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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
6
An old advertisement describes a heat-based remedy for female weaknesses. It claims to draw out poisons and relieve inflammation and pain with a soothing local application. The text promotes physician endorsement and wide availability at drugstores.
The piece explains that many English superstitions have rational explanations. Gabriel's hounds in Durham are wild geese, Irbydate’s goblin is an owl, and the Tintagel Arthur legend persists with a white chough omen, despite rational debunking.
A tale from a Lancashire town recalls a doctor and a parish clergyman exposing deathbed fear and suggestion. A dying patient survives after a skeptical remark from the Vicar clears mourners, prompting thanks.
Philadelphia October 18 Tomorrow will be a red letter day in the history of the University of Pennsylvania with the dedication of the new engineering building. Six foreign governments the army and navy of the United States and many scientific bodies will be represented. The cost nears 1 000 000 and it is the largest of the university group of 70 buildings. It is fireproof with modern equipment and a three story structure totaling nearly 140000 square feet.
In Marlborergh Street a constable noticed a hansom driver who had switched to a four wheeler and argued he was drunk. The driver recalls a dispute while the constable admits being doubtful until he saw the driver writing down his own number on his coat sleeve.
A breezy exchange between an artist and friends centers on a portrait of a man who is described as ruddy, but the friend reveals the subject is actually a sunset. The humor hinges on mistaken identity and artistic interpretation.
A reader asks about lending £10 to Jinks Johnson and whether proper securities protect the loan. The suggested pledges include a chain and padlock a pair of handcuffs and a dog as security to ensure repayment.
Mothers urged to continue giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to children as safe and effective. The ad touts a world wide reputation for cures of coughs colds and croup and notes it is available from J. L. Womie.
The piece notes peacock feathers as luck bringers and recounts Mohammedan tradition from Palgrave about the peacock opening paradise's wicket to admit the devil and bearing a share of the devil's punishment. It also includes a Washington crossing Delaware anecdote and a quip about pictures and art.
Willie presents his uncle with a bottle of glue saying he hopes for a happy birthday. Uncle Dick questions the gift while Willie recalls a joke about stories sticking together.
Dr Price says he cannot understand the case and admits to making money from it while his wife is puzzled. The exchange appears in London Punch as a humorous dialogue highlighting misunderstanding and irony.
A short dialogue excerpt shows one character calling another the worst liar. He responds that he has been flattered before, implying frequent praise and disbelief in the accusation. The quip reflects dry humor typical of the era.
A quotation notes a man of great perfection without good breeding is like a person with pockets full of gold who always seeks change for ordinary needs. The aphorism emphasizes inner quality over external wealth or polish.
Mrs Ora Bussard of Bru baker Lil reports two years ago her child suffered pneumonia followed by a persistent coughing fit resembling whooping cough. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy the cough stopped and the child gained weight. Available for sale by Ju Wikle.
Philip Prentisa seeks a golf vacation at Rockdale with Sallie Norton. He meets a dishonest duffer and a shrewd judge, learns lessons about fair play. The romance faces meddling families, a new partner, and a vow to guard secrecy as they plan marriage.
J W Williams of Bac Ky recounts severe lung hemorrhages twenty years ago and credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a complete cure. The medicine, advertised by West End Drug Co and Ordway Houser Drug Co, sells for 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle offered.
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