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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser declares Wednesday publication as standard and lists Robert F. White as editor with foreign advertising representative duties. The paper is entered at the Moulton Alabama post office as second class matter under the American Press Association.
By execution issued from the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Alabama I levy on 40 acres described as N w of N w di Sec 13 T6 R7 and will offer for sale at public auction the right and title of John Kyle W L Stevens of Kyle & Stevens. Sale at Court House door Moulton on December 25 1922 during legal hours. Dated Moulton Alabama December 8 1922. Jas T Masterson Sheriff of Lawrence County.
The sheriff of Lawrence County Alabama announces a public sale of the real estate of G. W. Hill at the courthouse in Moulton on Monday December 25 1922 during legal hours. The land includes parts of sections 24 23 and 14 in township 6 range 6. The sale follows a circuit court judgment against G. W. Hill.
Public outcry sale by I J W Smith administrator dissolves the estate of 8S R Martin deceased. The auction at Mt Hope Alabama on January 6 will offer listed horses cattle farming implements and specified real estate in Lawrence County with cash to the highest bidder within legal hours.
A vivid claim that Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy has achieved uniform success in relieving bowel complaints for children and adults. It asserts the product is nearly universal in use, with no rival and no equal known to users.
A Sunday service sermon notes that while delinquencies of mankind are common there are exceptions to every rule. The preacher urges reflection on individual conduct as part of moral instruction.
A cautionary note urges restraint on criticizing others and suggests that true reputations may be harsher if full facts surfaced. It emphasizes humility and warns against listening to hearsay. The quote underscores the value of measured judgment over careless gossip.
A witty ego clash surfaces as a gentleman who scoffed all men as fools finds himself mocked by peers who object to his company. The remark and ensuing embarrassment ripple through social circles prompting laughter and admonition about vanity.
A fragment warns against telling a woman she has the world at her feet, labeling such praise as a reflection on her. The note appears as a brief reflective line referencing a 317 context.
A compact adage contrasts the prudent seeker of wisdom with the contented fool. The line suggests ambition to learn beyond current limits and warns against settling for partial understanding.
A reflective aphorism notes that opportunity progresses, but a quick, shrewd person can seize it first. It cautions against silent contempt toward others as they may turn the tables and gain leverage, even buying a mortgage on your home.
The critique targets not the law itself but the overzealous or foolish people who enforce it. Vets express frustration with the way officials apply penalties rather than the policy aim. The remark highlights tension between policy and practical impact on veterans.
A reflective note urges finding joy by embracing what arrives with contentment. It emphasizes that happiness comes from perspective and patience, rather than chasing grand rewards.
The remark notes that most ideas are not wholly own and people feel drawn to share thoughts with others. It suggests a universal tendency to seek opinion and validation from peers. No specific person or event is identified.
A social fashion note observes New York City resisting long skirts in favor of shorter designs. The remark captures a shift in style norms and public reaction to changing dress codes in urban society.
The persistent seeker of a free ride usually receives what he deserves. Envying another's intellect does not cultivate your own.
A cautionary note urges restraint when a husband comments on another woman’s beauty. It suggests the risk that a husband may face similar remarks from someone else, implying ripple effects in marriages and social judgments.
The text urges not to lead a man but to guide him in a chosen path and let him take the lead. It notes some believe the public cannot vote intelligently.
A compilation of aphorisms on initiative and judgment contrasts thrift with generosity. It notes that opportunity favors those who act, that a stingy person is quick to reveal her thoughts, and that while attire does not define a person, clothing still shapes perception.
A provocative remark on concealing information from a spouse, noting that it worsens when the directive comes from others. The line of thought challenges secrecy within a marriage and its ethical implications. The quote emphasizes honesty as a principle in domestic relations.
A terse line suggests family tensions arise when only one member voices concerns while others stay silent, underscoring dynamics around effort, harmony, and collective response within domestic settings.
A succinct maxim declares that performing one’s obligation matters more than justifying noncompliance. The line promotes efficiency, accountability, and decisive conduct in daily tasks and leadership roles. It emphasizes action over justification.
