The Big Message From Theodore Roosevelt
The text previews Roosevelt’s last annual message to Congress in brief epigrammatic notes. It flags the foreign policy aim of doing right between nations and domestic aims like canal projects and anti corruption, noting workers’ safety and government power. The summary notes Roosevelt’s conservative tone and emphasis on prudent leadership.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal
Naval
Tedy
Prohibition Call Urges Tight Liquor Control Nationwide
A call to end liquor traffic denounces it as breeding crime, disease and death. It argues limiting the territory reduces mischief and supports enforcement, even by State troops, urging Gov. Comer to substitute prohibition for permission in whiskey business nationwide.
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Gov. Comer
Lawrence County High School building committee seeks quick subscriptions
Judge Kumpe, chairman, urges subscribers to respond promptly to fund work already completed. The building nears completion and will be a temple of learning for the community. Others who have not subscribed should do so at once.
Prohibition Advocates Press for Immediate Action
The piece argues there is no change in the view that total prohibition is the only effective remedy for the liquor traffic. It urges calling the Legislature into extra session to enforce the prohibition law at once, asserting that studied proponents conclude the traffic must be suppressed at any cost and praising the Moulton Advertiser’s long effort against whiskey.
Vrowing Old and Local Notables Reach A Milestone
Alabama marked 89 years yesterday and Mr. W. K. Wallace will turn 90 next March. The Moulton Advertiser celebrates 80 years, while Mr. W. D. Irwin is noted as the senior of Solomon, reflecting on a life’s work folded.
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Alabama
W. K. Wallace
Moulton Advertiser
W. D. Irwin
Solomon
Concert to aid coal spring school building improvements
Lee Sewell announces a concert next Friday at the New School house in Coal Spring. Proceeds fund seats and improvements for the building. Everyone urged to attend and support the cause.
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Coal Spring
Lee Sewell
Court references Roosevelt case to pardoning board
Honorable G O Chenault and Judge Richardson met President Roosevelt last week on behalf of Dr Pitt. The matter was sent to the pardoning board. Mr Nelson from Kentucky, assistant cashier at our bank, was a guest. R J Wood supplied Moulton with beer Monday.
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G. O. Chenault
Richardson
President Roosevelt
Dr. Pitt
Pardoning Board
Mr. Nelson
Kentucky
Holmes and Nesbit Christmas Tidings for Bank Street Homes
Holmes and Nesbit present Christmas greetings to readers. The messages aim to bring cheer and comfort to households, as the two gentlemen advertise they are on Bank Street and seek cordial support from cooperative houses.
Christmas Tree Program At Landersville Church
The church announces a Christmas tree event by phone authorization on December 256 1908 at 3 p.m. in Landersville.
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Christian Church
Landersville
Dinsmore brothers bird hunt with Birmingham sister
In a local column Drs Dave and Will Dinsmore are on their annual bird hunt with sister Mrs Hettie HHouse mond of Birmingham. Also noted is a Memphis shooting at a pool hall killing eight and wounding three, and Will Slayton’s return from Oklahoma to face a Guntersville-area trial.
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Dave
Will Dinsmore
Hettie Hrousemond
Birmingham
Memphis
Letters of Administration in Estate of L G Elliott
Probate Court of Lawrence County grants letters of administration on the estate of L G Elliott on December 10 1908 by Judge J C Kumpe. All persons with claims must present them within the lawful time or they will be barred.
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L. G. Elliott
J. C. Kumpe
Lawrence County
Sor Imialetree
Christmas Sobriety Goal and Local News Roundup
Make up your minds to stay sober during Christmas and all next year. Eighteen football players killed this season and 125 others injured. A quarterly conference for this circus will be held at Morris Chapel on Jan 9, 1908. A live farmers club organized in New York aims to draw members. W F Vandiver, Montgomery's wealthiest man, died in his sleep. B L Owens of Columbus spent days on his sugar plantation nearby. Riley Phillips lost two sons and two mules in a flood near Huntsville. R A Kirkland, with heavy work at Red Bank, visited his family. Hobson shifts from war talk to seeking funds for good roads. Rip Vaughan left a white umbrella at this office. owner may claim it. Subscriptions pour in. too many silver eagles for door props. A Birmingham street car conductor shot his wife, then killed himself. G W Wilson moves from Wheeler Miss to Rienzi. Moulton Advertiser to follow. Hiadate extended a year. W J Forter finished Mat Houston’s mansion and eyes another $10,000 job. Dr Barlow of Westmoreland Tenn, a physician and politician, is here with a son.
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Morris Chapel
R A. Kirkland
Red Bank
Hobson
Japan
Bro
Rip Vaughan
Birmingham
G. W. Wilson
Wheeler Miss
Rienzi
Moulton Advertiser
Hiadate
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Holmes and Nesbit
Will Slayton
Guntersville
Oklahoma
Nat Lipscomb
Bob Wilson
J. K. Clark
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New York
W.F. Vandiver
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B. L. Owens
Columbus
Riley Phillips
Huntsville
W. J. Forter
Mat Houston
Barlow
Westmoreland, Tenn
Hosae Sewinod Machine Company
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Crist
Dalal
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