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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
1
A Christmas editorial reflects on the Nativity story and resurrection, urging peace, kindness to others, and joyous acts. It calls readers to support the needy, promote happiness, and shop locally, noting the impact of mail order rivals and the need for fair prices and prudent giving in the season.
A reflective Christmas piece traces biblical events from Elizabeth and John the Baptist to Jesus birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. It emphasizes love as the core of Christmas and the season’s universal joy, linking childlike wonder with spiritual meaning and festive imagery.
Poignant verse portrays ragged children outside toy shops yearning for Christmas gifts. The speaker asks readers to feel their longing, imagines empty stockings and broken hearts, and urges not to forget these hopeful eyes during the season.
A dated Christmas note from December 22, 1910 signed as Santa, at the North Pole, asks The Moulton Advertiser readers to help deliver joy to all children. He notes wide economic disparities, promising to aid the needy in Jesus name, and signs as an old friend.
Public notice advises parties seeking special legislation must publish for weeks. It states rates at four cents per word and requests submission of bills with cash payment.
The editorial argues local taxation compulsory education and county supervision as vital to better schools. It critiques current systems, urges two days per term visits per school, and calls for organized improvement groups, stronger reading programs, and better road and farm outcomes. Hodson’s key-note is praised and Alabama is urged to adopt the reforms.
Officials representing Alabama county and state fairs and other interested parties are called to a Mobile meeting on January 10, 1911. The gathering aims to improve fair management financially and educationally, share cooperative knowledge, and influence future legislation to benefit the state.
The Tele phone Company has completed delivering new directories to subscribers in Moulton Courtland Leighton and Town Creek. The editions show many new names indicating ongoing telephone installations and expanded service in the area.
A Navy letter from WW Beever describes the Pacific Torpedo Fleet in San Diego California. He notes two annual target and gun practices costing thousands, enjoys time in California, and asks the Memphis Commercial Appeal be mailed to him with a money order enclosed.
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