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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
5
A meeting of the Suffrage League is planned for Thursday at 4 30 p m at the home of Mrs R L d Hughes. All members are urged to attend promptly.
Progress at Parker Memorial church has reached a point where painters can commence decorating the interior. Officials believe the entire project will be completed within a month.
Selected from the choicest Ceylon and India Teas the Temple Garden Tea offers rich flavory quality and a beautiful color that contributed to the season's most popular drink.
The fourteen months old daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Almond of 1405 Stevens street died yesterday morning and was buried today at Post Oak cemetery.
The notice advertises candid home or studio portraits by appointment at 18825 Russell Bros. Studio. It urges readers to capture memories before it is too late, highlighting the value of a good photograph in later years.
The Tarver family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during their father H. Tarver’s illness and death. They also thank Ocal No. 733 for a floral offering, and wish blessings on Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Tarver and family.
Montgomery July 18 Disturbances in the state agricultural department peak as Commissioner Wade demands the resignation of Emmett A. Jones chief of the immigration bureau. Jones refuses to resign but says he knows Wade can dismiss him. Wade declines to speak to reporters.
Miss Clara Kimball Young stars in The Price She Paid at the Strand next Friday. The Selznick Pictures feature comes from the David Graham Philips novel and follows a young society woman who loses her luxuries and seeks independence and freedom in a dramatic life story.
Mrs Joseph Eros is visiting Birmingham for a few days. The note mentions her stay in the city area, with no additional details on events or activities.
D. M. Pelletier of Alabama Power returns from visits to Wappinger Falls Saugerties and Cohoes N Y. Mentions of A B C and Red Feather Cigars as repeaters. Mauldin of Birmingham district agricultural agent in northern Alabama in the city. Omega Flour touted for quality. Latimer to return for midweek prayer. Horace Kelly on vacation in Fitzgerald Ga. Calhoun Grocery Co. listed as distributor.
Charles W. Coppalo of Charlotte visits the city regarding improvements at the Net and Twine mill. Frank Edwards of The Star's circulation department returns from vacation spent in and near Ashland.
Several cars of a through freight train on the Southern railway derailed near Cane Creek early this morning. No injuries were reported. The cause could not be ascertained. Also a local ad for groceries from J. A. Sewell offering cash prices. Phones 141 and 151.
On the sleep of the 19th Sun of Buck Moon G S D 426 Coinan era Thursday July 19 1917 there will be a private smoker and installation of officers A cordial invitation to visitors We remain in Freedom Friendship Charity and Union to
A. K. C. introduces the new Havana filter cigar praised as unmatched. Red Feather offers a Porto Rico and domestic blend marketed with distinctive tones and flavor.
Apentinea reports on a dramatic shift as a former American station agent rises to lordship in Admiralty amid raids near Costaverne and Boesinghe. In Copenhagen and Petrograd, fronts and politics drive upheaval with potential cabinet reorganization and ministerial resignations looming.
Unofficial reports from Vienna say Austro Hungarians and Germans push toward the Lomnica river near Kalusz with possible Russian retreat along the Lemberg railway toward Majam. The information remains unconfirmed.
Paris dispatch reports German efforts to retake ground won yesterday between Hill 304 and Avercourt Wood failed last night. French artillery and fire halted the assault with heavy losses.
Passengers arriving report a German submarine torpedoed the British steamer Cranmore on June 7 while convoyed by an American destroyer. The submarine stayed submerged during the attack.
A nursery sales pitch promotes California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and effective laxative for children and adults. The ad urges mothers to give a teaspoonful for coated tongues and constipation, claims quick relief, and warns against counterfeits while recommending the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Senate military committee reports the aviation conscription bill favorably without amendment and by unanimous vote. Leaders expect quick passage and aim to expose opposition while canvassing senators about drafting in aviation service.
Washington July 18 reports the president may remove William Denman of the federal shipping board and Maj. Gen. Goethals head of the emergency ship corporation if they do not reconcile their differences. Both officials face sharp congressional criticism.
Dr Peter Spahn head of the Catholic Centre Party and Reichstag president has long opposed Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg. The report notes his prominence in German politics amid mounting tensions and opposition.
Frank Willis Barnett of The Age Herald visited An niston yesterday on a business trip.
The Baraca Bible class of Parker Memorial Sunday School will hold a barbecue Friday evening July 20 at 7 o'clock, Oxford Lake. Members unable to be notified by mail are asked to contact Ross Green at The Famous immediately.
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