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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
4
Moulton Alabama weekly notes its Wednesday issue and foreign desk from The American Press Association. Kansas City claims a $10 000 hen amid high egg prices. Gossipy quips include corset stays saving lives, rulers seeking office for higher pay, and a professor urging Ten Commandments revision. Water with meals prompts renewed debate as scientists shift. The male katydid’s evening song is noted, with the joke about his wife remaining quiet.
The text explains common misunderstandings about Arctic cold noting water absence or presence and altitude influence temperature. It states that higher altitudes toward the north lessen the bite of the weather so there is little or no inconvenience from the cold.
A Boston Transcript item recalls Parson Brexk bringing his little boy to a prayer meeting for the first time. During the service a deacon loudly said Amen. Willie endured it at first but then spoke up to reassure his father that he could pray as long as he wished.
A stern parent warns a youth who asks for his daughter's hand. The youth claims no disclosure though he admits he was tempted after the daughter kissed him good night.
An irritable disposition is linked to indigestion and irregular bowels. A well managed digestion leads to a cheerful temperament. Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended to ease indigestion and constipation, strengthen the stomach, and promote natural bowel movements.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges Southern farmers to boost winter cover crops for soil protection, livestock grazing, and fertility retention. J A Evans calls bankers and business leaders to back a vast sowing of winter grains and clovers with support from extension agents and colleges to tailor crops to local conditions.
Agricultural summary by F. W. Gist shows continued crop development across Alabama with weather shifting from wet to dry in many counties. Cotton fruiting, corn growing, haying progressing, and harvests delayed. Weevil damage reported in several areas. past week mixed rain varying by district. livestock in good condition though prices high.
The War Department plans to arrest about 200000 men nationwide for draft evasion. The massive operation may see many escapes, and the department has withdrawn its $50 arrest reward. A public list will be released soon, with notices for any wrongly listed individuals to verify facts at the department. Formal court martials will review cases as the list is presented over months.
State and county dog tax is due October 1 and becomes delinquent October 15, per circuit court clerk officials. W R Jackson, clerk, says the state tax commission in Montgomery will forward tags receipts and materials within days. Tax collection on dogs was provided by the last legislature.
The article argues that town and country interests are merged as farm prosperity drives town wealth. Thriving farmers lift towns while town business improves farm conditions, urging a unified program for rural and urban development and fair trade relations within the farming region.
The ad claims Amels cigarettes fit the smoker's taste as if designed to meet personal preference, emphasizing a perfect match between product and desire.
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