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Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1917

Page

5

Public Comfort Station Erected At Thirteenth And Gurnee

The first public comfort station for soldiers is being built at Thirteenth and Gurnee streets. The brick structure is small yet substantial and other stations will follow in different city locations. BE. R. Moore comments on employment fairness. Red Feather and Made in Anniston Cigars promoted by Union Label Calhoun Grocery Co. distributors.

Thirteenth and Gurnee Streets Red Feather Anniston Cigars Union Calhoun Grocery Co

Post Office at Camp Mc Clellan Nearing Completion

The Camp Mc Clellan post office should finish by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Fifteen Birmingham clerks will join the current staff once completed. Paul Childers of Attalla is the first from the new force to report for duty. The facility sits on the hill near the old Ingram residence.

Camp McClellan Birmingham Paul Childers Attalla Ingram

Hunter Bros Advertises Meats and Groceries

Local ad urges readers to buy meats and groceries from Hunter Bros offering contact via phone number 22. 3-tf for orders and inquiries.

Hunter Bros

Newspaper Men Arrive to Cover Maryland Troops at Camp McClellan

Raymond Tompkins of the Baltimore Sun and A D Flashears of the Baltimore American and Star have arrived and set up headquarters with Maryland troops at Camp McClellan. Additional reporters from Virginia Delaware and New Jersey are expected later today.

Raymond Tompkins Baltimore Sun A. D. Flashears Baltimore American and Star Maryland Camp McClellan Virginia Delaware New Jersey

Clear Havana Filler Blend Highlighted by Red Feather

A B C introduces Clear the new Havana filler Red Feather, a blend of Porto Rico and domestic tobaccos. The blend aims for a smoother, richer smoking experience with balanced aroma and finish.

Havana Porto Rico

Medical Officers Arrive at Camp McClellan for Inquiry

Dr. J. W. Hooper of Roanoke Alabama and Dr. R. C. Evans of Sheffield have been detailed from the reserve list to Camp McClellan. Hooper is brother in law to Mrs. R. Y. Street and Evans previously practiced in Philadelphia and earned army service medals in the Philippines.

J. W. Hooper Roanoke Ala R. C. Evans Sheffield Camp McClellan Hooper Anniston R. Y. Street Evans Philadelphia Philippines

French Dealing Heavy Blows at Verdun

An official notice reports a massive use of explosive strikes against Verdun area targets including aerodromes railroad depots and military sites. The continued coverage notes the scale of bombardment and strategic importance of the French defense during the Verdun engagement.

Final Step Taken to Solve Coal Crisis

In a continued update, 600 of the 19,000 striking miners signed an agreement with the miners coal group today. The signing indicates they will return to work without union recognition.

A B C and Red Feather Repeaters Trial

A B C and Red Feather repeaters were tested. Unio made and trial use discussed.

Red Feather Unio

Lost purse on Noble or Fourth Street near Lowell's store

Pocketbook lost between Noble and Fourth Street near Lowell's store and Chestnut. Contains about $14.00. Return to A. Carter care Standard Observer Co. and collect reward.

Noble Fourth Street Lowell’s Chestnut Street A. Carter Care Standard of! Co Cketoreward

Little Boy Struck By Auto Near Home

Joe Whelchel, son of Mr and Mrs J M Whelchel, 2012 Noble Street, was knocked down and badly bruised early this morning while crossing in front of an automobile driven by Policeman Martin Shied. He suffered a bruised hip and back and a facial laceration. hospital said injuries not dangerous.

J. M. Whelchel Noble Street Martin Shied

Successful Meetings by Y M C A Men Here

Y M C A secretaries held multiple services at the machine gun camp with 125 men at morning service led by S G Dunseath, 11 o'clock service at Grace Church, and two evening meetings including a camp-fire talk by Dunseath. Over 100 letters were written, and Major Dulin assigned five sites for Y M C A units with a central administration building. bids open today for construction.

Bingeman S. G. Dunseath Hervey Buckelew Dunseath Fourth Brigade Dulin

Farmers Tour Calhoun County See Progress Across Towns

A party of St Clair County farmers led by County demonstrator T J Jordan visited Anniston and surrounding areas in Calhoun County to observe farms, roads, schools, and crops. They toured via Alexandria valley and Choccolocco, dined at Weathers cafe, and hoped to gather ideas to apply at home.

