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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
5
The New York Baptists are opposed to Christmas trees and say it is a heathen practice. The notice urges readers in Lawrence County to write to their congressman and share their views. A violent incident in South Alabama is noted with a fatal shooting and a wounding.
An advertisement warns against mercury containing remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The remedy is described as mercury free and taken internally, with testimonials and pharmacist availability in Toledo. A related Hall's Family Pills for constipation is also mentioned.
E. S. Rowland, cashier of a California bank and a devout churchman, confessed to stealing $120,008. The report notes his religious standing and the sizable loss amid a broader set of unrelated items.
Nearly everybody knows DeWitt's little Early Risers are the best made. They are small, pleasant, sure liver pills, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
A street preaching event in Kansas City led by Adam God ended in the death of one officer and severe injuries to seven others. Adam God himself was seriously harmed.
The season for coughs and colds is at hand and care is urged to protect children. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is trusted by many mothers, with Mrs F F Starcher of Ripley WV citing consistent good results. The medicine has no opium or narcotics and may be given to children as to adults. For sale by Irwin Drug Co Moulton 8 E Gardner Landersville D W Irwin Hillsboro.
The old jail still awaits inmates as Jim Berryhill offers space. Mrs. W. A. Soffald and her son clashed at Montgomery over a burglar scare. A dispute in West Virginia ended with a mother in law shooting her son in law dead.
An old time patent medicine ad touts Rings Little Liver Pill for biliousness sick headache and constipation. It claims the pill does not grip and lists a price of 2 cents sold by Irwin Drug Co.
In Columbus Mississippi a clock weighing 1250 pounds fell through three floors, killing a man. His family sues the manufacturer for 60000 dollars. Frank Owen is among the defense lawyers. Rev H E Roseberry deserted his wife in Kentucky and eloped with a 16 year old in Chattanooga, later being sent to the pen for three years.
Mrs A C Williams of Bac Ky credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a grave yard cough and restoring her health after three years. She reports losing a large amount of weight then gaining 56 pounds as her condition improved. The medicine is advertised as a world healing record for coughs colds and lung and throat diseases and offered with a guarantee at 50 cents to 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
Edward Thomas, best man at a fashionable Minnesota wedding, returned home and hanged himself after a failed romance. He loved the bride, could not live without her, and ended his life. Roosevelt alignment on voting rights is noted as agreeing with the stance.
A vintage advertisement promotes Rees Laxative Cough Syrup as fast relief for colds and coughs. It claims laxative action cleanses the system and notes it is pleasant to take, especially for children, with the Techa Drug Co. as the seller.
Personal experience claims the ManZan Pile Remedy provides immediate relief for all forms of piles. Guaranteed money back. sold by Irwis Drug Ce.
A Portland bank was robbed of 16500 dollars. Chicago businessman C K Lockett died suddenly entering his office. Georgia youth Green Robins, famed for his charm, was found dead after visiting his girlfriend who rejected him.
W C Kfestler of Halliday Ark praises Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and stomach troubles. The tonic purifies and enriches blood, tones nerves, and boosts energy, with a money back guarantee if it fails to help. Sold at local medicine dealers and drug stores.
The note reports Judge Hundley remains hopeful of confirmation while opposition persists with strong zeal. It mentions an overstock of Christmas poetry in the office and notes J. P. Morgan paid 5000.60 for an old Bible at a London public auction, though a cheaper Bible would suffice.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascasweet as a safe remedy for a cross baby. It claims no opiates or harmful drugs and cites adherence to the National Pure Food and Drugs Law. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
The Morning Star, a young and fragile paper, has perished at New Decatur. The loss prompts wonder if several Alabama papers might meet the same fate. Fion G Chenault traveled to Washington last week and hopeful reports are anticipated. A robbery at the Columbia post office yields $300 in stamps and $150 in cash, but Abercrombie remains in control.
The intense itching of eczema tetter and salt rheum is almost instantly allayed by Chamberlains Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by Irwin Drug Co. Moulton, E Gardner Landersville, D W Irwin Hillsboro.
One thousand four hundred seventy four fourth class postmasters in Alabama will soon take civil service exams as 93 presidential post offices are now operating in the state. The shift to civil service may lead to many openings filled by negro women and men. The Odd Fellows Home at Cullman is slated for dedication in May.
About six months ago Lucky and Martin moved from Mt. Hope to Moulton with a few blacksmith tools. Their business grew rapidly after using the Moulton Advertiser to spread the word. Their shop filled with improved tools and work, now a new shop is being built across the road.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo says Bucklen Arnica Salve cured his bad card sore after applying once daily for two days. He reports no trace of the sore remaining. Sold under guarantee at medicine dealers drug stores for 2 cents.
