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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser is published on Wednesdays and entered at the post office in Moulton Alabama as second class matter. P. White serves as publisher and Robert F. White as editor.
Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts proposes a bill to reduce southern representation in Congress by testing the validity of the next House election. He would direct the census bureau to report on disfranchisement of Black voters in the South, arguing about centralization and electoral control, while Republicans and Democrats debate the proposal's fate and its political repercussions.
A 1921 era appeal promotes government Savings Securities as meaningful gifts for Christmas and the new year. It highlights Thrift Stamps Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates as practical, lasting presents that foster financial independence and future happiness for children and families. The piece blends holiday sentiment with a call to broaden giving beyond quick, meaningless gifts.
A naval sergeant who rescued a sultanate survivor is said to control a small Philippine island estate including a harem. Adopted by gratitude, Robert A. McClain of the Marine Corps later became a machinist in Montgomery. His wife may resist accepting any estate.
Last year the United States spent 1,000,090,000 more dollars on Tobacco and Snuff than on education, highlighting a large funding gap between consumer goods and educational investments across the nation.
A motivational note urges readers to take pride in their current line of work whether in law medicine dry goods groceries steel or saw milling. It stresses personal satisfaction as the true test of success and warns that apologizing for one’s business indicates being in the wrong field. The quote cites Jackson Miss Daily News.
An editorial voice argues Eve’s daughters surpass men in many domains. Professor Chamberlain of Clark University cites women's superior adaptability, charitable nature, and acting ability, challenging the notion of male dominance and urging acknowledgement of female leadership.
A Des Moines Tribune pre election editorial notes 12 future U S presidents may be living now. It argues a child born this year could become president, stressing humble origins and unpredictable futures. It recalls Wilson's birth, Pierce's presidency, and the idea that anyone may rise to the nation's highest office.
Twenty nine women were elected to seats in the Legislature in the recent election. You never can tell what people are going to do.
Report claims ex Kaiser Wilhelm paid servants about 20 009 annually and, during an 18 month sojourn at Amerongen, he allegedly incurred deceit at a rate of 8 25 per day.
An unnamed Virginia Democrat commits suicide amid domestic political strife with a Republican wife. A Nebraska boy reportedly set a schoolhouse blaze to avoid schooling, with speculation about plans to burn the county jail. The era's times have changed, and doorbells no longer promise social calls alone as servants seek work.
There will be a play at Haton School House Wednesday night December 22, 1920. It is a good comedy full of life truth and fun about a henpecked husband and a petted wife who proves not to be so bad after all. Admission 2Be and 35¢. Proceeds go to benefit of school.
The article argues that southward sloping lands lose fertility through washing and leaching, urging terracing as the first step to conserve soil nutrients. Terraces should be wide and high enough to control water, with grass for initial protection if needed, but terracing alone won’t solve all washing problems without improving absorption and periodically plowing under organic matter.
A nostalgic verse pleads for time to return to quieter days with modest attire and decorous dances. The speaker longs for wholesome, fully dressed women and wholesome entertainment, contrasting past propriety with modern showy performances and restraint. References to dances and a Wyoming Mountaineer conclude the plea for propriety.
Hon J Thomas Heflin was sworn in on December 6 as Senator from Alabama succeeding the late John H Bankhead Senator Underwood presented him and Heflin received cordial applause in the Senate The new senator and his secretary are in the audit rooms used by the late Bankhead in the Senate office building
Society note from the Montgomery Advertiser records the postponement of Geraldline Tiddle-dewinks wedding to Hon Jim Adelaide Bute, who is running for President and will delay nuptials until after the fall election. The item reflects a political context influencing personal plans with names and roles as stated.
Earl M Hudson announces a teachers license examination in Moulton starting at 10 o'clock on Monday December 20 1920. The State Board of Education has ruled that examination questions will again be used for applicants seeking third grade certificates. County Superintendent.
The article notes disagreeable weather in Stepp and a dull Christmas season outlook. It mentions visitors such as Fontaine Almon of Town Creek who stayed with sister Mrs. H W Gibson, plus local chatter about postman Leon Weems teaching his Ford to wade the creek on Sundays. Lula Manly returns home after weeks away, Rufus Britton enjoys Stepp’s atmosphere, and several local girls enjoyed a horseback ride last Sunday. Paul Houston remains steadfast over the Way.
Byars Little Liver Pills advertised as an laxative mildly cathartic with claims to keep the liver toned and the system in good shape. Moulton Drug Co advertises printing services and general job printing.
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