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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
4
The Anniston area combines rich mineral wealth with strong farming lands. The district has seen rapid mineral development and notable agricultural progress, creating substantial prosperity and a bright future for both industry and agriculture in this part of Alabama.
The Star endorses a fall street fair in Anniston to draw thousands from surrounding areas. Local business leaders are urged to lead the project, arguing quick, solid returns and a stronger buying hub for the South.
All kinds of light and heavy hauling promptly done. Phone 72 for R. O. Watson.
In Western North Carolina the valley of French Broad hosts Asheville perched two thousand feet above sea level. The text extols its bright skies, incomparable climate and beauty inspiring poets and painters. Southern railway schedules offer convenient and very low rates to visit Asheville.
A collage of editorial lines from Alabama papers mocks political phrases and local pride with tongue in cheek remarks about marriage travel and employment, noting Birmingham Ledger and Selma Journal humor while lampooning public discourse.
The Selma Times notes a suggestion from H. M. Sindall in The Southern Farm Magazine urging timely action. The brief quote hints at practicality and potential liveliness of a proposed idea.
The Lake grounds proved popular last summer with attractions and moving pictures enhancing enjoyment. Swing sets and lunch tables were available in various areas and at night the grounds feature swings pavillions lunch tables croquet grounds and a tennis court for visitors use.
The Elam Drug Co. offers special round trip tickets at 20¢ with a 15¢ coupon for boat hire or amusements. Tickets allow one-way travel each direction along the line, not a full line round trip. A 10¢ option covers Oxford to the Lake trips with a 10¢ coupon. A 10¢ open ride allows fourteen miles on the open car, with restrictions on Sundays and no ticket use.
Cars will run each Sunday afternoon and evening to comfortably carry visitors to Oxford Lake. Special cars may be engaged at reasonable rates. We also have a beautiful illuminated car for evening parties.
The management pledges to run services efficiently to earn a large patronage from riders this year, asserting readiness to meet expectations for the Lake Line in the coming season.
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