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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
3
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau issues forecast for Anniston and vicinity for Saturday with rain likely. Local data show temperature range from 62 to 92 and mean 76 for the 24 hours ending 1 pm yesterday. Precipitation total since Jan 1 at .66 inches, with 16.55 inches year to date.
In Atlantic City the 128th Presbyterian general assembly will end with no floor battles as all major issues including seminary relations and charges of heresy against the New York presbytery were settled in committee.
Mr A R Simpson traveled to Birmingham for the old soldiers reunion last week. Miss Sallie Burford attended services at Sulphur Springs Sunday then visited Mr and Mrs T A Pauls. Frank Parrish bought an automobile and with daughters Lillie and Eunice visited Mrs D T Simpson Saturday. Jennie Mae Simpson visited Davie Denris Poe Sunday. Paul and Alex Simpson visited Dolphus Poe Sunday. Farmers welcomed rain Sunday night and Monday as crops revived. Mrs L E Burford was on the sick list last week. Mr A R Simpson made a business trip to Ragland Monday. Mr Paul Meads visits his sons Paul Jr and Frank.
A testimonial from Anamosa Iowa praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from displacement and general debility. The writer credits the medicine and a sister's recovery after she tried the product noting improved head and back discomfort after two bottles. The letter is on file at the Pinkham office in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Herald reports a Monday parade review from a special stand with a yet unnamed centennial queen and other social figures, who will receive places of honor at the centennial ball and related events.
The article urges indigestion is usually due to constipation and not stomach trouble. It warns against harsh purgatives, favors a mild laxative, and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a recommended remedy. A testimonial from Benj Bassin of Gary Indiana supports its effectiveness. A trial bottle is offered by Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
An old advertisement touts ethinedouble strength as a guaranteed treatment to fade freckles. It claims an ounce used nightly and daily will remove freckles, with lighter spots disappearing entirely and money back if it fails.
Local notes report rain drying soil and farmers hopeful. Social visits include Haggins, Roberts, Doss, Henderson, Haynes, Higgins, and Owens families. Waddell and Nesbit returned from travels. Dose family attended Oxford High commencement. Literary Society set to meet May 27 at 7. Everyone invited.
Editor J A Weatherly argues a law creates inequality between employer and employee and that injunctions under the law undermine organized labor. He notes business leaders once supported factories but now back ordinances that restrict workers who supply the means to run business.
An ad touts Get's It as the simplest corn remover. Two drops dry instantly with no sticking or pressing and allow immediate wear of shoes. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or by E Lawrence & Co Chicago Illinois.
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