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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
6
A collection of satirical and critical remarks about wartime registration, slackers, suffragists, and social norms. The text notes potential naval and military bases near Anniston, calls for women to register, and mocks exemptions and duty while referencing Alabama towns like Anniston and Jasper and the broader state. It also mentions arc lamps lighting a military section and debates about meat and milk inspection.
The Birmingham Ledger reports a statewide drive promising rapid growth across Alabama. Leaders tout new investments and job creation in every quarter as communities rally to attract industry and housing developments. Local officials urge focus on infrastructure, education, and small business support to realize the boasted prosperity.
The article highlights Alabama industries expanding including ferro manganes e in Anniston shipbuilding in Mobile and new steel mills at Possum Valley. It urges the state Chamber of Commerce to coordinate intercity interests to capitalize on opportunities and attract workers and investment.
An editorial notes a Massachusetts town feeding garbage to city pigs to cut costs and raise meat, prompting Hull MA style ideas for the local trash problem. It suggests buying a baler to sell scrap paper, arguing the city could profit from recycled waste, while urging council action as funds are tight. Mayor Becarborough pushes reform amid financial limits.
Birmingham could absorb overflow from Anniston's Camp McClellan as thousands of soldiers pass through. Proposes a Birmingham Anniston train with 7 am departure and 3:45 pm return, enabling seven hours of visitation daily. Encourages civic groups to organize committees and negotiate rail rates to attract visitors and temporary residents.
The Alabama Citizen urges a prohibitionist governor in 1919 to steer Alabama from bankruptcy and uphold prohibition. Thomas B. Kilby of Anniston is the only officially announced prohibition candidate, with a record as mayor, state senator from Calhoun, and lieutenant governor. John Wallace is the sole named liquor candidate, with Judge W. W. Brandon also anticipated.
The passage covers meat and milk inspection as macro and micro analyses, the use of chemicals and boiling for fitness, and historical notes. It discusses tuberculosis discovery, the role of government experts, the aim of prevention, and the need for education, vet training, on farm sanitation, water testing, cleanliness, and sterilization to ensure wholesomeness of dairy and meat products.
The article stresses that meat and dairy inspectors enforce laws to prevent illness, punish willful violators, and protect public health. It argues for lawful backing by courts and outlines inspectors’ duties to promote better conditions for meat handlers and dairymen.
Notable birthdays include Charles Richard Crane who turns sixty as a Chicago native and former U S minister and ambassador hopeful. Brigadier General Richard L. Moxte aged 73. Eben Fitz Pendleton of Wellesley College 53. Stanley J. Weyman 62. Billie Burke 32. The list also mentions Mrs Taft’s grandson and other prominent figures.
A chronological list noting events such as the 1673 Dutch fleet at Sandy Hook surrendering New York, 1790 William Blount as first governor of the Southwestern territory, and 1914 to 1916 World War I actions including British landings and trench battles with Italian and French maneuvers on the Tsonzo front.
Notice from Calhoun County Alabama probate court that Annie F Currier and J K Hayes are executors of Hannah L Hyatt deceased. Claimants must file claims within legal time or be barred. Judge Thomas W Coleman Jr granted letters on July 30 1917.
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