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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
4
A garbled report mentions elephants sleeping five hours a day and a political reference to a Democratic donkey. It notes Runmieee behind at about $2000 daily and Birmingham rushing to catch Attrective Annis ton. Andy Carnegie voices doubt about achieving world peace bets and possible outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses teachers in Alabama and moral instruction. The legible phrases imply nationwide concerns about finances and discipline, but no coherent event or names are present to identify a real story or action. The readability remains too low for a confident summary.
The Star criticizes Governor O Neal for attending a Washington meeting while Alabama faces a severe teacher pay crisis. The Birmingham News urges rechartering to fund public school salaries and demands urgent legislative action to provide adequate pay for teachers. Local readers are urged to support proper remedies.
A chaotic plea underscores pressure on Alabama teachers amid fears of salary delays. Advocates urge state and county officials to fund wages promptly, noting districts risk laying off staff if funding lags. The piece laments political meddling, calls for steady support, and cites California’s county example as a model for timely teacher pay.
The Anniston Star argues that the Pope case reveals flaws in criminal procedure and urges reform. It dismisses The Birmingham Ledger's attack while defending Calhoun County’s justice system and condemning external insinuations about lawlessness.
A long lettered appeal discusses aiding needy families with charity drives and purchases. It references Reverend John Ey Wing and Mrs Weaver among volunteers, urging readers to call the Star office for assistance and to mail or telephone donations. It also notes farm and livestock topics and a separate bulletin on sheep breeding for farms.
Practical rural guide for Calhoun County farmers to start small sheep flocks. It covers choosing ewes and rams, fencing, shelter, protection from dogs, pastures, forages, and feeding schedules to produce meat wool and mutton revenue. It emphasizes stock quality, economical setup, and steady management.
A garbled 19th century chronology mentions the 1782 Gregorian calendar adoption, 1789 Napoleon’s divorce, 1836 US post and patent office fires, 1846 Napoleon’s remains moved, 1864 Hood routed at Nashville, and a 1906 Bethlehem Steel contract for armor plate. The text is fragmented and errors are present.
Amner Seton Alabama December 165 1914 reports daily weather with fair conditions, cold nights, and freezing lows. Temperature readings include highest since 1 p.m. and accumulated precipitation totals, plus sunrise and sunset times.
Montgomery December 15. Wealthy colonization agent Cole of Saint Paul Minnesota faces investigation in Alabama. Leo Cowart state immigration commissioner confirms scrutiny of large scale migrant handling schemes and facilities as the inquiry widens.
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