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Newspaper

Moulton Advertiser

Location

Moulton, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1908

Page

3

Ioulton Advertiser Sees Serge Growth and Circulation Rise

The Ioulton Advertiser reports rising circulation and growing sales as Serge drives expansion in Moulton Alabama, highlighting the paper’s improving reach and community presence.

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Treatments Warns Public

This 1908 notice cautions against mercury in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free. It urges purchasing genuine products from physicians and druggists and notes testimonies are free and the price per bottle is five cents.

Hall F. J. Cheney &Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney & Co

Dr J K Clark Visits Courtland Family

Dr J K Clark a prominent physician from Courtland came Monday to see Mrs Clark and her children who are spending a few weeks in the city with relatives. Japan and Uncle Sam have signed treaty papers, but Hobson will no doubt continue to cry war and thirst for blood.

J. K. Clark Courtland Japan Uncle Sam Hobson

DeWitts Early Risers Sold by Irwin Drug Co

Nearly everyone knows DeWitts lit tle Early Risers are the best made. They are small pleasant sure Little Liver pills. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.

DeWitt Irwin Drug Co

Three men found suffocated in charcoal dust hopper

In Cincinnati a sha ving hopper death left three men dead from charcoal dust suffocation. In Walker county B M O'Rear was shot and killed by his brother in law J T Wakefield. Also a reminder urges paying poll taxes as a patriotic duty.

Cincinnati B. M. O’rear Walker County J. T. Wakefield

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children

A Mothers testimonial advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for kids to prevent diphtheria or scarlet fever when colds strike. The medicine contains no opium and is safe for children as well as adults. Available from Irwin Drug Co and regional stores.

F. F Starcher Ripley W. Va Irwin Drug Co Moulton S.E. Gardner Landersville D. W. Irwin Hillsboro

Cotton dealer admits loss and plans next crop

A colored man said he was $21 behind on cotton sold last week and will plant more next year to improve. John H. Brewer contracted with 8 S. C. Lee to finish his brick business house, two stories plus iron front and full-length basement. Our town, not in a boom, keeps improving.

John H. Brewer S. C. Lee

Pills Claim Quick Relief For Bilious Headache

An old time ad notes Rings Little Liver Pill as a remedy for biliousness, sick headache and constipation. It claims painless relief and a price of five cents. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.

Irwin Drug Co

Alabama Woodman a New Paper Aids Local Craft

South Alabama ships scaley bark to northern buyers while Morgan County faces the Ed mondson family murder and arson case still shrouded in mystery. The Florence based Alabama Woodman launches to support crafts and local enterprise.

South Alabama Edmondson Morgan County Alabama Woodman Florence

Marked for Death to Recovery by New Discovery

Mrs. A C Williams of Backy credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a grave-yard cough and restoring health after doctors failed. She reports 38 pounds gained and full recovery, touting the remedy as the world’s healer for coughs colds and lung throat diseases. It prevents pneumonia and is sold with guarantee, 50 cents or 81.00, trial bottle free.

Lawrence County High School walls finished and roofing begun

The walls of the Lawrence county high school are completed and roofing is underway. The community regrets losing C. A. Brannon and his family as county residents as they relocate to Morgan county near Hartselle. They have asked their old county paper to accompany them.

Lawrence County High School C. A. Brannon Morgan County Hartselle

Stomach and Liver Tablets Backed by User Testimony

A reader from Kempt Nova Scotia endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for post-meal dullness. The ad claims the tablets strengthen digestion, regulate liver and bowels, and outpace pills in effectiveness while costing no more. Free samples offered by Irwin Drug Co. and partners.

Chamberlain David Freeman Kempt

Census funding quoted at 14 million dollars

The piece notes it would take 14 million dollars to complete the next census. It also recalls N. C. Graham of New Decatur spending a night with us and sharing humorous stories while he was buying beef to feed his people amid hardship.

N. C. Graham New Decatur

ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Immediate Relief

Personal experience claims immediate relief for all forms of piles. Guaranteed. Sold by Irwin.

