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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1903

Page

6

Uses of fireflies in the tropics by G R O'Reilly

The naturalist recounts fireflies serving varied roles in eastern Venezuela. He demonstrates reading by firelight, uses them to mark snake locations, form a beacon for a gun sight, and even aid a prisoner’s Escape by signaling with light.

Tropics G. R. O'Reilly New York Sun Pavia Venezuela Caracas

Neighbor’s remedy saves Mercer county man from diarrhea

Mr. D. P. Daugherty of Mercer and Summer counties West Virginia escaped a deadly diarrheal attack after a neighbor brought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two physicians offered little relief before the bottle cured him in under a day. For sale by J. L. Wikle Druggist.

D. P. Daugherty Mercer Summer Counties W. Va Chamberlain J. L. Wikle

One Fare Plus Two Dollars to Hot Springs Return

Travelured via Iron Mountain Route from Southeast points. Tickets on sale every Wednesday and Saturday until September 30. Final limit is 60 days from date of sale. Correspondence to I. E. Rehlander T P A No. 18 West 9th St. Chattanooga Tenn.

Hot Springs Ark Iron Mountain

Detain Food Imports Under New Pure Food Act

Federal authorities halt several cargoes of imported foods at eastern ports to await chemical analysis under the new pure food act. Dr. Wiley has compiled a blacklist of deleterious or falsely labeled commodities, including canned goods and olive oil, guiding customs inspectors to detain and test shipments.

Eastern Porte Germany France Italy Secretary of the Treasury Department of Agriculture Wiley Agricultural Department Wilson Secretary of Agriculture

Notable clash sparks memory of arctic fox tale

The Chicago Chronicle says the devil wagons were too aggressive after colliding with Judge Tuley, while the Chicago Tribune notes the arctic fox's fame will endure long after the man who made it famous is forgotten.

Judge Tuley The Chicago Chronicle Chicago Tribune

Birth rate gaps widen between native and foreign born in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts the birth rate for foreign born residents runs at 52 per 1,000, while native born residents have a rate of 17 per 1,000. The contrast highlights substantial demographic differences in the state.

Remarkable Record for Chamberlain Croup Remedy

The Chamberlain cough remedy has a thirty year record with millions of bottles sold and no reported failures. It is praised as a standard treatment for croup in homes and should be given at the first sign of hoarseness or croupy cough. It is pleasant, contains no opium, and is safe for babies and adults alike. Sold by J L Wikle druggist.

J. L. Wikle

Bears Captured Alive in Vancouver Province Remarkable Feat

Vancouver Chronicle reports a historic hunting episode where a Japanese group captured a male bear weighing 250 pounds and a female bear weighing 210 pounds alive without firearms. They corralled and restrained the pair, then prepared to present them to the city zoo via Rev. Goro Kaburagi.

USA Vancouver B.C San Francisco Chronicle Goro Kaburagi

Stomach Tablets Offer Relief for Four-Year Trouble

D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Massachusetts reports long stomach trouble. After trying Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets he felt much better after taking part of a box. Priced at 25 cents, sold by J L Wikle druggist.

D. L. Beach Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass Chamberlain J. L. Wikle Druggist

Telephone Levy Hints at Fall and Winter Clothing Samples

A brief notice suggests a telephone levy leading to a call offering a full line of fall and winter clothing samples. The snippet indicates promotional activity and product previews without detailing dates or locations.

Levy

Tax Assessor Appointments for Calhoun County Alabama 1904

A list of tax assessor appointments across Calhoun County Alabama for 1904 with dates in October and November. Places include Jacksonville Alexandria Burns Cross Roads Pokeville Ohatehie Peek's Hill Piedmont Greenwood Jenkins White Plains Choccolocco Oxanna Anniston and others. The second round continues through November with dates and assigned locations.

Tax Collector Appointments for 1908 Taxes

The tax collector announces attendance at appointments to collect State and County taxes for 1908. Delinquent taxes accrue interest and costs after December 31, 1908.

First Round and Second Round Tournament Schedule

A historic tournament list shows matchups by beat and venue across dates in October November. It details teams Boozer Chatchie Hollingsworth Green's School House DeArmanville Oxford Oxanna Anniston and others facing Burn's Cross Roads Four Mile and more with dates from Oct 1 to Dec 5.

Burn’s Cross Roads Boozer

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Capudine Wenrtidt Mall C. J. Moffett M. D ST. Louis Sferi Gilmore’s Cafe Eleventh Street Anniston National Bank Anniston, Ala United States WM. A. Davis, W. Hamckleroy HH. Noble F Smith WM. H. Mockleroy WM. A. Davis D. Woodruff R. FE. Smith T. Brown 'O. DO Wooporuff First National Bank Jamiston, Ala W. W. Sruivarellow H. A. Youna J. B. Goodwin A. J. Goodwin A. L. Tyler Jno B. Knox J.B Goodwin W. L. McG C. Sproull E L. Turner EK. L. Tyler A W Sell W. W. Stringfellow Talladega Calhoun Mary M. Jordan Quintard Avenue Eleventh and Twelfth Streets A. B. Baxter & Co Murphy & Co., Incorporated Strokers Anniston Alabama Eob New York Chicago New Orleans Noble Street S. B.A. Russell Hot Springs, Ark I. E. Rehlander T.P A West 9Th St Chattanooga, Tenn Newbro’s Herpicide Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Norris & Little Whney & Bladder Calhoun County Ala Jacksonville Alexandria Burns Cross Roads Pokeville Ohatehie Peek’s Hill Duke Hollingsworth Green’s Piedmont Greenwood Jenkins White Plains Choccolocco Oxford Oxanna DeArmanville Boiling Springs Chatchie Reed Landers’ School Green’s School Hceuse Satuday Iron City Four Mile Green’s School House Choccoloeco Aoniston Landers’ School House Green's School House Chococoloeco
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