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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1902
Page
7
A collection of short, humorous quotes from various newspapers and periodicals. The items lampoon court, fires, domestic life, quarrels, and school, each delivered in witty or satirical language with period tone and local flavor.
Rev C J Budlong of Ashway writes that Electric Bitters cured his jaundice and liver troubles after years of suffering. He calls the remedy a genuine all round cure for liver kidney and stomach issues. Miller Drug Co offers the 50 cent bottle with satisfaction guaranteed.
A humorous vignette from Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly depicts a gay cat seeking work across many trades. The unnamed feline confidently answers “Sure thing” when asked to drive four, later learns the job may involve horses or nails, and remains eager to try unfamiliar tasks despite uncertainty.
A Leesville Indiana man endures asthma with his family fearing death as he trekked 18 miles to obtain Dr Kings Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He reports instant relief and lasting sleep following use and endorses the medicine for throat and lung troubles with bottles 50c and 1. Trial bottles offered by Miller True Co.
A US Steel official announces a $60 million program to improve holdings and construct three new tube mills near Pittsburg. The McKeesport National Tube plant will be repaired and kept in operation, while site selections for the new works remain undecided and the total number of mills may reach up to twenty.
The text surveys various figures from politics and society. It highlights M Santos-Dumont’s embroidery hobby, a 95 year old Austrian general Baron Schwartz-Meiller, Panama scandal figure M Arton becoming wealthy again, Senator Platt’s Venetian blind joke, Senator Millard’s bushy eyebrows, Congressman Grosvenor’s waning humor, and Poultney Bigelow’s critique of American press subservience noting that U S newspapers generally report facts regardless of government wishes.
Testimonial from Landis Porter of the Oriental Hotel Chanute Kansas claims neuralgia relief after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He says he was raised from the dead and cured, then describes attempts to obtain more. The product sold for 25, 50 cents and 1.00 at J L Wikle's and J B Privett's in Ord, Aa.
The ad promotes homemade marshmallows available at Dowea Candy Kitchen. It emphasizes the product and shop name to attract customers without additional details.
A brief ad urging customers to choose Warter’s Hand Made cigars over all other five cent brands, claiming none match their quality. The promotional line emphasizes superior taste and value compared with competing cigars sold at five cents.
W A Greer of McJonnelisville C says three years of treatment by doctors failed to heal piles fistula and sores, but Buecklen’s Amica Salve cured him in two weeks. Claims to cure burns corns sores eruptions and rheum sells for 25 cents at Miller Drug Co.
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