Calhoun County Anniston St. Clair County T. J. Jordan Chatchie L. G. Prentiss J. A. Roberson Evening Star O. M. Formby J. C. Wilson Alexandria Valley Alexandria Oxford Choccolocco DeArmanville Chococolocco White Plains Nance’s Creek Quattaquilla Piedmont Pike Camp McClellan Weathers C. D. Merchant Asheville J. Riddle Ashville F. A. Gains Steele J. C. B. Jordan Union Grove Calhoun St. Clair

Omega Flour and other notices in 1917 ad page

An old classified snippet notes Omega Flour claiming top wheat, grinding and modern mill quality. It lists Hunter Bros with phone 22 and 22-11, plus line about lightest and best flour. Other ads reference Teas, new fall woolens 1917 18, cleaning services, and Julius Levy advertises woolens and army uniform samples. Private practice announced by Jerre Watson M D with temporary office at 1000% Noble Street. Reid’s Studio construction update and business readiness by September 15 with S. E. Reid returning from Chicago.

Lam Noble Street Ory's Jerre Watson

Local Brief Names Read In Gadsden Journal Snippet

A list of individuals including Rosa Belle Zoll Sara Bilis Carrie Annie Bilis Paul Mitchell Alfred Allison Howard Cross Solomon Nadler Raymond Jones Marshall Hunbry Arnold Porter Jackson Wilbur Pinkard Frank Cottle George Bellenger Alvin Keller Mc Coy Wadsworth Chas Cross Eugene Loveman and Louis Duncan appears in the Gadsden Journal.

Spence Rosa Belle Zoll Sara Carrie Annie Bilis Paul Mitchell Alfred Allison Howard Cross Solomon Nadler Raymond Jones Chas, Marshall Hunbry Arnold Porter Jackson Wilbur Pinkard Frank Cottle George Bellenger Alvin Keller McCoy Wadsworth Chas Cross Eugene Loveman Louis Duncan Gadsden Journal

Count Bernstorff Named to Constantinople Post

Amsterdam reports the former German ambassador to the United States Count Bernstorff has been appointed to the Constantinople post and will depart Berlin immediately per the Vossische Zeitung.

Amsterdam Count Bernstorff United States Constantinople Berlin Vossische Zeitung Berlin

I W W General Strike Order Hits Pacific Northwest

Portland reports the I W W issued a general strike order that went into effect in Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana yesterday. Employers say the action is hampered by swift government troop deployments and arrests of leaders.

Portland Ore I. W.W Oregon Washington Idaho Montana

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Bagley Stanley Undertakers Wran Stanley BE. R. Moore Postofppich Verdun Joe Whelchel Joe Whelchel, Tittle Mr. and Temple Gallen Tea Ceylon India U. S. Army Uni Ray Julius Levy West 11Th S. E. Reid Chicago Reid West 16Th Street Pine Avenue Gene Byrnes Hubby Lom Pattie Haynes Lake Charles McKy B. Scott Houston Texas Scott Parker Memorial Joseph Ward Tallassee Bellvue Highlands Augusta Vann Thelma Davis Mildred Hart Corrie Annie Litz Inez Allison Elizabeth Hart Gadaden Journal R. P. Tatum Carolyn Gunn Helen Dunlay Carolyn and Flora Genty Louise Womack Nelmer Moreland Lucile Dorothy Dalton Theate Rupert Julian Ruth Clifford Mr. Julian F. Hopkinson Smith Eddie Polo, Little Zoe Rae, Gretchen Lederer Harry Carter Bryant Washburn the Golden Idiot Bernstorffp South Uckee Untless Olney Yarber Booneville Ark Atlanta Augusta Buckeye Cotton Oil Co Greenwood Rock Memphis Charlotte Jackson Selma Anniston Cream Products Co. (Inc P. O Talladega Ixtraordinary Gus Pappas The Silver Moon Cafe Metropolitan Cafe Our Metro Regal Cater-Kilby Hardware CO Fone
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