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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
5
A plaid coat with velvet trimming and laid on collar is priced at nine dollars. An assortment of long black coats in several styles is presented as high value with typical tags noting prices usually ten to twelve fifty. One style uses heavy black kersey with silk stitched straps and velvet braid details on collar cuffs and buttons.
A long satin lined coat offered at 12.50 featuring velvet collar cuffs and back, broad silk braid edging, and full length sweep. The ad notes such a coat would be cheap at 15 in a reflecting bargain atmosphere.
A new model coat priced at 14 dollars features a fitted back with a silk trimmed front. Made from black kersey with velvet and silk buttons on pockets and sleeves, satin lining to the waist, and a showy collar effect.
An ad notes a changing stock of new models from top makers with prices from 15 to 35 dollars. It highlights waterproof satin coats suited for driving or evening wear, available in colors, rain and spot proof, with a promise of ten day delivery for special orders and typical prior pricing around 50 dollars now reduced to 20 dollars due to manufacturing improvements.
Velour coats attract buyers in higher priced goods with a large sale in major cities. An exhibition shows a sample garment to illustrate quality and work. Special orders can be filled in two weeks with guaranteed fit. Short coats run 22.50 and long models 35 to 50 dollars. December stock additions will bring under price values for close comparison.
A Negro teacher named Squire Ragland, who ran a school near the Central pipe foundry, is charged with criminal assault on an 11 year old student. He fled but was located by Chief Dill. Officer Eason transported him to Anniston for trial arriving at 2 10 this afternoon.
On Tuesday December 18 2006 at 11 o clock a public sale will offer hay corn farming implements live stock and related items to the highest bidder. Cash for all sales under ten dollars and secure credit on amounts over ten dollars. James Crook owner.
Howard W. Sexton seeks to borrow several thousand dollars at 8 percent semi annually for one year with 60 days notice. Loans of $500+ offered secured by CALHOUN HOME BUILDING CO. real estate or first mortgage on property. Proposes collateral tied to loans from two local national banks and invites lender input from advisers.
Humorous Houston Post piece features Farmer Green knocked down by a balloon anchor and farmer Brown declaring the animals are above the law. Sheriff presence and county concern frame a rural absurdist scene with light satire.
The ad highlights low prices on stoves, ranges, and furniture plus high grade goods. It emphasizes pure food, courteous treatment, and honest weights and measures as reasons to trade at the store.
Announcement lists a price of four dollars fifty cents per ton delivered by Anniston Electric & Gas Co with a telephone contact 109 for inquiries.
Local report notes A. P. C. beat the town team 5 to 0 with a 10 percent over receipts share and mentions players Stickney Lacy Rigo Reaves Will Allen Starnes Lapsley. Nearby Gin and market figures show cotton 10 to 11 cents and Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup was promoted by Elam Ordway & Houser.
A reflection quotes Van Dyke on choosing progress over comfort. The piece notes a startling statistic that sudden death affects women less often than men, eight to one, suggesting gender differences in risk and health outcomes.
A local ad promotes Heath & Milligan's paint as luck bringing and attractive. It claims fresher coats mean more sticking to you and promises a smear free finish with TI. The copy touts a large carload of paint for holiday decorating and lists ELAM ORDWAY & HOUSER at phone 1038.
A brief feature notes a poet who maintained a cash register, blending verse with everyday accounting. The piece highlights the unusual habit as a window into the poet’s creative routine and practical life.
Eagerly awaiting the opportunity to put you in touch with the latest and best in Christmas novelties for 1906. High quality and honest worth in every article. Describes a varied complete assortment with tempting prices and uniform scale, promising honest values and satisfaction on Christmas morning.
The Annis Electric & Gas Co advertises clean cheapest and most satisfactory coal fuel for grates and base burners at four dollars fifty cents per ton delivered. Telephone 109.
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