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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
3
The passage riffs on war morale and political satire, citing Billy Sunday and Kaiserism. It notes farmers in Alabama adopting gas masks, recalls the solider’s role, and hints at a Serbia mission while cheekily suggesting moral and economic aims amid contentious rhetoric.
A critical column condemns Germany for using Bulgaria Austria and Turkey as servile partners in its wartime strategy. It argues the allies will see through Kaiser’s deceit, noting Belgium’s breach and predicting condemnation by former allies once truth emerges. The Star branding notes moral decline.
The text argues world peace requires more than commercial gain in treaties and friendships. It cites Admiral Mahan and the economists, saying the era of purely economic terms in international agreements is over as wiser viewpoints prevail.
A reflective critique of knockers describing their lack of charity, imagination, and social obligation. It portrays the knocker as superficial, opportunistic, and parasitic, harming progress by constant opposition and fear, while noting their impact on arts, science, and nations.
The YWCA at 1131 Noble Street will host hot suppers for working girls from 6 30 to 7 30 on two evenings. Meals include soup hot rolls and doughnuts served in a casual fashion to give a quiet repast near the fire. The rooms stay open at ten for those who wish to bring lunch and eat there.
Police announce a major counterfeiting ring uncovered in New York after six arrests and the seizure of more than 150000 in bogus notes. The men planned to print 1 notes and sell them to Italian agents around the country for 35 a note.
Forecast for Anniston and vicinity from December 22 1917 notes high temperature since yesterday at 1 pm of 54 degrees with a low around 26 degrees. Data compiled by the Tepe of Agricatere and Department Anniston Alabama.
School notes list multiple grades with first and second honors. Names include Mary Buckpitt Princes Salter Hugh Moore Robert Wright Clinton Hartsfield Arthur Harrel Paul Fite Clark Screws Hes eer Ledbetter Leonard Sikes Ruth Marcus Odessa Parker R. S Glenn Eugene Rieves Sarah Hughes Irene Millette Dorothy Wells Claude White John Courtney Alexander La Belle White Dorothy Kettner Jimmie Keller Margaret Harrell Emma Lee Matheney Princes McIntyre Alfred Long Louis Reeves Adelaide Salter Ma Waddell Eva Fyock Willie Mae Keller son Eu dora Brown Mary Potter Elizabeth Nichols Austin Cater Beulah Morrison Minnie Lee Wilson Flora Carroll Mary Noble Myrtle Long Ruth Perkins Mildred Morris Lor ie Box Russell Dishman Edward NeCall Mildred Jordan Perry Bird David Murphey Trenee Lena Wilson La Houser.
The regular Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of Anniston City National Bank will be held at its banking house in Aniston Alabama on Tuesday January 7 1917 at ten oclock A M for electing Directors for the ensuing year and for other business that may properly come before the meeting. Co D Woodruff Cashier.
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