This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
11
An advertisement argues infant intestinal troubles are common and guises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for children. It cites testimonials, offers free samples, and invites readers to write Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello for advice.
A cotton mill proprietor in England posted at the factory gates a rule banning cigars and handsome men. He explained that cigars could ignite jealousy and handsome men could arouse the workers, and he would not admit such things into his mill at any risk.
The article discusses ancient Roman ink and royal purple ink as the preferred color for official writings. It notes legends that Homer’s works were written in gold on a 120 foot roll made from serpent intestines, but it offers no clear method for preparing such ink.
The text explains feather construction with a main stem or midrib, a surrounding vane, and tiny feathers called beards forming the vane. It notes that the beards are attached along their length from the midrib to the tips, and that individual barbs can be separated to reveal fine edge fuzziness, as observed by St. Nicholae.
A brisk morning bowel routine is promoted as essential for daily work. The advertisement claims Herbine purifies, strengthens and regulates bowels and is priced at 50e, sold by J. L. Wikle.
A historic note explains bell tuning. A bell rings five harmonized notes produced along different bell sections. By removing thin shavings from inside the bell, makers adjust thickness to harmonize all five tones for a true, clear note.
A report from Young People's Weekly describes hailstorms near Vaucluse France altered by an electric transmission line running along a mountain chain 8000 feet high. A nearby landowner observed three large suspended electrical balls by the cables that exploded before hail fell, prompting scientists to study the phenomenon for possible storm guidance.
There is one medicine every family should have especially in summer. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy costs a quarter and is for sale by all dealers.
Telephone No 72 promotes Watson hauling with multiple teams wagons drays and men ready to handle general goods quickly and efficiently. The STAR WANT ADS invite readers to get results through their classified ads.
A playful remark notes Edith Chance-Edith has lovely hair and could sit on it. The friend Miss Namer critiques her for leaving hair around on chairs and being careless in the room.
An advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for itching skin. It claims instant relief and permanent cure after several applications, offered in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 bottles sold by J. L. Wikle.
The adage highlights that steady effort by the advertiser yields success. Consistent messaging and repeated exposure build recognition, trust, and market impact over time, turning persistence into competitive advantage for brands and campaigns.
An advertisement asserts all skin diseases stem from humors in the blood and promotes Swift's Specific as an internal remedy that purifies the blood to cure skin troubles. It argues salves cannot cure and promises a book and free medical advice upon request, with U S S sold at drug stores. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Georgia is cited as the seller.
Train numbers 81 84 52 6 85 68 show departures and arrivals among Anniston Calera and Birmingham. Times include 11:55 p.m 9:25 p.m 6:40 a.m 11:10 a.m 2:10 p.m 4:20 p.m. Details reference Calera Aniston and Birmingham routes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.