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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1911

Page

8

Corset Bargains Highlighted in Local Ads

A cluttered page fragment lists corset bargains from local merchants. The jumbled text mentions discounts and shopping options, with multiple brand and store names obscured by OCR errors.

Linen Sheet and Linen Casing Sale Items

Advertises white and Irish linen goods with prices for sheets and casings. Mentions Linen Sheets at 1.25 and 1.00, Linen Casing at 0.50, Irish Linen at 0.45 and 0.35, with additional sizing or terms implied by the fragmented text.

Wool and Wash Skirts Hit Noted Sale Prices

Fragments indicate a sale offering skirts at several reduced prices. The readable lines show values around 5.25, 5.00, and 4.00, suggesting discount pricing on wool and wash skirts. No additional context or entities are clearly legible.

Calhoun Rifles Drill and Mobile Encampment

Oxford notes report Captain Fitzgerald plans to drill about 80 Calhoun Rifles at the armory tomorrow night. The unit aims for the annual encampment in Mobile around mid July. Also, Oxford youths will picnic at the Lake tonight, leaving at 6 PM for supper and a show.

Oxford Calhoun Rifles Fitzgerald Mobile

Local Folks Attend Visitors and Travel Updates

Personal mentions listed include R. T. Pinson in Piedmont and L. A. Clark with Edwin Oswald of Uniontown visiting relatives. Mrs. Sallie Wilson and two daughters return to Oxford from Vancouver Island and stay at the Hazzard home. Florida’s Gowan Roberts visits his parents, while Alva Gwin Lulu Dodd head to Knoxville for summer school. Annie Orr plans a Thursday trip to Estaboga, Blake Barfield hosts, Burt Morgan visits White Plains relatives, and Mr. Smith of Liberty, N C, makes a business stop.

Advertisement Promises Business Boost Like Tonic

An old advertisement compares its product to a tonic that stimulates the body, suggesting strong restorative effects and a boost to business activity for readers seeking health and vitality.

Jefferson County Votes Again on Liquor

Jefferson County plans a petition to the probate judge to set an election on prohibition versus legalized liquor and its form. The drive lists 8 000 to 9 000 names, with 4 000 needed to trigger the call, and Jones G. Moore of Sloss-Sheffield will lead the campaign amid anticipated opposition.

Jefferson County Birmingham Alabama Jones G. Moore Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company Coal and Iron Company South Parks and Smith

Details Of Vast Profits In Sugar Deal Made Public

Washington reports detail vast profits set by Henry Havemeyer in amalgamation of sugar refineries. James Past, president of the National Sugar Refining Company, testified to the house committee investigating the sugar trust. A subpoena was issued for Joseph Smith, the Mormon apostle.

Washington Henry Havemeyer House Sugar Trust James Past National Sugar Refining Company Joseph Smith

Rates Hike Suspension Delays ICC Freight Increase

The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a proposed 10 cent per hundredweight freight rate rise on small first class packages, set to start July 1, until October 19 pending an investigation. Washington report notes the action by the ICC as it reviews the proposal from Bideca.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Prohibition Debate Looms Over Jefferson County Campaign

A heated race emerges as supporters prepare to campaign before the summer voting period. About thirty thousand voters may participate, with prohibition and local option factions mobilizing across the county. Literature distribution and public speeches are planned to shape the outcome. The fight aligns with past battles and could reach the probate judge within a day.

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Heard Bass Ray Lee Ee Fledda Pinson Plane 145 R. T. Pinson Piedmont L. A. Clark Edwin Oswald Uniontown Sallie Wilson Vancou Ver Island Hazzard McPherson Street Gowan Roberts Florida Mrs R. G. Roberts Alva Gwin Lulu Dodd Knoxville Temn Annie Orr Sydney Jackson Estaboga Miss Blake Barfield Lineville Pitner Robinson Burt Morgan White Plains Mr. Smith Liberty, N. C Bond Bonds Pharmacy Co Little Rock Ark Tion Bideca
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