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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
2
A public laundry outlines its stance on serving the current generation and stresses the importance of catering to present customer wishes. It argues that being particular is essential to meet evolving expectations and maintain market relevance.
Dr B Dudley Williams of Calhoun county announces candidacy for Congress in the Fourth Alabama District subject to Democratic party action. S J Bowie also announces for Congress in the Fourth district under the party. J M Ragan and Alf M Morgan announce candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun county seeking voter support for the upcoming August election.
Asheville in western North Carolina is praised as a dry healthful climate nationalized as a natural sanitarium for pulmonary cures. The city, centered at the confluence of the French Broad and Swananoa rivers, hosts wealthy residents and the Vanderbilt chateau valued at over four million dollars.
Double daily passenger service announced for Hot Springs Arkansas via the Choctaw and the Little Rock Hot Springs and Western railroad. Trains depart Memphis at 11 30 p m and 9 10 p m with a Pullman sleeper on the night train and a reclining chair car on the day train. Inquiries directed to F D Blackman Chattanooga H Angle Atlanta and J Warrick Memphis.
By virtue of the last will and testament of Nancy Grostaherten deceased, on June 14, 1900, at the corner of Tenth and Wilmer streets in Anniston Alabama I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash lot number 12 in block 151 according to Anniston City Land Company list. J W Huncutcurr Executor Caldwell Johnston Attys 233.
Tao Yao Sung and Tao Yok Sung, grandsons of Li Hang Chang, arrived in Richmond with Dr. W. R. Lambutt. They have studied at Vanderbilt University since January and plan to stay four to five years. They wear short hair and say they will let it grow on return to China. they come from Yang Chow and express pleasure with America.
Local chatter centers on Sid Bowie as the favored Democratic candidate for congress and expected to defeat any Republican opponent. Community talk also notes Edward Tobey’s reformist work after a short street sentence and Overseer Leahey’s reluctance to release him. Questions about the public building’s location persist as three cotton mills and other industries drive activity in Anniston.
Mr Ky B Sorift of Parkeraburn West Virginia endorses Kermott's Ext Blackberry as a complete cure after a single dose for Cholera Morbus. He claims it would have saved him from illness and recommends it for Summer Complaint, Diarrhea and related illnesses. The endorsement comes from Wholesale Druggist M Mirtiowh.
In Western North Carolina the valley of French Broad hosts Asheville famed as a pleasant resort. The article praises its skies climate and scenery and notes convenient Southern railway schedules plus very low rates to visit Asheville.
The piece notes strong evidence that advertising pays on Saturday night and urges readers to turn in at the sign. It trails a sales pitch from Anniston Steam Laundry at Wilson and Rosk, urging people to send dirty lace curtains for cheap laundering before offering their best items.
Southern railway offers round trip tickets to Charleston South Carolina for the National Educational Association meeting. One fare plus a 0.00 membership fee, with stopovers before return. Tickets valid for return by September 1 1900 with specific sale dates in July and July 10 for Georgia agents. Descriptive advertising matter available from ticket agents.
Second annual reunion of Roosevelt's Rough Riders association set for July 1–4 in Oklahoma City. Gov Roosevelt and his Rough Riders along with Kansas Colorado and Tennessee regiments expected to attend. One fare round trip on the showa and Gell rail road with tickets on sale June 30 to July 3 and return by July 5. Information from listed rail agents in Memphis Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock.
An advertisement by Mr Major of New York extols Major's Cement as vastly superior due to choice materials and careful production. It argues many rivals use inferior additives, inflating prices, and offers Major's Rubber Coins and Leather Cement as money saving alternatives. Established in 1876, it urges readers to buy directly and avoid uncredentialed druggists.
A tailoring firm asserts it blends art and craft beyond ordinary seamstresses. Claiming to be above average artisans, it emphasizes refined trim garments and moderate pricing to attract discerning customers.
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