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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
6
A local plea asks authorities to repair crossways to prevent injuries. The piece notes rising divorces among wealthy residents. H R Cooley of Gadsden is being sued by his daughter for 324,900, which he contends she gave him.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for impure blood and skin diseases including eczema scrofula and ulcers. It claims to purify blood, heal sores and relieve pains, with samples offered by mail from the Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Georgia.
A man was fined 100 and ordered to peck ing rock on the streets ten days for speeding an automobile in Birmingham. New subscribers continue to come in by twos and threes. We extend condolences to Perry Henderson of Athens on his wife’s death. Do not make a beast of yourself this Christmas by getting drunk.
W. J. Atkins, lone night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, fell ill from exposure and lung problems. After trying many remedies he used Dr King s New Discovery and recovered enough to return to work. The ad touts relief for severe colds coughs inflamed throats sore lungs hemorrhages croup and whooping coughs with a trial bottle free and medicine dealers selling it for one dollar.
J. J. Hill, who controls more railroad miles than any man, declares no whiskey drinkers in his employ. The paper notes rising circulation and plans to add subscribers, with a carload of paper ordered and more expected in 1910.
Mrs. O Rhine vault of Vestal Center EO YE proclaims Electric Bitters as one of the greatest gifts from God to women. She credits the remedy with buoyant spirits, vigor, and joyful health, claiming it quickly cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholia headaches backaches fainting and dizzy spells, and strengthens the weak. Available for 50 cents at medicine dealers.
A Southern pond passenger train derailed into a creek in North Carolina. Sixteen passengers died and thirty five were injured with many of the injured later expected to die. Geo Gould and his son escaped unharmed. Judge Richardson delivered a notable speech in Congress proposing fifty million dollars for river improvements.
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Annie Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores and pimples. It also claims relief for sore eyes cold sores cracked lips and chapped hands. The product is advertised as fallible for piles and priced at 25 cents at medicine dealers.
Hub Bracken is urged to settle promptly as a poll tax must be paid to vote. In Montgomery two printers argued near a running job press. one struck the other, his left arm caught in the press, and he died.
Ingleside North Carolina resident B F Ayscue had endured fifteen years of indigestion and doctors visits. He finally used Dr King s New Life Pills and reports a complete cure for constipation stomach ailments and overall bowel troubles. A Wisconsin divorce suit notes a wealthy man seeks dissolution over his wife refusing to bathe and a quip about whiskey entering the home echoes editorials after an election.
The peculiar properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have been tested during influenza epidemics and when taken in time there has been no reported case of pneumonia. Sold by J. M. Sandlin and W. W. Windham.
The Moulton Advertiser promotes a high school entertainment show tomorrow with a small admission fee. Proceeds go to a good cause and organizers expect a packed house for the brilliant young comedians.
If you suffer biliousness constipation indigestion or chronic headaches you may request a free sample by sending one cent in a postal card with your name and address to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa The ad lists J M Synchin and W W Windham as sellers.
A Christmas Tree event will be held at the Baptist Church in Wren Friday afternoon at 3 o clock and at the Christian Church in Moulton Friday night at 7 o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend the exercises at both locations.
Many persons suffer a persistent cough following influenza. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can promptly cure this cough, preventing trouble. Sold by J. M. Sandlin and W. W. Windham.
Wr Chitwood lost his barn and head of horses by fire near Anniston. A white man and woman are under arrest at Anniston for choking a baby to death.
A sprained ankle typically sidelines for three to four weeks due to improper care. Chamberlain's Liniment, applied, may cure in three to four days. Marketed as a top remedy, sold by J. M. Sandlix and W. W. Windham.
A garbled report recalls a joyful scene as a child greets a balloon visit to an aunt, with an airship arrival and festive shout. The fragment hints at a local Christmas mood, moving between playful names and misty memories of Mississippian kin.
The notice advocates Chamars in Courth Remedy as a preventive against influenza and pneumonia. Querlain's claims are positioned as obviating pneumonia and countering disease spread, citing J. M. Sandlin and W. W. Windha as authorities. The language emphasizes preventing respiratory illness with the described remedy.
Our grand old friend D. Taylor of near Hartselle called Thursday and left a dollar for another year. He praised the town's growth and joked he would move here if everyone could live in one place. Alabama is 90, The Moulton Advertiser ten years younger, both yielding a festive air.
An 19th century advert cautions against mercury based remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buyers to ensure genuine product. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes price.
Clarence Bragg donated a large Christmas turkey, described as a gift from a generous neighbor. The note thanks friends over riches and praises the sharing spirit, while a notice invites folks to contact McGhee in Decatur for furniture offers.
Jacob Schrall of 482 South Street Danville Illinois reports eighteen months of kidney and bladder trouble. After seven weeks on Foley's Kidney Pills he feels better each day and offers to share his experience. Sold by W W Windham.
W P Miller leaves for Decatur area with his family and friends send well wishes. A J Brown of route 2 Danville offers renewed cheer. Mrs Joyce of Claremont endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy after a long kidney ailment, praising it as grand medicine sold locally.
John H. Wear returns from Tex to praise Alabama as the garden spot and sweetest place on earth. W. W. Windham reports a great reduction sale with goods moving fast at cost prices, drawing a famished crowd.
A German chemical hexamethylenetetramine is described as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic in Foley's Remedy. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities and notes it is sold by W. W. Windham.
