Annual Flower Show by Presby First Church
The First Presbyterian ladies host an annual flower show to aid the orphans' home at Talladega Alabama. On Tuesday May 7 at 1416 Noble Street near Dixie Hardware admission is 25 cents with cream and cake free. Entries compete for numerous prizes such as best rose varieties, pink and white rose collections, pansies, ferns, and arrangements. The Oxford and Oxanna clubs invite competitors. flowers may be entered 8 to 10 o'clock, exhibit opens at noon.
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Anniston Electric and Gas Co
Marchael Neil
McIntyre
Russell Bros
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Vesesese van Arsdel Jewelry Co
la France
Sterne Grocery Co
Ulman Bros
Cater Grocery
Aes Anniston Hardware Co
Iam
Anniston “Trading Co
Eeuveea
Scarbrough Drug Co
Gettysburg veteran praises Electric Bitters power
Fayette NY resident David Parker who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with great health gains after years of stomach trouble. The tonic is touted as a grand tonic for the aged and for female weaknesses, with claims of kidney and back benefits. Sold by Elam Ordway Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co. for 50 cents.
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Gettysburg
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Scarbrough Drug Co
Ages of Animals and Their Lifespans Across Species
A list of animal lifespans from the New York Herald notes varied ages for many species. Elephants and camels reach about 100 years, while small mammals like mice live only a few. Birds range from a few to several decades, and aquatic species show wide variation, with some fish and reptiles living many decades.
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New York
Favorite Prescription for Women by Dr. Pierce
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic tonic for women facing house hold duties and nursing mothers. It claims to prepare the system for childbirth, reduce pain and sickness, and offers a full ingredient list on each bottle wrapper. Also mentions Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
N.Y
Brass Beds Advice Warns Against Lacquer Removal
A furniture expert warns brass beds and tables should be left alone to preserve the lacquer finish. He advises feather dusting or cheesecloth dusting once daily and avoiding rubbing polishes that wear away the lacquer. If the finish is removed, the only remedy is a factory re lacquer coating at cost.
The Bureau Drawer
A woman battles a chaotic bureau drawer after a night of folding neckties belts and turnovers. Advice promotes minimal accessories and small lid boxes to separate shoestrings handkerchiefs and ties for orderly storage and lasting change.
Honorable Youth
Irate father confronts a young person in a tense scene. A witty reply from the youth claims authenticity despite past deceit. The exchange unfolds with sharp dialogue suggesting social expectations and personal nerve. Houston Post.
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Houston Post
Dressing Tips for Garment Construction and Fit
Instructions on cutting with nap up to prevent rubbed spots and keep bloom. Precise marking, basting with silk, placket construction with underlap, and hemming details. Neck fitting advice includes adjusting shoulder width, dividing the neck, and extending neckband to reduce wrinkles.
Where Ladies Wear Mustaches
A London Queen excerpt notes Portuguese women embrace the mustache, curling its ends as men do. On delicate faces the small upper lip hair is not offensive, but on older women the heavy masculine feature may offend foreign eyes though said to please peninsular swains.
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London
Physical Strength and Degeneracy
A Co operative News editorial laments rising physical degeneracy despite overall health gains in parts of the population. It contrasts historical admiration for muscular prowess with contemporary medical reports showing worrisome declines in fitness among others.
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Greece
Rome
A GOOD SADDLE IN RIDING PRACTICE
A Cleveland Plain Dealer report quotes a well known horseman on saddle selection. He notes riders in England order saddles to fit horse and rider, while many Americans accept factory saddles. Polls emphasize proper fit, panels, wide stirrups, proper girth, washing, and cooling after rides.
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United States
England
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Liking for Brown Tones in Rooms and Decor
The article notes rising appeal of chocolate brown tones in libraries and sitting rooms. It contrasts chocolate with mustard shades, recommending mustard for dark or north facing rooms and describing a walnut or dark oak furniture setting with blue velour hangings to create a pretty, restful effect.
The Happy Pair Card Game Ends In Fortunes
In a two pack game the king of hearts queen of diamonds knave of clubs and queen of spades are removed and the rest dealt. Players pair off like old maid and the two red cards and two black cards determine outcomes. The holder of king and queen weds. the other faces a romance doomed.
His Last Chance Reflected In Bridal Photographer Quip
Mrs N Peck notes many bridal photos in photographers windows and asks why couples hurry to be photographed. Mr Peck jokes the husband sees it as his last chance to look pleasant after the knot is tied.
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Mrs. N. Peck
Mr. Peck
Railway timetable departure list from Union Passenger Station
Train departures shown for routes to Selma Talladega Meridian Atlanta Macon Washington New York Heflin Birmingham Memphis Shreveport Greenville New Orleans Rome Chattanooga Knoxville Jacksonville Piedmont and Florida points. Entries indicate connections to Atlanta Washington New York and other destinations.
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Atlanta
Macon
Washington
New York
Florda Points
Heflin
Birmingham
Meridian
Shreveport
Texas
Greenville
Memphis
New Orleans
Rome
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Jacksonville
Piedmont
Train Schedule Fragments Highlight Regional Routes and Times
Reads like a railway timetable with destinations including Gadsden Birmingham Cartersville Calera Montgomery Nashville and Calera Birmingham Nashville. Mentions times around 1:19 pm 1:17 pm 4:53 pm and various routes to Southern points.
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Gadsden
Birmingham
Coventew
Sen Jwee Wee
Seuwee Wow
Cartersville
Sam Jones
Calera
Montgomery
Nashville
Advertising for Profit How to Grow Your Local Business
This article urges business owners to measure ad spend by its impact on sales and to set a yearly advertising budget. It promises guidance on annual contracts for ad space and explains how consistent, targeted ads can broaden reach and increase over‑the‑counter sales within the community.
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Presbyterian
Selma
Talladega
Talladega and
Childersburg
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Union
Southern Railway
Louisville and Nashville
R’y
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