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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
1
A vivid prospect of a decisive struggle declared against postponement. The document promises a strong sale opening on Tuesday with emphasis on immediacy and public interest. Local figures frame the event as final and unyielding in its progress.
A December 1 1908 notice markets a sensational bargain sale with heavy discounts. Items include towels 10c down to 3c, gloves 1.50 down to 98c, domestic fabric 7c to 5c, best calico 5c, shoes 2.50 at 1.75, skirts 2.50 at 98c, jackets 3.00 and 8.50 at 1.25, hats 2.00 at 89c, pants 2.50 at 95c, overcoats 7.00 at 2.25, underwear 50c at 89c, bleaching 1 yard 6c, children's suits half price, overcoats 15.00 at 6.00.
The piece honors David Dancy of Oakville for foretelling flight and nanotechnical progress, links the prophecy to American achievement, and extols Lawrence County Alabama. The narrator recalls childhood in Oakville, praises local elders, notes regional potential in mineral wealth, railroads, and growth, and urges young locals to stay and invest in Old Lawrence's future.
The publication frames the good roads issue as a test of public interest for farmers and voters. It notes the tendency of partisans to champion platform principles while recognizing that the enacted policies may be distant from election outcomes. It contrasts the burden of bad roads with complacent acceptance in many regions.
The Shefield Standard editorial denounces Cooper for the murder of Senator Carmack. It declares the killer’s hands stained with blood and implies he must face remorse, preferring Carmack’s death and rest to Cooper’s living torment.
Carnegie, the iron and steel magnate, declares time to remove or greatly reduce tariff on life necessities. He also notes he paid $20,000 to the late Republican campaign fund and anticipates influence on party leaders.
The author argues that two pounds of cotton buy one pound of meat and ten pounds buy a bushel of meat, noting the region is rich in hogs and corn. He stresses farmers must turn over a new leaf to achieve happiness and prosperity.
A batch of letters from Priscilla Reeves in Sherman Mississippi and Trinity Alabama dated November 27 and 28 1908 describe travel by river and land near Memphis and a rich black hamock soil with abundant game. Readers request continued newspaper delivery to N C Reeves and Missie Shelton while pledging payments to extend subscriptions for The Moulton Advertiser and Farm and Fireside.
A Camp Springs letter laments lack of road improvements and urges the Moulton Advertiser to revisit the issue. The writer notes changing weather, crop shifts from cotton to feed, local repairs and moves, a death in the community, and sympathy offered to the bereaved.
Bro Barbee comments on a contemporary prophet from Old Lawrence praising the county, while noting Isaiah six’s "fly as a cloud" imagery. He suggests the verse foresees air travel as prophecy fulfilled, claiming people may move through space like eagles, and credits Great 18 Old Lawrence and The Moulton Advertiser as prophets.
Scott's Emulsion is advertised as life improving for all ages. It claims to restore appetite and lift burdens of food, restore flesh, and make life bright when work is heavy. The copy emphasizes digestion ease and health plumpness as key benefits.
Send this advertisement with the paper name, your address, and four cents for postage to receive a Complete Handy Atlas of the World from Scott and Bowne of 409 Pearl Street New York.
The present year preacher roster for the Decatur District includes E. M. Green presiding elder Athens station J. A. Duncan Athens circuit D S McGlown Austinville and Flint E E Emerson Cambridge circuit W G Gaston Courtland station W T Holdridge Danville circuit W W Aldridge sup Decatur station J W Newman Fairview mission A J Chappell Falkville circuit L A Brown Hartselle station E B Norton Moulton circuit 8 A Swingdell Mount Hope circuit 8 W Brooks sup ply New Decatur station J A J Brock Pettusville circuit W A Hamrick Somerville circuit W A Mays Towncreek and Hillsboro C C God ey Trinity station A L Mathison Westmoreland circuit L B Roberts
A hunter wounded a deer in Pennsylvania and tried to slit its throat. The deer rose, knocked him down, and gored him to death, ending in a fatal encounter that shocked local wildlife officials. The report also notes unrelated incidents including Nebraska governor’s initiation injury and state treasury gains by John H. Wallace.
Advice against harsh laxatives for liver trouble. Promotes gentle bowel cleansing, liver stimulation, and digestion. Recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant, non Gripe remedy with no pain, claimed to restore appetite and energy. Includes testimonials from Hinchman, Block, and Brown and lists price and sellers.
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