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Newspaper
Ocala Evening Star
Location
Ocala, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
2
A list of tableware and comestibles appears, detailing china, flatware, napkins, linens, and an assortment of foods and condiments. Names include Oliver Webb, French peas, cream corn, India relish, stuffed dates, iced fruit cake, raisins, and coffee. The collection evokes a banquet or catalog of dining provisions.
A historical postal notice urges customers to ensure parcels are securely wrapped prepaid and registered to avoid delays during the Christmas rush. Patrons are advised to place stamps properly, prepare the package, and meet the carrier promptly to enable timely delivery. George Co Crom Postmaster
Oranges, targetters and grapefruit featured in a peckal presentation direct from Howard’s groves in Ocala. Shipments available. place orders by phone 11K.
A jumble of notices from Ocala items includes a brief ad for Madam Strella offering readings for $1 and requests for birth details. The report lists several local residents visiting or seen in town, such as Mr J W Halford and his relatives, Mrs Fannie Williams, Crystal River merchants, and the McRae brothers visiting from Andersonville.
The fragment mentions Mrs Ellen Call Long and a mention of Tall Judassee with references to age and action. Details are unclear but the item appears to be a short oblique notice about Ellen Call Long and a dated yesterday event.
Miss Tatham of the Quale Band of Mercy warns members that vaccination is required for children wishing to compete at the January society meeting. Prizes for drives and productions are highlighted as incentives.
The letter from W F Paily of P O True Texas says his wife, tor five years paralyzed in her arms, was cured by Rallant's Enew Ldsiment and he used it for sores. The claim notes sales by druggists and mentions a holiday display at a store. Also references Ocala Music Co and transportation firm executives noted at a Sunday event.
The board of health announces a forthcoming ordinance enforceable from January 1, 1486. No pupil will be admitted to any school without official vaccination proof. Local physicians will vaccinate school children free of charge. Many deaths from croup could be prevented with a few doses of medicine, and mothers are urged to keep remedies like Foler’s Honey and Tar at home.
Mobile reader writes of a medical remedy claim from 1890s advertisements. The letter praises The Texas Wonder and Hall's Great Discovery for kidney and buckeye issues, claiming rapid cures and recommends the product to railroad workers and others despite uncertain credibility.
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder bottle as a panacea curing nitney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, diabetes, back pain, and irregularities. It claims rapid results and offers mail order, testimonials, and distribution through druggists with a St. Louis address for the manufacturer and a drugstore variant.
Quarantine restrictions at Pensacola removed as Seaboard Air Line resumes Sleeping Car service on trains 17 and 74 between Jacksonville and New Orleans.
An old ad copy touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains and injuries, claiming instant relief and faster healing than usual treatments. It notes the product is sold by the Postoffice Drugstore.
An advertising note promotes Oysters in season at Elk's Cafe opposite the AIA A.C. L passenger depot and highlights travel rates. It lists Southern Pacific and Union Pacific services to major destinations, first class lodging, and various tourist routes with schedules from Washington to the West Coast in 1906.
A fragment notes a man named William Styers of Coarfoes describing suffering from consumption. He claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured him after other medicines failed, praising prompt relief for coughs colds sore throat and bronchitis. The passage also advertises fountain pens and a Christmas gift from a company.
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