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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
4
The Moulton Advertiser notes its Wednesday issue timing and postal entry at Moulton Alabama with editor Robert F. White and foreign advertising representation by The American Press Association.
Looking Backward notes pleasant calls by Prof Roberson and Mr J A Milam from near Mt Hope last Monday. Also meets Bill Lea of Indian Territory in town Monday and Walter Simmons in Mouton sharing handshakes with the dear people.
Mrs Mamie Seamans of Decatur came over Monday to spend a few days with relatives.
Uncle Sip Rutherford of Texas traveled through the county meeting old friends over several days this week, shaking hands and greeting residents. The visit highlighted local ties and familiar faces in the community.
Ab Masterson and Jamil of Hartselle spent severe days with loved ones in Moulton last week. Our good friend R. P. Bates of Town Creek gave us a pop eel. Tuesday that Prince of a good fellow Geo. W. Jackson of Mt. Hope spent Monday night in Moulton.
Alabama shows major dairy gains per 1922 extension service report by William Hardie. Creameries rose to 27 with 50 plus shipping stations, 4 million pounds butterfat and 5 million pounds butter in 1922. Dairy cows up 28 percent 1910 to 1920, production up 153 percent due to better cattle and feeding. Also notes 666 for bowel relief.
The sheriff of Lawrence County Alabama issues a public sale notice of attached property from a 1922 case between W F Livingston and JD Reeves. Items include a bay mare, corn hay fodder seed cotton and other feed, with sale at the courthouse door in Moulton on December 26 1922 during legal hours.
Miss Blythe Pakeminer married Porter Vaughan last Monday at her Vit Hope home with Rev. Davis officiating. Pakeminer, daughter of J. M. Dukeminer of J. Hope, is prominent locally. Groom son of Claude Vaughan lives near, works at L and N Shops in Albany. They left for Mendon then Decatur Tuesday.
The Moulton Advertiser will likely take next week off for Christmas and no paper will be printed during that period.
Mrs Charles Turner died at her home southwest of town late Friday night from serious burns suffered earlier in the week. She reportedly tried to start a fire by pouring gasoline on it. the can exploded and set her clothing ablaze.
Town election results show D. H. Bracken elected Mayor with Ed Delashaw as councilman. Hudson Sandlin Clark Burch S. R. Sanders and Walter Harris chosen as councilmen. Gordon Stephenson, a student at Auburn, visited relatives for the holidays. Flu continues to keep many ill locally.
A roundup of hometown happenings from Moulton and nearby areas. Travels home for holidays include John Forney Stevien son and Miss Meson Pettus as well as Miss Louise Almon from Judson College. Local business ads promote gifts and a tire and tube crew opening at Stertineworth Tire Co. and Sanchin-Cowan Drug Co. listings for Christmas presents.
A compilation of handwritten Christmas wishes from several young children. Each letter requests toys, candy, fruit, and small gifts, mentioning ages and family details, with warm holiday wishes and a reminder of good behavior all year.
The purgative, as described, is strong yet mild enough to produce an agreeable bowel movement without harsh effects. It is easy and pleasant to take and effective in its action. Cleaning and pressing services are offered by Owens Brothers Pressing Club at reasonable rates.
Wanted to rent a farm with an 8 horse crop capacity. Includes three sets of good houses, large stock pasture, ample water for stock and family, hog tight pasture. Located one mile down creek from King Bridge, Town Creek nearest town. Write T. J. Jeffreys Town Creek Alabama R 1.
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