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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1906
Page
3
Special to the Star Boston Sept 25 A man trying to vote under another name faced a tougher test as precinct officers called out the name and announced the voter's height. Police then checked the descriptive list to match the claimant to the description. A measuring rod at each booth assists height verification under the new election law.
The Republican primary in New Jersey pits two factions the regular officeholders and reformers. Reformers accuse the regular machine of ties to railroads avoiding tax payments. Despite last year's statewide GOP plurality of 57 978 analysts warn Democrats could win the legislature if infighting continues.
Soothing dressing for sores bruises and is, Chamberlain's Salve is gil that be desired. It is soothing and heal th in its effect. Price 25 cents. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
Mark Twain hired two Arab guides in Egypt and found he could not understand them. A friend explained that the old guides spoke gum Arabic because they had lost their teeth and could not speak real Arabic, a humorous linguistic twist.
A cigar smoking tip advises biting off the end and blowing through the cut piece before lighting. This removes fine dust that can inflame vocal cords and injure the voice, a practice praised by many professional opera singers to prevent throat disease.
Michael Strauss of Vernon Connecticut sought relief for his child’s burn. James N. Nichols, a local merchant, advised Chamberlain's Pain Balm and reported immediate inflammation relief after the first application. The liniment is praised for cuts burns strains and lame backs and is sold by J L Wikle.
A cautious financier, famed for conservatism, is approached by a hopeful friend proposing mining stock promising 50 percent annual returns. The financier replies that he would prefer a modest 5 percent with a clear uncertainty, illustrating skepticism toward high risk, high reward schemes.
It treats piles as cured a distressing case by E R Mulford, lecturer for the Patrons of Husbandry, Waynesboro Pa. It heals burns sores boils ulcers cuts wounds chilblains and salt rheum for 25 cents at West End Drug Co and Elam Ordway & Houser.
Pick a Donahoo and Co. fine rig and enjoy a family outing. Phone number 82 available for inquiries and reservations.
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan recalls a severe bowel complaint in her two year old. She praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable even for cholera infantum and claims a cure when directions are followed. Sold by J L Wikle.
The article recounts historical assassination attempts on rulers including Louis Philippe and Napoleon. It notes Pieschi’s infernal machine, a close shot that burned Queen Marie Amelie’s bonnet, and Napoleon III’s escapes from Orsini bombs and a near miss at the Bala de Roulorne.
An article argues beer offers mild nourishing value and temperance benefits. It cites Phoebe Cousins and Northwestern University figures, praising Pabst Beer as a healthful, pure beverage with three and a half percent alcohol.
The Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised for a natural laxative effect and relief from indigestion and biliousness. Price 25 cents. Samples free at L Wikle's Drug Store.
A fragment recalls Lincoln’s frank honesty and his wit in a courtroom. A learned opponent floods with Latin quotes, but Lincoln coolly retorts that if it is Latin the lawyer should call another witness. The anecdote portrays Lincoln’s respect for true knowledge over pretension.
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits a severe throat and lung inflammation with doctors giving up on him, saying Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life. The medicine cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and weak lungs and is sold by West End Drug Co Elam Ordway Houser. Trial bottle free 50¢ and 1.00.
A reader notes they called O Watson at number 72 to arrange a drag. The brief message records the contact method with the stated phone reference.
Lay in your winter's supply with the best coal at R. O. Watson's contact phone 72.
A railroad notice outlines Pullman sleeping car service from Birmingham to Cincinnati Chattanooga Salisbury New York and Atlanta with connections at Chattanooga and Salisbury. It lists routes Birmingham to Asheville New York and to Brunswick Atlanta and Charleston and notes operating officials in Washington and Birmingham.
Nothing finer than Donahoo and Company’s turnouts. Try a ride in one. Phone number provided as 82 for inquiries and viewing.
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