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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
4
The Aniston community shows strong support for Red Cross Christmas seals and Good Fellows drives. George Lang is praised for tireless, cheerful work selling seals. Rev. John D. Wing leads local effort, aiding hundreds with food clothes and warmth.
The Selma Journal and Montgomery Times echo editorial views that the lieutenant governor should appoint committees but expect Governor Kilby to choose capable men for key posts. The papers anticipate he will fairly exercise prerogatives and place strong individuals in duty, with minimal obstruction.
A federation pushes back against coal rate hikes affecting Gadsten, Anniston, and Talladega. Nashville voices oppose special rates, with widespread notices of withdrawals and protests shaping the regional energy policy discourse.
A regional power struggle unfolds as coal, cement, and steel interests clash with rail and road authorities across Alabama. Local leaders in Anniston, Geandsden, and Taladega voice discontent with the Birmingham district’s handling of rate policies and railroad commission actions. The dispute centers on pricing moves, supplier resentments, and the hope for统一 protection of manufacturing and transport interests amid ongoing political pressure.
The AnceEston Star analyzes crime in Amendston and defends its coverage amid concerns of bias. It argues a minority pushes teetotal ideals while insisting recent incidents involve outsiders and liquor from neighboring counties.
Washington 1 7 Farmers urged to protect cotton from damage by warehouse and port storage shortages. Specialists advise using best storage facilities, fair terms, and rapid shipping to limit losses. The plan calls for government and merchant cooperation to store and insure cotton, with emphasis on cost effective sheds and guarded handling to prevent spoilage.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Christmas message sent by George J. Stee to friends and family. The note expresses timeless thoughts on youth, friendship, and the season, with references to greeting cards and heartfelt wishes for those at home.
A prisoner writes a long letter warning young men about the paths to crime and punishment. He reflects on sorrow, isolation, and the pull of relationships, urging readers to consider the consequences before drifting into wrongdoing. He describes a life of hard labor, regret, and the ache of lost freedom, ending with a New Year greeting.
A garbled line references bars and wiping away something. Context suggests a casual note about keeping on and time frames. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities are readable.
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