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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
4
M. W. Woodruff is listed for treasurer and Henry B. Glover for tax collector, with D. A. Goodlett also on the ticket. Ballot labels indicate candidates and offices in a local election slate.
The Chattanooga Times notes rural free mail delivery exists in several counties and cites Anniston and Oxford as having larger or well established systems. The writer urges broader awareness, saying neighboring towns show better results and that local pride should not block recognition of others.
The Gulf of Mexico is seen as destined to become the Mediterranean of the West once the Isthmian canal is built. The new waterway would rank as the world's most important maritime route.
The South offers cotton, climate, and abundant skilled labor while Northern mills seek Southern operatives, signaling a shift in industry power. The Pensacola Press quips on Brigham Young’s wives, noting disputed counts but ample wives to “throw at the birds.”
The Philadelphia Record notes the South remains solid with a new drive toward industrial greatness. It argues Southern people are united in effort and stand on a broad constitutional basis politically.
Governor Pingree conducts exploratory work in unusual potato patches amid reports of new agricultural experiments and local curiosity.
A brief call proclaims the Kenne saw five cent cigar as the best available, highlighting its quality and value for smokers seeking an affordable option.
Classified notice advertising rental homes of three six and nine rooms in a desirable location one block from the post office. Inquiries directed to L H Kaplan.
The text blends weather adages with curious statistics on bread consumption by country and notes on fire making and early megaphones. It mentions flags from the Sixth Massachusetts in the Baltimore battle, and traces U S motto origins from E Pluribus Unum to In God We Trust stamped on coins in 1864, with no Proribus Unum legal endorsement.
Allen Sangree lauds Cecil Rhodes as a finance genius whose wealth maneuvers dwarf shareholders' dividends. The piece cites Rhodesia spending of 25 million dollars funded by Britain, and recounts his bold ventures from diamond control to land annexation and mining boasts, portraying him as a strategist of immense capital and ambition.
A summary contrasts European rigidity in guarding young women with more relaxed American norms. It notes European cities crowdgirls with etiquette and walls of propriety, while American travel for women is less restricted though southern cities vary, and New Orleans adds French-influenced watchfulness.
A Mineral Hot Spring in Brandolei near Worcester South Africa runs at 145 degrees. The site features three outlets used for irrigation purposes.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with showers in the south portion. Elks Street Fair Birmingham May 14 19. Southern and Alabama Great Southern Railway offer one fare round trip tickets from Columbus Mississippi Tallapoosa Georgia Selma Alabama Anniston Alabama Livingston Alabama Fort Payne Alabama and intermediate points to Birmingham and back. Tickets May 14 19 return May 21 1900. For details contact railway BR. R. agents.
The Elam Drug Co offers special round trip tickets to boost daytime ridership. A 20¢ ticket includes a 15¢ coupon valid for boat hire bathing or merry-go rides, good for one fare each direction along the line but not for continuous full-line trips. A 10¢ Oxford to the Lake fare includes a 10¢ coupon. A 10¢ ride option allows a fourteen mile open car round trip for ten cents with no tickets, not valid Sundays 12 noon to 6 pm.
Regular coupon tickets are sold at 13 for 1.00 valid for rides in either direction from end to end or between intermediate points. A 25 for 1.00 coupon covers any portion of the line where a five cent cash fare is charged. A monthly ticket of 52 trips over any portion of the line costs 2.50 and is valid only in the issuing calendar month and nontransferable.
Transfer tickets are sold by conductors for cash only on the Anniston car lines. Prices are 5¢ for a transfer to part of the Anniston lines, 7¢ for transfers to or from Anniston and Oxanna, and 1¢ for transfers to or from Oxford and Anniston. No other ticket is acceptable in exchange.
Open cars operate each Sunday afternoon and evening to transport visitors to Oxford Lake. Special cars may be hired at reasonable rates and an illuminated car is available for evening parties.
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