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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

5

Omega Flour Leads Local Market With 75 Years of Trust

Omega flour dominates the local market says the ad A long standing merchant notes its enduring reputation Over at People’s Dairy a phone order line invites milk from 592 The Orris brand proclaims century test of quality Traveling lecturer Rh Hadley from Brooklyn will speak on the Bible at Mrs Reapers home 1505 Moore St Thursday June 1 at 7 20 p m All interested invited to hear the address

Omega Flour Rh. O. Hadley Brooklyn

Jefferson Davis birthday holiday closings noted city banks

Jefferson Davis birthday is observed as a legal holiday in the state causing city banks to close tomorrow. James Franklin Pitts left Lineville Alabama Sunday and information about his whereabouts is requested via Route 4 Lineville Alabama 3131p. Orrias Flowrie is praised as the top flour produced, number 624f.

Jefferson Davie James Franklin Pitts Lineville Ala W. RB

Night Lane mill job ad promises good wages in Alabama

Advertisement seeks night shift mill hands near Hest forming work in Alabama. Noted benefits include cooler night hours and a healthy village environment. Employment inquiry directed to the superintendent in Air, Ala. Priorities include Pranvillr Kritting Mitts, 28-61.

Alabama Ala Alefume Ten Air Danville Knitting Mills

Land opportunity near railroad at 14 75 per acre

1012 scree, part alfalfa land, pear Demopolis near railroad at 14 75 per acre. In less than five years each land should sell for 75 00 per acre. quick action required to secure the bargain. Owner will take a third of price in trade for city or country property. O. M. Alexander.

Pear M. Alexander

View Buying Guide From a Fragmented Ad

An OCR fragment advertises buying View by experiment with a beer type product and a liquid fly killer, claiming full guarantee. It mentions try 1 and a 50 bottle offer at Wikie's with unclear pricing or dates.

Chepard Wikie’s Shepard Wikle's

County board to hold regular monthly meeting

The county board will convene its regular monthly session at the courthouse. Members are expected to discuss standard agenda items and hear reports from department heads.

Board of County Communionere

Memorial Services Planned At Ragan's Chapel Cemetery

Chatchie Camp W. C. W. to hold memorial services at 2 30 o'clock on June 4 at Ragan's Chapel Cemetery. The 1916 meeting was led by A Mackey of Birmingham who retired as president. Officers elected include D C Springfield Gadeden president J D Vickery Birmingham vice president John J Aberly Easley secretary John Fitzgerald Oxford treasurer Howe Price Bessemer state organizer.

Chatchie Ragan's Chapel A. Mackey Birmingham D. C. Springfield Gadeden J. D. Vickery John J. Aberly Easley John Fitzgerald Oxford Treasur

Whith Hose Purchases Noted in Ledger

A fragment notes a purchase of Ladiew White Silk and Lisle Thread Hare 250 for one dollar. Source shows a single line entry with item description and price.

Miss Neva Whiteside Returns Home From Augusta

Miss Neva Whiteside arrives home after teaching in Augusta and spending the summer with her parents Dr and Mrs Whiteside.

Neva Whiteside Augusta Mrs. Whiteside

Freckles Vanish With Othine Prescriptive Claim

An advertisement touts Othine Prescriptive for removing freckles. It claims a prominent physician endorses it and promises a money back guarantee if results fail. The copy urges asking the druggist for double strength ethine and promises rapid improvement.

Reward Offered for Return of 1914 Model T Ford

A $825 reward is offered for the return of a 1914 Model T Ford taken Thursday night. The vehicle features a Sandrow starter, front wheel by radiator, safety first plate, extra radiator, motor number 567545, car number 537030, licensee 11538. Contact J. T. DeLorche at 1626 Noble St., Anniston, Alabama.

J. T. Delorche Noble St Anniston Ala

Cart Coming Home Returns From Porter Academy

Charles K. Weller Jr. will come home next week from Porter Military Academy where he has attended school for the past year. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. C. K. Weller.

