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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
6
The New Voice argues prohibition yields more home owners and fewer saloons. It cites Maine as leading in owner households, compares states on population and houseless families, and claims saloon revenue harms schools and governance.
A historical compare and call to action argues that a fixed policy, funded from inception, enabled the Trans Siberian Railway to progress rapidly. It urges the United States to adopt a definite policy for improving waterways, citing the immense foreign commerce and the availability of funds as justification.
The author argues that Southern lands offer greater returns per acre due to lower land prices, a wider crop mix, and favorable climate. Cotton, sugar cane, potatoes, and hay show strong returns, with Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi leading. Census data suggest Southern farm investments outperform Northern ones, despite earlier North dominance.
The Star publishes an Honor Roll of Anniston residents and local firms who agree to donate one percent of their tax assessments for five years to develop and upbuild the city. The list includes Abbott A H, Acker W P, Adams J, several merchants and businesses, and estate notices.
The article reproduces Article XIX of the Alabama constitution detailing a permanent ban on manufacturing selling and keeping intoxicating beverages with exceptions for medical scientific and mechanical use and sacramental wine. It also notes the Legislature may regulate purchase storage and locations under police power.
Trains are arriving at Union Station with multiple services operating daily. Officials report steady passenger flow and ongoing platform adjustments to improve arrivals and departures.
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