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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
2
Hon Charles M Sherrod visited Courtland last week to attend to professional matters then spent time with townsfolk. He spoke of reconciliation after the late conflict and praised the country and people. The entry closes with a cheerfully sung yule title song about mistletoe and holiness.
The State Democratic Executive Committee will meet on January 24 to decide on a primary or convention and handle other business. A primary is favored, likely in August, giving candidates time to campaign across the county after holidays. The column ends with a campaign song line.
The piece jokes that Cook is a fakir, leaving Peary with the Pole, and suggests other poles await discovery. It notes Rockefeller funding hookworm efforts with no local cases in Moulton, and praises an American heiress who refused a nobleman over pronunciation, while musing on birth and wealth.
The writer laments promises about air ships and mocks a voter who advises the rival after voting. The note complains about poor mail service last night and predicts a big issue tonight, signaling anticipation of substantial news or a “whopper.”
A year end editorial looks back at 1909 noting fair crops and rising farm incomes, warnings that cotton money may vanish if spent on imports, and urges 1910 resolutions to fulfill duties, live by the golden rule, and pursue prosperity with faith and neighborly love. The piece ends with blessings and heavenly crowns for the worthy.
A postal photographic view features a two story pressed brick house with Gothic slate roof carved doors and Solomic porches. The residence is heated by steam and lit by electricity with Grecian landscape design and expansive windows giving a palace like impression. The Moulton Advertiser notes the feature as a valued Christmas tip and wishes Orley Moses continued prosperity with an August 1, 1910 expiration date for the item.
Hon A J Crosthwaite sails to Somerville for a December 29 wedding to Miss Annie Sample officiated by Dr E N Glenn. The couple plans a Florida and Spanish town honeymoon before returning to Moulton. The bride, a capable music teacher, is praised for her service to the county High School. Crosthwaite, longtime Lawrence County official, is hailed for generosity and prudent leadership. They will live with the Porters on Pontotoc Street, and Albert Windham will move to Colorado with his wife. Ed Thompson suffers injuries from a banana peel accident. A social honoring Miss Nelson is noted, with Christmas reflections and New Year resolutions available through The Moulton Advertiser.
Hon J Tom Heflin continues lobbying to refund the wartime cotton tax to Southern states asserting over 100000000 is due to citizens, with Alabama claimed to receive 10000000. He also introduces a bill to curb gambling in cotton futures and hopes for passage.
Hon A J McLaurin U S Senator from Mississippi collapsed and died at his Bran home causing shock in political circles. The late senator, renowned for his long service, was a leading voice on issues facing Mississippi and the nation. His death leaves a vacancy and prompts tributes from colleagues and constituents.
J A Willingham of Moulton Alabama asks to discontinue The Moulton Advertiser due to illness and poverty. He encloses a one dollar money order to cover up to January first 1910 and extends thanks to friends and readers.
A reader shares a devotional meditation from a friend’s Christmas letter. The message praises the infant Jesus, ties His life to enduring persecution, and notes that the Savior welcomes the contrite. The writer mentions ongoing sponsorship of The Moulton Advertiser and remarks on polemical weather debates.
A simple act of cutting into a rotten coconut on Christmas morning shifts a man from hopeful to pessimistic, illustrating how small, everyday disappointments can color the day.
A Ohio woman reports two years of heart and chest pain including back and left side discomfort. After thirteen bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy she improves, gains weight, and breathes more easily. The ad claims the remedy strengthens heart nerves and muscles and promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Probate notice in Lawrence County states letters testamentary on the will of M B Alexander were granted December 20 1909 by Judge J C Kumpe. Executors H L Deleshaw and F D Gibson announce claims must be presented within lawful time or be barred.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Montgomery Ala December 20 1909 Notice is hereby given that Warren White of Addison Ala who on November 16 1908 made Serial No 0921 Receipt No 1445 for West of North West quarter West half of South West quarter Section 32 Township 8 South Range 6 West Huntsville Meridian has filed notice of intention to make Final Five years proof to establish claim to the land described before Judge of the Probate Court at Moulton Ala on the 11th day of February 1910 Claimant and witnesses George M Hampton Sam Gilbreath George T Minor Jno White all of Addison and Nathan H Alexander Register
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