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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

2

Nine Leading Teams In Bicycle Contest At Madison Square Garden

New York, Dec 6 The nine leading teams in the annual six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden had covered 1,491 miles and 8 laps after the eightieth hour Goullett led Oscar Egg who rode with Madonna after losing Frank Kramer as partner still one lap behind Root and Drobach and Bager and Chapman also lapped The record to 8 oclock is 1,604 miles and 6 laps by Goulett and Gronda in 1914.

New York Madison Square Garden Goullett Oscar Egg Madonna Frank Kramer Root Drobach Bager Chapman Goulett Gronda

Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Offered For Children’s Coughs

Advertisement promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a tasty, effective remedy for children's coughs and bronchitis. Multiple bottle sizes priced at 25c, 50c, and 1.00, sold by Scarbrough Drug Co.

Scarbrough Drug Co

National Lawn Tennis Association to Meet in New York

The United States National Lawn Tennis Association plans a meeting in New York tomorrow to decide the fate of lawn tennis during and after the war. Key topics include handling funds from club subscriptions and national tournament proceeds and setting policy for the 1918 season.

New York United States National Lawn Tennis Association

Heartburn Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims heartburn is a symptom of indigestion and sells HERBINE for 50 cents. It promises instant pain relief, speedy bowel action, and a feeling of vigor and cheer, sold by Scarrrough Drag Co.

Scar Rough Drag Co

Northern Minnesota Development Convention Opens in Brainerd

A large attendance marks the opening of the annual Northern Minnesota Development Association convention in Brainerd Minnesota. The event includes the Minnesota Potato Growers Association exhibition and a meeting to organize the Northern Minnesota Sheep Growers Association.

Brainerd Minn Northern Minnesota Development Association Minnesota Potato Growers’ Association Northern Minnesota Sheep Growers Association

Vinol Claims to Strengthen Children and Elderly

Scarborough Drug Co of Anniston Alabama advertises Vinol as a tonic for delicate children and aged parents. It lists cod liver and beef peptones iron and manganese compounds lime glycerophosphates and other ingredients, promising full refunds if not satisfied. The copy asserts Vinol restores vitality to weak women and overworked men and offers a money back guarantee.

Vinci

Railroads Move Toward Unified War-Time Control

Washington December 6 The railroads may operate as a unit after the new year under a self-imposed dictatorship or government control. President Wilson’s word and the Interstate Commerce Commission report will drive action with Congress debating government ownership and railroad loan plans. Senators Newlands and other leaders push unity while wary lawmakers await a war measure approach.

Washington Congress Wilson Interstrate Commerce Commission House Senate Newlands Nevada Winnate Judiciary Committee Simms United States Gillett Massachusetts

News of Chatchee Ohatchee Local Notices and Visits

Dr W Meharg visited 40 Anniston on Wednesday. T L Foote moves to Middleton farm. O C Rainey to his home. Visitors include H Wells Boaz L D Tyson Gadsden C McIntosh Eph Moore Ollie Johnson Anniston. Mrs S D Savage Piedmont with daughter Mrs Leverette McCall and Selma-born son Lieut F W Savage of Camp Wheeler were guests of Mrs George M Crump. Private Lindler Nunnelley Wheeler spent Thanksgiving with parents. Friends report A E Goode convalescent after pneumonia. Mrs S S McLeod returned from Alabama City. Box supper December 15 at High School for Mi E church funds. Mr J B King Atlanta spent weekend with George Lee Crump. Harry Lane Hutto Route 1 weekends with uncle J L Gilbert. Miss Emma Foster visited cousin Miss Hutchison Anniston. H Lee Brown Sr and Richard Macon Route 1 were here Tuesday.

Ohatchee Ala W. Meharg Anniston T. L. Foote Middleton O. C Rainey Howard Wells Boaz L. D. Tyson Gadsden C. McIntosh Eph Moore Ollie Johnson S. D. Savage A. McLeod Alabama City Mi. BE J. B. King Atlanta George Lee Crump Harry Lane Hutto Route 1 J. L. Gilbert Emma Foster Miss Hutchison Messrs. H. Lee Brown, Sr Riichard Macon

Will That Draft Interference Law Test Case

In St Paul Minnesota December 6 a case to test the constitutionality of the 817 Minnesota law prohibiting and penalizing interference with conscription will come up for a hearing in the state supreme court tomorrow The questions were raised in a demurrer to the joint indictment accusing C J Helm and Frank Helm of interfering with the draft by circulating anti conscription literature The Ramsey county district court overruled the demurrer

St. Paul, Minn Minnesota State Supreme Court C. J. Helm Frank Helm Ramsey County District Court

Anthracite Prices Advanced by President Order

The 25 per ton rise in anthracite coal price, authorized by the President, will not apply to coal in the hands of robbers or retailers after December 1 when the order takes effect. The Fuel Administration said the increase is to cover miners wages and only applies to coal shipped from mines on and after that date. A notable improvement in railroad car service in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania was reported.

Washington Cecil Fuel Administration Ohio Pennsylvania

Louisiana School Conference Meets In Baton Rouge

A state conference of high school principals and teachers opened in Baton Rouge today to discuss vital questions for the Louisiana school system. The meeting continues through tomorrow and Saturday under the guidance of State Superintendent Harris.

Louisiana Baton Rouge Pat Stant Harris Igh Lowisiana

Hussane to Wrestle Cadock in Des Moines Bout

Des Moines readers expect a spirited wrestling clash tomorrow night after a postponed Cadock versus Hussane match. Both wrestlers are reported in good condition amid a strong personal rivalry fueling local anticipation.

Des Moines Earl Caddock Yusrif Hussane Caddock

Dandruff Cure Promises Hair Restoration

An old advertisement touts a dandruff treatment claiming it quickly removes flakes overnight. It advises applying about four ounces of liquid Arvon at night, moisten and massage gently, with the promise that by morning most or all dandruff will vanish and hair will look better.

Chamberlain's Tablets Aid Digestive Troubles

Chamberlain's Tablets are intended for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and have met with much success in treating those diseases. People with long term stomach issues have been cured by tablets. They are valuable for biliousness and chronic constipation may be permanently cured by following directions with each bottle.

LIPA INSURANCE Min CONAREP New York Convention Theme

Life insurance and its relation to national problems now and after the war will be the theme of the eleventh annual convention of the Association of Life Insurers meeting at the Hotel for a two day session. Executives from prominent American insurance companies attend.

New York The Fnsurance Companion of America

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