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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
3
Noble street resurfacing has restarted after an oil delivery for surface dressing. For weeks traffic slowed as barriers were knocked down by motorists, but the work is progressing despite the heavy flow since Camp McClellan’s establish ment.
Auto supply dealers reported a run on tail lights as police arrested motorists for night-time violations requiring a tail light and two headlights. Cyclists and riders were also targeted for noncompliance with lighting and sidewalk riding ordinances, with several youths to face court for stroller-related offenses.
At Camp McClellan the Y M C A furnishes libraries and writing rooms for soldiers. About a hundred men used one magazine area, and town supplies have aided the troops. A vice principal note a writing room addition will be opened to meet demand as space grows crowded.
Dr George Lang returned last night from an extended trip through South Alabama where he lectured at several places conducted religious services and disseminated information about the Alabama Presbyterian College.
Hunter Bros advertises Western meats as the best blade offerings in Stt with a contact phone 22.
Mr and Mrs Herman Gilliland announce the birth of their son Robbie Daniel. The couple named the infant with family significance and welcomed the new arrival at home.
A. B. C. introduces the new Cigar with Havana filler and claims none better. Red Feather is described as a blend of Porto Rico and domestic tobacco as part of the lineup.
Robert S. Weatherly returned yesterday from Lexington Virginia where he attended the Virginia Military Institute.
An old newspaper ad promotes Magnificent Flour as exceptionally white and light, claiming superior baking quality. The brief notice lists the product name and endorses its use for peak results.
Curran and Goodwin of Birmingham have arrived in the city to temporarily assist A. J. Goodwin & Co. in the real estate department during the camp rush. A. B. C. and Red Feather Cigars are noted repeaters, Union made.
Omar V. Fowler of Birmingham arrives this evening to take a position as operator and general assistant to Mr. Russell, the studio manager. He is accompanied by his family, who will join him here soon. Call 046 for cleaning and pressing. 216tp.
Red Feather and A. B. C. appear as made in Anniston cigars with union label. Calhoun Grocery Co. is noted among the distributors or contributors in this small trade notice.
The twenty eighth annual meeting of the Calhoun County Sunday School Association will take place at the Alexandria Methodist church on Tuesday and Wednesday August 34 and 29. An elaborate program is arranged and will be printed in a later Star issue.
An advertisement invites readers to shop at Hunter Bros for meats and groceries with contact instruction Phone 22. 3-tt.
Construction began this morning on a large two story barn to house mules and horses owned by the county and to store county road machinery. The structure sits on Gurnee Street across Snow's Creek from the county jail.
A lightly used S-passenger Buick is offered for sale as a taxi option. Contact Robertson at Bosworth's Garage for details. Sale noted during February 22 update.
Wanted by couple with no children, two unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. P. O. Box 640. 22-11p. For sale a late model Harley Davidson motorcycle. Good position open at Camp McClellan for man with motorcycle. Phone 498. 22-3tp.
The Girls Auxiliary of the Baptist church enjoyed a four thirty car to Anniston for a picture show party led by their leader. Eight members attended and later refreshments with ices were served at Scarbrough's.
The Camp McClellan Transfer Company is organized to transfer passengers and baggage between Camp McClellan and Anniston. T. J. Work serves as manager of the new company which will operate several large motorbusses on the highway.
Selected from the choicest Ceylon and India Teas, the blend offers rich flavor and a beautiful color that made it a season’s favorite drink.
Corporation papers filed by the Dixie Transfer and Truck Company before the probate Judge. The firm will haul passengers and packages in Calhoun county and sell truck attachments and accessories. Paid in capital is $5,000. Officers are Cooper Whiteside president R H Davenport vice president and C W Whiteside secretary and treasurer.
An Omega Flour promotional note claims three reasons for superiority: finest wheat, careful grinding, and production in the country’s finest modern mill. The copy stresses quality and modern milling facilities.
The Chamber of Commerce asks that when a listed vacant room is rented the information be sent to the Bureau of Information in the Alabama Power Company building, under Mrs. Hoffman. This prevents directing applicants to rooms no longer available and avoids duplicate work.
Julius Levy offers new fabrics for fall and winter 1917 18 with fit guaranteed. Orders before the rush encouraged. Cleaning and pressing service available. Army officers uniforms samples also shown. Phone 824 at 14 West 11th.
DeArmanville school shows bright outlook with top rank among rural Calhoun county schools. Improvements on grounds and buildings noted. Principal O S S Hooper studied in New York to prepare. Rosa Presley of Anniston re elected as first assistant for the year.
Dr Jerre Watson declares engagement in private practice with a temporary office at 1000% Noble Street above Ory's store. Contact numbers are 830 and 6. The notice is dated June 1961.
A Marysville Pennsylvania woman reports twelve years of painful cramps and bed days ending after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges others with arc periods backache and indigestion to try the remedy and seeks free guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
President Lovett directed priority shipments to the northwest and rejected a government requisition plan. The move signals a shift from earlier ideas of pooling output and cost plus profit to pay mines. Small mines face hardship, with potential closures though total output may not drop. Union leader Farrington predicts renewed strikes starting Sept. 1 in Illinois over coal pricing.
A list of names appears as part of a second call for men to join the army. Names include Lewis Morris Downing and Jerome W. Hull among others, with numerous local residents named. The notice invokes draft procedures and recruitment efforts in the community.
A tale of a girl who leaves wealth to defy convention and aid her beloved. The story centers on choices and love as Alice Joyce and Harry Mercy star in The Question.
The record of cures with the prescription Number 40 For The Prood claims success in glandular diseases blood poison mercurial poisoning chronic rheumatism catarrh constipation indigestion malaria toxic poisoning hepatic congestions sores and ulcers. Made by J C Mendenhall a 40 year old Evansville druggist and sold by Scarbrough Drug Co.
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