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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1901
Page
4
The president named Thomas G. Jones a Democrat as judge to the vacancy created by Judge Bruce's resignation. The move unsettles Republican seekers in the South but is praised by Southern Democrats and acknowledged as a sign Roosevelt may be fair to the region and its opponents.
The Interdenominational Council of Women for Christian and Patriotic service campaigns to outlaw polygamy in Utah and seeks a constitutional amendment in the Fifty-seventh Congress prohibiting polygamy nationwide. Comprised of women from many Christian denominations, the group asserts it will wipe out polygamy, predicting swift results once women take up the fight.
In Phillipsburg New Jersey two teen brothers died after a brief illness from blood poisoning caused by smoking a corn silk substitute and dried grape leaves. Dr J M Reese attributed the deaths to imitation of elders and warned that children should not smoke any substitute or tobacco. The piece urges parental responsibility to prevent youth smoking.
The article argues that distant world markets compel nations to maintain a large navy and strong merchant marine. It asserts ship transport is vital to national independence and police of sea lanes, and insists the United States must build and sustain a great naval force to protect coastlines, commerce, and global duties.
Progress continues at the Ansiston Carpet mill as a new addition begins. The expansion will be half the size of the current plant, which recently doubled in size. Once finished, the mill will be among the largest in the south and the country, reflecting strong demand and steady leadership under Mr. James Buckler.
Through service between Memphis Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia with evening departures from Memphis at 8 16 p m and return from Atlanta at 10 15 p m via Birmingham and Southern Railway No 36 and No 35. Cars offer comfortable seating meals a la carte and a smoking room at moderate cost. Also Pullman sleeping cars between Atlanta and Memphis depart Memphis 9 10 p m arriving Atlanta 11 30 a m.
An old advertisement promises relief for sunburn with Pansy Lotion to remove redness and soothe pain. It urges taking a bottle on vacation and mentions Thirst-Place a nickle on the counter, plus a Cupana Headache Cure and Borated talcum for chafing.
Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern Railroad offer round trip fare from Alabama points to Montgomery with final limit November 15, 1901. Tickets on sale November 12 13, 1901, information from ticket agents or railroad passenger departments. Also notes fresh Coosa river fish and oysters Wednesdays and Saturdays at K C Camps restaurant next to Tron Queen saloon. Genuine imported cigars available at Levi’s.
Auction style notice describes a used organ for sale by J. Bovenkirk at Levi's Bottled Beer location with a discount price 4 for 25 cents and a bargain tone. The fragment lists item, seller, place, and price but lacks full context.
A letter from Minnie E. McAllister of Minneapolis praises Peruna claiming full cure from pelvic catarrh after seven weeks. Other testimonials from Phoebe Cary Sheffield of Seguin Texas and Mrs William Kenning report relief from chest pain and catarrhal ailments. Congressman Thad Mahon endorses Peruna as tonic and catarrh remedy urging readers to write for Dr Hartman’s free advice.
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