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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1906

Page

2

Watermelon sale triggers big prize at Gwin's window

Oxford July 30. Local notes report visitors Rev W Y McCain and Prof G W Brock staying with Oxford friends. Ruth Miller and Louisa Nonnenmacher join a piano recital for Mrs A F Bullard with a long program of Mendelssohn Bohm Sinding and Donizetti. Arnall family visits Tempel after arrival from Birmingham.

Oxford social notes and local farewells hide a day of hospitality

Capt W T Dodd presided at a well ordered day of activities with a hospitable dinner. Miss Sue Snow returned from Maplesville while Miss Willie Walker scored 95 on a music exam and attended a house party hosted by Miss Maud Cunningham. Miss Niena Wright heads to Piedmont Springs for vacation and Miss Fannie Montgomery begins a two week rest from Thad M Gwin Co. Mrs. Johnston, niece of Rev T K Roberts, died in Sylacauga. Oxford people extend sympathy. Annie Smith enjoyed a week at Eichberger Mineral Springs. An old time experience meeting led by Rev W F McCain invites all born of the spirit to attend. Misses Flaine Parker and Maude Kayle return from Selma after visiting Mrs. John Floyd Smith Jr. on Choccoloeco street.

Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted for Busy Workers

An 8 red label system regulator claims to aid farmers, mechanics, laborers, clerks, business people, and housewives by cleansing blood, aiding digestion, strengthening kidneys, and regulating bowels. It targets kidney and stomach troubles and constipation, selling for $1.00 per bottle with a large figure 8 on the front.

Bachelor Girl Declines Marriage Offer in Quarrel

A humorous Chicago Daily News snippet shows two women debating marriage with one declaring she will never wed, insisting she is a proud bachelor girl. A friend recalls a suitor, Jack Dashing, who admired her, and urges action, prompting a sharp clash over love and autonomy.

Jack Dashing Chicago Daily News

Saved His Comrade's Life After Cholera Attack

While returning from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City a comrade from Elgin Iowa fell ill with cholera morbus in critical condition. J E Houghland of Eldon Iowa states he gave Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and believes it saved his life. He notes ten years in immigration work and that he always carries the remedy. Sold by J L Wikle.

Washington City Elgin J. E. Houghland Eldon Iowa Chamberlain J. L. Wikle

Fly in the Ointment Senator’s Wealth Worries

The Milwaukee Sentinel quotes Senator Badger reflecting on wealth and influence easing his worries yet making life tiresome as he jokes about a fork replacing a knife in daily use. The wry remark highlights political satire and public persona in a light anecdotal moment.

Senator Badger Milwaukee Sentinel

Summer plans at the farm in a Georgia twang

A rural exchange shows a family choosing a simple summer at the farm over fancy city life. The lad remarks on not going to high towers, and the mother confirms they will spend the money locally.

May Live 100 Years Remark by Haynesville Woman

Mrs Jennie Duncan of Haynesville Maine at 70 credits Electric Bitters with curing 20 year chronic dyspepsia and making her feel as strong as a young girl. The remedy treats stomach liver blood and general debility and is sold with a guarantee at West End Drug Co Elam Ordway Houser priced 50 cents.

Jennie Duncan Haynesville West End Drug Co Elam, Ordway & Houser

Do Not Burn Off Old Paint

Do not burn off old paint use traditional white lead and linseed oil paint. It wears evenly and can be re applied without burning or scraping, advertised by the Old Dutch Process and the National Lead Company from Cincinnati Ohio.

National Lead Company Freeman Avenue 7Th Street Cincinnati, Ohio

Birth Rate of Talented Men Falls Westward Across States

Medical Brief reports a decline in the birthrate of men of talent from New England toward the west. In New England 54 per 100,000 births are of talented men, while New York shows 34, Ohio 19, Indiana 11, Illinois 10, Missouri 6, Kansas 2, and Colorado 1. The figures compare prominent names in public life from directories to total births, noting natives may relocate after fame.

Michaud New England New York Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri Kansas Colorado New York City

War Against Consumption

All nations strive to check the ravages of consumption, the white plague, which claims many yearly. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are not in danger of consumption. The genuine is in a yellow package. Elam, Ordway & Houser.

Foley Elam, Ordway & Houser

Mistook It for Face Lotion in Erie Home

An Erie woman, fond of a face wash, used a bottle from her daughter's room. She doused her face with it, felt a burning sensation, and later discovered the same bottle had soaked into her daughter's white canvas shoes.

Erie Mary

Bowel Complaint in Children Advice for Summer

The article urges quick attention to children's summer bowel disorders. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine, noting it promptly controls any unusual looseness of the bowels.

J. L. Wikle

All Over Hubby and Wifey Strive for Happiness

Dialogue from Stray Stories depicts a couple in a playful tug of pride. The husband asks why he should exert effort to please, while the wife recalls promising happiness at their union. The exchange captures light domestic banter and affectionate humor.

Andean Climbers Describe Unusual HighAltitude Effect

In the Andes travelers report a curious phenomenon on the direct ascent route where climbers who ascend and those who descend meet midway. Ascenders perish from cold while descendents are overwhelmed by heat.

Andes

Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsed by Mrs Mary Brown

Mrs Mary Brown of 20 Lafayette Place Poughkeepsie New York recommends Dr Kings New Life Pills praising them as reliable and pleasant laxative. The ad guarantees by West End Drug Co Elam Ordway and Houser price 25 cents.

Mary Brown Lafayette Place Poughkeepsie N. Y

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A. J. Adair THE Oxford Thad M. Gwin & CO C. McCain Pell City Jacksonville Rev Mra. W. Y. McCain West Mechanic Street G. W. Brock Tus Hloona Brock Opelitka Trinity Yester Gwin Miss Sallie Mae Eichelberger Lillian Stewart Bisbee Valley Miss City Ruth Miller Louisa Nonnenmacher Anniston Monsrs Wallace Bullard Gus Mil Greene Louise Nonnenmacher Misa Louise Nonnenmacher Minnett Paderewski Misa Ruth Miller Bohm Violin—Trovatore Verdi Sinding Spindler Gus Miller Misa Lucia Donizetti Mr. Wallace Bullard Minnett de Mozart Schulhoff W. T. Arnall Birming Ham Mrs. Arnall Tempel, Ga KH. A, Walker & CO Way W. T. Dodd Willie Walker A, FP. Bullard Maud Cuningham Niena Wright Fannie Montgomery Sylacauga Annie Smith Eichelberger’s Mineral Springs Baptist Church W. F. McCain God Flaine Parker Maude Kayle Selma John Floyd Smith, Jr Choccoloeco Street Beta Ence Music Cure Oxford Lake Park Moving Pictures Farlardeau Her Mr. Phillips A. F. Roberts Rogers Mr. Ludlow Allen May Kinna Ailen Anniston Electric & Gas Co Cor. Tenth &Noble Sts
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