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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
4
Subscribed residents are urged to attend a morning meeting at the Commercial club room on Noble Street to decide the proposed industry type or fund use. Giov. Doe of Hawaii threatens retirement amid strong opinions on leadership.
11Lman Lowk of New York lifts 1,066,000 pounds in 34 minutes 35 seconds using an 80 arrangement to engage arm leg and back muscles. Each lift bore 1,000 pounds. He trained two months living on a strict diet of three eggs bread fruit milk and water.
Readers are invited to participate in The Star’s World’s Fair guessing contest. Participants estimate winners, dates, and key exhibits, with prizes for the most accurate predictions and a final prize for top overall scorer.
The exposition features an ostrich farm display from Arizona and a model of an early harvesting machine dating to 150 B C. A Columbus horse firm will showcase 17 Percheron horses valued at 60000. The Intramural railway grading nears completion and should operate by January 1. a model of the first steam fire engine built in Egypt circa 150 B.C. also appears in the government exhibit.
Warns against mercury containing remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Care by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims mercury harms senses and system. Says product contains no mercury and is taken internally. Reviews testimonials and price 75 cents per bottle.
A renowned organization returns to the city with a modern minstrel spectacle of music and up to date comedy. The performance features hundreds of colored lights and elaborate costumes plus a parade of golfers and the Great Barlow Hussars on the noonday outing. The event is set for Tuesday October 6 at the Noble Street Theater for one night.
A list of donors for a proposed new $10,000 industry in Aniston shows subscriptions from W. W. Stringfellow, W. H. McKleroy, Rose Blackmon, Montgomery and many others. With 550 still needed to reach the goal, a meeting of subscribers will be held after the remaining amount is added. The total pledged so far amounts to 4450. Who will be the next contributor?
A man recounts proposing to Miss Gladys Beautis and nearly winning her acceptance. She said she would have agreed if he possessed money, brown eyes, curly hair, height, fame, magnetism, aristocratic lineage, and perfect habits, but she remained hesitant over duties and lifestyle.
The piece recalls Columbus balancing an egg on end during a historic moment and notes a practical method: boil the egg upright, then set it on a plate as a simple balance due to the lower center of gravity from the yoke.
A Chicago man extols kindness and sympathy over property deeds. He notes goodwill benefits all, urging cheer and support, and cites Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cold cure, sold by J. L. Wikle.
An old time patent medicine claim promising a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The label notes KE. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a 25 cent price with money back refund if it fails.
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