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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
4
A WWI era letter from a soldier writing home on Thanksgiving describes fatigue from battles in the artillery and a transfer to the Seventh division. He hopes for Christmas at home or in France, mentions hospital stay, lack of mail since September, and a raid in Dutch trenches. He sends love to family and asks about relatives.
Farmers and others with work for returning soldiers are asked to send weekly notices listing job type and wages. Soldiers are returning from the front and need employment, so Lawrence County citizens with available work should contact Paul White, Chairman, Community Labor Board, Moulton, Alabama.
In a recent letter Mrs D W Isley of Litehield says she has used Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative finding them quick and sure relief. If you suffer indigestion or constipation these tablets will help. For sale by Sandlin Cowan Drug Co.
A brief quotation from Stevenson condemns blind conformity and urges moral autonomy as a warning against following the crowd. The remark challenges societal pressure and calls for individual responsibility in actions and leadership.
A note questions whether parrots show a left claw bias in grabbing objects and climbing. The exchange discusses observed tendencies toward using the left claw, suggesting a possible left-hand preference in these birds.
Quote reflects a curiously bold viewpoint about self made men being deemed looney. It asks readers to find an exception among pioneers and suggests the Richmond Times-Dispatch framing as the source.
In Dutch Guiana women bear the family wealth on their persons through heavy bracelets anklets necklaces and crowns of gold and silver, carrying the savings as part of daily dress and status.
Uncle Eben quips that many men feel they have worked after merely making excuses for not working yesterday. The line suggests a folksy moral about productive effort and pretexts.
An inspirational note emphasizes progress over stagnation. It frames the idea that achieving a destined port requires moving with and against winds, never remaining idle. The quotation from W. Holmes stresses intentional direction and action over pause or inaction.
The windmill palm Trachycarpus excelsus is praised as the hardiest palm in California. It tolerates low temperatures and rough handling, though it does not thrive when boxed for display.
Mrs. T. H. Caruthers of 708 Atlanta Ave Sheffield Alan says back pain and nagging kidney ache improved after taking Deans Kidney Pills. Hands swollen, fingers doubled in size, fatigue and low ambition eased after a short period. Go to all dealers FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Mrs Oscar Box died November 8 1918 after pneumonia following influenza born Charly Campbell January 1879 married December 6 1899 spent most life in Lawrence county mother of four children survived by husband mother one brother and three sisters noted for piety kindness and family love. She belonged to Rock Spring Presbyterian church for years remains interred November 9 in the local cemetery. pastor Rev G Fraizer led service. The community expresses sympathy and faith in the remembered scripture John 17 24.
An old health ad promises headaches stem from stomach and liver issues and touts Vin Hepatica as a liver and bowel cleanser. It claims the product will stop trouble, tone the body, and make the user feel renewed. Sandlin-Cowan Drug Coloul ton Ala. S. S. Pippen Court and Ala.
Courtland December 17. Dear Mr White I would publicize that the Food Administration desires flour be sold in a reasonable amount. The Administrator says ONE BARREL of flour is enough for one family at one time. Profiteering will not be tolerated. Hector D Lane County Food Administrator.
Stockholders are warned the Town Creek National Farm Loan Association will hold its annual meeting in Town Creek Alabama on January 14 1919. Directors to serve one year and other business will be discussed. Attendance is urged as an important meeting for stockholders.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications. The inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube causes rumbling and imperfect hearing. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured by the product. Circulars free. sold by all druggists.
For sale cheap one mes wash stand toilet set mattress S set bed springs and set of window shades all good as new. See Wire R Benner at Paul Whit's store.
Three horses and one mule offered for sale cheap for quick disposal. Prices range from 75 to 225 dollars, cash or on time terms. Location one mile west of Moulton byars. Data on file.
Edward Hassett of Frankfort reports Chamberlains Couch Remedy relieves children's attacks of a dreadful complaint quickly without narcotics and safe for children. Sold by Sandlin-Cowan Dine Co, offering a consumer health product claim in an 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
A long advertising block touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. It claims decades of relief with no after-effects and notes druggists stock it due to high demand and familiarity.
In the Southeastern department Y M C A expands education for soldiers demobilizing. Prof A M Seaby directs more camps, adding classes and speakers from colleges, with historical topics and post service correspondence to aid literacy and civilian reintegration. City Y M C A secretaries assist.
Atlanta notes the Y M C A needs men of established Christian character for overseas work including ministers and church workers plus educational administrators such as superintendents principals and professors. Also sought are good chauffeurs mechanicians and entertainers with strong morals. Warehouse staff and clerks are dwindle. High grade stenographers accountants and motion picture operators are in demand.
Paris dispatch reports the Y M C A supplies most chewing gum for U S troops abroad. A month's delivery of 77% tons yields about 16,320,000 sticks, equaling 43,960,000 inches or 4,080,000 feet of gum. Calculations note jaw miles and varying chewing rates among men.
Court of County Commissioners of Lawrence county Alabama invites sealed bids for grading surfacing on part of the Decatur Sheffield road State Trunk Road No 4 between Morgan County line and Courtland Bids due 11 a m January 1 1919 Plans and specs on file with State Highway Department Montgomery and Probate Judge Moulton Ala Right to reject bids reserved Bid bond required signed W S Keller State Highway Engineer
Estate of F P Lan D deceased granted administration on November 18 1818 by Judge C Sberrod of Lawrence County Probate Court Alabama. Notice given to present claims within legal time or be barred. E Sanderson administrator.
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