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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
5
Prof H J Lile narrates a pleasant summer on Lawrence county highlands praising honest people and fine water. He runs a flourishing school in Butler county and endorses Miss Ellen Wilson with 750 votes to aid her sewing machine contest.
An old advertisement warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Includes claim of testimonials, availability from druggists, and price five cents per bottle plus a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In the late presidential vote 14,852,230 ballots were cast while several million stayed home. Ed Coffman killed John Cranover at Scottsboro and a dozen others were saddened. Moulton runs two mills at full capacity to meet building material demand. Farm & Fireside offers a one year subscription with four pictures for 1.15, valid until Jan 15. Consider renewing or sending a gift to a loved one.
Nearly everybody knows DeWitt's little Early Risers are the best made. They are small, pleasant, sure Little Liver pills, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
The town of Moulton enjoys strong trade growth despite widespread personal crisis coverage. Editor Grubbs of the Decatur News recently crushed a hand in a press accident, described as a great misfortune. A wagon load of cotton planters passed through town, but local lads are advised to raise more corn.
The season for coughs and colds raises risk of diphtheria or scarlet fever in children. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is trusted by many mothers and deemed safe for children as well as adults. Available from Irwin Drug Co and local sellers in Moulton Landersville and Hillsboro.
The air is full of Christmas music and wedding rumors as B. P. Gibson moves to town and plans farming at his brother Dr. F. D. Gibson’s residence. Landersville will display a Christmas tree for Santa, while Moulton hosts none.
An ad touts Rings Little Liver Pill as a remedy for biliousness sick headache and constipation. It promises quick relief with no griping and lists price as We and availability through Irwin Drug Co.
The text cites 85,000 accidental US deaths and 1,000,000 injuries in the year. It urges readers to call the Probate Office for hunting licenses. It stresses good roads next to churches and schools and mentions hopes for a railroad from Gadsden to Shoffield.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy states she was deathly ill with a graveyard cough. Doctors failed, but Dr Kings New Discovery cured her, gaining eight pounds and full health. Claims this remedy holds world's healing record for coughs colds and lung throat diseases. Prevents pneumonia. Sold by medicine dealers at 50 cents and one dollar, trial bottle free.
Personal experience asserts a tube of ManZan Pile Remedy gives immediate relief for all forms of piles. Guaranteed 6 c. Sold by Irwin.
J W Wilkinson declares candidacy for Probate Judge in Autauga county as political activity resumes after Congress adjourns for Christmas. A local report notes a saloon keeper killed a drunken assailant who had beaten a woman to death in Montgomery.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark says Electric Bitters cured his malaria and stomach troubles and keeps him well. The tonic purifies and enriches blood, tones nerves, and boosts energy for the weak. Money back if it fails to help. 65c at medicine dealers.
Edward McGlown, 93, died in Athens after a long life. A Moscow based Russian millionaire burned his fortune on the hearth before death, declaring heirs would inherit property. Washington reports the nation growing more dependent while Dr B W Whitfield, 61, passes away at Demopolis after brief illness.
An advertisement promotes Cascasweet as non opiate safe for cross babies, claiming it complies with the National Pure Food and Drugs Law and is sold by Irwin Drug Co. A local note warns about scattered old paper at a school to be burned, amid other brief notices of local life including vacations and a poisoning death misattributed to whiskey.
150 men indicted for night riding at Reelfoot Lake are being tried. The heartless Black Hand clans operate nationwide. C G Hall lost his Decatur residence to fire with 3500 damage and 2000 insurance. A New Hampshire bank faces 85000 defalcation. its cashier under arrest. Judge Hundley confirmed, congratulations.
For eczema tetter and salt rheum the intense itching is almost instantly allayed by Chamberlains Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by Irwin Drug Co Moulton ES Gardner Landersville D W Irwin Hillsboro.
Miss Ellen Wilson accompanied by Walter Jackson paid a short visit Saturday. They left us pocket full of money and a hat full of votes. 100 Nightriders are on trial at Union City for murder. Send The Moulton Advertiser to a friend for 1909 to make the whole family glad for 52 weeks. Mrs Jeff Cartee contributed 500 votes to Geo Grimes promotion and is made happy herself.
An old advertisement touts Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form for liver regulation relieving headaches constipation stomach and kidney disorders acting as a gentle laxative and tonic. It markets a $1,000 bottle containing 24 times the 50 cent size and notes its sale by Irwin Drug Co.
Rev. R. L. Quinn presided at a home ceremony near Enon uniting Mr. Fred Speake and Miss Vera Waterson. It marks the first Christmas wedding of the season as bells ring. Mrs. R. A. Kirkland and her children relocate to Town Creek to join husband and father in his work of love.
An advertisement claims dieting is unnecessary for dyspepsia relief and promotes Kodol as a natural digestive remedy. It asserts Kodol digests all foods, is pleasant to take, and offers guaranteed relief, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Hon H G Aimon runs for Probate Judge and Will Jackson seeks the Circuit Clerk position. Both are described as good men with many friends backing their campaigns. The injunction remains in effect while work proceeds on the Temple of Learning.
