16 Dec 1886
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1886
Page
1
A early publication note attributes a poem by J A Rountree of Hartsell to the Huntsville Mercury. It asks what makes the home a dismal den and links rum to social ills. It questions the effects of drinking on families.
An editorial from the Cumberland Presbyterian argues temperance as a national scourge. It claims alcohol causes more deaths and social ruin than war or pestilence, impairing families, fostering crime, and corrupting politics. It urges a broad moral movement and reform to curb saloons, urging voters to oppose pro drink polices and support law and order.
Bill Arp lauds Sam Jones as a bold reformer who defies hypocrisy and opposition. He contrasts Jones's fearless stance with cautious clergy and press, praising his energy, wit, and relentless battle against vice. The piece also critiques a railroad commission and urges prohibition to curb social ills.
The Montgomery Dispatch argues that Miss Winnie Davis is irrelevant to national politics but remains a symbol of Southern sentiment. It condemns Northern politicians using her name for partisan gain and asserts that she holds importance only as a beloved figure in the hearts of the South rather than as a political factor.
A brief note asks readers to share outcomes of a zoober patch, requesting updates on its effectiveness and any observed results since deployment. The prompt implies user engagement and ongoing testing without citing specific data or dates.
Four new churches under construction in St. Paul Minnesota at a total cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars. The project indicates Beecher influence or inspiration shaping a forthcoming biographical or fictional work by a local church member.
The Montgomery Dispatch argues for major changes to the concealed weapon law as applied to the poor. It condemns current trials where impoverished defendants are jailed while wealthier offenders escape punishment, urging license systems, public flagging, and stricter penalties to equalize treatment. It calls for making unlawful carrying a felony with close confinement and suggests public publication in county papers.
Advice promotes using pine straw leaves or sawdust to make warm stable beds. It suggests benefits include comfort for animals and increased income. Emphasizes caring for stock and the financial incentive.
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