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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
5
The Alabama State Federation proceedings from the last convention in Birmingham have been released by Nov-4 Printing Company. The volume is well printed, well bound, and considered a creditable publication.
An old advertisement urges readers to call for Carter's Sure Cure and instructs to start treatment four days before a child dies, listing John A. Carter and a phone number 524 and address 114 15 17.
A local grocer promotes fresh stock and large purchases to avoid selling stale foods. They urge customers to trade with them for safety and value, recommending Orange Pekoe iced tea as a featured product.
United Confederate Veterans camp will meet next Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. All members are requested to attend the meeting by order of G. W. Jones commander and A. A. Beal acting adjutant.
An adjourned annual meeting of the Anniston Country Club will be held at A. J. Goodwin’s office 1005 Noble Street on Monday June 19 at 11 o’clock am for electing officers and other business. By order of the president L C Watson, Secretary June 14 4t.
The First Methodist Sunday school annual picnic will be held tomorrow at Oxford Lake park. A special lunch car departs at 8 45 a m from Noble and Twenty-fifth streets, meeting the 9 o'clock car at Tenth and Noble. Tickets are on sale at Lloyd's and Scarborough's drug store after 4 this afternoon.
Anniston weather report dated June 15 1911 shows a barometer at 7 am 29.98 inches the day’s low 60 and high 1 degree mean today 72 normal yesterday 75 excess since January 1 690 degrees precipitation last 24 hours none total 19.44 since January 1.
The ad promotes ready made picnic lunches using Philadelphia Cream, Parmesan, and Swiss cheese with weekly express delivery. It emphasizes superior quality and larger variety at Sterne's.
A baseball matinee will be held this afternoon in the store room near Murphy Furniture. The Anniston club will showcase its first meet with Decatur. A Selma error was corrected noting the Selmians play at Rome rather than Gadsden.
All trimmed hats at cost with half prices for ladies misses and children on Saturday. Cash only sale by Ullman Bros.
A man named Epps and his son in law Young fought in a fifth dispute on Tenth street at about 2:30 this afternoon. An officer intervened before anyone was hurt and police court will hold an investigation tomorrow morning.
The report notes no major damage from dry conditions across the country. Farmers see no material harm anticipated for several days with proper tillage, and cotton is advancing rapidly amid the heat with no fears of permanent injury.
Charley Higginbotham was tried before the city recorder on embezzlement. The court reserved its decision. A prosecuting witness testified that she gave Charley a dollar to buy him booze, and he allegedly took the money and left for about thirty minutes before denying any such payment.
Telephone No 72 advertises Watson to handle hauling with wagons draymen and teams. The notice promises prompt service and dispatch for all hauling needs.
The Bienville chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, observed Flag Day at The Tyler Place with Miss Emily Tyler hosting. Readings and music highlighted the day, with guests including Mrs. W. D. Kelly of Chattanooga and Mrs. L. Stewart of Atlanta. A morning party honored Mrs. Anna Foster of Columbia, Tennessee, and other social events followed across the Anniston society circle.
Thursday Mrs James Keith hosts the Thursday Bridge Club at 4 80 o clock. Friday Mrs Matthew H Mau ry entertains at bridge with a party honoring guest Miss Virginia Mitchell of Bessemer. Saturday night the fort nightly dance and reception will be at the Country Club.
Pete Goodlett of Jacksonville was in Anniston today as a streetcar incident occurred around 2 30 p m at Tenth and Noble when trolley No 40 toppled from the curve. No injuries were reported as car 50 pushed the disabled car to a barn for repairs causing only a slight delay.
Fragments from a Sunflower column note social mores and teasing about tobacco for women. Gossip items include Mrs A Thompson’s daughter’s guest damper on Tyler Hill and travels of Mr Cob cord Thompson to Hellier Kentucky. Mme Watson and Witt family updates plus Miss Leslie Mosely returning from Rome after Porter Rivers wedding.
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index notes widespread public improvement efforts across both states. Cities like Atlanta and Birmingham advance bonds and construction, paving projects, new office buildings, and utility upgrades while several counties issue bonds, secure contracts, and charter new firms.
A report explains men working in copper mines may develop green hair and beards after ore roasting. Authorities note fumes contain arsenical elements causing the color change while hair texture remains unchanged.
More than half of the 120 mile canal connecting Tampico with Tuxpan is completed by the Mexican government. Boats already navigate to Tambladas. The region's soil is exceptionally rich but undeveloped due to transportation shortages.
The quote emphasizes that consistent, persistent advertising yields eventual success, noting that tenacity builds recognition and market presence over time. It frames advertising as a steady effort rather than a one off push.
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