Thrilling Mobile Gulf Storm Save by Patriarch McCluskey
Grand Patriarch J A McCluskey of Birmingham, head of Alabama Odd Fellowship encampment, endured Mobile storm rescue drama aboard a sleeper. He and a companion saved five women and children from rising flood waters, then aided by rope to reach safety as lines, roofs, and electrical hazards crashed around them. Recovery included damaged baggage and spent money, while McCluskey faced possible pneumonia after the ordeal. He planned to travel to Talladega later.
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J. A. McCluskey
Birmingham
Odd Fellowship
Alabama
Model City
W. F. McCartney
Mobile
Gulf Coast
McCluskey
Gulf City
St. Andrews Hotel
Miona stomach tablets touted by Scarbrough Drug
The Scarbrough Drug Company endorses Mi o Na stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims the remedy strengthens digestion before meals, unlike typical remedies taken after meals, and offers a money back guarantee if it does not cure. A 50 cent box is advertised as more effective than many ordinary products.
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Scarbrough Drug Company
Miona
Pocket picking and oakum picking joke from London News
A London News item recounts a quip by a convict answering Captain Spencer of the Church Army about his trade across seasons. The man lists pea, fruit, and hop picking, pocket picking in winter, and oakum picking, with the captain reacting to the humor.
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Spencer
Church Army
London News
Homesick Spencer’s 120 mile journey home
As a boy Herbert Spencer left his father’s home to attend school but grew homesick. With 2 shillings in his pocket he walked over 120 miles in three days, covering 48 miles the first day and 47 the second. A kind coach driver later carried him the remaining distance for free.
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Herbert Spencer
Editor's Dilemma Echoed in Paradise Humor
The Gayman Kansas Herald reports a western exchange editor fretting how to don a shirt over his wings upon reaching paradise while a rival quips the hat would not fit over horns. The wry exchange reflects satirical banter on afterlife expectations.
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Paradise
Gayman
Kan
Herald
Best coal at R. O. Watson's
Lay in your winter’s supply with the best coal available from R. O. Watson. Phone 72 for orders and delivery arrangements.
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R. O. Watson’s
Prolific Sons and Daughters of Sonnet Tradition
The article traces the height of sonnet writing in the sixteenth century with poets like Ronsard and Gomez de Quevedo, notes classic models by Petrarch, and lists prolific English contributors including Wyatt Surrey Shakespeare Milton Wordsworth and Rossetti.
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Ronsard
Gomez de Quevedo
Voltaire
Petrarch
Camoens
Sir Philip Sidney
Spenser
Dante
Thomas Wyatt
Henry Howard
Earl of Surrey
Tottle
Earle of
Surrey
Shakespeare
Milton
Wordsworth and
Rossetti
London Standard
Tiger and Vulture of the Sea
A Windsor article likens killer whales to tigers of the sea and notes orcas as ocean vultures. It recounts a northwest whaler scene where orcas attacked a heaved whale, tearing it free from ropes after men fought them with spades and lances. The incident illustrates orcas’ courage and intelligence.
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Windsor
Dundee Advertiser
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Earache and Pain Relief
A historical promotional note states Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil stops earache in two minutes and toothache or burn pain in five minutes, with other pains such as hoarseness sore throat and muscle ache noted for quicker relief, highlighting its claimed rapid action.
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Thomas
Glycerine’s Role in Dr. Pierce’s Medicines Highlighted
An advertisement touts glycerine as a key additive in Golden Medical Discovery. It claims glycerine enhances extraction from native roots, acts as a nutritive and antiseptic, and aids digestion. It notes benefits for chronic coughs and early consumption, with cautions about miracles and alcohol-free formulation.
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Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
M. D
Bennett Med. College
Chicago
R. V. Merce
Buffalo
N. Y
The Occasional Flower A Floral Freak
A singular floral form known as the occasional flower blooms only at specific moments. When submerged then raised, its stem unveils a color like a ripe poppy and petals expand to resemble a sunflower before gradually closing. Proper care is claimed to prevent decay and preserve its radiance.
