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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1906
Page
8
Fragmentary ad copy lists ladies underwear and union suits with prices. Details are garbled, showing items like panties, union suits, and fabrics such as wool. Contents are incomplete and partly illegible.
Trade note announces new dress goods including black voile and gray plaid suiting. Items listed feature 44 inch wide black voile and 150 yard rolls, gray mixed plaids at 44 and 45 inch widths, prices from 76 cents to 2.50 per yard, with broadclothes at 54 inches and multi color options.
Display features include s rimmings Persian bands pull braids and baby trish bands with appliques of the newest patent. Prices are stated as correct.
Friday and Saturday crowds praised Mr Johnston for hats that are perfectly lovely. Aniston’s charming ladies approved the new millinery and ready made dept offering hats to suit all, with coats suits skirts and long coats in colors and plaid combos. Prices range from 10 to 30 for outfits and up to 15 for skirts.
The advertisement promotes Peck's Clothing offering perfect style and fit in worsted suits priced from 12 to 25. It emphasizes quality and fashion for men with a focus on durable, stylish formal wear.
An old newspaper brief lists boys undergarments offered in novel PLKER LINED SHIT and DRAWHRA styles priced at 25 and 50e each. The ad emphasizes availability and pricing for these garments.
Readable fragment shows underwear items including pants vests and union suits in ribbed fleece for misses and children. Mentions small and larger sizes with price references and stock notes.
A District Manager in Anniston Alabama promotes a Life Insurance Policy from the National Life Insurance Company. The ad frames policies as protection for widows and orphans, mortgage relief, and thrift, urging readers to buy and consult before applying.
Alabama Junior Order United American Mechanics led by State Councilor W F P McCartney asks members to donate to Mobile relief after the Gulf coast disaster. Local members contribute 25 dollars and funds will be sent via State Secretary Conway with distribution oversight and future accounting.
A compact study examines reported female health complaints and their perceived causes, outlining traditional remedies and evolving medical perspectives during the period. The discussion notes social attitudes toward women’s bodily concerns and the impact on treatment visibility.
Cures credited include B R Mulford in Waynesboro Pennsylvania for piles. The salve heals sores boils ulcers cuts chilblains and salt rheum. Available at West End Drug Co Ordway and Honser.
Anniston Boiler and Sheet Iron Works advertises boilermakers tank builders and sheet iron workers at No. 18 Fourteenth Street in Anniston Alabama. It invites orders and pledges first class work with reasonable prices and patronage.
A revival committee will meet in the First Presbyterian Sunday school room at 3 p m to arrange details for the Hendricke Carter revival in the city. The group comprises city ministers and listed local church workers including J T Gardner D Woodruff R L Cutler C J Houser and many others, with more names to be added as received from pastors.
Alabama lodges prepare to elect grand lodge officers for the term starting next May and lasting one year. Voting at the first October meeting night is required for past grand members. Two candidates for grand master and grand secretary, plus several for grand warden, are running amid a growing membership from about 3,000 to 20,000 in five years under Grand Master W M Crawford of Montgomery. Anniston hosts five subordinate lodges with about 700 members.
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan testifies a two year old boy recovered from a severe bowel illness using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad claims it even cures cholera infantum and urges following directions for a certain cure. Sold by J L Wikle.
Joseph Jones sues J P D McCullars in circuit court for 500 dollars claiming damages from an arrest he says was procured to retaliate against McCullars for employing McCullars’s minor son at Western Steel Car and Foundry. Judge Crook dismissed the prior county court warrant. Justice W T Fi anderson issued the warrant.
The record describes massive damage along the gulf coast with fifteen dead in Mobile and Pensacola losses estimated at four to five million dollars. Evictions, looting, and widespread destruction of homes, businesses, rails, and ships are reported, with emergency measures and scarce communications.
An old foe of the race constipation is advised to avoid serious trouble with the stomach liver and bowels by taking Dr King s New Life Pills. The ad claims the pills regulate these organs without pain or discomfort and are sold for 25 cents at West End Drug Co Elam Ordway and Houser.
Two new 9 room buildings formerly occupied by Muscadine Mining Co in Muscadine Alabama are for sale. They can be removed for rebuilding and offered at a great bargain to the right buyer if removed immediately. See terms at the Muscadine Mining Co offices in City Alabama or contact Ross Blackm by Anniston Alabama or 8 D Newman Troth City Alabama se22 tf
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