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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
8
An advertisement from Shanghai China by San Mao, a Chinese curios merchant, requests print in The Evening Star and a bill and sample. It hopes a sharp young person will sell the curios, offering American stamps as postage and a free sample.
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg was cured of a stubborn stomach ailment after using four boxes of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He had tried many remedies and physicians with no relief. The ad promotes sale by J L Wikle and announces lime products from Anniston Lime Works with ready pickup at 104 B Tenth Street, Warehouse West Anniston.
A reflective aphorism suggests the world may recognize virtue but if not, better to hold fast to good traits than imitate negative flaws. It emphasizes integrity over popularity and personal consistency regardless of external approval.
Members are urged to attend a 7 o'clock Monday night meeting at the union hall. Trustees and the recording secretary announce the gathering for attendance, bard examination, and other important business. W F Richrie, recording secretary.
Two colored men, Allen Ore and Will Weeden, were killed in a landslide on the Eastern Railway of Alabama near Casey's camp two miles beyond Riddles Mill. They helped in blasting prep, fuse lit, blast exploded before escape. Bodies showed suffocation as cause.
The notice warns that fall colds may linger through winter and lead to pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. It recommends Foley's Honey and Tar cures for quick relief and prevention, claiming no opiates but possible constipation. Miller Drug Co. is cited as supplier.
J N Boyer Co has received a full line of samples for ladies and children's dresses skirts waists cloaks and more from a large suit and cloak house. They are ready to take orders at manufacturers prices with measures guaranteeing a perfect fit in every case.
Mr and Mrs G F Rowe arriving from Paris Tennessee where they married last Tuesday The groom is an electrician for Woodstock company and the bride Miss Julia Gilbert noted as a charming Tennessee girl The couple plan to stay with Mrs Seamen in Anniston and will be welcomed by local friends Also Mrs Pearl Hammond hosted the Acme Whist Club with Miss Mary Brewer as guest of honor and prizes awarded to Mrs Graves Later Talledega Mountain Home report Joan H Frye and his mother Mrs M A Frye have returned from New York after several weeks away
An old patent medicine advert says Abbott's East India Corn Paint removes corns and warts without pain and is hailed as a wonderful corn cure. It claims universal effectiveness and quick relief for affected toes and feet.
A married man avoids visitors who seek to make him feel at home, creating tension in his household. The remark hints at social friction and the challenge of hospitality in strained family dynamics.
An odd fragment cites Dr Abernathy the English physician and Foley's Kidney Cure, claiming it makes sound kidneys. The source mentions Miller Drag Co in relation to the product.
Visitors and residents are listed: W A Freeman of Rome GA is in town, Norace Johnson and P Lewis of Jenifer at the Calhoun, William V Taylor of Roanoke visiting his son Dr J R Taylor in West Anniston, T D Taylor of Roanoke visiting his mother Mrs L Taylor, M G McCorgo of Talladega in the city, Rev Sam P Jones left for Cartersville, Wm P Kidd of Birmingham at the Cathoun.
Coal sale notice shows a winter coal offer with contact line Phone 72 and seller initials W and O Watson.
Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years with no relief until using Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad notes the product contains no opiates and lists Miller Drug Co as a point of sale.
Warter's hand made cigars are described as always fresh due to wrapping in tin foil to maintain moisture and aroma.
A traveling man claimsMontgomery Alabama was the first city to successfully operate an electric system. He recalls early electric cars as fragile in rain and wet weather with shocks and glassy designs. He notes rising egg and chicken prices and comments on cotton farming profits.
A gentleman notes Sam Jones's repeated lectures and sermons, praising personal magnetism as the key to his lasting appeal. He cites hearing the same jokes and stories many times, yet each time they remain funny and engaging.
8S. J. Bowie and L. W. Grant will address citizens of Oxford at the Calhoun Rifles armory at 7 39 o'clock Saturday night. Ladies are especially invited to this speaking. W. W. Whiteside, Ch m Cam Com.
The remark highlights W. J. Bryan and Theodore Roosevelt as outstanding figures, noted for their impact and leadership in the context.
A quippy shift in focus arrives as a playful newspaper gag shows the old prankster stepping back and the new one stepping forward. The piece lampoons readers chasing novelty and authority through evolving front page gimmicks.
An advertisement promises Botanic Blood Balm cures for rheumatism and catarrh by purifying the blood. It claims long standing cases are healed, offers a free sample and medical advice, and directs writing to Blood Balm Co Atlanta GA.
Hons S J Bowtie and the Calhoun Rifles armory gathering set for 7 30 oclock Saturday in Cam.
The Star and Republic notes T L Harvey declares candidacy for county commissioner in the Third District. Harvey signs the declaration indicating intent to seek the seat in the upcoming election.
The city offers 810 reward for the return of a lantern belonging to the will of Anniston. Stolen from West 10th street Saturday night. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief will be rewarded. Lantern stamped City of Anniston Property. Mayor O Z Henderson.
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