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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
2
The Anniston Star compares Alabama and Georgia progress in the good roads movement. It argues Calhoun County should be an early leader to boost Alabama’s road campaign, noting Georgia’s apparent early start and urging action.
The Vermont case claims bean soup as a cure for drunkenness and hints at brewer and distiller opposition. It discusses business advice urging activity and a tax debate on incomes, noting the poor already bear the tax load and trusts and monopolies. Muscogee county Georgia plans to invest one million dollars in expanded highways to spur progress.
The article notes funding emphasis on good roads for Calhoun county over farming output, arguing roads aid upbuilding and farmer profits indirectly. It discusses tariff revision by friends, urging a quick and thorough job to satisfy the public and revive interest.
The Star notes Annia toniana prefer shopping locally and avoiding mail order houses. This loyalty helps Anniston merchants maintain ample stock for customers and reflects strong support for regional business.
The article notes a surge in the Good Roads movement across Tennessee and Georgia urging better transportation, roads linking Chattanooga to Atlanta and Bristol, Nashville, and Knoxville. It argues cheaper, faster travel boosts education and living standards, linking road growth to educational progress and rural uplift.
Walter Harper sketches Alabama towns as individuals with distinct traits and gendered personalities. Anniston appears as a young worldling with industrial wealth, Birmingham as masculine business acumen, Montgomery as a feigned grandmother, and other towns like Gadsden Selma Mobile Decatur and New Decatur given personified roles and quirks reflecting regional life.
A Chattanooga News editorial urges sustained effort over years to improve roads nationwide and to awaken all communities to the highway enhancement campaign. It emphasizes persistent campaigning until broad public arousal occurs.
An advertisement promotes Cham berlain's Liniment as a relief for rheumatism pain and a potential cure. It claims better sleep and rest, urges trial before discouragement, and lists Elam, Ordway & Houser as sellers.
President Penna of Brazil dies suddenly triggering national mourning. Observers note his name resembles the abbreviation of the state famed for dirty politics, Fortun. The report hints at political intrigue surrounding the event.
Challis offers an ideal material for a sleeper robe used on trains. It can be roomy and comfortable like a wrap but look like a dress. Choices include bordered tan with brown borders or white with blue accents and coral oriental borders in dark colors.
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