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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1917

Page

2

Ohio Troops Ordered To Camp Sheridan

General Steiner at Montgomery receives a Washington telegram ordering three Ohio units to Camp Sheridan. A regiment of engineers, a motor truck supply unit, and an engineers train will join about 2000 Ohio soldiers en route to a 25 000 man division. Remount and other camp work proceed as water lines and quarters are prepared.

Ington Ohio Sheridan Hughly Bingham Reynolds Alabama Vandiver Park Wetumpka Road Pickett Springs

Base hospital project advances after initial orders

The week saw positive orders to build a large base hospital arrive on Monday amid earlier planning delays. Exact start date remains unclear, but officials say work should begin within several days.

Schedule restoration urged over delayed Atlantic Coast Line mail

Citizens protest a new schedule delaying mail from Montgomery to Elba with letters arriving up to twenty-nine hours late. The change is accused of depriving the region of timely service and calls for reinstating the prior timetable.

Montgomery Coast Line Public Service Commission Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Elba

Montgomery to Vote on School Tax Amendment Friday

Montgomery county faces a vote on the three mill school tax amendment this coming Friday amid active campaigning. Supporters from the State Educational Department and local proponents express optimism, while opponents have circulated literature outlining multiple objections.

Montgomery

Exemption Battle Over Draft Support Returns Boost

Irvine Gaaseheimer’s draft exemption appeal gains backing from his father Selig Gassenheimer and father-in-law Bernard Frank. Affidavits challenge a Washington ruling on dependent support and insist the wife and child will not be supported during the husband’s absence. The case, notable for the prominence of involved citizens, will be reconsidered.

Montgomery Irvine Gaaseheimer Selig Gassenheimer Bernard Frank Mr. Gassenheimer Frank Washington

City board denies exemptions then sends cases to district panel

Ten of thirty four men claiming exemption from the city board were denied relief at yesterday's session. Some applicants will be carried to the district board for final consideration on Thursday.

Thompson's Food (Peptonized) for babies promotes growth

An advertisement promotes Thompson's Food Peptonized as a complete baby food to supplement or replace mother's milk. It claims easy preparation with water, reduced risk from local milk, and offers a 50 cent package with satisfaction guaranteed. Also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment from Scarbrough Drug Co for muscle pain relief.

Thompson Scarbrough Drug Co Ballard

Lightning Strikes Tent Hurting Sergeant Clements Army Company

Montgomery reports a lightning strike hit a tent occupied by Sergeant A. Clements of Company H First Regiment on Wednesday morning. He was shocked and burned while several nearby men were also shocked though none seriously injured.

Montgomery A. Clements

Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Claims Safe Liver Relief

Advertises Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy to replace calomel. Claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, restore energy, and prevent salivation, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from a druggist or dealer.

Dodson

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