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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
4
The Dimmick Pipe company in Birmingham raises its capital stock from 175000 to 200000. The government plans a small mill unless armor plate producers cut prices by at least 100 per ton on protective plates.
In Kansas City the fire department chief unveils a new alarm system on a telephone circuit. It combines temperature sensitive metals with an automatic phonograph that broadcasts the alarm to the court location of the fire when the thermostat triggers. It does not assess blaze severity or likely damages.
The New York Sun notes an April experiment by the Tenth Bavarian Brigade at Metz using fresh meat preserved by a new method. The meat stayed tasty and fresh in wooden boxes, credited to chemist Immerich. If successful at maneuvers next autumn, First Bavarian army corps will adopt it, possibly supplying the entire German army.
The nation is aroused by alleged political corruption tied to the Clark scandal and the Senate is urged to act on the investigative committee’s recommendations to uphold dignity and common honesty.
Islington is the most populous parish with 345 008 residents on 3109 acres. Ontario notes over 100 000 acres of peat available. Jerusalem hosts 15 hospitals, free and full to overflowing. An infant will weigh 7 pounds at birth and 11 pounds by day 30. Wild horses reach 36 years in the desert. A 416–1867 date compilation predicts a destructive quake in Japan about every two and a half years. British colonies pay no tribute to Britain. they serve as markets for British goods. Confetti in continental carnivals becomes a small industry. Parisians spend about £24 000 yearly on them.
The Calhoun county pension examiners will meet in Anpiston on June 406 next and continue for ten days. Applicants must appear in person and file the legally required applications.
The census shows 2473 newspapers in the British Isles with London 521 and provincial press 1052. There are 1685 magazines and 684 quarterly reviews, plus 15 illustrated papers in London. War era demand and future space for so many titles remain in question.
Local merchants advertise Merchants Trading Stamps awarded with every 10 cent cash purchase. Shoppers paste stamps into a booklet and redeem once the book is full, inviting patrons to collect and trade for goods.
An ad promoting Ker mott Chowetates Laegthoteieiee as a kidney cure notes relief for a sore throat and weakness. It claims a man could not work after kidney trouble at Atkins County. It mentions a controversial view of Napoleon’s 1812 battle at Borodino with about 900 men left dead.
An old ad claims Veley's Kidney Cure by Kian Drug Co cures ailments and promotes urination. The copy touts health benefits and urges male readers to purchase the product for improved well being.
Straw hats received this morning including 20 dozen men’s fine Split and Mackinaw straws priced at 25 and 50 cents per hat from Ullman Brothers.
General tenants sought for two story brick buildings opposite carpet mill. Building recently repaired and ready for occupancy. Includes two pieces ere Pomus Dox MM set with counters and shelving. Tenement rooms available for boarding house use or tenants can secure rooms. Stores for rent at 10 per month and rooms at 2 per month, payable in advance. Apply to real estate agents in the city or to RH Cobb at 10 Eat Teeth Street.
An advertised salve by Elaw Drug Co is touted as a universal healer for wounds sores and boils. The late entry claims strong relief and suggests substitute preparations for common ailments.
A compact regional ad urges readers to hire Shelvutt and Murphy for funeral and undertaking services. The brief note emphasizes professional handling and local service options.
A historical note describes a remedy product called One Day Cold Cure by Kermotts Chocolates. The text mentions a laxative component and a claim to relieve colds, with unclear directions and obsolete phrasing.
An order for coal is noted alongside an incident described as tearing wool from RB Watson. Details on dates, location, or authorities are not provided in the text.
The article notes that other privileges, though existing, are charged at the usual rate for amusements nationwide, indicating standard pricing practices across venues.
Elam Drug Co and car conductors sell special round trip tickets at 20 cents with a 15 cent coupon for boat hire, bathing and merry go round rides. One fare each direction across the line but not a full line round trip from end to end. 10 cent tickets between Oxford and the Lake with a 10 cent privilege coupon. A ten cent cash fare allows a fourteen mile open cart ride back to the boarding point with no tickets accepted and no Sunday round trips noon to 6 pm.
The agency offers coupon tickets at 14 for $1.00 good for a ride anywhere on the line including endpoints or intermediate points. A 25 for $1.00 option covers any portion of the line where five cent cash fares apply. A monthly ticket provides 52 trips for $2.50 valid only in the issuing calendar month and non transferab le.
Transfer tickets are sold only to the conpactors for cash and valid for transfers between Anniston and nearby lines including Oxanna and Oxford. No other ticket types are exchanged.
Cars will run each Sunday afternoon and evening to comfortably transport visitors to Oxford Lake. Special cars may be engaged at reasonable rates. A laminated car is available for evening parties.
The management aims to secure large patronage for the Blake Line this year, aligning all teams in goal order for the season of 1900 and promising to merit strong support from the public.
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