Irwin Drug Co

Civil service for fourth class postmasters north of Ohio

Government notice states all fourth class postmasters north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi are to be placed under the civil service. A bargain for cash or on time awaits someone in a good second class buggy at this office.

Ohio Mississippi Rivers The Civil Service

Electric Bitters praised byArkansas man as万能 remedy

W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach and liver ailments claiming it purifies blood tones nerves and restores vigor. The ad promises a money back guarantee if it fails and notes the 50 cent price at medicine dealers.

W. C. Kiestler Halliday Ark All Medicine Dealer

Morphine concerns and assets tied to city sales

A report notes 1000 morphine fiends in Birmingham with large drug sales. It mentions a new Bryan club formed in Baltimore to operate through 1912. A man in New York died. his assets included a church pen and stock in eight breweries, disposed of at public sale.

Birmingham Baltimore New York

Cascasweet Advertises Baby Remedy and Seasonal Hints

A brief ad touts Cascasweet as a safe baby medicine without opiates, claims National Pure Food and Drugs Law compliance, and notes Irwin Drug Co. sells it. It also mentions Christmas demand rising and eggs and hens in headlines, plus speculation about Bryan entering the ministry as a potential Paul figure.

Irwin Drug Co

Eczema and skin ailment salve advertised

For eczema teter and salt rheum the intense itching is almost instantly allayed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by Irwin Drug Co. Moulton, E Gardner Landersville, D W Irwin Hillsboro.

Chamberlain Irwin Drag Co Moulton

Court house at Tuscumbia due to finish in nine days

Report notes the new court house at Tuscumbia will be finished in nine days. Also mentions Good Roads winning a 19 988 majority at the late election in Alawabman. Urges readers to start New Year resolutions with a string of good ones.

Tuscumbia Good Roads Alabawman

Woods Liver Medicine advertised for multiple ailments

An advertisement promotes Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form as a remedy for liver regulation headaches constipation stomach and kidney disorders as well as a gentle laxative. It claims tonic effects after the first dose and notes a $1.00 bottle contains 26 times the contents of the 50c size sold by Irwin Drug Co.

Woods Irwin Drug Co Pineule "Medicine CO Chicago Ill

Mrs Sallie Mc Donald Leaves Town Home

The note states Mrs Sallie Mc Donald departs as a town neighbor to reside with Walter Orr and family in New Decatur where they intend to ensure happiness and longer life. Edger Turner died while employed by an industrial concern at Tuscumbia and his administrator sues for 25000 dollars in damages.

Sallie McDonald New Decatur Walter Orr Edger Turner Tuscumbia

Kodol Digestive Aid Promoted For Dyspepsia Relief

An advertisement advises against dieting to cure indigestion and promotes Kodol as a natural digestant that strengthens a weak stomach by digesting foods the stomach cannot. The product is claimed to work for all stomach troubles and is guaranteed to provide relief, sold by Irwin Drug Co.

Irwin Drug Co

Methodist Preacher Reaches Moulton Circuit

Bro Swindell, a Methodist preacher, arrived at Moulton last week and now diligently tends to the spiritual welfare of his flocks on this circuit. The aim is to witness many souls converted and added to the kingdom.

Swindell Moulton

Beware of Frequent Colds and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A reader warns that frequent colds can lead to chronic catarrh and urges prompt treatment. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee and lists local sellers Irwin Drug Co Moulton 8 E Gardner Landersville D W Irwin Hillsboro Alabama.

Irwin Drug Co Moulton E. Gardner Landersville, D. W Irwin Hillsboro Ala

Moritz Rosenthal, World’s Highest Paid Lawyer in New York

Moritz Rosenthal, aged 41, is described as the best paid lawyer globally. Based in New York, he represents Standard Oil Company on a salary of $100,000 annually and earns an extra $1,000 per day for engaged cases.

Moritz Rosenthal New York Standard Oil Company

Colds Relief Promoted By Rees Laxative Syrup

An advertisement touts Rees Laxative Cough Syrup as a quick relief for colds and related illnesses. It claims laxative action rids the system and is pleasant to take, suitable for children with coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough. Sold locally.

