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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

5

Uncle Sam Named Best Insignia for Herren Transfer Cars

Herren Transfer Co selects Uncle Sam as the official insignia for its fleet starting August 16, 1917. Mrs Lowery Mallory won $10 for proposing the catchy design. Omega Flour touts three reasons for quality and a Woolens ad promotes fall 1917-18 fabrics and U S army uniforms.

Herren Transfer Company Sam Lowery Mallory Uncle Sam Herren Transfer Co U. S. Army Uni

Barber supply price hike prompts shopwide raise

Due to higher barber supply costs and to maintain first class service, 25¢ jobs rise by 19s 5d on and after August 16, 19:7. Signed by F. W. Reames J. W. Williams ER. W. Rhodes. Also notices include physician Jerre Watson announcing private practice and Herren Transfer Company adopting Uncle Sam themed cars for safer service.

Uncle Sam Herren Transfer Company

New Post Office Building at Camp McClellan Under Construction

Work began today on a large new post office at Camp McClellan to replace the overburdened small structure. The building will be about 100 feet long and 40 feet wide with completion expected in a few days. Fifteen Birmingham clerks will be sent to assist the current force led by chief J. T. Coleman.

Camp McClellan Birmingham J. T. Coleman

Mobile l15 120 Results And Schedule From Yesterday

Summary of yesterday basketball scores and today schedules. Teams listed include Atlanta, Little Rock, New Orleans, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, St Louis, Brooklyn, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, and others. Multiple games reported with wins losses and standings.

Atlanta Little Rock New Memphis Birmingham Mobile Nashville Chicago Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburg

Hunter Bros Market Ad and Barber Hours

An advertisement touts Hunter Bros for meats and groceries with contact via phone 22 and a safety theme. It promotes Uncle Sam ride rentals from Herren Transfer Co and various tobacco and flour brands including Red Feather Porto Rico blend and Magnificent flour. Barber shops announce longer hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily with Saturday closing at 11:30 p.m.

City Street Condition Lodges Complaint Against Administration

A resident letter condemns the condition of West 10th Street from Mulberry to the city limits as a disgrace and an imposition on the public, reflecting poorly on City Administration. Signed 16-11 H. B. Rudisill.

West 10Th Street Mulberry Avenue H. B. Rudisill

Children photos call today at Russell Bros Studio

Parents urged to book portraits now to capture children as they grow. Russell Bros Studio promotes appointments for timeless pictures ensuring children see themselves as youngsters in lasting keepsakes.

Russell Bros. Studio

Referment of Gen Steiner Pleases Troop Camp

The report notes the camp at Montgomery swelling with soldiers and medical officers returning from other states after assisting with muster. The Fourth Alabama Infantry underwent physicals before orders to depart for foreign soil. The Second Alabama Infantry impressed on parade Tuesday with a strong citizen turnout watching the ceremony.

Montgomery Alabama Second Alabama Infantry

New Welcome Sign Lights Up at Thirteenth and Noble

The new electric welcome sign at the intersection of Thirteenth and Noble streets will be lighted tonight for the first time. The sign displays a large American flag.

Thirteenth and Noble Streets

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Bagley Stanley Undertakers A_N. Stanley Hunter Bros Temple Garden Ceylon India Julius Levy West F. W. Reames J. W. Williams ER. W. Rhodes Barbers Noble Street Ory Jerre Watson Post Oppicer Red Feather Searbrough Drug Co Anniston Cigars Union Calhoun Grocery Co Louis Kidd Undertaking CO Auto Ambulance Service J. Ralph Usrey Woodruff Feed Company G. H. Easterwood Ohatchee Ala Oxford Care Star W. F Woodstock Avenue Sam’l. L. Crook & Company Care “Star 14Th and Christine Avenue Brand & Sons National Carre Shoe Co John A. Carter W. C. Baker Mulberry Ave Gus Landham P. O Anniston Sam's Crook & Co Leighton Avenue Hee C. R. Mooney O. H. Parker & Company Thur Sun Studebaker H. F Quintard Avenue Gurnee and 10Th Streets A. P. Agee J. H. Privette Drug Co. Up Bath Weather's Cafe Dickinson Novelty Co Noble Sta John O Guthrie Leacock West End L. Mazer Fifth Street Robinson Book Store Eare Star Bell, Rogers & Zemurray Bros. Co Blackwell Agee & Bibb Wiley Johnston's I. A. de Hart & Co Oxford Lake Fisher JL. M. Burns Southrern Leagch New Orleans Chattanooga Abar Mary Lou Eichelberger Overland Noble St Frank Jones Chattanooge San Detroit Uncle Sam Cars Havana Porto Rico Barbras Evening Star P. O. Box Talladega Chamber OF Commerce The Anniston City National Bank B. Carrington L. C. Watson Anniston Cream Products Co. (Inc East Tenth Street Pere Steiner U. S. Fleet America Betsy Ross Julia Ward Howf Barbara Frietchie Metro Ethel Barrymore Theate Mary Miles Minter Star Office Lowry Mallory Alabama Power Company Richardson-Strought Garrison Larry Richardson Baby Ruby All New Scarbrough Drug Co Alabama Power Co Anniston Operations
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