commissioners before the primary.
The State Board of Examiners reports Mary L Keeling Bessie McCary J W Lazer and Mrs G M Herring as passed. In Talladega a $600000 company plans to develop water power at Jackson Shoals ten miles north of the city and run an electric light power and traction business. The firm has engineers at the shoals to measure dam race and power house. It offers the city 20000 for its gas plant to secure street lighting rights. The council will act at once.
The Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse Saturday the 26th and ordered a county officer primary. They adopted the state primary rules to be held on August 25.
W. B. Castleberry of Talladega announces his bid for a seat in the state senate. He enters the race amid expectations of competitive campaigning and support from local constituents.
Advertisement by McElreath Drug Co asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures consumption in early stages and offers comfort in severe cases. It warns against substitutes, labeling the product the greatest threat to lung health.
Donelson Construction of Birmingham with 400 laborers and mules begins work on the Eastern Railway of Alabama. The line runs from Talladega to Puriton in Clay County, spanning 24 miles.
Advertisements claim repulsive facial blemishes signal liver imbalance and praise Herbine as a bowel cleanser to restore clear complexions. The copy notes 60c at J. L. Wikle and J. B. Privett in Oxford Alabama and ends with a sales nudge for a custom suit by Boyer.
The Montgomery sports desk notes a 4:30 PM game at Highland Park as the local group seeks the Alabama crown against Sylacauga. Anniston has already claimed the state title by defeating Sylacauga in a three game set at Talladega, taking two wins to one. The piece also mentions a court house square watermelon vine with ownership questions, left to ripen while locals debate who should claim the harvest. The tone blends sports rivalry with a whimsical local oddity.
Wet spell continues after initial dog day rain. Forecasters warn of daily showers ahead, confirming the old saying that rain will fall during the dog days. Local residents brace for damp heat and gray skies as authorities monitor storm patterns.
In Anniston the baseball craze grips alleys and by-streets as people of all colors and ages toss the sphere. The sport crosses class lines, drawing laborers and professionals into everyday play.
The city chain gang now lists more persons than for many days and the jail boarding house register shows thirty eight names, the majority of whom are described as negroes. The county clock, after medical attention, keeps correct time around the clock.
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts endured a severe lung condition and persistent cough until using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. She reports being completely cured and urges others with coughs colds throat and lung trouble to try it. McElreath Drug Co guarantees cure with 50 cent and 100 price and free trial bottles.
The suits made by Boyer fit well and have remained reliable throughout the year, indicating steady quality and consistent tailoring.
Wanted for 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.
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