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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
2
The piece casts the South as an emerging empire of wealth with rich mineral, field, and forest resources. It praises Anniston's bright future and notes Loo Chin An, a Chinese Taotai, visiting to study U.S. commerce. A sand island in Dublin Bay reveals a sand-colored mouse adapted for predator protection.
El Paso reports Henry M. Flagler files for divorce in Florida. The case recalls the 1898 death of his son in law Baron Hardin Hickie by poison, Flagler’s acquisition of Hickie and Miss Flagler’s crown jewels, and his wife’s ensuing madness. Flagler cites insanity as grounds under Florida statute, alleging motive tied to his fortune and planning remarriage after divorce.
A post office notice lists remaining uncalled letters in the Gentlemens List and Ladies List. It includes names such as Barnes Bob Browning DeArmond Everet and others, with a medical testimonial attributed to McElreath Drug Co about Foley’s Kidney Cure.
The Associated Fanciers of Philadelphia sends a colored frontispiece and engravings of most dog breeds in their Dog Buyers' Guide. The book includes dog furnishing goods and is offered to readers for 15 cents, a price many consider a bargain for the production quality.
John Knox, president of the constitutional convention, backs boosting the governor’s salary to 85000 a year while the convention votes down the move to 83000. Ned Brace notes Knox’s bold, correct stance despite demagogues. The writer predicts Knox may rise to the U.S. Senate after Morgan and Petria pass.
Heflin New Era notes Anniston welcomes many visitors daily for the Blue Mountain Chatauqua sessions continuing through July 4. The item merchandise and regional notices also highlight travel on the Choctaw Route and local drug trade promotions with testimonials.
An antiseptic preparation is advertised to destroy decay germs, whiten and cleanse teeth, harden gums, and freshen breath. It costs 2 dcts for a large bottle, with various dental products like brushes, picks, soap, and tooth powder priced accordingly.
Advertises New Orleans molasses or dew crop syrup and maple syrup as excellent cake sweeteners. Highlights affordable prices and a full stock of groceries and flours for baking.
The Board of Pension Examiners of Calhoun County will meet in Anciston at Wikle's Drug Store on the first Monday in July 1901 for ten days to consider applications. Under the amended law an honorable discharge or parole proves service without two witness affidavits. Rejected applicants may reapply and the board must state grounds if refused. Widows of pensioners listed on death rolls need only prove widowhood with two witnesses. Examinations required for all applicants unless travel prevents. J F Walker and M T Ledbetter, May 21 1901.
Blue Mountain Lodge No. 86 1 C C P Anniston Alabama calls officers and members to attend the regular meeting Thursday evening for special business. By order Jes Saks N G R J Saywell Secretary 15-5t
Read about a plan allowing families to try a piano or organ at home without upfront cost. You may pay as you are able, with no need for sacrifices, and learn how a reputable longtime firm can make it work by contacting the seller to choose between a piano organ or sewing machine.
The Southern railway offers round trip tickets from June 1 to September 30 with final return by October. Low rates apply to major summer resorts including Asheville Black Mountain Blowing Rock Brevard Flat Rock Hot Springs Morehead City Lithia Springs Cumberland Island and St Simons Isle of Palms Lookout Mountain Oliver Springs Tate Springs Buffal Lithia Springs Charlottesville Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach Warrenton and other points. For rates and schedules contact E Jackson Birmingham or A Bensecter A G P A Chattanooga Tenn.
The Queen and Crescent System inaugurated a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule on October 28 linking with lines to Texas. Fast train No 37 of the Southern Railway connects the routes, cutting travel time to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Ticket agents offer details on the new service.
Three dollars buys a season ticket to the Chatauqua attractions. The purchase is a wise expenditure as it grants full access to the program and supports a cause whose influence extends beyond Anniston.
The Model Laundry at 12th and Noble highlights two washing principals, clear water and goo soap, as key elements in their clothes washing process.
A chance customer interaction at Boyer’s tailoring shop leads to a lasting business effect, observed as ongoing patronage and reputation growth for the tailor.
A special Southern Railway excursion runs Birmingham to Atlanta and return on June 24 and 25. The train departs Birmingham 5 30 AM, passes Anniston 11 AM, arrives Atlanta 2 40 PM. Return from Atlanta at 7 PM June 25. Anniston to Atlanta round trip fare 1 50. Accommodations provided for white and colored passengers.
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