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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
3
The Moulton Advertiser from Moulton Alabama dated April 14 1908 reports local news and community notices reflecting early 20th century life. Contains brief items on residents politics and town events typical of a rural Alabama newspaper of the era.
Notices and advertisements from a local paper list free cures for eczema and skin diseases, spring health tips, and shop ads. Items include Trimble Tilman’s Easter goods, an Odd Fellows rally in Sheffield on April 25 27, Dr Shoop’s Restorative promotion, Kodol for dyspepsia testimonials, and market notes on beef and chicken prices, plus a Bristol deputy sheriff death in New Orleans fire context.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case with testimonials from Toledo druggists. Advertisements claim Hall's Catarrh Cure affects blood and mucous surfaces, with prices and trial offers. Also mentions Dr. Jack McMahan and a story about lynching a Negro convict in Mobile. A Virginia man recalls a pneumonia scare and praising Dr. King's New Discovery. Reports of a stabbed New York boy, a lynching in Mississippi, and a 12 year old murdered boy’s case.
Bargains on children's suits from four to eighty years old offered at Trimble and Tilman with reduced prices for the current week. L. B. Friend suffered a severe accident while blowing bolts from an engine at Decatur and lost vision, with prospects for recovery unlikely.
Trimble and Tilman announce Easter business in Decatur promising value and service to customers. The ad highlights seasonal offerings and urges shoppers to visit the store for holiday selections and deals.
The Hillsboro Farmers Union Warehouse stockholders will assemble at the Moulton Courthouse at 1 o clock on the 8th Saturday in April to elect a new board of directors.
Two burglars entered a Western store to crack a safe when a dog tackled one at the gable end. In the ensuing scuffle the other burglar killed a partner with a knife, and both were seized by alerted citizens.
A notice announces a new Grist Mill to operate every Saturday in Wren Alabama with capacity for large quantities and high quality grinding. W. I. Glenn promotes the mill and invites local patrons to rely on its services. A brief business insertion lists Glenn as owner and grinder.
A historic note promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup praised for pleasant taste and non constipating effects. It claims prompt yet gentle action on the bowels to expel the cold and reduce inflammation, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
A Mississippi bank with capital of 100000 has failed. Cullman city records a population of 2070 whites and one black resident. Jas McDowell died in Colorado leaving 10000000 to R R Smith, who had befriended him in his final days.
Nine years ago a Mill Creek Indiana man faced a near death decline until a druggist recommended Electric Bitters. A bottle restored strength and he has remained well since. Sold under guarantee at Windham and Co. 40c. Also notes oil drilling in Madison County and anarchist bomb activity in New York. Odd Fellows plan April 26 anniversary across Alabama.
Decatur Alabama store Trimble and Tilman advertise reduced children's sale prices from $1.50 to $4.50 for the coming week. The Eufaula post office robbery involved $2500, with several suspects yet unresolved. Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt seeks divorce claiming $5,000,000. Alf counters she can have both. The article notes 1,200,000 idle men in the United States.
A public notice describes shared joy when a good remedy aids many, urging readers to consider Chambr eians cough remedy with letters of thanks to manufacturers. It promotes Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment for piles with trial mail offer, and notes local focus on candidates and merchants amid busy production.
B L Owens returns to his insurance role as general agent for Pacific Mutual with territory across the state. He ranks fifth among leading agencies, his team writing over 1,000,000 in policies last year, signaling rapid progress.
O B S Woolever of Le Braysville NY says a twenty year health sentence ended when Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles. The ad claims the salve heals sores burns wounds and cuts quickly and sells for 25 cents at Windham & Co's drug store.
A London disaster as two old tenement houses tumble down killing forty people. Mose Picket, a Black man, who killed a man in Lowndes county eleven years ago, has been arrested. A few suits remain to be sold at 85 50 this week in Decatur. Trimble and Tilman advertise Bank Street address. Witty maxims and old proverbs conclude the piece.
Mr Thos Stenton, Pontypool Ont post master, details eight years of rheumatic pain and says a summer trial of Chamberlin's Pain Balm gave more relief than any prior remedies. He cheerfully recommends the liniment for rheumatic pain. Sold by Windham Moulton Ala and E Gardner Landersville Ala.
A brief item reports a shooting in Limestone County where a negro woman wounded her husband who is not expected to live. The column includes health ads for Dr Shoop No 4 and Kodol for digestion, and notes the Lawrence County Medical Society meeting with cheerful doctors and patient anecdotes.
Advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills purge stagnation of liver and bowels to cure headaches biliousness and jaundice. Sold for 25c at Windham & Co. Harvey Jordan urges farmers to cut cotton acreage a third and retain spot cotton while promoting corn and feed stuffs. Maggie Prince visited Memphis and was very pleased with the Bluff City.
A Spirit Lake Iowa druggist Mr L H Farnham endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best market remedy for constipation. He promises pleasant effect and 25 cent price. Samples free. Sold by Windham Moulton Ala and 8 E Gardiner Landersville Ala.
A German printed invitation marks the April 15 1908 wedding of Miss Lillian Farley to Mr Frederick Burns Stewart at Mashochet share Moulton. Another home ceremony in Pontotec Mississippi on April 21 1908 weds Mr Emmet De Kab Willisan of New Decatur to Miss Dorotha B. Jimkins with vows at the family altar. Both couples plan to reside in New Decatur after April 26.
