Anniston Iowa? Industrial Hub of Calhoun County Revealed
Anniston claims to host two massive blast furnaces, largest locomotive works in the state, electric light and gas plants, extensive street railway, multiple mills and foundries, a $6.25 million industrial base, post office and water system for 200000, two banks, three hotels, two academies, twenty churches, and a thriving civic scene. The piece promotes climate, location, and rail links to attract investors, noting 20000 residents and rural delivery. Prospective investors are urged to contact The Star for information.
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Anniston
U. S
Anks
Alabama Synodical Colege
Noble Institute For
Louisville & Nashville
Southern
Seaboard
Calhoun County
Star
Investigating Steel Trust Probes Expose Probable Fraud
The congressional committee pursuing the Steel Trust inquiry is expected to uncover crooked dealings. John W. Gates testifies that the probe may reveal infamous transactions used to crush competitors, deemed necessary to reveal corruption in modern industrialism.
Monopolies and justice in a troubled democracy
A public plea condemns monopoly power and two kinds of justice. The speaker argues reforms are needed as distrust grows under monopolists who avoid punishment while small offenders suffer. Calls for radical change to ensure impartial law for all citizens.
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Ing
The
Tiden
The Proper View and Civic Reform Across States
A Kansas congressman discusses New Mexico Arizona admission and the recall idea. Mobile adopts a commission form despite aldermanic system. editors urge unity to challenge monopolies. An Ohio legislator admits taking a bribe and faces fines while promising disclosures. Georgia shows progress with new undertakings. Western editors favor reciprocity with Canada. Louisiana endures heat harming boll weevil pests.
Prolific Seed Leader In Cotton Trials Highlighted
Frank P. Pegg notes W A Simpkins of Raleigh developed a weed variety yielding several times the average crop and maturing two weeks earlier. His prolific seed is praised for beating boll weevil damage with larger yields. Last season two acres produced seven bales averaging 400 pounds each. twenty acres yielded 53 bales at 405 pounds each.
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W. A. Simpkins
Raleigh
Simpkins
Sumpkins
North Carolina
Frank P. Pegg
This Date in History Highlights Key 18th and 19th Century Events
A chronology lists events such as Brobisher’s voyage in 1571, New York issuing paper money in 1709, Braddock’s 1755 expedition, births and deaths of notable figures like Schumann and Porter, explorers, Mrs. Siddons’ death in 1851, cholera in Quebec in 1832, Missouri editors’ convention in 1850, Fenian exodus in 1864, and the Australia Canada line steamer reaching Vancouver in 1895.
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Vrobisher
Northwest
New York
Gen. Braddock
Port Cumberland
Fort Duquesne
Robert Aleaander Schumann
David D. Porter
Chester
Washington, D. C
Sarah Siddons
London
South Wales
America
Quebec
Missouri
Jefferson City
Canada
Vancouver
Sunflower Philosophy on Country and Town Husbands
Atchison Kansas daily notes social contrasts in marriage roles with quips about town versus country husbands. The short column observes patterns such as who holds sway in couples and mentions visitors from a bride’s kin arriving within weeks of marriage.
Porter Call for Prompt Service at Fancy Groceries
Have Reidinger & Co. and their porter call or phone 22 for prompt service in fancy groceries of all kinds.
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Reidinger & Co
Rich Bill to Be Welcomed by Local Committee
A narrator recalls Bill, once a rough character, now rumored to be rich. Though noted for past misdeeds and questionable honesty, the speaker, as chairman of the committee appointed to greet him, vows a cordial reception, praising his windfall and intent to welcome him warmly.
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Bill
Literary defeat fuels Smith’s later streetcar stint
A quip notes Smith’s failed literary run and the editor’s blank rejection eyeing his later work. The joke has him burning manuscripts after a harsh rejection and taking a job on a streetcar conductor’s rear end.
Classified ads use automatic selection to reach interested people
Classified advertising matches readers to your offer through automatic selection, making your notice reach those most likely to respond. This system pairs buyers and sellers efficiently, increasing visibility and potential inquiries.
Selection of Crossbreeds for Premium Broilers
Several crossbreeds yield excellent broilers including White or Brown Leghorn males with Brahma Cochin Wyandotte Langshan or Plymouth Rock hens. Pit Game on Dorking hens gives special quality. Houdan crosses on large hens also good. Focus on hardy stock, then hatch in two to three weeks for April and May prices. Hens preferred to pullets. males should be at least one year old.
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Cochin
Wyandotte
Langshan
Plymouth Rock
Dry milk powder promises cheaper transport and supply
Professor L L Van Slyke of the Geneva experiment station notes milk powder butter lacks natural flavor but is not bitter. He predicts a perfect dry powder will be produced soon to supply cities, reducing milk weight by seven eights and cutting transportation costs and the need for milk inspection.
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Prof
L. L. van Slyke
Geneva
Prolific Cotton Seed Boosts Southern Crops
North Carolina holds a key geographical position in the cotton industry. The boll weevil has not yet reached North Carolina, limiting fear of its damage. Increased cotton culture has stimulated growth across the South, signaling hopeful prospects for the future.
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North Carolina
South
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H. M. Ayers
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Official Newspaper
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Calhoun
Association of American Advertisers
United States
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Alabama
Steel Trust
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John W. Gates
Ated
Fred 8. Jackson
Kansay
New Mexico
Arizona
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Mobile
Ohio
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Georgia
Louisiana
Sir Samuel Baker
Newton Abbot
England
Ieohonle
Atchison
Kan
Globe
Will
Jake
Paint, Glass and Builders Supply CO
Ford
Borbers
Model City Machine Works& Garage
E. G. Bosworth
Wilmer Ave
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Hanky Inniston
Thos
EB. Kilby
Jas. Keith, Jr
R. F. Smith
Cash
Wm. H. McKelroy
D. Woodruff
L. Galbraith
Anniston Bank
First National Bank
Financial World
First National of
Washington
M. B. Wellborn
W. W. Stringfellow
H. A. Young
J. T. Gardner, JR
Ass’t
G. A. Hagan
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