Polls, politicians, poems and peculiar tidbits
A rambling column notes varied items including councilmen announcing plans, jokes about singing, a comment on an oasis in Columbus Alabama, and remarks on politics. It mentions fear of the army worm, flood control bills, a murder rumor in a Memphis paper, and Lansing buying notepaper to discuss the Bataviera explosion. It also references Mexican parents and a water conduit project linking Attalia and Gadsden, plus satire from the Greenville Advocate on Venus of Milo.
Americanization of Immigrants in New York Policy
The Interior Department notes Americanization as a pressing issue amid immigrant influx. New York launches a state program to reduce language barriers with a survey, teacher training, and standards for evening school instruction to improve English literacy among foreign-born whites.
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New York
A VICIOUS SYSTEM
A Georgia weekly dispatch argues that reopening saloons is needed to supply convicts for road work. It asserts saloons create crime, notes prisoner declines since closures, and ridicules public officials for failing to fund road labor without alcohol.
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Atlanta
Georgia
New York Acts To Educate Immigrants Through State Cooperation
The Albany program outlines literacy spots and light spots in industrial centers, a teachers institute for training foreigner educators, and planned institutes in Syracuse and New York City. State agencies and private bodies collaborate, issuing citizenship syllabi and immigrant education plans and urging others to follow Empire State leadership.
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Albany
New York State College
Syracuse
New York City
Buffalo
Rochester
New York State Department of Education
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
Bureaus of Immigration and Naturalization of
Department of Labor
National Americanization Committee of
New York State
Rochester Plan of
Plea for Merciful Treatment of Horses in Heat
Column from the Columbus Enquirer-Sun urges summer mercy to work horses. It condemns cruel drivers who overburden and whip animals, notes laws exist but prove hard to enforce, and calls owners to provide food, water, rest, and humane handling for faithful beasts.
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Tven
Jay
Labora
Sieaea Minen
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Law Is Supreme Opinion Piece From Columbus Ledger
A Columbus Ga Ledger editorial argues law is supreme and lawlessness will not be tolerated. It warns of a pendulum swing against violations by both blacks and whites and urges strict enforcement to prevent emboldened offenders.
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Columbus Ga
Ledger
Hypochlorite Wound Care Boosts Healing in War Hospitals
A report highlights Carrell treatment using hypochlorite of soda for wounds in French army field hospitals. It speeds healing by two thirds, shortens convalescent periods, and frees beds for new patients, benefiting wounded soldiers and frontline surgeons alike.
Save Clover Seed and Boost Alabama Pastures
Wade’s weekly letter urges Alabama farmers to save crimson and burr clover seed as a vital economic move. It cites high seed prices, shows simple home methods for threshing, and predicts seed shortages next year while emphasizing clover as winter grazing and soil-building on farms.
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Bot Crumson
Alabama
Seed Cleaning and Care for Clover Seed Health
The text advises using a small mesh screen to reclean seed when soil is excessive and to leave a reasonable amount of oil in the seed to ensure bacteria are enaculating. It warns against letting clover seed go to waste.
Kiane Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Anniston
Kiane declares for mayor under the Democratic banner detailing fiscal restraint, justice administration, anti nuisance policies, cross‑city unity, economic growth, a public park for children, welfare support, and proper holiday participation in Anniston Alabama. He seeks the Democratic primary vote.
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Recorder's Court
Anniston
Ala
L H Hollingsworth Announces Candidacy for First Ward
L H Hollingsworth announces his candidacy for Councilman from the First Ward subject to the Democratic Party action. He pledges to serve all Anhiston residents to the best of his ability and asks for support.
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Democratic Party
Anhiston
Anniston City Council Election Dates Set For Executive Committee
For mayor of Anniston and for president of the city council the dates await action by the city executive committee. L. L. Scarbrough is noted as the subject in both items and the dates are contingent on committee decisions.
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Anniston
Anniston City
Weather forecast for Anniston area May 18 1916
The May 18 1916 US Weather Bureau forecast for Anniston and vicinity calls for cloudy tonight and Friday with showers likely. Record highs and lows are 74 and 50 after 1 pm yesterday, compared with 86 and 57 last year. Normal is 69. Precipitation totals 0.13 inches for 24 hours and 13.60 inches since Jan 1 with 7.23 inches deficit. Sea level pressure 30.03 with sunrise at 4:39 and sunset at 6:29.
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Anniston
R. H. Dean
Dodson’s Liver Tone Tops Calomel Sales in Town
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson’s Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable remedy is praised as safe and effective for liver sluggishness and constipation with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
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Dodson
Monster Parade Draws Thousands In National Capital
The event, inspired by Hancock corps of the Grand Army of the Republic, aimed to grant former soldiers in grey comparable privileges and pleasures in Washington, amid tense national relations.
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Hancock Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Motion Picture Censorship Bill Advances in Congress
A favorable report on the motion picture censorship bill was presented by the education committee today. A minority report will be issued later in the week, and a letter from several leading producers endorsing the measure accompanied the report.
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Washington
Education
Bishop Bans Love Songs at Episcopal Weddings in Mississippi
Bishop Theodore Bratton announced in Jackson that Mississippi diocese churches will restrict wedding music to selections authorized by the prayer book. The annual address to the diocesan council stated popular love songs must not be performed at Protestant Episcopal weddings.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Theodore DD. Bratton
Girard Raids Target Hidden Liquor Operations
Prohibition raids sweep Girard Alabama as authorities seize liquor believed worth up to 75000 at a farm and prepare action by state officers. Attorney General Martin arrives in Columbus to oversee operations targeting illicit distilleries and shipments across the Georgia line.
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Georgia
Girard
Montgomery
Russell County
Serve
Columbus
Martin
Alabama
Ala
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Anniston Evening Star
Consolidated Publishing CO
Kline Building
Corner Market and
Eleventh Streets
Ce Ae
H. M. Ayers
T. HE. Edwards
Niston
Oxford
Memphis Commercial
Senate
House
Lansing
Bataviera
Attalia
Gadsden
Nak
Greenville Advocate
America
The
New York State Department of
Tory
Construction Department of
Empire State
Wade
Kiane
Por
Hollingsworth
L. L. Scarbrough
U. S. Department OF Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Ned
Calomel
Anniston City National Bank
Whros. B. Kilby
Jas. Keith, Jr
R. F. Smith
Asst. Cash
Wm. H.utte
D. Woodraft Hier
Galbraith
Aset
Onchios
Ocean OF Whiskey
Polar Ice & Coal Co
State of
United States
First National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Banking House & Real
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