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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser nears eighty years as a staunch community daily, pledging justice universal education and support for prohibition. It praises the paper’s finances, independence, and long service, and notes a planned octogenarian anniversary edition. Local church news covers Bro. Quinn’s ordination journey and a near-drowning incident on the return voyage.
The writer states it is not their aim to back official recognition but urges Judge Taft to appoint G. O. Chenault, a respected Moulton lawyer, to a position of responsibility. Chenault is praised as capable and as someone both Democrats and Republicans endorse for advancement.
Old Santa will not read letters this Christmas and asks children to be asleep with stockings in place by 9. He may visit as usual for good children. W. K. Wallace notes a life-long record and older than the paper, a point of pride. A future interview may reveal long-hidden stories.
The editor asks if Bro S W Marbee will prepare a Christmas newspaper article, noting his ability to do the subject justice and the community’s strong desire to have him. The piece argues that investing in schools churches education and religion yields lasting returns, and criticizes critics of public expenditures.
A reader in Wheeler Alabama explains rheumatism leaves him unable to pay full price and requests continued delivery of The Moulton Advertiser. The letter urges friends to send what change they can spare and ends with a blessing.
West Me pivie sues the estate of a distinguished deceased citizen for 2000 dollars in back taxes. The text hints at forthcoming news on a prominent local figure and includes satirical commentary on judgment and finance. The snippet mentions Maddox defeating Atlanta’s drunken mayor for reelection with a large majority, signaling a celebratory mood nationwide.
Montgomery pays $2,000 a month to her shoe shiners. A mountain landslide in Italy swept 27 people into eternity. Alabama pays out $100,000 every year to have her jail birds fed. Col. Ewen and Maj. King, representing a leading southern life insurance company, are touring among our people. Col. Mallory of Selma re elected Grand Master of the State Grand Lodge. Prof. Kirby of Town Creek shared insights on a recent landslide during a pleasant Saturday visit.
The Review of Reviews McClure's and Woman's Home Companion are named as top magazines for the family. The regular price for all four including The Moulton Advertiser is 6.75, but a one year combination is offered at 4.00, saving 2.75. Send orders to The Moulton Advertiser now.
The piece warns of whiskey’s evil, detailing drunk men harming wives, children, and property. It describes the sight of old men drunk, bloated and groaning at night, arguing for universal prohibition.
A 1908 Texas letter from Crisp in Ellis County expresses pride in the Moulton Advertiser, compares living in Texas to returning to old Lawrence, and notes a reader paying dues and extending his subscription. It mentions C. 8. J. Robertson and C. M. Kirby, and comments on subscription practices, with a brief note about two prominent cotton market figures who recently committed suicide in large cities.
Our drug department slashed prices across Wine of Cordus and a wide range of clothing and home items at Tic Perona 75. All one dollar preparations reduced to 75 cents, 60 cent items to 40 cents, 26 cent goods cleared. Cash sale only, no charges. Blankets quilts and hardware priced deep to move. Prompt payment on all accounts. Thanking friends for past patronage and continued trade.
A local notice states large quantities of bate and shoes are available at cost for all buyers. The message emphasizes the time is short and urges customers to act quickly to obtain footwear and related items at reduced prices.
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