The letter expresses thanks to F. Landers and Wet. Redman for extensions and to Bro. Redman for his good letter and sentiment. It asks that he remember Dr. Abe Ponder and his family and ends with a plug for Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff.
In Central America natives gather Cedron Seed, a costly herb said to have curative powers. Few druggists stock it due to high price, yet the seed is a key component of the Peruna catarrh remedy sold worldwide. A Free Peruna Almanac for 1916 is advertised for readers to ask their druggists about.
J M Sandlin announces sale of groceries at cost in case lots to clear stock. Bettie Irwin returns home from visit with Mrs J C Brown of Kentucky. Hookworm cases in Moulton have disappeared.
To Snuff users the ad promises the best snuff made from high grade tobaccos. It emphasizes careful curing and the product name implies pure Scotch quality and top satisfaction.
J H Hill and family reside on 6th Avenue North and are welcomed as Rev Hill becomes the new pastor of the Christian church. Unive paper lists land sales and advises readers to watch for good opportunities.
Fragmentary ad style snippet notes cough and cold remedy claims. Mentions Revs hoards, Tar cures, Foley's Honey and Tar substitute, sold by WLW, with unclear context or complete product details.
We note Mrs. Montgomery and Mr. Montgomery mourning the death of their nine month old baby. The bereaved family receives deep sympathy as the infant's pure spirit rests with God after Wednesday night. Farewell until the golden shore.
After exposure and a cold coming on, Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a throat and lung remedy. It claims to stop the cough relieve congestion expel the cold from the system and is mildly laxative. Sold by W. W. Windham.
Miss Virgie Doss from Oklahoma visits and hopes for a joyful future. A land sale by Penney and Speake drew a large crowd last Tuesday. Bidding was spirited and the dirt sold for full value. The James cried the sale and kept things lively for two hours or more.
The notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best and safest cough remedy for children. It claims to ward off danger of croup bronchitis sore throat and stuffed breathing and to provide comfort. It states the product contains no opiates or harmful drugs and should be kept on hand with no substitutes. Sold by W W Windham.
A brief note mentions Jo Gibson on local streets with a sweet smile and kind demeanor. It also reports a fatal accident near Centre Alabama where James Bowman died while hauling saw logs.
The item urges readers to ask merchants for Red Band claiming scalp microbes cause baldness. It notes cotton trading and political talk about Jelks and a late primary. The ad touts Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as a digestive aid and cough remedy for children, sold by all druggists.
Henry Barnett, a negro, was killed by unknown parties near Trinity. A negro collected $375 for a bank in Birmingham but lost it and is jailed with other suspects. Taft was the chief speaker at a large Methodist jubilee in New York.
Mr. B. E. Pregitt of Lawremes county and Owl Drug Co of Decatur Alabama announces a large, well selected Christmas stock now available at reasonable prices. He invites old friends to call when in Decatur shopping.
Dear Editor I request space for a few dots Health is good We have cold weather Christmas is near and I expect a good time School advances at Yapsville with Miss Carrie Fergurson as teacher Miss Della Drake visits Decatur and hopes to return Xmas Mr Walter Drake may visit relatives Christmas Miss Carrie Fergurson will take Christmas at Mount Hope Mr Jim Curtis visited his mother and sister near Gum Pond last week Tim Walker and wife visited Leola relatives Bro Chainey will Christmas at Tappsville Let us all attend services Dollie Drake preach at
A woman was found unconscious in a California town with a $362,000 wallet clasped in her hand. An unrelated ad line promotes Dewitt's Little Early Risers and Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for liver issues and injuries, typical vintage ad filler.
A fragmentary clipping mentions cremations at a cement house for a man and two women, two women in a marriage at 11 am, remarried at 2 pm, and a wealthy high flier. Judge Richardson plans to spend 710000 more on the Tennessee river. Atlanta divorced at She.
The piece notes county and state politics heating up except in Old Lawrence. Albert Windham plans a business trip to Decaturs then to Colorado for winter with his wife. A Town Creek firm sues W. A. Pulien for 2058.03 over failed cotton delivery. It ends with a seasonal nudge toward New Year resolutions.
A fire insurance man in Atlanta faces a $50,000 loss and a sad Christmas. King Leopold is dead with few tears. A 12 year old in New Mexico kills his mother with an unloaded gun. Courts should act on bootleggers. A Texas banker was murdered and robbed. A lazy man lounges by a stove dreaming of summer.
A compact ad featuring a paper 1nc. item promoting a Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book. Each bank includes a Good Luck Penny, appealing to parents and children with a small keepsake and a simple savings message.
The Moulton Advertiser marks four score years this week while defending its moral stance and opposing war. Corrections clarify age and founders, with notes on Hobson, peace hopes, and community items. A list of local incidents follows, including a hanging in Russellville, trespassing near North Carolina, a vitally wounded case, boll weevil spread, jewel theft in New York, and a Birmingham post office safe blow. Santa and holiday sales mention ongoing bargains and a coming earth event.
A sale offering a handsome line of toilet sets comb and brush sets odd burnt wood pieces cut glass and games and other Christmas novelties at Ow Drug Store in Decatur Alabama.
A reader weighs the value of a year’s Youths Companion at 1.75 against a single book priced 41.59 to 42.00. The Companion is praised for quality and variety with tales, humor, and notable writings, while other items note savings, shipments, and local incidents including drownings and train collisions.
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