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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1917

Page

5

Traffic men discuss camp problems in Anniston

James Freeman assistant general passenger agent of Southern Railway J H Stanfiel general superintendent and E A Sherman representative of the American Railway Association visit Anniston to discuss traffic issues tied to Camp McClellan. Sherman may stay permanently as the association plans to place a traffic transportation expert at large cantonments to advise on railroad matters.

James Freeman Southern Railway J. H. Stanfiel E. A. Sherman America Railway Association Camp McClellan Sherman Anniston American Railway Association

Decatur Tax Collector Robertson Posts Bond

Charles C. Robertson of Decatur, elected Morgan County tax collector for another term last November, qualified by filing a 25000 dollar bond with the state auditor on Monday.

Montgomery Charles C. Robertson Decatur Morgan County

Two Little Imps at the Savoy Features Jane and Katherine Lee

The Fox Baby Grands Jane and Katherine Lee star in a new film titled Two Little Imps. The comedy and drama showcase the famed sisters noted for their vivacity and refined performance. Savoy theater screens the feature tomorrow.

Fox Jane Katherine William Fox Jane Lee Katherine Lee Savoy

Cheerful Givers at Theato with Bessie Love

Bessie Love and the Triangle Kiddies star in Cheerful Givers, a Triangle Pictures production at Theato theatre Wednesday. Orphans charm, with humor and human interest sweeping the plot as a band of little ones seeks their “little mother” and participates in the climactic finish.

Bessie Love Triangle Kiddies Theato Theatre Grey Home Bessie

Vaudeville Tonight Promises Positively Guaranteed Strand

It notes performer Little C. T. Robinson Jr has recovered from a recent illness and will headline the show tonight under the positively guaranteed strand banner.

Little C. T. Robinson, Jr

Bus line planned from Anniston to Camp McClellan

Not today, a Buss line will operate between Anniston and Camp McClellan with daily trips from the Alabama Hotel at TM and return from Camp McClellan on a set schedule. Departures outward at 7, 9, 11, 1, 3, 5, 7 a.m. and return at 8, 10, 12, 2, 4, TM, 8 p.m. Cars leave promptly on schedule.

Anniston Camp McClellan Alabama

Oxford Social Roundup Hears Meetings and Visits

Mrs Julian Clark of Jacksonville visits Oxford with her mother Mrs D F Constantine. Misses Willie and Mayme Clarke return from Lineville. Rev Herring from Heflin preaches at the Methodist church with services at 10 am and 8 pm and prayer at 5 pm. Florida Pinson returns from Atlanta trip. Mary and Harold Hudson go to Pueblo Miss to aid seriously ill son Foster. C W Whiteside returns from Piedmont. Laura Glover and Frank Stewart stay a few days. Hobart Fulton heads to Saginaw to visit Herman Fulton. J T Acton of Atlanta visits relatives. Asa Allen returns from Atlanta. Miss Reeves returns to Lineville. Girls' Auxiliary meets Wednesday at five with Frances Cooper. bring study book and old white clothes and scissors. Mia Switch Treadwell and two children return to Ashland. Kate Helfer visits sister. E L Cole of Barfield visits.

of the Baptist Church Francee Cooper

Unclaimed Pensions Listed by Calhoun Probate Office

Judge T W Coleman of the probate office in Calhoun reports unclaimed pensions for Mrs. Mary Ledbetter Mrs Joste M Kerr Mrs Parole May Mrs L A Sellers and Mrs Amanda Thompson. Warrants will be returned unless claimed by the first of the month.

T. W. Coleman Probate Calhoun Mary Ledbetter Joste M. Kerr Parole May L. A. Sellers Amanda Thompson

For Sale Fifty Feet Adjustable Shelving and Counters

For sale. Fifty feet of adjustable shelving and matching counters at a bargain. O H Parker and Company contact 24 51.

Aca O. H. Parker & Co Hale Bugey Manufacturing Company

Magnificent Flour Ad Highlights Superior White Lightness

An advertising blurb promotes Magnificent flour as the whitest and lightest, claiming superior quality. The brief note dates July 13 and 30, suggesting a time window or print reference for the product listing.

Notice of J A Clifford No Interest in Alabama Hotel

Public notice states J A Clifford has no interest or authority regarding the Alabama Hotel or its lease. Any contracts with him are at the risk of the contracting party. Dated July 20 1917. Clifford.

J. A. Clifford Alabama Hotel Alabama Clifford

Annual Meeting Of Real Estate Agents In Milwaukee

Milwaukee July 24 The National Association of Real Estate Boards holds a large convention to mark ten years since its founding. Delegates from across the country listen as committees present reports on taxation brokerage regulation valuation and licensing. Sessions continue with addresses and discussions of policy and reform for the real estate industry.

Milwaukee Wis National Association of Real Estate Boards Real Esate Board

Anaconda Copper Chief Named Red Cross Director

John D. Ryan, president of the Anaconda Copper Company, is appointed director general of military relief of the American Red Cross by Henry P. Davidson, chairman of the Red Cross War Council. Davidson hails Ryan as an executive genius for his management of Anaconda.

John D. Ryan Anaconda Copper Company American Red Cross Henry P. Davidson Red Cross War Council Mr. Fryan Davison Anaconda Company

Russians Retreat and War Aims Outlined Amid Frontline Reports

Reports from Austrian and Paris wires describe continued Russian retreats and violent cannonading along the Chemin des Dames. Aime and Lomion note Allied war aims to be clarified by Lloyd George on August 4, the three year mark since Britain’s entry into the war.

Chemin Des Dames Lomion Lloyd George England Germany

National Guards to Be Called Tomorrow

The article outlines the third increment of the national guard with seventeen states to be drafted on August 6. Tennessee troops will train in Greenville, D.C. Illinois troops in Houston, Texas. Washington Idaho Oregon Montana Wyoming troops train at Palo Alto, California.

Houston Tex Washington Idaho Oregon Montana Wyoming Palo Alto Cal National Guard

City to Clean Up After War Department Request

Montgomery July 24. Henry D. Long chief of police says the city will follow war department guidance to clean up the city and awaits further information. The grand jury refused indictments against operators and inmates of immoral houses. The chamber of commerce vice committee has asked for department suggestions and will pass them to the chief for enforcement. Residential lease renewals may be blocked unless certain practices stop.

Montgomery Henry D. Long War Department Grand Jury Long Chamber of Commerce

New Cigar Blend Featured in Havana Filler

A. C. presents the new Cigar featuring Havana filler with none better, a Red Feather blend combining Porto Rico and domestic tobaccos for a refined smoke.

A. C Havana Porto Rico

Land valuations and road improvements prompt national committee

The article discusses standardizing charges for land value assessments with a base fee and per thousand value charges, plus an enhanced road program. It notes good roads can raise land values dramatically and proposes a standing national committee on good roads to coordinate with local boards and federal and state governments on road improvement schemes.

National Association

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