Large Rain Halts Camp Ceremonies at Montgomery
Montgomery August 17 heavy rain flooded camp areas stopping military formalities as the 160th Infantry transfers begin from various regiments to form a new unit to be encamped at Mineola New York. Recruits aged 18 to 40 are urged by Brigadier General Steiner to join the Alabama regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Screws
Mineola
Long Island
Montgomery
Alabama Infantry
Steiner
Regular Army
Alabama
Fort Oglethorpe
F Pyverett
A. Lockett
John C Calhoun
John R. Elliott
Eugene H Haywood
Julius N. Hill
Floyd D Lohr
Liquor Regulations reach Camp Sheridan in military context
Montgomery reports Thomas O. Samford US district attorney received Washington liquor regulations from President and Baker about sale to men in military service and moral conditions around camps. Mayor Robertson notified that moral conditions must be renovated before final approval, promising police cooperation though the matter lies outside his jurisdiction.
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Montgomery
Thomas O. Samford
United States
Washington
Baker
Menith
W. T. Robertson
Camp Sheridan
Robertson
Samford
Department of Justice
Still Trying Hard to Close Evil Houses
Attorney General W L Martin sought reinstatement of injunctions closing twenty six alleged immoral houses in Montgomery. He asked the Alabama Supreme Court through Justice Lucien Gardner to restore the orders until the autumn terms when the appeal of Judge Gaston Gunter’s ruling will be heard. Judge Gardner scheduled a chambers hearing for Friday morning.
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Montgomery
W. L. Martin
Supreme Court
Lucien Gardner
Circuit Court
Gaston Gunter
Gunters
Gardner
Chambers
Nature Needs Assistance In Keeping You Well
Purge impurities to keep the blood pure and the body healthy. S S S tonic claims to build appetite and strengthen the system, sold widely by druggists for over fifty years across states. Offer includes a booklet and medical advice from Swift Specific Gas Dept Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specife Gas Dept
Atlanta
Foreclosure of Anniston Furniture Factory Bonds in 1917
Public auction to satisfy secured bonds issued December 18, 1903 by Anniston Furniture Factory. Harvey B. Lutz, trustee, will offer in front of Anniston Courthouse the property described in the deed of trust including real estate, buildings, machinery, and personal property tied to the South Anniston Land Company parcel.
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Anniston Furniture Factory
Calhoun County
Alabama
J. C. Sproul
W. A. Davis
W. W. Stringfellow
J. C. Sproull
Harry B. Lots
Harvey B. Lutz
Court House
Anniston
South Anniston Land Company
Oxford Lake
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Poplar Street
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
The
Southern Railway
Lehman Manufacturing Company
August 3 1917 Trustee Notice Listing Dates
Harvey B. Lutz, trustee, files notice dated August 3 1917 with Chas F. Douglass as attorney. The document lists dates 3 7 10 14 17 21 24 28 likely related to proceedings or deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey B. Lutz
Chas. F. Douglass
Drivers to Race for Fortune at Sheepshead Bay
Automobile fans await tomorrow’s three races at the Sheepshead Bay Speedway featuring Barney Oldfield and Ralph De Palma for a $25,000 purse. The 2 mile track hosts 50, 30 and 20 mile events as both contenders chase a world record, needing near two miles a minute average. Oldfield touts the Speed Bug capable of about 120 mph on the straightaway.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Barney Olafield
Ralph de Palma
Oldfield
de Palma
Cardus and Cardul Tonic Promises Help for Dizzy Spells
Mrs G P Cartwright of Whitwell Tennessee reports four years of dizzy spells that nearly caused falls. After using Cardus as directed she regained strength and stopped the medicine. She credits the remedy with improvement and notes no other treatment. Cardus is advertised as a pure vegetable tonic for female troubles saying Cardul may help.
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Cardul
Camp McClean Improves Food Standards With Inspections
Two army officers with chemistry knowledge inspect all foods in Camp Mc Clean mess rooms by order of Major Charles L. Dulin. A supervising chef from a New Orleans hotel and a chief steward are employed to uphold the camp dining standards for workers and provost soldiers amid no notable complaints from Commissary officials.
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Camp McClean
Charles L. Dulin
New Orleans
Kilby Reports to Washington on State Business
Lieutenant Governor Thomas B. Kilby is in Washington D C on official business representing the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Kilby
Washington, D. C
Kennedy Named Receiver for Hotel in Anniston Case
S P Kennedy was appointed Thursday as receiver of the firm M Clifford and Son, lessees of the Anniston hotel. Judge Merill placed the hotel under Kennedy's control after the partners failed to agree on management. Kennedy, a prominent Alabama official and businessman, is expected to run the property as a valuable asset amid ongoing litigation to discharge M Clifford as administrator for his late wife.
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S. P. Kennedy
M. Clifford
J. A. Clifford
M. Clifford and Son
Anniston Hotel
Hugh D. Merrill
Kennedy
Alabama Public Utilities Commission
Anniston Mercantile Company
Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo
A column praises using malsified cocoanut oil as a shampoo replacing harsh soaps. It claims ordinary soaps dry the scalp and brittle hair, while cocoanut oil creates rich lather with minimal quantity, cleanses dust dirt and oil, and leaves hair soft bright and manageable. It notes the oil is cheap and available at drug stores for family use.
Calotabs Promises Quick Cleanse for Liver and Stomach
An advertisement touts Calotabs as an improved calomel tablet that cleanses the liver and purifies the system. One tablet at bedtime with water is claimed to cause a pleasant morning after with no griping or nausea. Sold in sealed packages, twenty doses for thirty five cents.
Alabama hotel dispute over estate interests and attempted mt ty
A court case in Alabama concerns an estate dispute over a hotel property. The ruling involves claims that the defendant acted contrary to the estate's interests and attempted to mount actions that would affect ownership. The decision details the parties and the exact grounds of the challenge.
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Alabama Hotel
Mt Ty
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R. T. Rives
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W. H. Williams
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Coca-Cola
Bottling CO
Jay Gould
Kingdon Gould
George J. Gould
Toms River
N. J
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Consolidated Coal Company of
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Western Coal and Mining Company
Utah Fuel Company
Texas and Pacific Railway
Denver & Rio Grande
International & Great Northern
Western Pacific Railways
Eckman
Ekman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Cardus
Tennessee Lady
Eauellent Foo
McK & R
Wikle Drug CO
Wear Store
Voile
Styles
Lisle
Allman Bros
Ennedy
Regeiver
Ment of Anniston Hotel
Old Folk
Shelton
S.C
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