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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1917

Page

4

Pyrite Mines Open in Talladega Area Expansion

Montgomery reports that pyrite owners in Talladega and neighboring counties have begun opening mines to meet fertilizer acid production demand after sea lane closures with Spain. The National Pyrites and Copper Company plans to mine Pyriton lands, while the Southern Sulphur Company opens a nearby mine. The government shows interest and a representative visits Pyriten. officials pledge no future pollution to Talladega Creek.

Talladega Spain John H. Wallace, Jr Wallace Talladega Creek

Signal Corps Reserve Officers Report for Duty

Signal corps reserve officers from the eastern states and New England report for training in Monmouth New Jersey. After completion the officers will be placed in command of signal corps battalions being organized nationwide.

Signal Corps Monmouth N. J Eastern States New England

Meade News Farmers battle boll weevils and rising costs

Meade residents report crops nearly finished as boll weevils threaten yields. A planned Cantling demonstration at Shady Glen by Miss Harvey on the 19th is postponed. Local visits and social events are noted, with women’s canning efforts aimed at offsetting high living costs.

Shady Glen Mie Harvey B. A. Womack Mise Florence McGeha Arniet Lilie Anne Doss Anta May Rhodes Mies Ethel Wibanks Jacksosville

Mother's Friend Promised To Ease Great Crisis Of Childbirth

Prominent ad touts Mother's Friend as a safe aid for expectant mothers, claiming it softens tissues and relieves strain to reduce pain during delivery. It urges purchase from Bradfield Regulator Co and offers a free book with information mailed to buyers.

Bradfield Regulator Co Dept. L Lamar Building Atlanta

Engineer WD barely able to keep on the job

Tom Stringfellow of Anniston Alabama credits Tanlac with restoring his health after four years of stomach trouble indigestion and fatigue He reports gaining twenty two pounds and returning to work sleep and appetite He has stocked up with Tanlac and mentions exclusive sales in Anniston and nearby towns.

Tom Stringfellow Southern Railway East Ninth Street Anniston Ala Taniac Anniaton Scarbrough Drug Co Merrellton W D Nixon Orford Calhoun Drug Co Piedmont T Moody & Sor

Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair

Advice promotes cocoanut oil as a gentler shampoo alternative to commercial products. It claims ordinary shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and hair, while plain cocoanut oil cleanses dust and dandruff, leaves hair bright and manageable, and is inexpensive and long lasting.

Montgomery Promises Clean Town for Troops

Montgomery announces a clean up for the troops with District Attorney T. D. Samford joining state law enforcement. He pledges to prosecute liquor law violators and other acts opposing morality, ensuring soldiers have a clean environment during their stay.

Montgomery T. D. Samford Samford

Central States Amateur Rowing Regatta Called Off

The Central States Amateur Rowing Association regatta in Chicago postponed due to war. Many oarsmen enlisting for military service, forcing cancellation of events scheduled for today and tomorrow.

Chicago Central States Amateur Rowing Association

Jones Charges Wade With Nepotism

Montgomery July 21 Special Emmett A Jones chief of the bureau of markets and immigration of the Alabama department of agriculture says Wade intends to appoint a man from his home town to the position. Jones urges the commissioner to appoint a broadly experienced candidate. He says Wade, Governor Henderson and Treasurer Lancaster endorsed the state development fund and cites subscriptions and projects Jones promoted.

Montgomery Wade Emmett A. Jones Bureau of Markets and Immigration State Department of Agriculture Alexander City Jones Alabama Henderson Lancaster

Treatment for nerves in West Danby woman praises Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs. Dewitt Since Baugh of West Danby New York describes nervous trouble improving with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nerves and female troubles. The ad touts the remedy as a tonic drawn from roots and herbs with forty years of proven value for the female organism.

West Danby N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham

Wisconsin Food Conservation Plan Aims to Save Harvest

Madison notes a comprehensive plan by the state Council of Defense and the agricultural extension service to curb waste of Wisconsin fruit and vegetables this season. The campaign begins with urging women across the state to participate as the initial step in food conservation.

Madison Wis Wisconsin State Council of Defense Agricultural Extension Service State College of Agriculture

Women urged to save containers for home canning

Part of today to taking an inventory of cans jars cups and bottles around their premises. The women have been urged to save the available containers with a view to utilizing them in storing dried and preserved fruits and vegetables.

Belgian mission to visit Topeka on tour of Southwest

The Belgian war commission to the United States led by Baron Moncheur arrives in Topeka Kansas as the city’s guest of honor. From Topeka the commissioners will begin a brief tour of the Southwest.

Topeka Kas Beijan War Commission United States Baron Moncheur

Tax official Dorion files bond and qualifier term

In Montgomery July news Phelan B. Dorion of Mobile County files his bond to qualify for the state auditor post while Prince is elected tax collector in Cole County and also qualifies.

Montgomery Phelan B. Dorion Mobile County Thureday Prince Coleety County

Skin Burn and Itching Find Relief Through Surface Deep Treatment

The ad promotes relief from eczema by targeting the underlying blood condition rather than surface symptoms. It claims lasting improvement from a treatment spread over years and invites readers to contact the Medical Adviser at the Atlanta department for personalized guidance.

S. S Atlanta

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