European power shifts threaten balance as Germany edges ahead
In 1911 Europe faces a critical moment as long standing blocs the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance unravel. Germany moves to detach Russia from the Entente and tests Britain's resolve at Algeciras while proposing a swap of northern Persia for Russian support against the Baghdad railroad tying the two empires closer to Berlin.
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London
Europe
Edward
England
France
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Austria
Britain
Algeciras
Morocco
Great Britain
Persia
Bagdad
Constantinopls
Persian Gulf
Notice of Execution Sale in Calhoun County Alabama
A writ of execution against George D. Hanks will trigger a public auction of his real property described as SW quarter of NW quarter in Sec 23 and other tracts in Sec 22 Township 15 Range 7 East Calhoun County Alabama. Sale set for Monday July 10 1911 at Anniston Courthouse during legal hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Calhoun County
Alabama
George D. Hanks
First National Bank of
Township 15
Range 7
Court House
Notice to non resident in Alabama chancery
In Calhoun County Alabama City Court of Anniston a notice in the case Hugh Dothard versus William Grace announces an order of publication issued January 17 1911. The affidavit shows Grace cannot be served by ordinary process and appeal is directed to the Clerk of Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
A. H. Shepperd
William Grace
State OF
Alabama
Calhoun County
Said
Mary Emeline DeArman
Emmett F. Crook
IJ. J. &. Stevens
O. C. Chitwood
DeArman
Ala
H.D. McCarty
DeArmanville
J. & Stevens
Chancery
City Court of
Hugh Dothard
Injunction Issued In Anniston Case Over Property
Hugh Dothard sues William Grace in the County City Court of Anniston In Equity to stop disposal of listed property including furniture piano automobile a Rev 2 cylinder cattle and related items from Wilmer Ave area until court orders. Judge Thomas W Coleman signed the injunction after bond of $300 was posted and approved. Court notice dated June 19 1911. order dated June 17 1911. writ to issue pending further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grace
Hugh Dothard
City Court of
Wilmer Ave
Anniston
Alabama
Ala
A. H. Shepperd
Mexican Canal Progress Link Tam pico to Tuxpam
More than half of a 120 mile canal planned to connect Tam pico with Tuxpam is completed or reaches Tambia hua. The region has rich soil but lacks transport facilities, hindering development.
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Tampico
Tuxpam
Tambiahua
White Cream Vermifuge Helps Worms In Children
Pale agi sickly children affected by worms can contract fatal diseases. White Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly and starts recovery. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by J. L. Wike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wike
Notions of Sweetness vs. Tobacco Among Youth
A reflection contrasts a girl’s sweetness with the ease a boy shows in taking to tobacco, challenging assumptions about temperaments and temptations.
Money motive tops mottos as driver of good work
A belief that earning more money motivates better performance outweighs any motto on the wall. The prompt notes competition with intrinsic incentives and workplace ethics as central to motivation.
Persistent Advertisers Win Out, Try Star Want Ads
The advertiser who stays at it wins. Star Want Ads offer repeated placement and visibility to reach customers.
To the West Round Trip Rail Passage and Chautauqua Mention
Rail promotion offers round trips to Texas Oklahoma and California with a nod to Chautauqua in New York. The notice highlights travel options and the advertised destinations for concerted tours and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Chautauqua, N
Beavers Form Plateau Shaping Dubois Pennsylvania
The Altoona Tribune notes beavers built a vast dam in a valley long before settlers appeared. Continuous mud deposition raised a lake that, over years, drained leaving 640 acres of flat land where Dubois later arose.
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Dubois
Pennsylvania
Beavers
Altoona Tribune
Hardships for a Tramp in Winter and Summer
A Chicago News excerpt shows a kind lady offering a hungry tramp a wedge of apple pie while he describes his life. He says winter brings nothing but eating apples and drinking hard cider, and summer offers work though he is often wandering.
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H. H
Chicago News
Matching the Chicken
Mrs Pride asks Jimmy to take a chicken to the shop to match it for dinner. Mr Pride inquires about the task as the cook reports a shortage. This London Sail snippet centers on a domestic errand over food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride
Jimmy
Mr. Pride
London
Oldest Treaties Record Early International Alliance
The oldest extant treaty is the 14th century BC agreement between Ramesses II of Egypt and the prince of Kheta. It establishes a permanent offensive and defensive alliance with clauses on extradition of emigrants deserters criminals and skilled workers.
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Rameses II
Egypt
Kheta
B. C
Men with Green Hair From Copper Mine Fumes
The article notes men living today with green hair due to copper mine processing. Crude ore roasted in furnaces alters hair color though odor is not offensive, with arsenical fumes causing the change. Hair texture remains unchanged and hair remains soft and glossy.
Coal sales notice from R O Watson
Winter coal supply advertised by R O Watson offering best grades at reasonable prices. Call phone 72 to discuss arrangements with Watson.
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R. O. Watson
Watson
Capudine Headache Remedy Ad Claims Quick Cure
An old advertisement promotes Capudine as the sure remedy for headaches heat cold grip stomach troubles and nervous headaches. It claims Capudine cures feverishness aches and nervousness and restores normal conditions with a pleasant liquid form available in 0c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
Railroad Schedules for Anniston Birmingham Calera
Train timetable fragments list departures and arrivals for multiple routes. Anniston to Birmingham and Birmingham to Calera show varies times with No 84 62 85 86 numbers. Calera to Birmingham arrives 2 35 p m while Birmingham to Calera departs 1 p m and arrives 12 40 p m.
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Anniston
Birmingham
Alere
Calera
Union Passenger Station
Atlanta
Rome
Selma
Ala
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Andrew Carnegie
Lere
Standard Oil Company Incorporated
Sheriff’s Sale
David C. Wright
In Equity
VIA
New Orleans
Buffalo
Pointe
J. K. Lanning
Pal
Anniston, Ala
A. Russell, G
P. A
Louisville, Ky
Ald
Lucas
Paint, Glass & Builders’ Supply Co
Hicks’ Capudine
Union
Southern
Bave
A. Me
Wilton
Anniston - O
Louisville
Nashville
Sgt My As
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