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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
6
Anniston forecast shows partly cloudy nights with likely showers Thursday. Local 7 am barometer readings and past temperatures are listed with highs to 76 77 degrees and rainfall totals to date 0.00 inches. Sunrise at 4 47 am sunset at 6 52 pm.
A bill authorizing a government bond issue of 5000000 for road improvements and a federal bridge program moves from committee toward Senate consideration. The measure, offered by a Florida senator as a substitute, passed the Senate Post Office and Post Roads Committee and is to be reported to the full Senate.
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage Sulphur Hair Remedy as a solution to gray hair. It claims quick darkening, added luster, and dandruff relief, with a bottle costing about 50 cents at drug stores and effects visible after a single use.
Montgomery July 22 W S Kell ar state highway engineer Capt John Craft of Mobile and Prof George N Fitcham of Auburn will leave Montgomery tomorrow for a road inspection trip from Fort Deposit to Mobile. They will travel through Metaree and Hardwin counties meeting locals by early steam train and several automobiles to seek designation of the off federal road as the state highway route between Montgomery and Mobile.
The Alabama Sunday School Association opened a new state library in Montgomery led by Mrs Min Aud Shaw. The library, the largest of its kind in America, covers Bible and Sunday school topics, teacher work, child study, psychology, divisions for all ages, missions, temperance and evangelism. General Secretary Leon Palmer says facilities meet demand and invites all state Sunday school workers to use it free of charge. Address inquiries to John C Balmer or Ming Miraude Shaw at 526-527 Bell Building Montgomery.
In Razor Atlanta July 22 barber shops in Georgia will be fumigated and sterilized under a new bill creating a State board of barber examiners to issue licenses and require clean linen and sterilized instruments towns under 5000 population exempted. The House debated and passed the measure creating a legislative reference department in connection with the state library. A bond requirement of 10 000 may accompany suits to protect home life insurance companies from receivership actions by malicious or irresponsible plaintiffs. A consolidation with Senator Harrells bill may occur requiring approval of the insurance commissioner the attorney general and the Vernory before court action.
Jacksonville July 22 Social items list Mrs A J Douthit hosting the Ladies Working Union at her home. Several residents visit relatives in Anniston Rome Gadsden and Montgomery. Families head to Sulphur Springs camp and trips to Piedmont Springs. Many locals travel or host guests including Misses Connor Downing and Porter family arrivals and departures.
A flurry of announcements from candidates in multiple wards seeks council seats. Names include John F. Weeliams Kyle Eb Paulay Toby Milton J. T. Carter and J. W. McLurkin pledging to run from the Third Fourth and Second wards subject to the Democratic primary action.
Grove's tonic claims to ease ailments by quinine and iron and to liver support. It promises malaria resistance blood enrichment and overall strength with a tasteless chill formula priced at 50 cents.
Public notices state that all announcements and political notices must be paid for when presented with Consolidated Pub Co as the issuing entity. The rule applies universally with no exception.
The candidate announces re election for mayor of the City of Ariston at the urging of many voters. The message emphasizes a record of service and a commitment to improved future performance, asking Democratic voters for their support.
J A Burgess also called Uncle Jack announces his bid for mayor of Anniston subject to the will of the people. He is widely known in the area and pledges to serve if elected.
Lamar Jeffers announces his candidacy for re election as Comucilman from Ward 65 subject to Democratic primary action. He seeks renomination and continued service to the ward.
Jesse Evans announces candidacy for re-election as councilman from Ward 655 subject to Democratic primary action.
A candidate declares intent to run for councilman in the First Ward to succeed Mym Ett, subject to Democratic primary action. The notice frames a political bid pending party selection and official nomination processes.
James T. Gardner Jr announces candidacy for the Fourth Ward councilman seat subject to the city Democratic primary.
Councilsxman L Hollingsworth announces candidacy for reelection in the first ward subject to Democratic primary action.
The speaker announces candidacy for a city council seat representing the First district, identifying themselves as Alexander and signaling a formal entry into the local political race. The notice presents no further campaign details or dates.
Dave G C Waldrop announces his candidacy for reelection to the city council as councilman from the Second Ward subject to the action of the democratic primary August Srd.
CoumeiZmman announces the date for the re election of the Second ward councilman J M Bagley subject to the Democratic primary action.
For Coumed Iman, I announce my candidacy for councilman from the Third ward, subject to CLAUDE J. SETTLES. Also announcing candidacy for Fifth Ward councilman under the Democratic party. Harry Powell. I announce my candidacy for councilman from the First ward, subject to the Democratic primary on August 3. Lawrence Harry.
The estate of W. H. Lee is administered in Calloway County Alabama with letters granted June 24, 1914. Creditors must present claims within the legal period or be barred. July 1, 1924 J. A. Gallant administrator of the estate of W. J. Lee deceased.
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