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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
3
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A public notice urges avoiding neglected coughs and colds by using Foley's Honey and Tar for relief. It advertises Elam, Ordway & Houser as the sellers and emphasizes protection from serious respiratory complications.
In Anniston last night the Hinkey-Dinkey and Gay Pajamas troupe, led by Bruce Conquerer and Flos sie Fay, performed at the Victoria. They plan to travel to Newnan, Ga, after promenading Noble street, drawing mixed reactions from locals who wished for a longer stay in the Model City.
A historical note discusses the dream of Joseph as the oldest text referencing star brightness. It cites the sum moon and twelve stars as the most splendid heavenly bodies and notes a French astronomer’s observation of twelve first magnitude stars today plus a doubtful thirteenth. The inference is that stellar brightness has changed little since ancient Egypt.
An ad promoting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a medicine that aids nature during a cold. It claims to relieve the cough, soothe the lungs, aid expectoration, open secretions, and restore health, with thousands testifying to its excellence. Priced at 25 cents, large size 50 cents, sold by J. L. Wikle.
Opaque notices claim ancient writers say Modus caused horse hooves to bear gold leaf and fetlocks to gild. Nero allegedly rode white-touled steeds with gold fore shoes and silver rear. Chariots of Poppaea reportedly drawn by gilded horses with all-gold shoeing. Other elites reputedly used gold for bits and buckles.
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan reports her two year old son suffered a severe bowel attack but was cured by Chamberlins Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad claims even cholera infantum can be cured by following directions and notes J L Wikle as the seller.
A gravedigger states digging graves is not a gay business but an ancient one. Superstitions include using second hand spades to avoid death in a year, keeping graves closed overnight, and delaying digging until funeral day. Cock crow counts predict deaths among digger’s friends.
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy against constipation and digestive discomfort. The copy urges avoiding stomach liver and bowel trouble and lists West End Drug Co. and Elam Ordway & Houser as sellers at 25 cents.
A noted rich man credits his wife for all his success and inspiration. The piece promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women with fatigue pains and female ailments, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Bessie Ainsley of Tacoma and inviting readers to write for free advice.
The Montgomery Fair runs October 22 to 27 with low rail rates from Anniston. Alabama Agricultural Association directs a 100 acre site near Montgomery with 100000 in permanent improvements and annual fairs. National figures like William J. Bryan and James Wilson are invited to speak alongside farmers leaders. premiums exceed previous Alabama offers and county displays compete for a $1000 prize amid busy horse races.
Special to the Star Montgomery Sept 19 Governor Ideks says neither citizens nor officers called for aid to indict mob members who lynched Bunk Richardson a negro after the commutation of Will Johnson an alleged assaulter of Mrs Jane Smith near Gadsden He notes a strong grand jury and offers aid if requested while stressing court responsibilities.
A convention of merchant tailors heard a speaker urge a full length mirror in every dressing room likening it to a woman’s boudoir. Attendees agreed it would help men see themselves as others do and improve dress, despite objections to foppishness.
Maud Loggins of Sylvia Tennessee writes after a year of facial and arm breakouts that Cuticura Soap cleared her skin after months of use. She praises its ability to leave skin soft white and velvety and urges others to use it.
G W K King of Cadiz Kentucky praises Cuticura Medicinal Toilet Soap for cleansing beautifying and improving his skin after years of trying products to remove pimples. He endorses the soap as effective for skin diseases after a long trial.
Ida Maier of Philadelphia writes she cured dandruff after trying many remedies and using Cu Soup. The notice lists products from Cutloura Soap to Hesalvent and other items, claiming worldwide sales and a patent claim by a Liberty Chemical Corp. Sole Proprietor in Moston, Massachusetts. The text promotes a mysterious cure labeled Baby Humor as well.
Donahoo and Co invites customers to choose a fine rig for family outings. Phone 82 for details on available carriages and packages.
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