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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement from W Williams of 400 Manhattan Avenue New York offers a free positive cure for eczema salt rheum erysipias piles and skin diseases. Readers are told instant relief and to send a stamp for full free information.
Dwelling houses are in demand at Moulton and our monied men can profit by building six or more homes. Last week featured turnip sewing with many locals, and plans now focus on spring prosperity as hogs near ripening time.
Bold bold bold Ty Irwin Drag Co promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills as safe easy pleasant and sure in a compact, period style advertisement highlighting a patent remedy from a historic press page.
A wealthy woman is in custody in Philadelphia charged with robbing attendees at a funeral. A young Philadelphia woman out for a stroll was chased by bats at night but escaped unharmed and shaken.
Mr A Robinson of Drumquin Ontario praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for years of indigestion. He says they are best medicine he has used, easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents with free samples at Irwin Drug Co Landersville and Hillsboro.
Several gentlemen have spoken to us for the beautiful cottage Paul built. We assume Dr. Farley may choose to live there unless the builder returns to his former home where he spent many blissful hours. We note weeds choking our streets and that walking after rain feels like trudging through a creek.
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Frankfort Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pillage as a family laxative because it is gentle and effective. The painless purifiers are sold at Windham Go’s drug store.
Walter Orr and his wife from New Decatur spent a day or two with us last week. While here they were guests of Mrs Sallie McDonald who will soon move to live with them The note expresses regret at losing Mrs McDonald as a neighbor but goodwill for her peaceful later years at the Orr home.
Footprints of Dyspepsia traced to stomach nerves not stomach itself. When these inside nerves fail, indigestion and distress follow. Dr Shoop's Restorative strengthens the nerves, not the organs, with a claim of improvement within 48 hours. Bold by all dealers.
A fragment discusses English pension policy at age eighty paying 1.25 dollars weekly, calling it good. It also notes a New Jersey murder case 15 days after trial ended with a death sentence, describing justice as swift though not yet carried out.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes internal use, lists testimonials, price, and distributor details. Also includes pitches for Kodol stomach aid and local anecdotes about Will Hightower and travel to North Carolina, with drugstore sales by Irwin Drug Co.
A fragment notes the first bale of cotton sold at Mont Legh for 15 conte. Details are sparse but indicate a local sale event and unit price.
A widowed reader sought help to prove up an entry and we funded part of the amount. We recall aiding a widow with $11.55 owed by her late husband. The Molton Advertiser boasts its poverty and pride in serving the community.
An offer promises relief from itching burning and bleeding piles with Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment. A trial box is mailed on request from Racine Wisconsin. The advertisement targets both internal and external piles and notes the product is sold by general merchants.
The report notes a short corn crop in the West and South signaling tight supplies. Forecasts suggest higher breadstuffs and feed costs, urging farmers to conserve forage and top off corn supplies to help crops hold out.
Martin Boyd of Hesmetia Kentucky says twenty years of granulated sore eyes ended after using Chamberlain's Salve in February 1908. He bought one box and used two thirds with no further trouble. For sale by Irwin Drug Co. Lancasterville and D W Irwin Hillsboro.
A reflective note warns readers to prepare for a great judgment day as autumn leaves fall, signaling a season of change and contemplation for thoughtful people.
W Stone of East Poland Maine recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet and burns cuts and all abrasions and piles. He says it is the proper thing for these conditions. Sold under guarantee at Windham Co's drug store for five cents.
In Moulton the summers age has opened up over Old Red Eye with limited harm. No serious damage occurred and only a few spoons of blood were shed, but the incident may teach lessons. The event prompts greater caution in the community going forward.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Rheumatic Remedy tablets and liquid for rheumatism. The piece notes Western price pressures on coal and widespread miner strikes. It also mentions urban gamblers winning and losing fortunes on baseball, calling for gambling to stop.
The notice warns that minor stomach troubles can lead to chronic dyspepsia unless treated. It claims Kodol strengthens the stomach and prevents attacks, urging readers to buy a bottle now from Irwin Drug Co.
A Tuesday game between Moulton and Mt. Hope second teams ended with Mt. Hope winning the laurels despite locals blaming rain. The report also notes C.W. Nessor of Indians is 57 years old, 32 inches tall and weighs 55 pounds.
Edward EB Henry of United States Express Co Chicago reports that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved his chronic diarrhoea and cured many on trains. He notes a long service in the 28th Ohio Regiment with Rutherford B Hayes and William McKinley. Sold by Irwin Drug Co Gardner and D W Irwin Hillsboro Alabama.
Reported in California a serious automobile accident resulted in multiple deaths and many injuries. The piece argues wealth enables car ownership and speculates on divine intervention. Dick Martin and part of his Mt. Hope family visited the old Mt. Hope homestead near Moulton last week.
Mrs M M Davison of 376 Gif ford Ave San Jose California says Electric Bitters are a remarkable family remedy for headache biliousness and torpor of liver and bowels. She notes more health for the digestive system after two bottles than any other remedy she knows. Sold under guarantee at Windham Co drug store Ste
Houma readers recall Dow Free and Lee Toltison in a lighthearted note about digging goober peas. They praise the crop as mighty good raw or cooked and suggest mixing with a touch of molasses candy for an elegant finish.
John Hirkle of Philippi West Virginia reports his father suffered chronic diarrhoea for years. After trying many options, he used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Philippi Republican ads. One bottle cured him, and he has remained well for eighteen months at age sixty, able to work as a younger man. Sold by Irwin Drug Co., E Gardner Landersville, and PD W Irwin Hillsboro.
Capt. John 8 Stephenson, noted as the county’s youngest man, is described by neighbors as never missing late hours, rising with the birds, and adhering to unusual nightly routines. The anecdote labels pie eating with a knife and sleeping in a night shirt as marks of patriotism in his “first grade.”
