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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
1
The speaker stresses that cultivating the earth is mankind's most vital labor. Civilization rises where people settle and work the soil, while roaming eras without farming leave societies savage. Farmers are portrayed as the founders of civilization and stability.
Miss Elma Taylor reads at Harmony during the 1908 Teachers Institute, urging teachers to form character in children. She warns against deception, stresses personal example, and argues education builds virtue, self reliance, and disciplined work for future success.
A schooling rally at Mount Hope on Saturday April 25 invites all Lawrence County patrons and teachers. Senator Lowe Prof Lyle and others from Franklin County will attend with Rev R L Quinn to address, discuss, and promote education from 10 AM to 4 PM led by C G Richeson.
The Hon John A Lusk of Marshall county announces his candidacy for associate justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. He pledges active canvassing as the dignity of the office permits and is praised as a capable Democrat with strong ties to state policy. Newspapers across the state note his familiarity, vigor, and judicial temperament and predict he would be a proud addition to the court.
The article cites government figures showing world population rising from 640 million in 1800 to 1.6 billion, a 150 percent increase, and global commerce growing from about 1.5 billion to over 20 billion dollars by 1900. It notes wealth and industry outpacing population growth and contextualizes overpopulation as a historic concern, closing with a quip about minding one’s own business.
IX Colbert County endorses a local candidate with strong support from residents and officials. The hometown bar backs the bid, citing loyalty, community service, and familiar leadership to rally voters.
A compilation of endorsements from Morgan Marion Lawrence and Lauderdale counties praising Judge R T Simpson of Florence for re election as Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. The notices describe his integrity, Confederate service and judicial ability, urging nomination and a large victory.
The sixth annual roundup of the farmers institute and summer school will run July 29 to August 5 at Auburn. Experts and practical farmers will lecture and conduct laboratories 10 to 12 hours daily in classrooms and on the farm. The event caters to fruit growers beef cattlemen cotton and corn farmers sugar cane syrup makers mule and sheep farmers and general farmers. Reduced rail rates and board at 3.50 for seven days or 0.75 to 1.00 per day. Further details from C. A. Cary Auburn Ala.
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