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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1907
Page
2
The ad urges readers to decide for Easter attire now offering options from a smart sack suit to a Prince Albert frock coat with matching waistcoat and striped trousers or a dark English walking suit. It promises precisely tailored fit and meticulous detail in materials and workmanship to match any fancy.
A bold appeal invites readers to view a splendid collection of fabrics and patterns from top custom tailors. The notice emphasizes stylish outfits and the latest autore, urging shoppers to visit and explore the assortment.
Announcement from date March 16 1911 states C W Whiteside brother of Chancellor White Side of Oxford and Dr MO Whiteside of Anniston will operate City Hardware in Oxford. The firm promises low prices to attract trade, urging Oxford merchants to improve and offer the best goods at value.
Heatley and Ruth Miller perform with Mr Wallace Bullard at the piano and Miss Mattie Wakefield and Miss Lillian Stewart in recital. Admission 15 and 25 cents. an ice course will be served. John S. Harris returns to Birmingham after a visit to his brother in town. John H. Hall departs for a multi day business trip to South Alabama. Dr T J Johns visits from Ha wardsville to Jacksonville, hosted by W A McBurnett. Miss Margaret Carter of Anniston visits Miss Jennie Aderholt on College Hill. Dr J E B Berkstresser travels from Talladega and notes Mrs Mary Edwards in ill health. Rathbone lodge Knights of Pythias meets tonight with full ranks. Spring millinery now in at BE A WALKER & CO Oxford. William M. Orr back out today after severe illness. City Hardware set to move to Anniston after April 1.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Regulats priced at 25 cents per box. It claims to correct the lever and tone the stemp while curing constipation, presenting a laxative cure-all for digestive issues.
A Chicago literary editor recalls how reviewers skim many new books before deadlines. He notes the rush before Christmas and shares an anecdote about praising a little known novel that proves striking and original to a reader.
The article explains gem evaluation by color, clarity, and cutting. It notes diamonds use brilliant cuts, while diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies employ different crystal systems, with step cuts enhancing fire in rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Pearl is treated separately for its own standard.
An advisory touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the cure for coughs and colds. It warns against unsafe alternatives and notes the genuine product in a yellow package sold by Elam Ord Way and Houser.
Special to the Star reports a blaze at Bloton on March 18 that wiped out the entire business section of Smith Hill and burned between 12 and 15 residences. Losses are estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars with no fatalities announced. Fire crews battled the flames for hours, and investigations into the cause are underway.
A blaze ripped through a town destroying ten business houses and the dispensary. Authorities report significant property loss with uncertainty over the fire’s origin. Local residents aided by volunteers as investigators survey the scene.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as effective for stomach troubles and constipation with a free sample available at J. L. Wikle's drug store.
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