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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
4
A collage of editorials and quips from the Anniston and Calhoun county press. Jokes about a chauffeur’s brains, local civic notes, and remarks on Talladega editor John C. Williams forty fifth anniversary. Commentary on international politics and local weather warding off heat.
Citizens mull Southern Bell Telephone Company's proposed rate increase effective today. The question dominates discussions as hundreds voice concerns about service and costs, urging action at community meetings and in local forums.
The Star urges delaying the rate increase until a public service commission reviews the matter. It questions franchise taxation and argues residents should receive a return for granted rights, praising opponents while criticizing the timing on the eve of new regulation. It warns the public and city authorities to act against perceived injustices.
A Brooklyn network of twenty milk stations will ensure mothers access to wholesome baby milk. A Manhattan committee noted need for more Brooklyn stations, with Coney Island highlighted. A silk station funded by Luma Park and city efforts will cover the gap.
Highlights include 1806 first coal mined in the United States at Mauch Chunk. 1847 London Edinburgh railway opened. 1852 Henry Clay lay in state. 1862 Union Pacific chartered. 1863 start of Gettysburg three days. 1867 Confederation act in Canada. 1873 PEI joins Dominion. 1890 Africa Heligoland talks. 1896 Harriet Beecher Stowe dies. 1897 Queen Victoria reviews 30,000 troops.
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a cheap, easy way to darken gray hair naturally. It claims to restore color, remove dandruff, soothe the scalp, and discourage hair loss, with a simple sponge application.
Chicago Examiner argues public support hinges on clear ownership of the new morning paper formed after the demise of two bankrupts. It condemns profit-driven eds and urges disclosure of real owners and sources of capital to restore confidence and ensure responsible journalism.
A historic ad notes Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build the whole system for 50 cents.
President Wilson signed the naval appropriation bill on July 1, approving funds to build two dreadnought battleships in the next fiscal year.
Frank Owens, 13, shot and killed his father Aaron Owens after the father allegedly tried to kill the family. The boy was held today pending investigation by authorities.
A. J. Hughes of Pomercyton Ky recounts five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches. One friend urged Black-Draught, three months of use cured the headaches and improved digestion. The ad praises Thedford's Black-Draught as a safe vegetable remedy for stomach and liver disorders, urging daily use and family stock with a quarter price.
Schedule shows Southern Railway and Western route arrivals and departures. Timings list local and long distance trains to Atlanta Birmingham Washington Jacksonville Kansas City Rome Selma Meridian Talladega Gadsden Calera and other points. Arrivals include 2:20 pm 1:55 pm 8:65 am and 12:01 pm with multiple through services and local stops.
The Aniston Country Club will hold its annual meeting at the offices of the Anniston City National Bank on Monday evening at eight thirty July 6 1914. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other business acted upon as needed. H B Dent secretary.
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