Democratic Moulton Advertiser urges rural mail routes and voters
The paper lauds Judge Richardson for securing a new mail schedule from Moulton to Hillsboro and urges a Rural Route north from Moulton and a Star Route to Double Springs. It urges Roosevelt’s intervention, notes Armstrong’s bereavement, and comments on Gov Comer, Bryan, and Alabama’s 824 rural routes, plus upcoming Denver convention and naval fleet plans.
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Judge Richardson
Washington
Moulton
Hillsboro
Riggs House
Judge
Double Springs
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Our Old Paper Celebrates Seventy-Eighth VolumeMilestone
The Moulton Advertiser closes its Seventy-Eighth Volume and reflects on sixty years under one family. The paper touts stronger equipment, doubled business, and a solid future while extending holiday wishes to readers.
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Moulton Advertiser
Lawrence County
False Report and Local News from Trinity Dec 18 1907
Letter from P Gay rejects a rumor that the sheriff seized 200 bales of cotton to pay debts. Notes mention royal weddings rumored for Moulton, Faust's sermon, a convict's suicide in Tennessee, Ray Asseltine found dead near Heflin, and lawyers Lowe and Almon in Decatur on business.
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Trinity
R 1
Jourd White
P. Gay
Moulton
Faust
Tennessee Penitentiary
Liberty
Ray Asseltine
Heflin
Lowe and
Almon
Decatur
Burglars Caged In Christmas Goods Robbery
Three Owen men Prince Tom and Will were captured after breaking into Irwin's Drug Store W D Irwin's Dry Goods Store and Windham's Department Store during a rainy night. A blind escapee left his stick behind aiding police to arrest the trio by Friday noon. Goods including clothing groceries fruits and general Christmas supplies were stolen from the stores.
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Owen Negroes
Prince Tom
Will
Irwin
W. D. Irwin
Windham
Windham's
Extraordinary Dry Goods Sale With Big Cuts For 30 Days
A local retailer proclaims severe price cuts on all Dry Goods for thirty days. The panic sale promises to clear stock quickly with goods from top looms and brands. Customers are urged to reap a harvest as prices are slashed and quality is guaranteed as represented.
Political Tangles Rise From National News
War over Handleys federal judgeship provokes alarm yet signals a strong officer. Democratic victory hopes grow with Bryan leading and prohibition as core issue. Roosevelt declines, boosting Bryan election intrigue. L and N court case stalls compromise. Missouri bank robbery nets 8000. New York wife-beater jailed five years and fined. Arthur Hawk of Tuscumbia shot by woman at Sheffield. claims accident.
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Arthur Hawk
Tuscumbia
Sheffield
Pension roll update shows rise in Confederate soldiers payments
Judge Kumpe examined an 1883 list listing W. J. McMahon J. M McGehee Wm Hall J T Moore A Lackey R P Wilson D F Brown T J Terry and J K McBride with 17 96 each. Now 197 Old Confederate Soldiers receive annual payments from 50 to 100 dollars.
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Court House
Lottery Premium Draw Promises Prizes With Purchases
A promotional note offers a chance to win a first class sewing machine worth 25 dollars and a clock worth 10 dollars with every one dollar purchase. On December 27 a drawing at the Court House will award the two winning numbers both premiums. Each one dollar buys one chance, two dollars two chances, and so on.
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Court House
Half Price Sale on Ladies Skirts Jackets and Cloaks
In this sale, the entire Ladies and Misses line is offered at deep discounts. An assortment includes 30 long wraps and 25 jackets in multiple colors with marked values up to 1000 dollars, now reduced to 4.87 and 3.50 respectively, plus remaining items priced from 1.50 to 0.50.
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Lawrence County
Bargains In Dry Goods Sale Across Stock Line Up
A promotional note announces a sale featuring dry goods millinery shoes ladies and gents underwear hosiery shawls and all items in stock at reduced prices. The retailer promises a broad range of bargains across the entire inventory.
Hats Shine in Clearance Sale Across Styles and Sizes
Local shop advertises complete hat stock in latest styles and colors. Prices start as low as 1.75 dollars with $2.00 and 98 cent options also offered, emphasizing strong value for this sale.
Groceries Sale Prices From a Local Market
A reader lists bargains including 8 pounds parched coffee for 1.00 and 10 pounds green coffee for 1.00. Also offered are 3 boxes Bruton Snuff for 25c, 8 plugs Brown Mule Tobacco for 25c, 7 packs So Da for 25c, and 6 bars soap for 25c.
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Brutons
Dishes by the Basket for Christmas Merchandise Sale
A merchant offers a wide assortment of dishes and other merchandise at the closest possible prices for Christmas sales. The notice emphasizes bulk availability and willingness to sell as many items as desired at affordable rates.
Sale Notice Plea for Early Purchases
We thank our friends and customers for the patronage of the past and will be glad to see them at this Sale. Come quick and get first choice before they are picked over.
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Davis Jewelry House
TuscumBia
Ala
Davis Corner
Avis Jewelry House
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