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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
6
A Tuscaloosa News item urges Anniston Alabama to expand roads and services for Camp McClellan workers. It notes large payrolls and ads urging locals to prepare for lean years, while urging Birmingham and Montgomery to support regional growth and soldier accommodations.
The Anniston Star welcomes troops passing through Camp McClellan and outlines wide local efforts to provide sanitation, YMCA facilities, social life, and welfare for the soldiers. Citizens form organizations, donate, and coordinate experts to ensure health, comfort, and happiness during their stay before deployment.
A rough road from Blue Mountain village parallel to the Jacksonville pike could alleviate congestion on the pike and reduce hazards around curves north of Edgemont cemetery. Extending it to Weaver road would create a belt line for the Anniston camp corridor. A road machine and a hundred men could upgrade it in days. Authorities are advised as a potential transport solution.
Looking for a year round pleasant climate Anniston is presented as the ideal place to live and buy a home. The note urges immediate action to purchase now to avoid higher costs and mentions Good Roads Days August 14 and 15 in Alabama urging Calhoun County to begin widening Jacksonville Pike to relieve heavy congestion.
A call to all Anniston residents to unite and fulfill their duties now. The message stresses strong leadership, collective effort, and vigilance against slackers during a challenging time for the community.
As of press time, officials in Birmingham have not arranged any special trains to facilitate the transfer of troops or ships between Birmingham and Anniston, despite continued talk of creating a soldier trade link.
Spread meat flavor on other foods and economize by using leftover meat in meat turnovers. Chop meat, mix with leftover potato or rice if scarce, season, place on circular biscuit dough, fold and crimp, bake. Brown sauce made from flour butter water stock and salt accompanies turnovers.
Paris Aug 13 Thirty years after his Sofia accession Ferdinand of Saxe Coburg dominates Balkan politics amid war with the Central Powers. His future hinges on Austria and Germany as Bulgaria faces peace terms, with Ferdinand pursuing secret diplomacy while his daughter Eudoxia manages state and wealth due to his absences.
Notable birthday list includes Dr Felix Adler educator and Society of Ethical Culture leader age 66. Others: Edwrin Grasse violinist 33, Rep John A Peters 53, Marquis of Cambridge 49, Read Admiral Boush 63, Fielder Jones 46. Historical dates span 1818 to 1916 with events in Canada Peru Minneapolis Norway and Europe.
This date in history notes military and diplomatic events. English and Austrians defeated French and Bavarians at Blenheim in 1704. In 1790 a treaty of peace between the United States and the Creeks was ratified at Federal Hall, New York. 1812 mentions the United States frigate Kasex.
Atlanta August 13 Harriet Owing a nine year old black girl was saved from a bullet to the forehead by her skull deflecting the 22 caliber round. Doctors removed a bullet that had not penetrated the skull then the girl returned home after the stray shot incident.
Public auction authorized by a 1914 mortgage held by Anniston Banking & Loan Co. on Jim Lee McCauley and Annie McCauley. Property Lot 22 Block D Williams Coopertown, 50 feet frontage on 19th Street, 190 feet deep, Anniston Calhoun County Alabama. Sale set for August 24, 1917, at the courthouse door.
Mortgage executed by Charlie Williams and Maggie Williams on March 18 1918 to Anniston Banking and Loan Company to secure debt. Property described as Lot 4 Block 179 fronting 56 feet on east side Mulberry Avenue Calhoun County Alabama. Mortgage dated August 13 1917.
Mortgage executed by D W Love and wife Mattie Love to Annis ton Banking & Loan Co dated May 20 1914. Due on default, property to be sold at public outcry in front of the courthouse Anniston Alabama on August 24 1917. Description covers part of blocks 4 and 5 in Block 32 on Calloway map with parcel starting at 159 feet north of the 15th street Brown avenue intersection. August 13, 1917.
Public outcry sale to satisfy a mortgage on Lot No. One Block 94 Oxford map Calhoun County Alabama. Robert and Hattie Smart defaulted. Anniston Banking & Loan Co. as mortgagee. sale set for August 4 1917 in front of the courthouse in Anniston.
A Bayfield Wisconsin recruiting officer uses humor at a local graveyard. A poster on a picket fence reads Wake Up Your Country Needs You as passersby notice the appeal at the site.
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