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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
4
An urgent appeal notes Beattie has a strong business outlook but a shortage of women to marry, spurring Westerners to seek more wives from eastern towns. The story claims Seattle’s male population laments the lack of women and hopes for rapid female immigration to balance society and economy.
An 19th century ad warns against mercury in treatments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges purchasing genuine products from local druggists. Testimonials are offered free.
A Battersea health report for 1902 shows the birth rate per 1600 people at 28.2, the lowest on record. The decline since 1884 mirrors wider trends in England and Wales with fertility approaching levels in Australia and France.
A Chicago man extols kindness over deeds of real estate and shares a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and pneumonia prevention. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
Mary J Thompson writes from Carlsbad California noting the health benefits of the climate and mineral waters. She recounts starting an egg preservation business with another woman, buying eggs cheaply, and selling preserved eggs at a profit. She urges readers to contact the Carlsbad Egg Assn for directions and outlines potential earnings.
Dr McKenzie of Brines Missouri warns against the pepsin habit where daily use can dull the stomach’s own pepsin production. Even strong remedies may harm when taken month after month or year after year, as ongoing use creates dependency and may worsen the original condition.
The New York Herald notes a playful exchange about manners and disproving the claim that men are only polite to pretty girls. The dialogue highlights courtesy as a social vehicle and questions assumptions about gendered behavior.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a grave illness with yellow skin and back pains. After three doctors gave up, he started using Electric Bitters, which produced quick improvement. He completed three weeks of treatment and is now well, urging others to try the remedy. Sold for 50 cents at West End Drug Store and Miller Drug Co.
A nostalgic catalog-style notice advertises a broad Awakening sale with deep discounts on men’s and women’s wear. Items include 25 cent fast black cotton hose, Fownes Kid Gloves, dresses, suits, lace curtains, flannelette wrappers, walking skirts, children and men’s shoes, men’s underwear, stockings, neckwear, muslin, and cashmere socks with low awakening prices and regular prices contrasted.
Seller advertises first class foliage plants from 25 cents and up with limited quantities. Also taking orders for magnolias, coniferous evergreens, hedge plants and fall planting items. Promotes Rock Island System rates to the Great Southwest and California via Atlanta office with scheduling details.
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