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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1906
Page
8
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a positive remedy for female complaints including inflammation ulceration displacements and spinal weakness. It claims to cure the worst forms of ailments especially during the Change of Life and asserts reliable results.
An advertisement touts a plant-based remedy as curing more cases of female weakness than any other treatment. It claims relief for headaches, dizziness, nervousness, periods, digestion, and general debility. It offers confidential correspondence with Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet a caregiver explains why Maui cannot collect wages herself. She notes the husband works as a pay collector and worries about upsetting the old man with his own role.
In a pointed dialogue, Blusters and Wiseman clash over names and perception. The exchange surfaces in a local Catholic Standard and Times item, with Wiseman Weil noted as part of the dispute and public amusement at the sharp remarks.
A Cary Maine postmistress ascribes a strong positive experience to Mr King’s New Life Pills. She says they keep the stomach liver and bowels in order and promote vitality. Sold by West Bed Dong Co Elam Ord way Houser druggists at 25 cents.
The Atlanta Journal reports the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Captain and Mrs. J. Lemon at Acworth Georgia with about 50 guests including their children and grandchildren. The note mentions relatives visiting An ninton and a son J R Lemon unable to attend. The column also describes winter meetings, a flower show plan by St. Michael and All Angels guild, and several social visits and entertaining events with local families and guests from Birmingham Tuscaloosa Farmville and Jacksonville.
Special to the Star reports a blizzard across Colorado Utah Wyoming Arizona and New Mexico with heavy snowfall and high winds. In Utah a new Utah Packing Company plant burned, causing about 250000 dollars in losses. Colorado rail and electric service disrupted for 24 hours. New Mexico suffered telegraph and telephone outages and extensive property damage with severe livestock losses.
South Carolina observes Auld Lang Syne week beginning today with the state fair in Columbia as the hub. Hundreds of former residents return while others travel in, as exhibits showcase Palmetto state progress in manufacturing agriculture livestock and related industries.
Telellok bulletin from Anniston on October 22 reports a barometer of 30.07 at 7 a m and a temperature of 67 at that time. East wind at 4 miles per hour, highest temperature 78 at 1 p m, lowest 63 at 5 a m. Weather cloudy with fair conditions expected tonight and Tuesday.
Marshal Amos in Albertville arrested a visitor for shoplifting in Anniston. The woman, who lived miles away, had taken a $14 hat from Alman Bros and three cloaks from Rand's. Anniston officers telephoned. goods were recovered and returned to owners.
The London Tatler notes Milton died November 8 1674 and was buried at St Giles Cripplegate but his remains were dispersed in 1780 and his final resting place is uncertain. Aubrey mentions earlier removals and Speed’s potential burial nearby while the piece recalls Milton’s late 17th century London haunts and restoration era flight.
A humorous exchange between Mr. MecSosh and Mrs. McSosh from the Cleveland Leader notes surprised neighbors and a remark about drinking. The lady attributes the suspicion to his fearfully drunk appearance, poking gentle fun at the situation.
In remarks from a Baltimore American item, Mrs. Parvenue is asked about her daughter's debut this season. Mme. Pakin handles sewing duties, relieving the family from their own sewing obligations.
Florida Governor Brouward expresses sincere thanks to President Roosevelt for sympathy after the storm disaster and for the offer of national aid. He will advise after an investigation of the matter.
A brief exchange reveals Minnie noticing a wrinkle in a mirror while Ma mie comments on the ability to see wrinkles in any mirror. The dialogue hints at perception and self-image through a moment of reflection.
A playful note extols salt as a mood booster and enhancer, suggesting a pinch can lift spirits and make many things better, with light commentary on daily life and simple pleasures.
Western merchant A Different Oil Bill Jones traveled to Kansas City to buy goods and shipped some ahead. His wife, hearing a loud shriek, frantically attempted to remove the cover from a large box labeled Bill Inside, prompting neighbors to rush to her aid.
More than 250000 members of the Methodist Episcopal church across West Virginia Erie Eastern Ohio and Pittsburg are gathered in Pittsburg for a four conference interconference missionary convention. Bishops Bashford Hartwell Oldham Thoburn and Harris will address the gathering along with officers and missionaries recently returned from foreign fields.
Omar Khayyam, a twelfth century Persian poet and mathematician, revised calendars for Sultan Malik Shah and wrote about 500 quatrains. His quatrains gained English fame through Edward Fitzgerald’s 1859 Rubaiyat, celebrated for wit, lyric beauty, and philosophical depth.
A scientist explains a frosty night optical phenomenon called the pseudo aurora. Upright silvery light columns appear over lamps and bright lights due to floating frost crystals. Thin six sided ice plates under one millimeter wide reflect surfaces horizontally and vanish when wind disturbs them.
A furrier presents a sea otter skin as the finest for coat collars noting it remains unfrosted while other skins thaw in cold storage. He points out that its breath does not freeze on the skin, a trait linked to its luxury status among Russians and grand dukes.
Special to the star Mobile Oct 2. Mike alias Dan Dove a negro from Kansas City was hanged from a telegraph pole near the Lucedale depot by 300 masked men after being spirited from the Jackson county jail. He had tried to assault two white women and stolen a horse and shotgun. He was shot in the shoulder during capture. coroner's jury says death came at the end of an inch rope.
Sugar has ancient roots in China and India, later reaching Greece and England through trade. Alexander’s general reportedly brought sugar to Greece, while Raleigh introduced tobacco from Virginia to England. Arabs are credited with the first sugar refining process, which a Venetian merchant learned and brought to Sicily.
An Aniston Electric and Gas Co advertisement touts gas coke as clean and cheapest fuel for grates and base burners at 4.50 dollars per ton delivered, with a contact telephone number provided.
A plea urges families to honor departed loved ones by providing fitting monuments. It reminds readers that graves fade from memory when neglected and urges action to ensure a dignified final resting place within available means and taste.
The Alabama agricultural association exhibition opened in Montgomery today with new grounds buildings and a race track. The event features large livestock and agricultural displays and a week long program including Editors day Farmers day Railroad day Immigration day and Negro day with national speakers planned for each day.
Five room house for rent close in at 1030 Noble Street. Inquiries invited.
Anniston firm offers to examine real estate titles and provide a guaranty bond if the title passes attorney approval. Alabama Abstract Company located in Anniston advertises title examination and bonding services.
Help wanted listing seeking unmarried able bodied men aged 21 to 35 for U S Army. Applicants must be US citizens of good character and temperate habits who can speak read and write English. Apply to Recruiting Officer 1022 Noble St Anniston Alabama. s31 mh07 mws
Classified notice seeking a middle aged woman to live as a family member or on a small salary as a winter companion for a mother of five. Must be congenial. References exchanged. Address Loneliness care Evening Star.
A brief notice referencing the Anniston Electric and Gas Company with contact number 109 appears in the OCR text fragment. No further details are readable to establish purposes, dates, or actions.
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