Population of Incorporated Towns Census Bulletin Reports
The census bulletin lists 2008 incorporated places with a total population of 35,849,616 in 1900, up from 26,078,828 in 1890. It notes New York, Chicago and Philadelphia exceed a million, Illinois leads with 50 towns, and Alaska has none. Dr. L H Grubbs editor of the Decatur News dies after a brief illness in Decatur.
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Washington
Bern
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Alaska
Masschusetts
Illinois
Rhode Island
Colorado
Connecticut
Mississipi
Moon speculation and skepticism in the Birmingham Ledger
The Birmingham Ledger questions current felronomy claims about the moon and suggests waiting for consensus. It entertains the possibility of moon inhabitants or at least value in exploration, contrasting scientists and urging caution before accepting new theories.
Corn and cotton acreage up in Dallas territory 1901
The Dallas area shows corn acreage up about 18 to 20 percent and cotton up 10 to 20 percent year over year. Planting was helped by good weather but labor shortages hindered timely work, delaying crops by two to four weeks, with soggy ground and cold spells in May. Mules for British army service are scarce. high prices reflect demand.
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Dallas
Tex
South Africa
Texas
Anniston Chau Tauqua Special Fare and Oratorical Contest
Cneap Rate via b and NOR RY on account of Anniston Chau tauqua June 20 to July 4 tickets sell at one and one third fare round trip to Anniston. Tickets good until July 6 with special rates on June 20 25 20 July 1 one fare round trip and tickets valid three days. Oratorical contest June 20 at 10 a.m. with Howard College University of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and Southern University. For details contact W E Knox Supt Anniston Alabama L Stonn GA Louisville KY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Chautauqua
Anniston
Howard College
University of Alabama, Polytechnic Institute and Southern University
W. E. Knox
Ala
L. Stonn
Louisville, Ky
Ingram Lithia Hotel Opens for Summer Guests
Opened May 15 the Ingram Lithia Hotel invites summer visitors with claims of water cures for insomnia indigestion and kidney troubles. Guests enjoy bathing, fishing and hunting with reduced railroad rates. For rates contact J. E. Morrison proprietor Chat Creek, Ala. Also advertisements for a cold cure and laxative products are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Morrison
Chatehie, Ala
Meridian to Shreveport Fast Line Opens New Stage
The Queen and Crescent system inaugurates a fast schedule from Meridian to Shreveport on October 28, linking with Texas routes to cut westbound travel to 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast No. 37 connects to offer the quickest time to points West. Ticket agents provide details on the new service. Also mentions spring suit samples from J N Boyer & Co and a drug representative endorsement for Kennett’s Extract Black Berry for summer ailments.
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Queen & Crescent
Meridian
Shreveport
Texas
Southern Railway
Pension Examinations Set by Calhoun Board in July
The Board of Pension Examiners for Calhoun County will convene at Wikle's Drug Store in Anniston on the first Monday in July 1901 for a ten day session to consider applications. Under the amended law a honorable discharge or parole suffices as proof. former State board rejections may reapply, with grounds to be stated if refused. Widows must prove widowhood with two witnesses if the pension was on the roll at death. Applicants must appear for examination unless travel is impossible.
Foley's Honey and Tar and Choctaw Route Service Update
Foley's Honey and Tar for children is promoted as safe and nonopiate. An October 7 update says the Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Arkansas with double daily service to Indian and Oklahoma Territories and connections across southwest Missouri Kansas Texas.
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Memphis
Hot Springs Ark
Oklahoma Territories
Suthwest
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
West
Personal Notices From Anniston And Nearby Cities
A stream of brief mentions details visits and travel of notable residents. Mr H F Montgomery of Jacksonville is in the city today. Mr J K Dimmick spent Sunday in Anniston and left for Philadelphia. Editor W G Porter of Heflin New Era is in Anniston. Wheeler Sharpe returned from Piedmont. W T King from Tallapoosa. G B Randolph went to Birmingham. J L Newsom of Bessemer visited his brother S L Newsom. Col J G Farley went to Birmingham for real estate interests. E H Pope came up from Jenifer to spend the weekend with his parents. Hon Fred L Blackmon was a conspicuous figure in hotel lobbies in Montgomery Advertiser. Judge T J Burton of Edwardsville is in the city visiting his daughter. J L Jackson returned from Milwaukee after representing Noble lodge at a trade union convention. Wade Allen of Montgomery spent yesterday in Anniston recalling early North Alabama Farnade Co. leadership.
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Montgomery
Wade Allen
Anniston
Allen
North Alabama Farnade Co
Florence
Also Mentioned on This Page
SHE
Evening Star
Witzorerald
City Editor
Eleventh Street
New Court House
Anniston, Ala
Oxford
Star Daily
Joe Thomason
Grubbs
Decatur News
Nabama Journalism
Dr. Grubbs
Decatur
The
Birmingham Ledger
Ledger
Moon
A. O. Blachard
West Bangor
N. Y
Foley
McElreath Drag Co
McLireath 1Rug Co
B. & Nor. RY
Ingram Lithia Hotel
Mermott
Guining
Caeneh
J. N Boyer & Co
BE. Swift
J. N Muntooh
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kennett
Kermott
Undersigned Board of Pension Examiners of
Calhoun County
Wikle
J. F. Walker
M. T. Ledbetter
Finney
Tar Ais Sua
Sale
Marseilles
Cuba
H F. Montgomery
Jacksonville
City
J. K. Dimmick
W. G. Porter
Heflin New Era
Mr. Wheeler Sharpe
Piedmont
W. T. King
Mrs. King
Tallapoosa
United States
G. B. Randolph
Birmingham
J. L. Newsom
Bessemer
S. L. Newsom
Col
J. G. Farley
E. H. Pope
Jenifer
Mrs
H. ©. Pope
J. L. Jackson
Milwaukee
Noble Lodge, No. 2
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Rob’nson
Chatauqua
Wikle’s
McElreath’s
Dove’s Candy Kitchen
Walter J. Tally
Moore Stree
Model City Paint and Paper CO
Parian Paints
Pattons Sun Proof Paints
11Th Street
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