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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
6
The article contrasts rural free delivery in Alabama towns with Chattanooga and Anniston. It notes Anniston’s large established rural route, nearby Oxford also has a strong system, and claims wider county coverage elsewhere. The piece hints at regional development ambitions including a northern Gulf port and a future Isthmian canal.
The piece argues that Southern states now offer abundant skilled labor and proximity to cotton, undermining Northern mill dominance. It cites ads seeking Southern operatives for New England mills and asserts Southern mills will displace Northern industry while noting Brigham Young's wives count remains disputed.
The Philadelphia Record notes Southern resilience in industry and politics, saying the region remains solid though its solidity differs. It highlights a united effort toward industrial greatness while asserting a broad constitutional political basis.
Governor Pingree pursues unusual potato parades while promoting a five cent cigar called the "Aenne saw" as the market’s best option.
For rent three six and nine room houses close in one block of post office also go one store in a very desirable location owned by L H Kaplan Apply at once
A fragmented historical note links weather lore to rain hints, per capita bread consumption by country, and fire-starting tips. It recalls megaphone use at the White House, Massachusetts flag display from the Civil War, and the 1864 origin of In God We Trust on coins with E Pluribus Unum as the earlier motto.
The piece portrays Cecil Rhodes as a master of finance and big ventures. It cites his motto that big aims require large funds, notes his control of British South Africa Company spending 25 million dollars without shareholder dividends, and recalls bold acts from diamond control to land annexation and mining ambitions.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quotation contrasts European chaperonage with American manners. It argues European women face strict surveillance and risk on streets, while American men are more gallant and travel is safer. It notes regional differences from the East and the South, including New Orleans customs.
A Mineral Hot Spring near Worcester in South Africa known as Brandolei reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. It features three outlets used for irrigation purposes and serves the local agricultural area.
Weather forecast for Northeast Alabama shows fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with showers in the south. Elks Street Fair in Birmingham May 4 to 19 1900 prompts reduced rail rates from Columbus Mississippi Tallapoosa Georgia Selma Anniston Livingston Fort Payne and other points to Birmingham and return one fare for the round trip tickets sold May 14 to 19 valid to May 21 1900. For details contact Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern Railway ticket agents.
Elam Drug Co. sells special round trip tickets at 20 cents with a fifteen cent coupon usable for boat hire, bathing or merry go round rides. Tickets allow one fare each direction on the line end to end, not for a full loop. Also 10 cent round trips Oxford to the Lake with a 10 cent coupon. A 14 mile open car ride return can be taken for ten cents if riders stay on the car, but no tickets accepted and no Sunday 12 noon to 6 pm trips.
The transit agency offers regular coupon tickets at 15 for $1.00 valid for full-line or intermediary rides, and 25 for $1.00 valid for any portion where a five cent fare applies. A monthly ticket of 52 trips costs $2.50, usable on any portion within the issuing calendar month and not transferable.
Transfer tickets are sold only to conductors for cash on the specified lines. Tickets authorize transfers to or from Anniston and Oxanna, and to or from Oxford and Anniston. No other ticket type is accepted in exchange.
Extra services advertise Sunday runs to Oxford Lake with cars for visitors. Special cars available at reasonable rates and an illuminated car is offered for evening parties.
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