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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
4
The St Louis Republic notes drought spreads beyond farms to affect eastern manufacturing via a balanced trade system. Farmers fight drought with prudent resource use, mortgages paid, new machinery, and possible bank surplus, signaling a broader economic saving trend across the western states.
Notice promotes Bucklen's Aniea Salve to relief for skin irritations blisters sores and perspiring feet. Claims help for piles eczema and other skin issues. Mentions Model Laundry at 12th and Noble.
The famed mind reader and sleight of hand performer King Stanley gave a private exhibition to about a dozen gentlemen at the Oxford Lake summer theater. He performed numerous card tricks and left the audience amazed.
The Huntsville Mercury argues that Anniston and other Alabama cities cannot maintain essential services on 5 mill taxation. It contends larger taxing powers are needed, and every dollar spent on city improvement raises surrounding property values. The piece urges constitutional convention support for the requested funds to avoid city sacrifice.
After a lengthy legal battle the state wins the Scoggins case and orders payment of an additional pawnbroker license of 75. Justice Mc Carty presided with a full courtroom while Scoggins’s books were reviewed and contempt charges dropped. An appeal to the city court was filed. Cryer’s trial on the same contempt charge began but was postponed to a later date.
News notes from Eulaton report farmers nearly finished field work and ripe watermelons. Local illness and visitations are mentioned along with a Bethlehem singing event featuring Sue Robinson Alice Robinson and Burdette performers. A local laundry advertises white-labor services at 12th and Noble Streets.
Birmingham News reports Anniston officials petitioned Constitutional Convention delegates to grant authority to levy 10 mills on taxable values for city purposes. Funds would be used to pay existing debts and interest, with only the necessary portion of the levy collected.
The Oxford Lake summer theater offers smooth clever performances each night under An niston and Oxford. Last night’s program ran from 8 to 9 30 with illustrated songs, ragtime numbers, singing and dancing, tenor solos, blackface monologues, card tricks, and a Lubin film reel. The audience praised the entertainment and many plan repeat visits. tonight features a full new program.
Mr A D Glass of Middleton joins Seeing Star and Weekly Republic as a valued addition to both papers. He has taught in the county for years and will solicit and collect subscriptions, cash, and advertisements for the Weekly Republic in Anniston and nearby, and for the Evening Star in neighboring towns.
A light red milking cow about four years old with white spots on belly and legs, right horn draped, crop in right ear and left fork. Missing since last Friday night. Reward offered by A A Burin 417 Glen Addie Street. Also laundry ad for Anniston Steam Laundry on Noble Street seeks fair treatment.
Unredeemed pledges listed at 107 West Tenth Street. Watches guns musical instruments and wearing apparel offered for sale by Anniston pawnbrokers under local auction or sale rules.
A notice from a newly formed transfer firm in Anniston announces they will not assist in peace efforts for the Boer war and will instead operate a trunk and baggage hauling business. Partners Bill Clayborne and Ben Jones promise prompt and reasonably priced service, inviting inquiries by telephone.
FOR RENT. On first of September one of the store buildings now occupied by Mr. O'Bryant on east side of Noble street between Eleventh and Twelfth streets. Inquire apply.
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