Scattered 1902 News Snippets From Anniston
The item cites the Government building contract likely to start soon in Anniston Alabama on Oct 20 1902. It notes Atlanta Water quality criticism and a Birmingham editor mediating a miners strike settlement with Tennessee Coal and Iron. Also mentions a London MP circulating an epitaph for JP Morgan and basic astronomical figures about the Moon and Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus N. Knopes
Birmingham News
Alabama
Tennessee
Rubber foot wear and foot fever dangers in old medical note
A historical note warns that rubber boots cause wet feet leading to worse ailments. It suggests horal bathing, removing the cause, and keeping feet dry indoors. Rubber soles are blamed for promoting cold and disease, with warnings against using rubber footwear.
Latin Oration Rehearsal Sparks Playful Exchange
A professor chides a student for a solemn Latin rehearsal. The student retorts with wit about life in a dead language, turning the moment into a lighthearted exchange. The exchange captures classroom humor and linguistic pride.
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Pahaw
Official Ballot Announced for Calhoun County Election
The county issues official ballots for the November 4 election with a ticket including Governor Jelks Winston Smith and other statewide offices. It lists candidates for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, auditor, attorney general, education, agriculture, and congressional representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
William D Jelks
John Anthony Winston Smith
Tussell M Cunningham
Charles P. Lane
Massey Wilson
Armbreche
Personal notices of visitors and locals in Atlanta
Mr. E F King is spending a few days in Atlanta. Hon W C Tanstall has returned from Birmingham. Mr L L Mallinax of Talladega spent Sunday in the city. Capt J B Shelautt is in Atlanta. Mr F M Blacklock of Atlanta is at the Calhoun. Mr Thomas Carter is in Atlanta. Mr Shep Sheppard, a popular knight of the grip, is in the city. Mr K T Liston came down from Jacksonville today. Mr J Henderson has returned from Jacksonville. Mr L M Burns went to Talladega today Col Jno M Caldwell came in. Mr D Z Goodlett has returned from Jacksonville Deputy W W Battle has returned from Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. E.F. King
Atlanta
Mr. Shep Sheppard
The
Grip
Recital by O L Tyler to Highlight Noble Institute Event
Miss Carrie Safford of Talladega visits John Shellnut family then leaves for Jacksonville. The recital date in Noble Institute was set for Thursday night. O L Tyler, a prominent singer with six years study in Europe, will perform before local musical figures and will be assisted by noted local musicians.
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Sam T. Jacobs
Strauss Bros
America
Chicago
Carrie Safford
Talladega
John Shellnut
Jacksonville
O. L. Tyler
Noble Institute
Tyler
Europe
Uoder
Berlin
Dresden
Saxony
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F. RB
Gordon
Mey
Colaab RB
We Anniston
Ala
Raene
Paul
Anniston
Atlanta Journal
Goal
Tron Co
Tennes Company
Birm
Ingham
Beer & Khoces
Pennylvania
London
Jobb Pier
Pont Morgan
Meridian Press
Astron
Omers
Will
BATE
J Thomas Heflin
JH Karter
Vor Atate
J Craig Smith
Hi Lee Brown
Thomas L Sowell
T BM Naron
Ianac W Hill, J . Fonville
Agricul
Ture and Industries
Robert KR Poole
T B Morton, Buel Andrus
Legislators
Joseph J Arnold
KM Lewis
W F McGain
GC Williams
Commissiones Ist District
Charlies D Martin
Samuel G Wright
Thomas L Harvey A J Tarvin
Vor County
Ist Persons
F Wilson
Sydney
J Bowie Joseph A Edwards
Hall
F.j.cohney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F J Cheney & Co
W. C. Tanstall
Birmingham
Mr. L. L. Mallinax
Banday
City
J. B. Shelautt
Atlan
F. M. Blacklock
Calhoun
Thomas Carter
K. T. Liston
Mr. J. Henderson
Mr. L. M. Burns
Col
Jno. M. Caldwell
D. Z. Goodlett
W.W. Battle
Clifton
Bransford Milla
Owensboro
T. L. Robinson
W. A. Robinson
H. Robin
H. Robinson
R. C. Johnston & Sons
Cere Pruto
Ralston Health Oats
Ralston
Qaker
Nudavene
Chas. W. Carlton & CO
Architects
J. W. Golucker Co
Caldwell Building
Whetstone & Co
Wikle’s. Fountain
Wikle’s
Anniston Transfer Co
Social
Ayer
Eifel
WM. Marksteins
Murray Hill Club
Hunters
Baltimore
Green River
Cascade
Anniston Hardware Co
Union Barber Show
Gann & Segars,proprietors
Ill West
Whrank Mintyre
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