Irwin Drug Co

Crowded Alabama Jails Highlight Crime and Theft

In Banks Alabama a robbery left four safes blown and robbers escaped with loot. Two Black witnesses were bound and gagged. The piece notes crowded jails in Alabama and hints at police officers’ desire for order amid crime.

Alabama Bastile James Rryhill Banks Ala

Cold Sore Cured Fast by Bucklen’s Arica Salve

Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo says Bucklen’s Arica Salve cured his terrible cold sore after two daily applications. The salve heals all sores and is sold with a guarantee at drug stores for 25 cents.

Leo F. Zelinski Gibson St Buffalo, N. Y Bucklen All Medicine Dealers

River voyage from Los Angeles to Arizona in six hours

A balcon carrying two men sailed 600 miles from Los Angeles California to a joint in Arizona in six hours. A steamship collision drowned 700 Chinese people. Night Riders burned four Negro churches in Tuscaloosa County.

Los Angeles Cal Arizona Tuscaloosa Co

Dewitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold Here

Every case of backache weak back bladder inflamation and rheumatic pain is dangerous if neglected for such troubles are nearly always due to weak kidneys. Take Dewitt's Kidney and bladder Pills. They are antiseptic and soothe pain quickly. Regular size 50c Sold here by Irwin Drug Co.

Dewitt Irwin Drug Co

Voters and tributes Stirring Community Contest

A lively voting contest on machines and animals grows animated as closing date approaches. Dr. E. T. Simms notes his stance with respect to Brother Barbee for a tribute to his father in last week’s paper. A friend recalls the pearl handle knife and the incident fading from memory.

E. T. Simms Bro. Barbee

IT IS A WONDER Chamberlain's Liniment advert

Remarkable preparation for rheumatic pains lame back sprains and bruises. Quick relief from pain. worth many times its cost. Price large size 50cts. For sale by Irwin Drug Co Moulton S E Gardner Landersville D W Irwin Hillsboro

Chamberlain Irwin Drug Co Moulton E. Gardner Landersville D.W. Irwin Hillsboro

Night Riders flee Tennessee and Kentucky zeroing porkers

Many negroes are fleeing from the Night Riders in Tennessee and Kentucky. Lots of fine porkers have been posed in this locality during the past ten days and our people are now having a greasy time. Do your Christmas shopping early before the rush begins.

Tennessee Kentucky

Pineules for the Kidneys Offer Quick Relief

Irwin Drug Co advertises Pineules for the Kidneys claiming small golden globules act directly on the kidneys. A trial promises quick relief for backache rheumatism lumbago and tired aching feelings with an 80 days trial for $1.00 and a note that they purify the blood.

Irwin Drug Co

Eight Men Rob NYC Streetcar in Daylight Heist

A daylight robbery aboard a New York City streetcar leaves eight men at large. The incident follows a surge of criminal activity as authorities pursue suspects across boroughs.

Dangerous OPF and New Life Pills ad fragment

An OCR fragment discusses dangerous procedures and a drug pill brand New Life Pills. It references a surgeon, patient pain, headaches, bilious issues, and mentions Dr King. The text alludes to a quiet cure and store presence with a large number of divorces granted in the past century, including a figure for Alabama.

Alabama

Original DeWitt Carbolized W Wtreth Salve Claim

Dewitt's Carbolized W wrtreth Salve is advertised as the original with DeWitt name on every box and promoted as best for scratches and hurts especially wood tar piles. Sold by Irwin Drug Co. P. Almon of Jusselville to visit his mother and loved ones at the old homestead. Henry Bynum reportedly pulled a four inch Buffalo fish from a well in the liver stable on Thursday.

Dewitt de Wittt Irwin Drug Gir Aaige Co. P. Almon Jusselville Henry Bynum

Big Attractions Draw Crowds to Local Sales

Two town merchants kicked off with large sale discounts last Tuesday and report strong results. Crowds were immense, proving The Moulton Advertiser’s drawing power and trustworthiness. Windham & Company and A Bernstein report steady daily sales and ongoing slaughtering prices through year’s end.

