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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
3
Bargains include silk gloves fine Irish linens and embroidery. Linen sheets priced at 1.25 and 1.00 with casings at 0.50 and 0.45. Prominent sales emphasize low prices on corsets gloves and table linens for Monday shopping.
Local store announces 30 inch colored flaxons in linen thread finish with fast colors on sale Monday for 15 cents.
Ribbons will be available for purchase Monday at Fort 7T'Ac. The sale supports local activities and community programs through proceeds. Representatives urge early arrival to secure limited stock and avoid lines.
A brief ad note highlights fancy parasols and skirts washed or refreshed at notable prices. The fragment suggests shopping appeal for fashion items in a local context.
The sixth wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr, reputedly relied on intellect and tact rather than beauty. She deftly managed the king and reversed a pending arrest for heresy by flattering and soothing Henry, causing officials to be driven away in failure.
A Cumberland yeoman walked miles after notices to hear a poet laureate speak. On discovering the speaker was not Wordsworth but Wadsworth Rydal he left in indignation, returning home to his family amid scornful humor.
A playful Chicago News snippet recounts a woman who speaks of three husbands with clever labels. The first, a paragon, the second a paradigm, and the third a paradox provoke amused comment on contrasts in personality.
Classified advertising carries the bulk of upcoming work opportunities. The page highlights temporary and permanent openings across trades, services, and retail, reflecting hiring demand and industry shifts in the community.
A factory owner posted at the Ene land cotton mill gates a notice reading no cigars or good looking men admitted. When questioned he explained he fears flames among his cotton and dangers to the girls, and will not admit inflammable items or risky arrivals.
A tale states royal executions used purple ink as the exclusive royal color. Homer’s works are said to have been written in gold on a 126 foot roll of serpents’ intestines, though the preparation method remains unknown.
Local ad promotes coal sales offering best grades at reasonable prices. Call phone 72 to discuss options with R. O. Watson.
A report notes men living today with green hair caused by fumes from roasted copper ore. The chemical change, linked to arsenical elements in the furnace emissions, colors the hair and beard green while leaving hair texture unchanged.
Classified note urges readers to consider placing a Star Want Ad to promote valuable items or services. The prompt highlights the efficiency and reach of want ads for listing goods and opportunities.
Private family rates for one year at ten dollars with special manufacturing rates. Manufacturers gain lower insurance costs and reduce fire risk by installing private supply hydrants to prevent shutdowns and loss of time and money.
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