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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
6
A hometown booster plea urges residents to support local colleges and goods while noting war funding may require taxes. The letter mocks a liberty bond pay date, mentions July 16, and questions reader reciprocity in boosting the paper and town.
Matter Ayers of the Amisies Star and Editor Doty of The Testaloosa News urge or expect gubernatorial nominations for Kiiler and Grasden. The Druid City and Model City-tein pride themselves on influence, while editors may unite to draft Ayers or Dety for Alabama’s next governor.
A fragment recounts long standing American debt to France dating from 1774 and notes volunteers offering service to France. It mentions figures like Lafayette and Duchess of Orleans supporting the cause and cites amounts reportedly contributed to help the war effort.
The text recounts French troop and fleet actions in 1780 including Rochambeau’s 6 000 reinforcements and de Grasse’s fleet, Washington and Rochambeau marching on Yorktown, and the decisive victory that solidified France as an ally and advanced American independence amid debt and mutiny fears.
Amid war mobilization Calhous Cuarde and similar local home defense groups spread nationwide to replace militias and aid in riots and emergencies. The article notes pending federal service for state forces, calls for organized home defense to protect property and peace, and cites notable birthdays and wartime events.
The article urges rural towns to form local organizations and active committees to drive progress. It cites a state capital that woke up after a YMCA campaign, showing how community leagues, farmers clubs, and farm women groups mobilize cooperation, raise funds, and build a spirit of comradeship. Somebody must act. Why not you.
Fragmentary notes recount Native American battles and treaties, including a late battle near Fairfield, a 1787 ordinance setting a Northwest Territory government, and references to figures such as Forbes and President Benito Juarez. Dates and names are garbled, presenting a mosaic of 18th and 19th century events.
A Progressive Farmer note describes a plan where small farmers own a tractor cooperative to reclaim land for spring work. It envisions tractors allowing break even with teams and enables early peas and cotton cultivation as weather and seasons permit.
A repairer offers basic tomato canning method with home canning steps. It covers preparing jars and lids, packing tomatoes with sufficient headspace, and processing time to ensure a secure seal.
A vintage child health ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children. It warns parents to watch for counterfeit fig syrup, urging a 56 cent bottle with clear directions and brand labeling for safe use in kids.
Greenville dispatch reports Chief William A. Chipman of Crepsville was shot and killed by patrolman Wallace Mullens yesterday. Mullens alleged Chipman attempted to mistreat his 15 year old daughter, and fired three buckshot volleys from his deck.
Probate Court decree issued June 26 1917 in Calhoun County Alabama directs as commissioner the sale of an open acre lot in Block 46 Town of Oxford at public auction July 30 1917 for division among joint owners led by L B Miller and W Miller with heirs Thr asher Cun sieghem Thrasher and others listed in the decree.
The Sheriff of Calhoun County Alabama will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the real estate described in a 1817 circuit court judgment. The sale will occur at the courthouse between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the 30th day of July. Borders, Sheriff, posted at court house.
Fragment of a railway timetable lists routes No 15 Meridian to No 9 Wiltes and No 45 from Rome to No 84 Birmingham with an arrival at 2 10 p m and an additional Birmingham service No 82 from Calera to No 86 Birmingham.
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