Moulton Windham & Company A. Bernstein

Texas Real Estate Plans and Local News

Bryan buys 160 acres for oranges figs and pecans in Texas and 20 acres at Corpus Christi for a winter home. Judge Doss may have arranged a deal with Peerless money. Local notes mention Dr A B Byars address change to Courtland Alpert backs to Lawrence, associations with Dr F Redman. Cotton crop now 12 800 000 bales with Texas leading states. County Union to discuss grain at Blackground.

Bryan Texas Corpus Christi Judge Doss Byars Hartselle Courtland Alpert Old Lawrence A. F. Redman Alabama Mississippi County Union Blackground Wall Street Heflin Farmer’s Union Guide Publishing Company Birmingham Tom

Danville Rural IL Health Report And Social Notes

Danville Rural IL notes report general health as very good with Mrs. M. C. Dutton ill. Sam Wilson and wife visit J. K. Wilson. Kilpatrick's Saturday night entertainment well attended. Willie Hogan of Hartselle visits. Teacher Seams uneasy about daughter’s marriage. Dr. White to Coaly. plans to visit Moulton. Dr Charley Hayes and wife from Hanceville seen with his wife. Writer and Miss Birtha curious about a gold watch. Frank Dutton family visiting Carbon Hill. Seasonal holiday wishes and cordial regards.

M. C. Dutton Sam Wilson J. K. Wilson Kilpatrick Willie Hogan Hartselle White Coaly Moulton Charley Hayes Hanceville Birtha Frank Dutton Lizzie Fronis Carbon Hill

A Good Mother Gone

Mrs. Nancy Flanagin aged about seventy died Monday morning five miles north of Landeraville. A longtime Gum Springs Baptist Church member, she lived in widowhood with her children for fifteen years and inspired the community with her godly walk. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

Nancy Flanagin Landeraville Gum Springs Baptist Arch Shining Stars

Time Extended One Day Contest in The Moulton Advertiser

Ten contestants compete for machines and animals in a promotion by The Moulton Advertiser with prizes, extended to Monday December 21 1908. The paper notes half ballots returned, names leading in the animal contest, and a committee of James Berryhill Ernest Kumpe and Paul White to tally results with official count to appear December 22.

Moulton Advertiser Leona Cowan Lucy Walker F. B. Stewart W. H. Green J. H. Heflin George Grimes Jake Alexander H. M. Hill Post Office James Berryhill Ernest Kumpe Paul White Moulton

Evie Shelton Leads in Sewing Machine Contest Vote Totals

Neighbors Turrentine Legg Hart and Shirley aided with a thousand votes last Saturday, boosting Miss Evie Shelton toward the lead. Dr W H Saunders notes Town Creek claims Alabama’s baby record as two sets of twins and two sets of triplets born there this year. Maj Miller of New Decatur sent in a dollar to extend his wife’s subscription and dropped in 500 votes for Evie, signaling she may win first choice of machines as the contest ends in two weeks.

John H. Wear Texas John Jackson County Scottsboro Oklahoma A. V. Ponder Chenault Russellville Alabama Jackson Miss Memphis North Carolina Santa Claus Wm. McBoon Arkansas New York Decatur Washington Turrentine Legg, Hart and Shirley Ellen Wilson Ellen W. H. Saunders Town Creek Maj. Miller Route 1 New Decatur Evie Shelton

The Youth's Companion 1909 Subscription Offer

The Youths Companion announces contents for 1909 including 50 Star Articles 250 Capital Stories and 1000 Up-to-Date Notes. A new volume subscription for 1909 at 1.75 will include remaining 1908 issues and a 1908 calendar, with postage adjustment for Canada. The address is The Youths Companion 144 Berkley Street Boston Mass.

Canada Grandmother's Garden Berkley Street Boston Mass

Cheap items offered for sale with mix of clothing and goods

The notice advertises a sale featuring clothing and various items offered at very low prices. It emphasizes affordability and encourages readers to view the merchandise and consider purchasing to feel good about their bargains.

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