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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
6
An odd world described by an ex Ange explores diverse struggles. One man saves to build a house while another sells his for tea money, a suitor courts a woman with theater visits and flowers, and a neighbor seeks gold through divorce. Other lives include escapees from hases and debts as traveling and staying home clash.
A New England congressman sought aid for a constituent from President Franklin Pierce. Pierce redirected him to Treasury Secretary Thomas Hart Benton Guttirie. The exchange ends with Pierce noting similar treatment and the president consoling.
A garbled exchange recalls a moment where a player praised off Gret and drove, misreading an opponent’s position as a ball rolled between them. The dialogue hints at a mix up between croquet and golf, with a referee’s line about the game.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce Pavorin Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and pelvic organ displacement with headaches dizziness and faint spells. It claims forty years of efficacy and a non alcoholic glycerine formula with ingredients printed on the wrapper and endorsed by medical writers. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills underlining superiority and safety.
William Meckling Prestott, born May 1 1798 in Saleh Masa, Harvard graduate 1814, lost sight in both eyes. He learned to read via memory and a specialized writing device, authored History of Ferdinand in Tantietin, History of the Conquest of Mexico, and Peru, earning wide renown.
A New Yorker among creditors of an insolvent firm sought to delay payments by persuading others to extend time. He claimed 255 remains due to him while a tiny elderly man shouted that he wants his money now. The old man insisted on immediate payment claiming a large claim of 185000.
The passage lists fruits vegetables grains nuts and dairy as dietary components and argues that a diet based on plant foods is healthier and less risky than meat from slaughterhouses. It notes apples oranges bananas olives currants raspberries strawberries melons lentils beans cucumbers wheat barley maize oats coconuts potatoes and other produce under healthy conditions with disease-free samples.
An author notes the Amazon climate stays around 7 degrees in shade year round with Manaos warmer by six to eight degrees. A yachtsman explains that in Manaos he would wilt six collars daily versus three in Para, leaving officials puzzled by the remark. The Brazilians finally understand.
Italians report the tomb spider a pure white creature with batlike wings and a dozen crooked legs, larger than the tropical tarantula. Entomologists doubt its existence, deeming it a superstition tied to explorers of old mines tombs and catacombs.
Mothers should continue giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy to children as it is safe and effective. The ad proclaims the medicine cures coughs colds and croup with worldwide reputation and lists J. L. Wisie as the seller.
Captain Von Herbert recalls a four part sacred chant sung by Osman Pasha’s troops at Plevna. He notes an 88 youngster, seventeen, served in the Turkish charge. The chant features deep male voices and intervals, with Alla Akbar lyrics and a rising fifth note, resembling plain song drifting westward from the east.
At a banquet in a room lined with paintings, a renowned college president praised the ladies present. He contrasted them with the artworks by remarking that there are many beauties at the table, implying the women share the room’s best adornment.
An antiseptic dressing said to heal wounds bruises and burns faster by preventing inflammation and maturation while reducing pain and infection. Chamberlian's Pain Balm is cited as an anti septic aid for such injuries and pain relief. Sold by J L Wikle.
The article explains velvet is made by intertwining short fibers with cross threads to form a dense pile. Hand weaving yields about four yards per day while machine production is much faster, highlighting differences in labor and output.
In 1798 Joseph Hopkinson quickly wrote a patriotic song to fit The President's March after a young actor faced a flop with twenty unsold boxes. The tune revived the benefit amid strong pro American sentiment, and the audience repeatedly encored the piece.
A New York Press note says a one sided mouth speech and wandering eyes indicate a long jail past. It claims prisoners learn to talk covertly to avoid keepers, and the habit lingers after release.
A satirical reflection on gender in crowds. The author notes women mass poorly compared with men, suggesting a street car full of women makes walking seem attractive and a regiment of women would be disturbing. The piece contrasts individual charm with the trouble of large groups.
A party hosted by Sir John Millais prompts Lady Halle to perform the violin when Landseer exclaims in amusement that a woman plays the fiddle. In contrast an elderly nobleman mocks a gentleman at a plane saying, I wonder if the creature can sew.
A veiled drunk talk recounts Jaggesby asking a policeman to direct him to 411 Blank Street at 2 a.m. He swears he is going to a lecture and claims to be married in a rambling Chicago News item.
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