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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
2
A collage of wartime editorials notes Allied morale and anti ex action rhetoric. It praises soldiers at Camp McClellan and Montgomery voters backing a three mill tax, while disdainfully remarking on Birmingham’s rail ties to Anniston and city pride. It highlights naval strategy turning to destroyers as best defense against submarines amid war.
The piece praises Canadian troops for leading engagements on the British west front in Belgium. It notes their mix of British tenacity and French brilliance, highlighting courage, diverse heritage, and the expectation that American troops under Pershing will soon perform similarly on the French front.
President Wilson sets provisional mine prices for bituminous coal, based on production costs and regional variations. He says prices may be adjusted if production costs change and that measures aim for fair distribution while federal control of fuel supplies proceeds.
The Oxford Tribune notes a heated suggestion to imprison I W W members for aiding the enemy and criticizes Birmingham for proposing a discriminatory railroad schedule aimed at diverting business from Anniston. It states Anniston and Oxford will oppose the plan and seek to protect local interests.
Washington readers observe a surge of "get me" activity as youths, women, and contractors flood the capital seeking commissions, contracts, or jobs. Officials deploy buffers to filter applicants while hotelkeepers note the omnipresent demand for favors and patronage amid wartime needs.
Robert M. Mc David Jr of the Birmingham Real Estate Exchange visits Anniston and praises A. J. Goodwin of A. J. Goodwin & Co for his business energy. He notes Goodwin rapidly sees opportunities and handles large and small deals with strong commissions inspiring fellow Realtors to hustle.
The Birmingham Age Herald notes Anniston’s growth and the rapid development of Camp McClellan north of the city. Thousands of workers prepared facilities for troops while residents organized housing and kept prices fair. The project, boosting capital and industry, brings national attention and pride to Anniston.
The first Maryland unit heads to Camp McClellan in Anniston Alabama for preliminary drills and tactical exercises this week. Officials expect an army division of 460000 officers and men to be in training by September with construction nearly complete. Local families note good water supply healthful camp conditions and pleasant highland air.
A chronological list covers events from 1707 siege of Tou lon to 1916 battles in the Carpathians. Notable items include the Savannah’s transatlantic launch in 1818, Leopold I of Belgium’s 1853 marriage, and 1914 German attack on Namur.
Count Stephen Tisza, former Hungarian premier, born in Budapest, turns 56 today as he joins his regiment at the front. He is the son of Count Koloman Tisza and a founder of modern Hungary with Count Julius Andrassy. Also celebrating are Edward H. R. Green age 49 and Rt. Rev. Alexander J. McGavies age 54. Sir John Forrest and William L. Douglas mark their ages as well as Queen Eleanor of Bulgaria.
Eveline Forbes and co defendants must sell to satisfy a 1917 Calhoun County Alabama decree. Public auction at the front door of the Anniston courthouse within legal hours on September 10 1917. Real estate: southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 16 township 16 range in Calhoun County. Auctioneer witnesses.
Under an order of the District Court dated August 11 1917 trustee A B Sawyer of G W Waldrop bankrupt will sell to the highest cash bidder stock of goods wares and merchandise fixtures and one delivery wagon and harness. The sale is set for August 24 1917 at two o'clock noon at the bankrupt storehouse corner Fifteenth street and Stephens Ave Anniston Alabama.
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