Good Roads Meet in the Magic City
R F Rolen announces a North Alabama good roads association meeting in Birmingham on October 17 at 10 a.m. Probate judges appoint 12 delegates. mayors assign three delegates. commercial bodies send two delegates each. J A Rountree, secretary, 816 Chalifoux building, invites broad public attendance and features speakers J H Bankhead R R Poole W E Skeggs and John W Croft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
R. F. Rolen
J. H. Rountree
North Alabama Good Roads
J. A. Rountree
Chalifoux
J. H. Bankhead
R. R. Poole
Montgomery
William E., Skeggs
Decatur
John W. Croft
Mobile
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promotes Natural Healing
A vintage advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as aiding nature to relieve coughing during a cold. It claims to ease lung irritation, aid expectoration, and open secretions, preventing pneumonia with thousands testifying to its efficacy. Available in 26 cent and 50 cent sizes from J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Charm From Coins: Epilepsy Exorcised in Devonshire Village
A Devonshire village tale reports a woman allegedly cured of epilepsy by a village church ritual. Twenty nine married men contributed pennies totaling thirty pence, converted into a silver half crown from which a ring was forged to ward off the disorder. The charm fails if she speaks from leaving home to returning.
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Servia
Natal
Devonshire
Hiro
T. P's Weekly
Weight Fluctuations and Body Mass Perceptions Warned
A Milwaukee Citizen notes common fallacies about body weight. People misjudge gains as healthy and daily changes occur from water balance and metabolism. Small fluctuations of ounces indicate healthy state rather than danger or success.
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Cain
Milwaukee
Speaking of Torture in Philippines Sparks Kidney Suffering Cure
W. M. Sherman of Cushing Maine recalls three months of kidney inflammation and credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with a complete recovery. The remedy cures liver complaints dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria and restores weak nervous health. Guaranteed by West End Drug Co. and Elam Ordway Houser. Price 50c.
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Philippines
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Fine foliage plants at one half value
Ferns of ten kinds in all sizes offered at half price while surplus lasts. Large plants priced to make room for smaller sizes. Plants can be shipped with about 10 percent extra. Shipping paid by the seller on orders of five dollars or more. Contact F. J. Ulbricht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Ulbricht
Southwest
Cotton Belt
Alabama Cotton Growers Urge Concerted Action for Higher Prices
Alabama division leader W H Seymour calls on growers to unite for better cotton prices. He notes last year’s world consumption of 12 186 000 bales, with prices around 11 cents, and urges delegates to Montgomery on September 25 to push a practical plan. Reduced travel rates offered on certificate plan.
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Montgomery
W. H. Seymour
Alabama Division
Southern Cotton Growers
Alabama
New Orleans
Remedy Cures Sick Boy in Midland Ad
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as saving her two year old son after a severe bowel complaint. The ad claims it can handle even cholera infantum and urges following printed directions for a cure. Sold by J L Wikle.
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Chamberlain
Maggie Hickox
Midland
Mich
J. L. Wikle
Weighing a Diute and Hair Counting Method
A New York Herald report describes a refiners demonstration weighing a hair to estimate numbers. The speaker claims weighing the entire amount of a substance on a man’s head then weighing a single hair yields a ratio to compute the total count, with a hair weighing three kilograms and an estimate of 44 000 hairs for six ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nefr
New York Herald
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to regulate stomach liver and bowels avoiding trouble from constipation and appendicitis. Sold for 25 cents at West End Drug Co Elam Ordway & Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Annis ton Electric & Gas offers home and business power
The Annis ton Electric and Gas company advertises modern electric lighting and power for homes stores factories elevators and vehicles. It offers to furnish estimates for supplying current and urges customers to switch from old methods to electricity, inviting inquiries for further particulars.
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Anniston Electric & Gas Company
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W. H. McKleroy
Wm. A. Davis
Vice Press
C. D. Woodruff
Randolph Smith
Bashier
The
Anniston National Bank
United States
Noble and Tenth Sts
Anniston Steam Laundry
NOBLE
Comer-Mennedy Co
Noble ST
M. F. Doering
EL. Turner&co
Nature
Donahoo & Co
Seymour
Mississippi
Hot Springs
Jordan
E. D. Smith
Temperance
WM. Gerst
D. M. Boozer
15Th and Pine
Brown Shoe Co
St. Louis
L. P. Smith, T. P. A
Equitable
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