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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
6
The message asks for the cheapest items and best options from listed companies and addresses. It mentions Liat ASMIETON BrEAM LAUNDRY, Wilson & Lown, Prof's, Garner Twelfth, and Noble streets, seeking guidance on procurement and next actions.
Enterprising merchants promote Sourpe treading with every 10 cent cash purchase and encourage posting this promotion in a dedicated book. The notice hints at leveraging customer cash deals and maintaining a record of these comps as the book fills.
Kohn Bros Smith & Co Bierne's Gray Anniston Tran Co Ingram & Co Stickney's Phar Dove's Candy Kitchen Pat Allen Cater Grocery Co Dixie Hardware Robinson's Book Store Doering's Jewelry Store Anniston Music House list of local merchants appears in the notice, highlighting businesses in the community.
U S Treasury announces sealed proposals for a centrally located site in Anniston Alabama to erect a public building. Preferred corner lot about 130 by 130 feet or 136 by 170 feet if noncorner, with vendor to remove buildings and furnish deeds at their expense. Proposals due July 12 1900 at 2 pm directed to L J Gage Secretary of the Treasury Washington DC.
Southern Railway lists greatly reduced rates for tickets to principal summer resorts nationwide. Tickets available daily with final return date October 31. Travel agents or BE Jackson in Birmingham Alabama can provide details and schedules, highlighting Asheville and North Carolina as prime summer destinations.
A local candy maker states its stock of dainty confections remains large and complete at all times reflecting steady production and broad assortment for customers seeking specialty sweets.
A white man faced assault with intent to murder and carrying concealed weapons, with the case continued until Friday at 4. A negro was fined for profane language in the presence of females. Fayette Weir and Nixon Middleton, both assessed, faced disorderly conduct charges with Weir fined 36.50. Reilly Smoot was fined 10.20 for slapping a white boy. Street tax cases completed the docket.
Advertisement urging support for home industry. J. R. Landham & Co. offers fine harness made in their shop from Anniston tannery leather and native hides. All harnesses claimed to be the best quality and craftsmanship.
Southern railway promotes summer homes and resorts from Asheville to Lookout Mountain and beyond. The catalog features nearly a thousand hotels and boarding houses with rates and rail fares. Contact C A Benscover in Chattanooga for a copy of the folder.
Railroads offer one fare round trip from Alabama points to Talladega for the Alabama Chatauqua Assembly from June 28 to July 12. Tickets sold June 27 to July 11 with return through July 14, 1900. Contact Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern Railroad for details.
In Western North Carolina between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghanies lies Asheville in the French Broad valley. At two thousand feet above sea level it is famed as a pleasant resort with bright skies and superb climate. Southern railway offers convenient schedules and very low rates to Asheville for tourists and health seekers.
A Boston Watchman editorial extols bearing misfortune with grace. It recounts a wealthy woman’s fall to poverty and her deliberate calm to avoid sympathy and judgment. The piece argues that dignity under hardship slows pity and that one should not show distress to others.
The article notes Irish moss as a vital food found along the Irish coast. Poverty forced coastal inhabitants to rely on it, and when boiled it yields a thick nourishing jelly that is palatable and sustaining.
A collection of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers and magazines. Jests cover art signers, marriage customs, farm life, cats versus matches, bigamy jokes, lightning fears, art critiques, and a salad misadventure.
An advertisement touts a “One Day Cold Cure” for colds and sore throat using Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine. It markets as easily taken candy and promises quick relief. The copy abruptly shifts to a separate line urging readers to have Boyer tailor clothes for a proper fit.
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.