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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
1
Old Santa Clause prepares for Christmas visits as children are urged to write letters. The paper invites letters to be printed so Santa can read them, with a deadline by the middle of next week to avoid last minute rush.
Montgomery dealers and hotel stewards express surprise at the turkey supply with many arriving in skin and bone condition. They note more birds than ever before, and officials urge shippers to fatten birds for Christmas trade, with prices worth the trouble after a couple of weeks.
Lawrence County schools have applied for a new thirty dollar State Aid Library by depositing ten dollars with Co Superintendent of Education Mc Mallian. Books will be delivered soon after each school provides a lock book case. The county has received its full quota for 1922-23. many other schools are using State Loan Libraries from the Department of Archives and History in Montgomery, Alabama. Books may be borrowed for four months at the cost of postage both ways. The supervisor aims to have a library in every school this year.
A county wide discussion extols education as a safeguard against ignorance and social ills. It notes Christmas recess from Dec 22, improvements in attendance and teaching, and ongoing teacher training. Data from November reports show 187 white and 25 colored teachers, with multiple one to four teacher schools and adult classes in Shackelford.
John C. Chitwood moved two miles south of town and Tom Coffee occupies his former residence. Bro Parker will move into the vacated house. A marriage near Moulton on Yihby Elder Churchwell, Dee Pearson to Sally Donald. Dr Chenault of Mt Hope was in town Friday. Lawyer Lowe sold his home to C C Prince. B L Owen of Columbus visits on business and social calls. Ben remains a warm presence in our home.
The Price residence near Lock A on the Tennessee River was destroyed by fire last week. Two small enslaved children perished in the blaze while Capt Price and his wife with the colored cook were upstairs. Price reportedly suffered burns while trying to rescue them.
The Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association continues its economy drive as cotton shipments fall and Montgomery headquarters reduce staff saving about 1000 dollars monthly. Last week receipts exceeded 1600 bales, with samples suggesting a larger week ahead. An orphan list of 50 bales lacking return address or warehouse name remains a concern for the grading department. Local visits and social notes follow, including residents from Town Creek, Moulton, and Florence, with court sessions underway and routine notices.
An old advertisement touts Rub-My-Tism as a powerful antiseptic for infected cuts old sores and tetter claiming quick relief and healing. The copy emphasizes effectiveness for various skin ailments and positions the product as a reliable remedy.
J C Irwin of Florence spent several days with relatives in Moulton last week.
Dr and Mrs J H Smith along with Mr Joe Ashley of Beach Grove Tenn visited Mrs Smiths relatives Mr J T Masterson and family in the area last week.
Town Creek resident L M Sanderson is in Moulton this week to attend court. Also advertised is a Wanted To Rent notice for a good farm near King Creek, Ideal Farm, Town Creek with 8 horse crop capability, multiple houses, stock pasture, water, hog tight shed, 1 mile from King Creek. Interested parties should write or see Town Creek, Ala R 1.
In Lawrence County Alabama the Circuit Court in Equity orders Pat Bowen, a non resident with unknown address, to plead to the bill in the Susie Bowen suit. Publication in the Moulton Advertiser weekly for four weeks is required by December 27 or after thirty days a decree pro confesso may be taken.
Notice from Paul Duncan general supervisor of Duncan Lumber Co urges about 50 to 75 teams to haul timber. Pickup at Hard wood Mill three miles north of Landersville. Contracts and day work available in Lawrence County. Application to Paul Duncan.
In Circuit Court to Equity of Lawrence County Alabama the State of Abara orders publication in the Moulton Advertiser for Tilton Jackson the defendant a non resident with unknown address to plead to the bill within thirty days after December 2 1622 or a decree pro confesso may be taken as of November 22 1922 signed W R Jackson.
A Farm Bureau meeting is scheduled in Moulton on December 9 at 2 PM. A guest from Montgomery will attend. All members are urged to attend.
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