Fred C. Harahan a Portsmouth Virginia druggist endorses Chamberlain's Scolic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure. He notes higher profits from other medicines but favors this remedy for its proven efficacy and customer satisfaction. For sale by Windham Moulton Alabama S E Gardner Landersville Alabama. Jo Roberson of New Decatur visited, reuniting with his frail sister Mrs Nicholson of Landersville. he was joined by W T Seamans.
A vintage ad touts De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for quick healing of cuts scratches bruises and piles. Indicates availability at Irwin Drug Co with promotional phrasing.
Lawyer Jones and his family traveled from Russellville early last week to attend the Stewart Farley wedding. Mrs Jones is a cousin of the bride to be and the families have been close friends since childhood.
An advertisement touts Cham berlain s Salve as a fast burning pain reliever and scar preventing healer for burns chapped hands and sore nipples, priced at 25 cents and sold by Windham Moulton Ala and 8 E Gardner Landersville Ala. It notes Prohibition gains in several western states with about 5000 saloons closed and whisky suits raising $2,000,000 and a 10,000 strong anti temperance army, predicting defeat.
Irwin Drug Co sells Cascasweet as a boon for babies and children easing winter ills. Farmers report good progress with favorable seasons and promising crops of apples peaches pears plums and berries. Trimble and Tilman offer extra pants and suits at discount this week. De Witt's Little Early Risers liver pills also sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Florence reports two men dead last week while two 96 year olds are noted in town. A shop at 417 Bank Street in Decatur offers fittings for suits. Trimble and Titman are mentioned, with Bro Neely sending a letter about road improvements to appear soon.
Take Notice. The bordered notice on the first page pledges adherence to mandates and equal treatment. It states the newspaper will mail broadly without extra postage and directs staff to avoid partiality while noting a potential one year delay in names.
The notice advertises card printing for candidates at three seventy per ten thousand, with a smaller rate for bulk orders. It emphasizes ready printing services and pricing for political cards.
A column notes Professor James J. Pickens will publish a statement on the poll tax question next week. Democratic Primary officers at Shiloh to appear next week. Reports cover a fatal shooting in Columbus Mississippi when T J Daniels mistook his brother for a burglar.
Hon M. Sherrod of Courtland, a leading Alabama lawyer, transacted important legal business in Lawrence County. His name is often linked to the next Probate Judgeship, and if he contests the race he would be a strong, honest, competent candidate for the office.
A local report notes a bank in St Louis with capital of 100000 and deposits of 350000 has failed, leaving many poor depositors penniless. Other items mention Mrs W K Wallace traveling to Birmingham and Montgomery, Maj T J Key's death in Nashville, Maj Bradley visiting, and Will Norwood becoming a new subscriber.
Decatur retailer Trimble and Tilman advertise Easter suits priced at ten dollars this week, reduced from twelve fifty, with emphasis on savings for shoppers seeking formal wear.
The community notes Stella Orr elected delegate from the First Christian Church of New Decatur to the convention at Gadsden. The Orr family, well known to readers, is highlighted amid local exchanges and other town items.
Danville brief column chronicles local sights and memories from a Sunday afternoon. Mentions sickness and improvements, upcoming weddings, visits by Wills Tedford of Carbon Hill to his ill mother, and neighbors including John Harvey Miss Ellen Wilson and Ora Freeman Cullman. References Charley Hogan Texas trip Wesly Hogan and Ed Carter plus Minnie Dutten and Bertha Hogan on the creek.
Trimble and Tilman advertise Easter suits at 417 Bank Street Decatur offering very low prices to clear stock. Shoppers urged to visit soon as styles and sizes may vary with limited supply.
John Storm a five year old bay standard bred stallion stands in Hillsboro for the 1908 season at ten dollars with a free return if the mare fails. Pedigree notes include Gentry and Hal Braden bloodlines, 16 hands and about 1100 pounds, capable of pacers and trotters. Breeders urged to see him and obtain hand bills. J J Harris Hillsboro Ala. 15-31
The store announces a great sale starting March 28 for 15 days. After returning from the Eastern Markets the proprietor touts a new line of drygoods Nations ribbons laces and embroideries for spring and summer, displayed in the largest quantity and finest quality.
Bold offer urges every man and woman to examine Shoes before buying elsewhere, highlighting value and quality to attract shoppers.
Papers nationwide applaud Hon Sam Ackwell for reducing his mayoral salary in New Decatur. A hostile paper’s critique is noted as a lone crusade against an incorruptible patriot. Dr Groenendyke’s article on Old and New sparks county political debate but he is not a candidate. B Craford offers building materials locally.
Request to readers to supply two copies of The Moulton Advertiser dated February 11 1908 for archival files. Makers promise thanks and expedited handling upon receipt of copies.
A notice states about 10,000 naive notes are offered in bundles of 25 and 50 in each book. The price is 15e and 25c. The listing invites readers to acquire these notes.
Bro L M Smith of Woodson Texas seeks public help locating R W Minor. He is believed to be somewhere in North Alabama. Any information will be appreciated. Address as given.
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