Pathos Mentioned In Summer Death Quotation
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes a line debating pathos in the season's decline and the speaker's wardrobe concerns from last winter, noting garments not fitting. The brief reflects editorial witticisms on memory and fashion during seasonal change.
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Philadelphia Ledger
A Surfeited Cynic Dialog Opens With Money Talk
A melodramatic man tells that money cannot buy certain things while an impecunious person seeks change. The Washington Star quotes the exchange as a witty reflection on wealth and desire.
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Washington Star
Wounds Bruises and Burns Pain Balm Advertisement
A medical claim extols antiseptic dressings to heal wounds faster and prevent inflammation. It promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as antiseptic and pain reducing, easy home use, claimed to save time and money. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlian
J. L. Wikle
Parchment Making Process Described in Detail
The article explains parchment production from animal skins. It outlines soaking and cleansing in a lime pit, loosening fat, stretching on a frame, paring flesh with a circular knife, and smoothing with moisture and pumice. It closes with drying and occasional tightening.
Laconic statesman answers Congress question in interview
An interviewer questions the young statesman about his future in Congress. He replies briefly that his aim is to stay and serve in the chamber.
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Congress
Exchange
Not Either as Vet Presents Gift Dilemma
A dialogue fragment shows a vet unsure whether a present is for a sweetheart or sister, questioning ambiguity as to the recipient in a light social exchange. The exchange centers on choosing an appropriate gift for a young lady.
Cough Cure Promises Relief From Neglected Cold
An advertisement argues neglect of cold leads to serious results and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the cure for obstinate coughs. It claims the product costs no more than unknown remedies and urges insisting on the genuine yellow package from Elam Ordway & Houser.
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Foley
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Advice to Households on Health and Constipation Cure
A 50 cent Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure constipation sick headache and stomach trouble for the entire family. The ad credits Elam Ordway and Houser as the sellers.
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Elam, Ordway & Houser
Primary Election Notice for Anniston Ward Races 1906
Notice states a city wide primary will be held in each Anniston ward on November 19 1906 to nominate a mayoral candidate and two councilmen per ward for 1907 to 1909, plus two executive committee members per ward. Election governed by law for state and county primaries. H D McCarty chairman W T Edmondson Jr secretary.
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Anniston
Trained Nurse At Blue Mountain Avenue
Miss Martha Bell seeks contact regarding a trained nurse matter at 1720 Blue Mountain Avenue. A phone number 455 appears as a contact option for her inquiry.
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Blue Mountain Avenue
Martha Bell
Secondhand Furniture Dealer Advertises Cash for Goods
T M Henderson at 913 Noble Street runs a second-hand furniture and stove business offering cash for used items.
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T. M. Henderson
Noble Street
Furniture House Furnishings at 923 Noble Street
J T Hodge advertises high grade furniture of all kinds New Home sewing machines stoves and related items at reasonable prices from 923 Noble Street indicating a broad stock and affordable pricing for home goods.
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J. T. Hodge
Noble Street
Anniston Furniture Co marks large stock and low prices
Furniture and undertaking business advertises the largest stock and greatest variety at the lowest prices, located at Noble and Twelfth streets in Anniston.
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Anniston City Furniture Co
Noble
Gas Coke Offer From Anniston Electric & Gas Co
An advertisement from Anniston Electric and Gas Company promotes gas coke as a clean, cheap fuel for grates and base burners priced at 4.50 per ton delivered. includes telephone contact 399.
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Anniston Electric & Gas CO
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S.S.S
Nature
Atlanta
the Anniston Evening Star
M'Cluskey
Mobile Gulf Storm
Evening Star
H. D
W. T. Edmondson Jr
Business Directory
Ings
Evans Chemical C
Trust Business
Isdiviewala
Acte
Guardian
Anniston Banking & Loan Company
R. S. Pendle
the Anniston
W. M. Shroeder
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