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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy to curb alcohol appetite with or without patient knowledge. It claims cures for drunkards and offers trials by mail for $1, endorsed by WCTU figures including Mrs. A M Townsend and Mrs Moore. Availability listed in Ventura California and Anniston Alabama.
An Evening Star office display features a giant corn stalk with five main branches, each bearing a fine ear. Ears measure 12, 11, 104 and 10 inches, with 32 fail ears on a 34 foot row. The Weavers’ farm at Weaver station shows strong fruit and corn results, highlighting Calhoun’s agricultural excellence.
The Great Barlow Minstrels warn the public there is no connection with the Barlow Wilson touring group. The Barlow troupe has toured since 1878 and urges audience to judge the two distinct organizations. They perform tomorrow night at the Noble Street theater.
A local merchant notes rapid weight gain after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The younger brother, previously troubled by indigestion, reportedly gained forty pounds in thirty days and recovered. Available through J. L. Winke, druggist, Long Branch.
An old advertisement promises a remedy for piles including itching bleeding and protruding piles. It claims the product Pero Ointment will be refunded if it fails to cure in six to fourteen days and lists the price as 50e.
Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta from Georgia points and Selma Birmingham for one fare and 75 cents extra, plus one fair ground admission. Tickets on sale daily October 13 to 22, final limit October 26. Details from J C Lusk District Passenger Agent Birmingham Ala.
The passage asks when and how much from Anniston to reach any point in the Great Southwest via the Rock Island System. L. Parrott, T. P. A. of Atlanta, Ga, will provide the exact questions and rates on request.
Advertiser R. O. Watson urges customers to buy their next winter coal supply now to save money. The notice emphasizes pre-season purchases from the local coal merchant.
The text explains that many animals have eyes that function separately rather than in unison. Fish eyes typically act independently, flatfish and chameleons show varied coordination, and some species possess multiple eyes with differing roles from near to far vision.
Old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a full cure of colds in one day. Slogan notes refunds if unsuccessful and that E W Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price shown as 25c.
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