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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1917
Page
1
The page from Anniston Alabama dated December 15 1917 includes fragmented items on Prohibition jokes about John Barley corn a note on Lansdowne and a mockery of military procurement with stray puns about prairie dogs and transportation issues.
The Greensboro Watchman notes fewer pro prohibitionists in Alabama as votes edge toward reinstating saloon access. It cites mixed opinion among governors candidates and a lingering call for local repeal amid ongoing prohibition era tensions.
Fragmented text references vital importance of crops, soil, and wartime context. Mentions thousands in the field and acres of soil. Lacks clear names, dates, or places but implies government profit and great crops amid wartime pressures.
A Tennessee perspective argues conscripting men to farmwork to prevent crop waste as harvests fail due to labor shortages. It urges reassigning drafted and young farm lads to fields, exploiting trained farm labor, and even considering Chinese workers to sustain crops and national food reserves.
The article discusses the connection between Chiteben and Christmas as typonyms for ferns and links to child health, noting poverty and bad living conditions as factors. It highlights the risk to underfed youngsters and TB exposure, urging public awareness and health measures.
Lisbon decrees banishment of former president M. Achado until end of his term. In Alabama Calhoun County equity action Bessie Vickery vs. Robert C. Huston notices sale of described real estate on December 27, 1917 to raise proceeds for in common, with court confirmation required.
Chamberlain's Tablets are intended for stomach troubles and constipation and have achieved much success in treating these diseases. Many people suffer years of trouble and are tired of remedies before trying these tablets. They are also valuable for biliousness and may permanently cure chronic constipation when used as directed.
The National Association and American Red Cross urge action to prevent tuberculosis in children. Red Cross seals fund education and the creation of children's hospitals and sanatoria. Increased seal sales during the holidays could expand life saving programs and improve child health nationwide.
New York faces coal hoarding by big corporations and wealthy individuals amid government orders. Officials report 260 000 to 300 000 families lack coal as lighters move from Jersey terminals and some office buildings warn heat cuts between 1 and 2 pm.
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