Solicitor Almon spent a day or two here last week. Mr and Mrs David C Almon celebrate the second decade of their married life next Friday night from seven to eleven. We should attend and use the right spoon at the proper time. Don’t go in debt Christmas for a lot of trash you can do without.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo New York says he cured the worst cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and every trace vanished. He notes it heals all sores and it is sold with a guarantee at medicine dealers for 25 cents.
A. M. Crawford, once arrested in Baltimore for mail fraud, died by suicide. A Georgia dance night ended with a man killing his son in law as wars and rumors from the old world loom.
Every case of backache and bladder trouble is dangerous if neglected as kidneys may be weak. Dewitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills soothe pain quickly and act antiseptically. Regular 50c size sold here by Irwin Drug Co.
Report notes ongoing moonshine activity in Clay and Cleburne despite many seizures. It mentions a missed handshake with Dr. Dave and Will Densmore during their bird hunt trip and recalls a Mississippi murder case where Dr. Birdsong killed Dr. Pitt, leading to life imprisonment. Bessemer imposes a $50 tax on bachelors over 35 near Birmingham.
It is praised as a remarkable preparation for rheumatic pains lame backs sprains and bruises with quick relief. Priced 25 cents for small size 50 cents large. Sold by Irwin Drug Co Moulton SE Gardner Lancaster Hillsboro and others.
The item notes Choat's suicide at Birmingham ten days before Christmas, a Jefferson County grand jury minority report urging Sheriff Higdon's impeachment, and the killing of Will Jarmon near Sheffield by George Strong. It also mentions Dr Price Irwin's return home for holidays and his promising prospects as a physician.
A reader from Nova Scotia praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for easing post meal heaviness and improving digestion. The tablets strengthen the stomach and regulate liver and bowels, described as superior to pills and affordable. Free samples offered by Irwin Drug Co. and partners.
Two temperance stories appear in the paper, one by Brother Barbee and another by the senior editor. Each piece promises important lessons for readers and reflects the publication’s stance on temperance advocacy.
A physician backs Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative and stomach tonic for women prone to constipation due to habit. The ad cites multiple testimonials from women and institutions, praising relief of foul breath stomach issues and headaches.Druggists sell at 60 cents and 1 dollar. free samples available by request from the Caldwell firm in Monticello Indiana.
A quip on the appendix operation by a surgeon contrasts with Dr King s New Life Pills claiming silent cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria sold at drug stores. The text then reports 10000 votes cast Friday for prize contestants with ongoing mail totals. Z E Hadley sent 500 Indiana votes for Grimes showing support for the old man while R T Wear added 1000 votes for Evie Shelton bringing her total to 1500 votes last week.
Dewitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as the original with the DeWitt name on every box. The ad claims it is best for burns scratches and pains and particularly good for piles. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Tally shows Miss Elen Wilson has many supporters as 1,000 votes are recorded for her, reflecting broad local backing. Carrie Nation, famed for hatchets, is reported to have been expelled from a London bar. Congress may be asked for 5 billion dollars to improve rivers.
A local notice promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy to treat colds and prevent chronic catarrh. Testimonial from Mrs M White of Butler Tennessee claims rapid throat and lung relief after using the remedy. Sold by Irwin Drug Co Moulton S E Gardner Landersville D W Irwin Hillsboro Alabama.
Advice urges continuous sobriety to counteract sensational crime coverage and ensure daily papers highlight positive news rather than bloody deeds.
An OCR glean shows multiple patent medicine pitches for Rees Laxative Cough Syrup Pineules for kidneys Kodol for Dyspepsia and other tonics. It also notes mine disasters last week and political tallies with Bryan Parker votes, plus a renewal pledge from Alex Heflin and cousin Jim.
The clubbing deal with Farm and Fireside provides four pictures including Washington and a religious painting titled Follow Me. Subscriptions for new or old readers are priced at $1.15, with orders accepted immediately.
An advertisement invites young men to learn telegraphy at the Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan, Georgia. It promises a free catalog titled "A" and guarantees job placement. The contact note emphasizes reading the catalog for career reasons.
A Prize Winner profile lauds Evie for charm and popularity in Lawrence County voting, noting Texas and western state support and her top choice of a machine. Miss Ellen Wilson, described as a mountain flower near Danville, wins second with a preferred machine. Both prizes praised, with comments on wood-work finish and expected use of their awards.
A batch of 85 to 100 letters from children to Old Santa Claus could not be printed due to space limits. The paper forwarded the epistles by wireless telegraphy and promises timely fulfillment of wishes. Mrs Rep Lowe of Decatur and Mrs Minnie McGregor and her children visit for Christmas holidays.
A grand old gentleman announced he could not read letters this year but would visit as usual. A basket of children’s letters has been sent to Old Santa by wireless telegraphy, and he will be around to see them. Be good and go to bed early.
Three months ago Mrs F D Gibson was taken to Colorado for healing. Accompanied by her husband and family, she improved, then declined and died. Funeral at her residence, led by Bro J H Hill, drew a large procession. She leaves a husband two children aged parents a sister and brothers in sorrow.
A small crowd in town gathered Saturday night including country neighbors and raised $2,000 for completing Lawrence County High School. The effort demonstrates strong enterprise and civic spirit in support of local education.
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