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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
3
Washington reports Major General Sam Young is the likely next lieutenant general, with Major General Corbin confirming the promotion and Miles retiring next August. The order in the army list appears based on commission seniority, giving Young about a year in the grade if promoted.
Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism and catarrh by purifying blood. Describes symptoms including back pains, joint swelling, and throat issues. Offers free sample by mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Ga with medical advice upon request.
A Chicago lawyer recounts a first Maine trip with full service from arrival at Moosehead to a guided all fishing experience. He notes a Pullman drop, steamer ride, buckboard, guide paddling, and a hair mattress, with the guide handling bait and the trout. The report praises the effortless hunt for sport and quotes Youth's Companion on thorough preparation.
Henderson Grimett of this place suffered partial paralysis losing use of an arm and side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm he is almost cured. Many other cures of partial paralysis credited to this liniment, also used for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
Southern railway offers round trip tickets to Birmingham at one first class fare plus fifty cents from all Alabama points and select nearby cities. Tickets on sale October 20 to November 1. travel November 4. For details contact local ticket agents or J Lusk or F B Jones in Birmingham Alabama.
Gadsden October 23 ground was broken today for a large steel plant to be built by the Alabama Steel Wire company. Plans call for four blast furnaces and a major steel plant with only one furnace and the plant to be erected at first. Contracts are signed and materials being assembled with potential expenditure up to 5 million dollars as plans proceed.
J. F. Hughes of Du Pont Georgia who faced six months to live due to a lung ailment defied predictions after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. The drug is advertised by Miller Drug Co and West End Drug Co with 50 cent and 1 hospital bottle sizes and a free trial.
A collage of humorous quotes and brief exchanges from several U S newspapers. Jokes on intellect, travel, family, wealth, and couples mix with light satire and social observations. Notable lines include reflections on aging, marriage, and money.
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg Iowa was cured of stomach trouble by four boxes of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after trying many remedies and physicians. For sale by JL Wiki.
The Westminster Gazette notes a pattern of long life among Canterbury archbishops since 1500 with six octogenarians among 28 holders. It lists Warham Juxton Wake Howley Sumner and Temple and observes average tenure about six years to date versus a 14 year historical average.
Rev Jno Cox of Wake Art says after 12 years of yellow jaundice and failed treatments he used Electric Bitters and now feels cured. The ad claims the medicine aids liver and kidney trouble stomach disorder and general debility. Miller Drug Co and West End Drug Co guarantee the remedy at 50 cents.
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports Judge George H. Noyes and his wife christened a nameless sequoia “Wisconsin” after visiting the Mariposa grove in California. The tree stands about 265 feet high with large girth and is part of a grove featuring many trees named for states and notable figures. The Mariposa group, 261 trees strong, was granted to California in 1864 and includes famed specimens such as The Grizzly Giant and The Fallen Monarch.
An antique ad promotes Herbine as a remedy for malaria and related symptoms including chills fever and headaches. It features testimonials from JA Hopkins of Manchester Kansas and mentions retailers J L Wikle Ansonston and J B Privett Oxford.
An advertisement extols Mull's Grape Tonic for constipation and related debility. A Minneapolis tester reports better sleep and weight gain after use. The copy claims widespread disease links to constipation, notes German Traubenkurs roots, and promotes mail order samples and local druggist availability, with Anniston listing J. L. Wikle as distributor.
Tax assessor schedule lists appointment Beat locations in Calhoun County Alabama from October to December 1902 and a second round into November and December 1902. It notes taxpayers must bring correct real estate numbers and itemized valuations and warns delinquency after January 31, 1905. Db. Bo Barnes, August 25, 1902.
A Chinese paper reports that most applicants for railway and mining privileges avoid the board and appeal to the wives of ministers in Peking or to lady missionaries, as the empress dowager favors them and is glad to comply with and request.
Fall colds may linger through winter risking pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar is marketed as quick acting safe relief with no opiates and no constipation. Miller Drug Co.
The piece argues that sustained youthfulness comes from continuing youthful activities and resisting age limits. It cites Peter Cooper and William E. Gladstone aging into their eighties as proof that vital work endures with exercise of the mind and body.
The notice lists tax collection rounds by beat and location from October 1 to January 1, detailing Beat numbers and districts such as Jenkins White Plains Choccolocco DeArmanville Burns X Roads Boozer Chatchie Peeks Hill Duke Alexandria Hollingsworth Green’s School House Jacksonville Four Mile Greenwood’s School House Piedmont Oxford Oxanna Anniston and dates in October November and December 1902 with multiple entries per beat and extended period. It warns delinquent tax status after December 31 1902 with interest and costs accruing.
Miller Drug Co advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds and a preventative for pneumonia. Take no substitute.
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