How Times Have Changed in Moulton Family Reminiscences
An elderly writer recalls editor Nelson H White and his family in Moulton, detailing the lives of Mrs. White, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Berkshire, Jim White, DeWitt Clinton White, J.T. White, Pete White, Leonidas White, and Jourd White. He links wartime sacrifices, postwar moves, and community roles, noting enduring memories and hopes for future generations amid a long list of related pioneer families.
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Moulton
Nelson H. White
White
Iever
Berkshire
Waters
Memphis
Jim
Capt
Coulter
Maniton
Jim White
DeWitt Clinton White
J.T. White
Arkansas
Shiloh
Pete White
Emma Haley
Nelson
Corinth
Pete
Bellgreen
Franklin County
Leonidas White
Themopolis
Atlanta
Camp Chase
Apo
Harrison
Josephine
Daugher
D.C. White
Birmingham
Jourd White
Bourne
Paul
Boyds
Almons
Dinsmores
Werts
The
Owens
McDonalds
Roddys
Ligons
Uhitwoods
Goodletts
Preuitts
McDaniels
Stovers
Livingstone
Kitchens
McBrides
McVays
Jamicons
Harrises
Alceves
Milams
Youngs
Wassons
Warrens
Gibsons
Seamonses
Pension Bill Angers Readers Across Several Papers
Readers flare at a Washington pension bill adding 45 million dollars to the national burden. Alabama voters and Rep William Richardson face questions of support as editorials in The Decatur Advertiser and Commercial Appeal condemn the measure and demand accountability. The discussion notes the growing pension rolls, calls for curbing fraud, and argues pensions should aid veterans directly rather than all kin.
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New Decatur Advertiser
Congress
Wm. Richardson
Wheeler
Alabama
Judge Richardson
United State
Remembered Payment Letters for The Moulton Advertiser
A rural Texas sender from Alvord Route 5 writes Uncle Jourd he will remit $1 for his subscription by postal money order while noting occasional missed copies and requesting regular delivery. He explains illness and mentions similar notices from Memphis and other towns with a renewing yellow tag indicating date extension.
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Frank P. McGaughey
Alvord
Texas
Uncle Jourd
Moulton Advertiser
Uncle Sam
LaGrippe
Booth
Memphis
Letters to The Mountain Advertiser From 1911 Readers
A collage of reader letters and subscriptions to The Mount on Advertiser from 1911. contributions express gratitude for the paper, pledge payments, and community notes from Alabama towns such as Sheffield Town Creek Trinity and Ratcliff. The missives mention subscriptions, health, crops, and civic sentiment in early 20th century rural life.
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Town Creek
Ala
White
G. W Thrasher
Papa
County High Schools
The Attalla Herald argues for strong county high schools as essential to education. It states most youths lack access to universities, so high schools should be close to each home with excellent facilities. The piece notes such schools exist elsewhere and urges Alabama legislators to improve efficiency and provision.
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Attalla
Etowah County
Alabama
What Are You Worth A Curious Body Tax Accounting
An exploration of the commercial value of the human body notes that nine gallons of water and gas make up most of our mass, with lead and phosphorus present but not in a way that can be profitably separated. The piece concludes that physically you are mostly water and gas, effectively bankrupt in market terms.
Value of wealth lies in mind and morals not body
The excerpt argues real worth is mental and moral, notes body’s market value under slavery, cites varied items from Chamberlain's oiniment relief to news of a Texas couple in an airship marriage, and lists sensational counts and incidents from New York to Baltimore. It resembles a late nineteenth century column mixing ads and curiosities with brief items.
Reminder on Pneumonia Link to Cold and Chest Remedy
A short pitch notes that pneumonia can follow a cold unless Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used. It questions risk and offers the remedy for sale by J. M. Saudlin.
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Chamberlain
J. M. Saudlin
Another Change Of Publication Schedule For The Moulton Advertiser
The paper will now publish on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays to speed delivery on rural mail routes. Under the old schedule many readers received the paper on Monday or Tuesday, while the new plan aims for Saturday delivery before sunset. County officials and lawyers with legal notices are asked to govern themselves accordingly.
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Moulton
Editorials From A Living Past On Wealth And Morality
Overflowed Editorials critiques wealth inequality and the moral duty of society. It questions the extravagance of a U S senator’s wife and envisions heaven while urging readers to oppose liquor licenses in dry districts. It urges Judge William Richardson to declare his stance and calls for unity to protect youth from degradation. It also condemns Alabama fair advertising practice and urges fair treatment of the Moulton Advertiser in requests for ad space.
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Congress
Internal Revenue Collectors
Wm. Richardson
Alabama legislature funds governor mansion plan and raise
The legislature approves 50000 to build a governor mansion and 36000 to maintain it for four years, on top of raising the governor’s salary from 5000 to 7500 annually. The piece notes a clamor for a seat near O’Neal, while the governor merely must wish it carried out.
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Alabama
O’neal
Cattle Tick Law Ruled Unconstitutional by Court
The cattle tick law was declared unconstitutional, with observers noting the entire measure appeared headed for legal defeat and potential widespread political consequence.
Temperance Day Named for Alabama Schools
Superintendent Henry J. Willingham of the state department of education designates Friday February 17 1911 as Temperance Day to be observed by all public schools in Alabama as required by law Instructions have been mailed to teachers The notice also mentions interest in the prohibition issue before the legislature and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cold cure available from J M Sandlin.
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Henry J. Willingham
State Department of Education
Alabama
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Florence
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
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Jes
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Howe
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Mountain Tap
J. Lochmore
Sheffield
Mr. Jousd White
Chasennez
Trinity
White & White
T. F. Lentz
H. C. Lentz
F. R. King
Leighton, Alabama
State Life Insurance Company
Chattanooga, Tenn
DR. D.jayne
County High Schools
J. M. Sandilin
New York
Carnegie
Jefferson County
W. D. Lowery
8. T. Petree
John Brewer
Japan
Navy
Baltimore
F. T. Neely
Hillsboro
Decatur Fertilizer CO
Decatur
North
T. W. Pratt
H. A. Skeggs
U. S
Jana
Mrs. Clark
Country Weekly
Temperance Day
J. M. Sandlin
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