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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
4
Dispatch reports Cordele and Anniston officials cracking down on idle Black workers. Police arrest loafers, mayor imposes hard labor fines, restoring steady labor supply for farmers mills and turpentine work. Officials claim reduced vagrancy and more employment opportunities.
A LaFayette Indiana Courier excerpt argues newspapers have evolved as a source of information. It cites a well known editor who compared historic editorials with modern practice, noting changes in methods and facilities over decades. The piece reflects on Indiana and broader national journalism trends.
Hon. Jons B. Knox, president of the constitutional convention, has returned from Montgomery and receives congratulations on the excellence of his work as presiding officer of one of the most important conventions ever held in Alabama. Time mocks such personal journalism and lively editors who avoided strict facts.
Frank Woodruff of the Southern Express company in Anniston Alabama stopped a would be thief attempting to rob the office. He detained the burglar with quick thinking and bravery. General Manager Leary sent thanks and arranged a neat sum of extra pay in recognition of his faithful service to his employers.
The Edwardsville Standard News notes the clock for the new courthouse in Anniston has arrived. It required two drays to haul it and will be heard up to 80 miles away once it begins to strike.
An advertisement notes elegant parlor observation cafe dining cars operating between Memphis and Atlanta with through service via K M and B railroad, leaving Memphis at 8 15 p m and arriving Atlanta 10 15 p m, plus return to Memphis. It promotes new cars with comfortable accommodations and meals, plus concurrent Pullman sleeping cars Memphis to Atlanta. The piece also markets Dr King New Life Pills for liver and skin improvement at Elam Drug Co.
The Queen and Crescent System south of Meridian opens Oviebear 28th with a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule linking to Texas lines. The Southern Railway fast No. 37 connects to the Q&C, promising the quickest westward travel times, cutting Texas-bound trips to 7 to 12 hours. Ticket agents offer detailed information on this new service. Shirts and linen wear praised amid the ad section.
Lightning caused heavy damage to two residences, striking the Prather home and the Matthews house. Mrs Prather and Miss Prather were stunned in the Prather residence while Deputy Sheriff LeGrand felt a mild shock. At the Matthews home the second floor was wrecked and Mrs Matthews and her daughter Miss Matthews were severely and slightly shocked respectively. J P Reynolds plumber advertises bath tubs and supplies.
A concise note on applying established beat methods to test eye function. It references systematic procedures to evaluate vision using proven scientific approaches and standard instruments.
A promotional note touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a quick path to lively liver, pure blood, clear skin, and bright eyes. Claims genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns against bulk sales, available at druggists for 10 cents.
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