The Burke report stresses education for Indians with increased public school enrollment and seven field supervisors, while the Patent Office faces workloads doubling with 17 000 trademark filings, needing 100 more staff. Revenues total 12.89 million with a net surplus of 172 081.21. Galludet College awards degrees including bachelor and master recognitions to Geo M Teegarden of Pennsylvania.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs reports oil operations across Indian country rose as prices increased from 1 to 2 dollars per barrel. Notable activity occurs on the Shoshone Reservation in Wyoming, Crow and Blackfeet in Montana, and Navajo lands in Arizona and New Mexico, with Osage in Oklahoma the main driver. Three Osage oil lease sales exceed 22 million dollars. total Osage output boosts overall production near 29 million barrels and royalties to Indians reach 9,235,701 dollars.
The Patent Office reports record workload with 113,597 applications in the year ending June 30 1922 up from 107,656 in 1921 and 102,940 in 1920. Congress increased technical staff based on 1918 estimates as office activity grew 50 to 150 percent across branches.
The Department of the Interior reports on the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Kendall School in Washington DC. It notes 65 men and 49 women on Gallaudet College rolls from DC Canada and 35 states. Kendall School attendance was 48 with 42 DC residents. Per capita costs run about $600 for primary and $1,000 for college, with national primary costs up to $700. The curriculum spans primary through college subjects in Kendall School and a broad college program including languages, sciences, literature, math, history, philosophy, and specialized courses in printing, cataloging, agriculture, chemistry, domestic arts. Two graduates from Kendall School and two Master of Arts degrees were conferred.
Ten percent of hay entrusted to the Alabama Farm Bureau Hay Association has been sold with satisfactory prices for growers and distributors. About 2,500 cars signed and placed. over 280 cars sold to date. Number One Johnson grass sells best. repeat orders accompany every sale. Many customers buy exclusively from the association. one loss of a customer reported since formation.
The State of Alabama Lawrence County Circuit Court In Equity Susie Bowen versus Pat Bowen The Register orders publication in the Moulton Advertiser once weekly for four weeks calling Pat Bowen to plead answer or demur to the Bill by December 27 1922 or a decree Pro Confesso may be entered. Dated December 4 1922 W R Jackson Register.
Montgomery preparations at the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation headquarters foretell a statewide campaign starting January first with the slogan Every member get a member. The effort aims to more than double the organization’s strength to cut farmers’ costs. Alabama has saved over $100000 this year on fertilizer handling and the Cotton Association pool has shipped over 6000 bales with prices above market rates.
Mrs. E Z Woodruff of Tuscumbia Alabama reports quick relief from back pain fatigue and nervous weakness after using Doan s Kidney Pills. She bought two boxes after a neighbor suggested them and says they cured her condition and she has told others. 60c at all dealers. Forster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In Chambers Court Equity, Susie Smith Jackson sues Titton Jackson. The defendant is a non resident with unknown address. he is believed to be 21 or older. Publication in Moulton Advertiser weekly for four weeks is ordered to require him to plead by December 20, 1922, or a decree Pro Confesso may be entered.
During Yuletide England, poor and humble folk played cards as entertainment. Henry VII era prohibitions allowed only Christmas season games. Clergy and neighbors were sketched in tales of card use, gifts, and pious lessons, with verses and anecdotes about the Ten of Hearts and trumps. Universal Christmas customs emerge from these snapshots.
In Alabama Lawrence County Probate Court the administrator R M Byars files for final settlement of the estate of Jno Minor Deceased. A hearing is set for January 6 1923 with notice to interested parties to appear and contest if desired. Also a note mentions 666 quickly relieves constipation billiousness loss of appetite and headaches due to a corrupted liver.
Mists of antiquity surround the Christmas tree origin with ties to Norse Ygdrasil and Egyptian winter symbolism. Various regions favor local evergreens such as balsam fir, Norway spruce, white fir, scrub pine, cedar, and holly, reflecting climate and markets. The tree is known as the feast of lights and remains tied to regional practices.
In northern England a village group called The Mummers perform a historic Christmas play featuring St George Beelzebub and a Doctor. Beelzebub is slain by St George but wounds leave him needing a remedy. The Doctor offers a cure with a cordial, and archaic lines challenge modern understanding.
The piece defines political terms in a satirical glossary style. It lists blunt, critical definitions for terms like politician, pork, adherent, senate, influence, massivation, doubtful state, and graft, highlighting biases and humorous spins on political jargon.
A historical note praises a purgative called The Idea Purgative for gentle yet effective bowel movement. It emphasizes ease of ingestion and pleasant effect, suitable for robust and mild users alike.
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