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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
5
City news item notes forecast from Weather Man Clark mirrors prior weeks with a prediction of showers tonight or Thursday. The piece also advertises Burdock Blood Bitters as a national cure for indigestion, claiming it strengthens stomach membranes and purifies blood.
All trimmed hats from top New York makers and our own trim mers are offered at one half the regular price. A rare early season sale by THE PARISIAN THE Ladies Store ends Saturday June 5. Ladies urged to visit and select promptly.
Advert says two shipments of Chesterfield Virginia hams sustain reputation. Purchasers call them exceptional and recommend as a real treat.
A child of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Rudisill fell from a second story window onto a potato patch and escaped serious injury. The boy showed no scratches or lasting harm, though fear prompted a doctor visit. An advertisement for Dean's Ointment followed in the issue.
An advertisement for H. Clay Davis promotes Sterne s 25 cent coffee as the best value for Anniston coffee drinkers. It argues long term loyalty comes from genuine excellence and repeat purchases, stressing advertising as a means to lasting trust.
The Berean Bible class of Parker Memorial Sunday school under J. D. O'Bryant enjoyed a picnic at Oxford Lake Park yesterday afternoon.
In stock sizes widths and leathers from $3.50 to $6.50 union made. Contact Bass and Heard or R. O. Watson for satisfactory drag service call. Phone 72. am2-tf
J. R. Landham has bought a lot at the corner of Thirteenth street and Christine avenue and will build a two story eight room residence this summer.
Anniston Steam Laundry announces a free piano giveaway. visit Van Arsdel's jewelry store to view the instrument and learn how you can win. The offer targets a fortunate recipient with no cost involved.
Blake's arables and aplsts Dene tn Coal of all grades for sale by R O Watson. Phone 72. jyl12 tf
An electric car derailed on the return trip from Oxford Lake Park at Oxanna switch last night. It held many passengers in different cars as sections ran late. Officials say the accident was unavoidable and unlikely to recur for a hundred years.
Sanford and Co announce taking charge of the business formerly run by Donahoo and Company. They thank the public for patronage and promise the same businesslike, honorable management, closing the livery department Sunday and improving all stables. They pledge careful attention, first class service, and reasonable prices.
A catalog of tailor made garments features union produced artistry priced between 15 and 35 dollars, highlighting quality and craft for discerning customers seeking durable, stylish clothing options.
Moving service offers first class handling of household goods with packing and shipping of furniture and pianos. Specializes in dray work and care with attention to delicate items.
Barometer reading 30 02 at 7 a m. Temperature 70 degrees. Precipitation 0 68. Wind southwest at 5 miles per hour. Lowest temperature 65 at 3 a m. Sky cloudy. Forecast shows showers tonight or Thursday.
Mothers report that applying Chamberlain's Salve soon after nursing can cure the ailment in infants. Wipe off with a soft cloth before the next feeding. Many trained nurses endorse its use. Sold by Elam, Ordway & Houser.
Personal notices include the death of Mr. C. T. Graves of Rome Georgia, brother of Mrs. M. B. Wellborn, with funeral travel by Wellborns. Visitors in Anniston from Birmingham and Atlanta, including J W Gillespie and several others, and business visits by K E Hughes of Lynchburg Virginia president of Hughes Buggy Company.
Credit certificate valued at $100 usable toward any instrument at Forbes Piano Company. Sold for a fraction of face value as owner cannot use it. For details call Star office at my2l-tf.
The article reports mixed business news with some stores showing improvement like Bass & Heard and Ullman Bros, while others say conditions are still poor. It notes blame on Taft era delays, contrasts with Bryan’s hypothetical election, and cites broad dissatisfaction with tariff policy and economic outlook.
B M Stradley of Anniston accepts a dress goods department manager position with Goldberg and Lewis in Talladega. His wife Mrs Stradley will join him Sunday. Mountain Home reporting from Talladega.
An advertisement touts Beechnut sliced bacon as the best breakfast bacon, emphasizing fresh stock, convenient half or one pound purchases, careful slicing, and thin uniform slices that crisp well. It urges customers to try a half pound.
Early in the season at prices announced at season end for broken Jots. Ladies invited to attend sales after Saturday June 5.
See Blake for first class livery service and try our new buggies. Special attention to boarders at Cheti Blake's Stables.
An old advertisement promotes Capudine as a remedy for headache and nervousness. It claims the product clears the head and braces the nerves and urges readers to try it at drug stores.
A Paris caterer buys a mule and a stall van fitted with a kitchen range and ready hot dishes. A cook drives the van through streets as a horn calls out to gather people who receive hot plates with roast meat vegetables cheese and dessert. The venture proves highly successful and profitable.
Do not suffer from rheums. Applying Chamberlain's Liniment can relieve pain and often cure. It aids sleep and rest even in long standing cases. Give it a trial before discouraged. Sold by Elam Ordway & Houser.
A table setting note advises keeping knives in good condition to maintain appearance. Clean blades with soft flannel and rub rust with wood ashes on fresh Irish potato. Do not dip ivory handles in hot water. Store the best set for company in a box wrapped in tissue and protecting dust and dampness.
R. O. Watson offers high grade coal with quick delivery and a contact phone number 72 for orders.
The narrator assigns blame for present conditions to the party in power and pledges further visits to other business men on the same mission, noting the investigation concluded for the day but continuing the effort.
A professor of physiology asks a student which faculty would most easily dispense with a man. The student replies yes and names the faculty, prompting the professor to press for the answer.
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