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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
2
Published on Wednesdays the notice notes that the publication is entered at the Post Office at Moul ton Alabama as second class matter. It includes a publisher name and a mix of miscellaneous statements about history trade natural science and opinions.
The column jokes about brides from 1910 and 1920, imagining social norms and fashion of the era. It playfully contrasts traditional manners with changing styles, riffing on a familiar old song lyric about skirts and propriety.
The piece offers satirical riffs on married life, honesty, and hypocrisy. It contrasts domestic duties like baking with bed bug powder and quips about doctors and self interest. It closes with a cheeky verdict on a man’s cheerful but false boasts.
Mrs G T Cobb of Russellville Alabama reports kidney trouble and backache after heavy moving work. She tried several remedies before using Doan's Kidney Pills and says they quickly relieved pain and cured her condition. She highly recommends them and notes they are sold at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY was the manufacturer.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Hilaire Catarina and medical patent lore, with references to Druggists and Cheney in Toledo. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events, names, dates, or actions suitable for a proper news summary.
Unofficial census estimates show more Americans live in cities and towns than in rural districts for the first time. About 53 million in urban areas vs 51.5 million in rural, based on roughly one third sampling. Experts warn the rural exodus could threaten agriculture and national balance, urging improved rural amenities and roads to keep farming communities.
Orchid hunting is a business where adventurers explore remote regions seeking rare orchid varieties. Success can bring large rewards as a single plant may fetch thousands of dollars in markets.
A Boson Transcript note quotes a fa mouse tragedienne on aging. The line reads The conceited never, the unhappy too soon, and the wise at the right ime. It reflects a playful misprint and thoughtful reflection on age.
There is no more important matter relating to food supplies in the South than storing and saving sweet potatoes. Methods allow less than three percent loss through decay with proper facilities. Cooperative curing and storage houses are recommended to help small farmers.
A phrase notes asbestos is as feathery as eiderdown and can be spun or woven. It says an ounce has been spun into a string more than a hundred yards long.
Anley Glare asks What makes that fell low glare at me so while a person excuses sitting on his ice cream as a playful moment referenced in Yale Record.
Island near New Zealand was named Antipodes because its location is directly opposite London.
The label Was given to Gottlieb Daimler for constructing the first gasoline engine automobile and shaping early automotive development.
The Odessa harbor in south Russia is formed by stone piers and a long breakwater, with protection along its length. It is the only port in southern Russia where ships can reach directly to docks, which are large and well equipped. Depth measures 35 feet at one dock and 13 to 17 feet at the other.
An old advertisement for Rub My Tism promotes a pain killer claiming relief for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and soreness. The small print notes it is a remedy for pain and discomfort.
A Louisville traveling salesman recalls a 1888 cholera morbus attack. He paid a hotel porter 50 cents to buy Chamberlain s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy and used a double dose per directions. He slept, woke at five, and caught a train per orders.
Local committee confirms the Radcliffe Chautauqua will tour September 6 7 and 8 with a three day program portraying community and nation building. Activities include lectures by Dr Thomas C Blaisdell concert by the Manhattan Quartette and stories for all ages plus a junior citizenship campaign and Young America Club organization.
A brief, opinionated note extols a clear and simple highway law text as understandable without an attorney. It contrasts direct language with dead phrasing and asserts readers can discern rights and obligations in minutes. The passage also includes two unrelated sentences about cockroaches worldwide and elderly Chinese women reciting gossip for pay.
An advertisement quotes Rev McKenzie of Route 1 Ala promoting Ziron as a remedy for poor digestion. It claims meals cause sickness, weakness, and weight loss and asserts the product benefits the run-down, with a not back guarantee and directions for use.
In Lawrence County Alabama Probate Court administrator M Janie Jackson files final settlement for the estate of George W Jackson deceased. The judge names August 16 1920 as the settlement date with interested parties invited to contest. Witness J E Kump judge of probate dated July 14 1920.
Order of Publication in the circuit court of Lawrence County Alabama requires Buddie Jones, a non resident with unknown address, to answer the complaint by August 18 1920 or a decree Pro Confesso may be entered. The notice is filed by Register W R Jackson at Moulton on July 28 1920.
Jerry Holland as administrator files final settlement for the estate of T. J. Holland deceased with account vouchers and written evidence. Probate notices require appearance on August 10, 19320 to contest. Witness dated July 19, 1920.
The Lawrence County Medical Society adopts a schedule to take effect August 4, 1920. Day visits in town 2.50, out of town first mile 8.00, from one to eight miles seventy-five cents a mile plus 2.50 per visit, eight miles or over 1.00 a mile. Call visits 2.50 or more. Night prices one and a half times the day rate. Observes normal cases 15 cash or 17.50 on time, twins 20 cash or 22.50 on time, abnormal cases 25 or more, instrumental cases 50 or more, mileage extra, prolonged stays charged, prescriptions 1.00. Surgery prices advanced. S. R. Sanders, President. J. C. Bragg, Secretary.
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