An old fiddlers convention will soon be held at Montgomery and we want Dr. Parley to go down and bring the $100 prize back to Moulton. Gov Comer has not yet fully made up his mind about another special session.
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. Insist upon kidney and bladder pills. Regular size 50c Sold here by Irwin Drug Co.
The Moulton Advertiser highlights two lead items on the first page a biographical sketch of Samuel Livingst on by Bro Barbee and a sermon on the Mission of the Church by Bro Wallace Wear These pieces are pitched as worth a 12 month subscription and the paper is being mailed to several hundred extra readers to attract new subscribers
Chamberlain's Liniment is sold as a remarkable relief for rheumatic pains, lame backs, sprains, and bruises with quick relief noted. Large size priced at 50 cents, standard bottle 25 cents. Available through Irwin Drug Co in Moulton, E Gardner in Landersville, D W Irwin in Hillsboro.
J. L. Heflin moved to Cottondale and reports 29 bales of cotton and 1000 bushels of corn this year. May he prosper and live long. A. J. Wiley and his wife of Cad stopped last week en route to Wren, left a dollar and extended their visit.
The advertisement claims Pineulea are golden globules that act directly on the kidneys to relieve backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue. A trial of eight days costs $1.00 and the product purifies the blood. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
An old advertisement touts Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form as a liver regulator and laxative. It claims relief from headache, constipation, stomach and kidney disorders, chills, fever, and malaria with strong first-dose effects. A $1,000 bottle allegedly contains double the quantity of a 50 cent size, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
A steamer went down on a lake near Minna and 25 passengers were drowned. In Missouri a bank, capitalized at 100000, has been closed by the Comptroller. W J Bryan continued speaking to a large Texas crowd, and the president of the State University died suddenly in Austin.
An old advertisement touts Kodol as a natural digestive aid to relieve stomach dyspepsia by boosting the stomach’s digestive juices. It claims the product digests all foods completely and guarantees relief, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Two boys and their dates drowned when a skating fee broke during a Wisconsin outing. The holiday season is darkened as authorities investigate the accident and communities offer condolences to the affected families.
An old warning urges treating every cold seriously to avoid chronic catarrh and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee. Available through Irwin Drug Co in Moulton and nearby towns.
Four members of a Colorado family were killed in an ax attack. Police say a male suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Officials urged residents to remain vigilant as the investigation continues.
A. J. Brown visited, handed a dollar, and spoke highly of Edmundson who murdered his family in Morgan county and was cremated, then captured in Marshal and returned to Decatur. Riley Alexander recovered after several days of illness and is now well.
Alf Owen, a respected Black farmer, reports 17 bales of cotton and 1 000 bushels of corn while predicting similar harvests as a 12 910 000 bale cotton crop is cited by government. Prices fall to 8 cents as farmers hold two crops. calls to raise corn. Also an ad touts Kodol for dyspepsia with claims of digestion aid. Irwin sells it.
A brief note recalls Jim Masterson the oil and paint man visiting Saturday. It also mentions a tragic avalanche in Italy that killed 27 and left 10,000 homeless. The Moulton Advertiser thanks Mrs Mollie Houston of Red Bank for her kind words and praises women’s support. God bless our women.
A reader testimonial from David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia praises Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets for easing post meal heaviness and aiding digestion. The ad claims tablets strengthen the stomach regulate liver and bowels and surpass pills in value. It promotes free samples at Irwin Drug Co Moulton 8 E Gardner Landersville D W Irwin Hillsboro and notes upcoming Christmas and prize promotions.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they prevent dangerous operations like appendix removal and ease constipation headache biliousness and malaria. It promises quiet action and urges purchase at drug stores as days grow shorter and holiday bills arrive.
Dewitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve stands out with the DeWitt name on every box. Promoted as the best salve for burns scratches and hurts and especially good for piles. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Mrs J M Hill near Danville sends a dollar and 500 ballots for Miss Ellen Wilson and invites Santa to visit her.
The Moulton Advertiser extended the prize contest to December 21 2008 with ten contestants vying for machines and animals. Voters have returned about half the ballots and leaders include J H Heflin Rev George Grimes with rivals Jake Alexander and H M Hill narrowing the finish. A committee of James Berryhill Ernest Kumpe and Walter Almon will tally votes and publish official counts in Dec 22 issue.
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