August time, tell you the nerves. But that spiritless, no ambition feeling can be easily changed by taking what is known by druggists everywhere on Dr Shoop's Restorative. Within 48 hours after beginning to use the restorative, improvement will be noticed. Outside influences depress first the inside nerves then the stomach heart and kidneys will usually fail. Strengthen these failing nerve with Dr Sheep's Restorative and see how quickly health will be yours again. Sold by All Dealers.
A federal soldier who killed a man in Massachusetts has served 49 years in prison with no outside freedom beyond short wall visits and seeks a presidential pardon. In Alabama, Aunt Dinah Allen, 70, was killed by a train near Alexander City last week.
Back ache and side pains blamed on kidney trouble. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills promise prompt relief from backache rheumatic pains and all kidney and bladder disorders. Sold and recommended by Irwin Drug Co.
A city blaze in Chicago razed a building claimed to be fire proof causing extensive damage. In Lauderale County a six foot rattlesnake with fourteen tail rattles was killed.
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her husband James Lee s life as his lungs were severely affected by consumption. A friend recommended the remedy which restored him to perfect health. The ad promotes New Discovery as a throat and lung remedy with a guaranteed trial bottle at Windham Co s drug store.
A race riot in Pennsylvania leaves six dead and many wounded. Blount County shows heightened interest in improving road conditions amid the unrest and public concern.
An old 25 cent box claims pain relief from any location including womanly pains and headaches with a free trial offer. Also noted is a scam about Aman in Washington and a baby remedy Cascasweet with plain ingredients and no opiates. An old apple tree care note shows 15 bushels from a long-neglected tree after spring trimming.
H B Nichols of Oekisad Ind Ter touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as universally effective since 1772. A traveling salesman for eighteen years, he testifies to its value and notes Irwin Drug Co and E Gardner as distributors in Hillsboro and Landerive.
A vast Canadian forest fire devastated about 200 square miles, killed 206 people, left 20,000 homeless, and destroyed 20 million dollars in property. Dozens of towns, housing 40 to 2000 residents, were wiped out. Irwin Drug Co markets DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cleansing and soothing remedy.
Our Methodist brethren have sold their parsonage to Gabe Woodruff for 700.00. The proceeds will aid in building a new brick house of worship. A new parsonage will be built later, possibly for Bro. Faust to occupy it for at least one year before departure.
Miss Ellen Wilson started last among contestants but now leads with a wide vote margin. The notice urges her friends to stay active, work hard, and secure more votes.
Prof. O. Maner of Decatur Alabama will teach a singing school at Town Creek starting the third Monday in August. Those planning to attend are asked to take notice.
Elder J H Hill will start a protracted meeting at Pin Hook on the 4th Sunday of August. Two sermons are scheduled on Sunday followed by additional announcements.
A mix of sensational rumors and local notes. reports claim the Turkish sultan was stabbed to death though likely false, a New Jersey lawyer killed in a car crash, a Kentucky young man killing two people before suicide, and a Gadsden former clerk found short funds with bond lost. Judge Huntley begins 5000 mile trip after 747 federal cases in 16 months. Local politics hint at independent talks in Morgan County, unlikely to succeed. Huntsville to Moulton welcomes a bright young woman. weddings and social tidings abound. Rains in some areas, crops booming elsewhere. Public sentiment warns of tough times ahead. turnip patches urged. Coal miners’ strike in Birmingham continues with violence. state troops appear ineffectual. Attention drawn to Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan, Ga, as demand for operators grows. youths urged to inquire for literature.
A notice invites all to a community picnic at Flat Rock Schoolhouse on Saturday August 15 1908 in conjunction with an Educational Rally. Cold drinks and good speaking promised. Attendees are asked to bring plenty of food for a daytime gathering. Briley
The Odd Fellows announce a picnic at Shiloh church eleven miles southeast of Moulton on August 18 1908 inviting all. Visitors are urged to bring overflowing baskets and glad hearts for good speaking and a pleasant time. W T Watson N G T E Heard See y
A call states you do not pay a poll tax to vote in the contest but must subscribe and pay for the paper. Readers are told to send or bring their name and the money for 3, 6, or 12 months, with no swearing to support the constitution required.
A community picnic is planned at Windham's Old Mill three miles northeast of Moulton on Saturday August 15. Everyone is invited to bring full baskets and enjoy good speaking and a variety of cold drinks in a day of recreation and fellowship.
Con Union The Lawrence County Farmers Union will meet with County Line locals on September 24 and 25. Full delegations and good reports from each local are expected. N D Bandin, Sec Treas.
Mrs Lucy Campbell of Scottsboro celebrated her List anniversary with an elegant dinner mostly self prepared. Jim Arm strong notes her health remains strong and compares her vigor to an eighteen year old. The item also mentions a child killed by a train at Larksville, a failed newspaper venture in Red Bay, and local business visits by Cooper Cowan of Town Creek. It ends with notes on Venu Smith of Birmingham visiting Moulton and Melon prices in town.
The note praises active participation from both men and women, with toys and girls each day depositing ballots for their friends. It states no favoritism to either side, as all are considered friends, and emphasizes wishing the two most active women and the industrious men to win.
Argie C Sherrod administratrix announces administration of the estate granted August 7 1908 by Judge J C Kumpe Probate Court Lawrence County. All persons with claims must present them within the legal time or be barred.
On account of the new eight hour law and expanding railroads there is a large demand for operators. Conservatively 20000 more operators will be needed in the next ten months. Enroll now and in 4 to 6 months you can be qualified for positions paying from 50 dollars upward. Our school has 20 years of experience, guaranteed positions, and up-to-date facilities with two main line railroad wires into the rooms. Written for free descriptive literature.
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