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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
6
Women working behind the trenches in France sustain the war effort at home. Their tools are brooms and needles, facing dirt, disease and poverty with courage. They endure heartbreak yet accept government calls to send their sons to war, believing brave sons outweigh fear.
The item mixes quirky phrases about Germany and Alabama boasting army gains while noting Anniston's population growth from 26 009 to 65 000 in a month. It mentions a large rain snake, a farmer’s rain prayer turning to hardship, and Kingdon Gould’s claimed industrial exemption likely to be challenged as counterfeit.
A wartime editorial urges that devotion to country not eclipse home responsibilities. It cautions mothers and fathers to avoid neglecting children and the ill, stressing that the home, church, and school must not be ignored while war activities proceed. It highlights overlooked American women in service and the need to balance national duties with family care.
The An niston area lauds Camp McClellan for creating a ready market for diversified crops. Farmers should prepare to supply hay oats bran potatoes onions butter yeast beef wood and other commodities as county commissioners widen roads to support camp traffic and long term regional benefit.
The Montgomery Times notes that Anniston has seen real estate boom and prosperity after a cantonment location. It predicts Camp Sherman will bring 25 000 soldiers and benefit local businesses across the city.
Agriculture columnist J. A. Wade gives practical guidance on sorghum syrup production. Emphasizes timely harvest before ripening, proper grinding, clean filtration, and careful boiling with hydrometer for best color and flavor. Warns against poor skimming and improper humidity, notes barrel quality and silage options.
Dr. George F Bovard of the University of Southern California turns sixty one. He was born August 8 1856 in Alpha Indiana and educated at DePauw University. Also noted are Lieut Gen Nelson Miles aged 78 Henry W Miller 49 Henry F Osborn 60 and Dr Ernest Albee 52.
Tomorrow select drafted men in Anniston and Calhoun county will undergo fitness examinations for service in Uncle Sam's army. The Star urges patriotic, honest enlistment, condemns false exemptions, and notes many may be rejected for physical infirmities or placed in exemption due to dependents or government need.
A compact list of key dates and events from 1789 to 1904 including John Paul Jones receiving a captaincy, the Philadelphia convention chartering the Protestant Episcopal Church, Java possession by Britain, Raisin River soldiers buried in Detroit, George Canning’s death, Empress Carlotta in Paris, a Gastein conference, Humbert fraud trial, and a Paris disaster.
Chronicle notes wartime events across 1914 to 1916 including a Pueblo railroad wreck with many injured, Libau bombarded by Germans, British action at Hooge, Russian withdrawals from Bitlis and Mush under Turkish pressure, and renewed German Austrian pressure in Galicia.
W H Parnes of 118 East Tenth Street laments rent gouging in Anniston in a letter to the editor dated July 29 1917 and notes he left the city after eleven years due to unfair treatment urging tenants be treated fairly and warning landlords of future consequences.
Red Fox, chief of the Brule Sioux, says Anniston will see immense business with departing soldiers. He praises the city, noting its promise and Carlisle education, while comparing it favorably to Little Rock. Birmingham Age-Herald reporters Jeffries and Barnett laud Anniston and its loyal Star readers.
Ellis Hollums of the Birmingham Ledger staff is spending part of his vacation in Anniston with Mrs. Hollums. They planned a week there but say there is much to see and they intend longer.
By decree dated June 9 1917 the Circuit Court Calhoun County Alabama orders sale of real estate at public auction. On September 10 1917 at the Anniston courthouse front door within legal hours the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 10 Township 16 Range 8 will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Witness August 8 1917. A H Shepperd Register.
Under and by virtue of a mortgage executed January 9 1901 by I C H Champney and wife Louise to Anniston Banking and Loan Co default caused sale at public outcry for cash in front of the courthouse Anniston Alabama August 20 1917 within legal hours Lot No 6 Block 3 Division A 50 feet on Allen Avenue 110 feet deep according to Stonestreet map South Anniston Land Co located Anniston Calhoun County Alabama Mortgagee Anniston Banking and Loan Co
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