Charles K. Weller, Jr Porter Military Academy C. K. Weller

New Ladies and Treats Suits Arrive at Oxford Lake Pool

New ladies suits and related swim items have arrived at Oxford Lake Swimming Pool, with shelves stocked for use this season. Staff expect strong demand as warmer weather approaches and pool members explore updated styles and sizes.

Oxford Lake Swimming Pool Fr-Su

Stolen 1014 Ford From De Loache Garage

A 1014 model Ford left in J. F. De Loache’s Noble street garage between 16th and 17th was stolen last night and has not yet been recovered.

J. F. de Loache Noble Street

Mason-Williams Stock Company Opens at Oxford Lake Casino

Mason-Williams Stock Company led by Dick A Mason and Johnie J Williams with twelve performers opens Monday night June 6 presenting the four act play Little Mother featuring Dainty Mabel. Vaudeville between acts concludes the program.

Mason-Williams Stock Company Oxford Lake Casino Mason Johnie J. Williams Anniston Dainty Mabel

Bathing Caps in All Colors at The Ummer Bros Pool

Bathing caps for sale in many colors displayed at the pool. Prices range from 25 to 60 cents. Ulian Bros offers several styles for shoppers.

Ullman Bros

Front of Krewe Teaser Purse With Reward

A small black purse found near the Krewe event at the front area contains $2.65. Reward offered for return to the office or by calling 9645.

Special Jury Term Ordered for Anniston City Court in 1914

The City Court of Anniston by Judge Coleman orders a Special Jury Term starting June 15 1914 and a regular Reverder’s term to follow for one week. Homicide cases from the criminal docket will be tried at the Special Jury Term with cases approved from the Reverder’s court. Witness dated June 1 1916.

Thomas W. Coleman, Jr Seid Recorders Court Aumistes Hs Court Anatoton Cty Anniston Gane

KLINE Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Anniston Alabama

Anniston candidates announce city wide goals including budgeting within revenues for city expenses administering the Recorder's Court serving justice not revenue dust nuisance removal fostering good city county relations boosting industrial growth creating a children’s pleasure park and supporting welfare movements.

Tts Recorder's Court Anniston Als

Anniston City Council Candidates Announced for Ward Seats

A flood of filed declarations from Anniston residents shows candidates for council seats across wards. Names include John F. Williams L Hollingsworth J W Mallory Jerr Evans Joan F Boozer W K Parker C A Tebe Hamilton Claude Rettles Uncle Jack J Burgess Benj H Sawyer Court Allen and others seeking Democratic primary contests and city committee action.

Annieton Piret Jerr Evans Second Ward C. A Tebe) Hamilton Tom Fourth Ward Court H. Allen

Confirmation of Louis Brandeis by Senate

The minority denounces the nomination as unfit citing honesty questions and a lowered standard for the Supreme Court appointment. They argue Brandeis’s reputation and conduct undermine his fitness and oppose the confirmation.

Louis Brandeis Senate Supreme Court of the United States

Family Avoids Serious Sickness With Thedford's Black Draught

Reader describes using Thedford's Black Draught to aid stomach digestion and colic. Text notes children seek doses, claiming it provides relief and prevents long sickness spells. Obvious OCR issues present, but implies success with the remedy.

Stekwens Thedford

Anniston Ward Council Seats Filed By Local Candidates

Pitth ward residents hear filings from Cockerell Wigley Kennedy and Arnold announcing candidacies for city council seats under the city democratic executive committee action in Anniston.

Pitth City of Anniston T. 4 Cockerell

Gets It for Corns Milan Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes a corns remedy called Gets It in a Milan style phrasing. The copy emphasizes quick use with simple application and mentions language and tapes or plasters as alternatives.

Milan John

Inside Bath Health Trend Promises Fresh Look

An inside bath habit is promoted as a simple health measure praised by physicians. The remedy involves limestone phosphate with hot water to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, supposedly improving breath digestion and skin. Readers are urged to buy limestone phosphate at Greg store for a modest cost.

Greg

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