ProeM Algeles Letters on Subscriptions and Local Affairs
A collection of letters from readers in 1908 regarding The Moulton Advertiser and local matters. D W Boger writes about paying a year in advance and comments on the county high school site. Wallace Wear praises church growth and discusses prohibition in Birmingham. J M Doss reports life in Corpus Christi and plans for Confederate Veterans reunion. Mrs L W Owen from Farmersville, Texas, sends a six month subscription and longs for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Jourd White
Moulton
Ala
Jourd
Moulton Advertiser
Comer
Gen. Brandon
Desideratum
Laguppe
D. W. Boger
Birmingham
Bro. White
Texas
Faegan
Wallace
Corpus Christi
Tex
Jourd and
Paul
Alabama
J. M. Doss
Lone Star
Mrg
L. W. Owen
Farmersville
Rural 2
Country letter from Scurry Texas 1908 about daily life
A personal missive from Lawrence Gillespie in Scurry Texas dated January 18 1908 describes home life humor and local scenes. He jokes about biscuits milking a cow and calf quirks while recalling Alabama rock throwing and old spelling books. He signs off with friendly wishes and mentions local figures and cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jourd & Paul
Alabama
Old Webster
Jourd
J. L
Lawrence Gillespie
Bernstein Clothier Ad Promises Large Quantities Low Prices
A. Bernstein advertises complete clothing lines for ladies men boys and children claiming good fit and large quantities at small prices. The notice emphasizes broad selection and affordable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J&children
A. Bernstein
Moulton
Ala
Reveries of a Bachelor My Dear Girls
A romantic essay extols beauty and love through imagery of dresses, eyes, and slippers, then warns girls to choose a heart over appearances. It urges prudence in choosing partners, cautions against intoxication and social traps, and champions home harmony and virtue in marriage. The narrator addresses the reader with nostalgic, moralizing tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Cupid
Chancery of Love
Eden
Mary
Bernstein Store Ad and Humorous Quips
An old market advertisement urges people to visit Bernstein’s store for low prices on dry goods clothing and groceries, promising quality matched to every merchant’s. The rest of the text offers humorous lines about love letters and investments, reflecting light social commentary alongside the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bernstein
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Jourd ‘Wurry
Paul Wurre
HH. Irwin
Ordiere
Bank
Movulton
Public Square
TH. Irwin
Gibson
Noulton
GO. Chenault
Moulton, Ala
Bank of Moulton
IM. Irwin
Attorney At Law
AKD
Lawrence Counter
Joun
Howell
Moulton Hotel
B. O. Masterson
the Masterson Hotel
Uzy
Marvin Masterson
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Chamberlain
Windham& CO
Wever
Scott
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co
Florence, Ala
Durant
Miss
Virginea-Caliolina Chemical. CO
Proem Algeles
Mr. Jourd White
Scurry, Tex
W. L. Coffey
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