Oxford Volunteers Leave for Camp McLeod and Lieut Allen Resigns
In Oxford on May 10 a number of Spanish-American War volunteers joined Camp McLeod. BE. T Allen of the Calhoun Rifles resigns as second lieutenant, with a likely election for a successor in the next days. Candidates are emerging as patrons favor a Bell Telephone upgrade replacing Calhoun instruments.
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Oxford
Camp McLeod
BE. T? Allen
Calhoun Rifles
Allen
Rifles
Southern Bell Telehone
Calhoun
Banner Salve Heals Longstanding Chest Sore Says Willseyville Man
Henry RK Richars of Willseyville New York says a year long chest sore vanished after using Banner Salve. He reports relief after half a box and praises the product, which Elam Drug Co. advertises for sale.
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Henry RK. Richars
Willseyville
N. Y
Elam Drug Co
Attractive Rambler Bicycle Ad Targets Broad Buyers
The Star highlights Rambler bicycles sold by Talbot Foard, praising the model as old and popular with a $40 price tag. Foard, in business for twelve years, emphasizes quality and customer trust, predicting strong summer sales of Ramblers.
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Star
Talbot Foard
Mr. Foard
Foley's Honey and Tar for stubborn coughs
The Most Stubborn Coughs resulting from grippe or heavy cold yield to Foley's Honey and Tar which strengthens the lungs and makes them sound. For Sale by Elam Drug Co.
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Foley
Elam Drug Co
Pabst Beer Sign Promoted At Anniston Saloon Doors
An advertisement in The Star urges patrons to turn in at the Pabst sign displayed at the doors of two Anniston saloons. The sign, tied to M. Markstein’s Opera House Saloon and Reid Bros Office, touts Pabst beer’s world wide fame for purity and excellence.
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The
Star
Pabst Beer
Anniston M. Markstein
Reid Bros
This Pawnbroker Had a Heart
A Boston Globe piece narrates a wounded woman in distress at a pawnbroker’s counter. The broker offers a fifty dollar loan against her wedding ring, promising support and humane terms while stressing the business aids the unfortunate. He even jokes of lending diamonds, then escorts her to her carriage.
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Tam
Waldorf- Astoria
Flere
Boston Globe
Food Scarcity Looms If Population Grows Unchecked
The Spectator warns that food shortages may soon threaten many living today. It notes 1897-98 US wheat exports to Europe, Russia's limited aid, and rising populations expanding surplus export needs by 1931. It argues distribution changes will be required as growth outpaces supply.
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William Crookes
Spectator
North America
United States
Europe
Russia
Turkey
Uric Acid Tied to Rheumatism Cited by Elam Drug Co
A fragmented note claims rheumatism stems from uric acid in blood and that healthy kidneys prevent it. It credits Foley's Kidney Ure as a remedy and mentions Elam Drug Co as a distributor.
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Ence
Foley
Elam Drug Co
Man Lives on Raw Vegetables Six Years Claim
Washington man J. P. Thomas Jr and his family say they eat only raw vegetables and grains. He argues sun energy powers all life and cooking reduces energy. Thomas claims exceptional strength and immunity, citing his own family’s diet and a 1,450 pound lifting claim reported by Chicago Record.
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Washington
J. P. Thomas, Jr
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
William E. Curtis
Chicago
Ancient Egypt and Cattle Trade in Early History
The article traces cattle use in ancient Egypt showing oxen as draughts and beef as a staple, with butcher practices and knife sharpening akin to modern standards. It notes tanning, blood used for cooking, and references to early stock trading tricks, linking biblical figures and historical markets in Damascus and beyond.
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Egypt
Kingdom of
Menes
Jacob
Laban
Zaph U-To
Joseph the Wise
Apophies
Curious Accident in Quebec Proves Fatal
A man in Quebec died after an arc light globe broke when he raised a long iron rod to clear an obstruction. The incident, reported by The Western Electrician, caused the current to pass into his body and led to his death.
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Quebec
Western Electrician
Bricks of Salt and Public Health Power Ruling
Brief note alleges Bolivia ships compressed salt bricks and cites Indiana Supreme Court affirming public health as a state police power. Mentions outdated remedies and a misheard product named Poleys Honey and Tar.
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Bolivia
Supreme Court of Indiana
Kidney cure eases Atwater man after four days
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio was unable to work due to kidney trouble. After using Foley's Kidney Cure for four days he recovered enough to return to work. Sold by Elxm Drug Co.
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Chas
Atwater
Foley
Elxm Drug Co
Prescriptions Composed by Tom Cason at West End Drug
Tom Cason at the West End Drug store, once Castieberry's, compounds all kinds of prescriptions accurately and carefully. The note praises his skill and reliability in preparing medicinal orders.
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Tom Cason
West End
Castieberry’s
City Ordinance Restricts Saloon Access After Ten PM
The Anniston city council adopted an ordinance prohibiting owners agents clerks or employees of saloons from entering such establishments between ten oclock Saturday night and five oclock Monday morning unless accompanied by a city officer. Violators face a fine of ten to one hundred dollars upon conviction. Adopted April 26 1900. Attest Geo T Anderson City Clerk Approved W H McKeroy Mayor ProTem.
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Anniston
City of Annistes
Anuiston
Eter
Satoon
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Blam Drug Co
Birmingham
Southern Railway
Magic City
Advan
Globe and Elam Drug Co
Anniston Excursion Co
Malthus
Rambler
Ramblers
Rambler Price
Ash
Talbot
Poley
Kiam Drow Cos
Geo. T. Anderson
W.H. McKeroy
ProTem
Coosa River
Sterne's Grocery
Prof Falkner
Montgomery Afa
Annidton
Murray Hill Club
M. Markstein
Opera House
L. G. Jones
Jones
Clark’s School of Embalming
Wilmer Street
Wilmer Hotel
Julius Levy
Dixie Hardware Co
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