04 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
1
A letter from a distant city argues against alcohol, citing experiments and records from tuberculosis and Massachusetts General Hospital showing harm from even moderate drinking. It claims alcohol weakens vitality, fuels crime, poverty, and insanity, and urges voting against alcohol to protect economy, science, health, and national soul.
The Moulton Advertiser and Hartselle Enquirer critique Hobson and Underwood over saloon politics and public duties. They urge readers to seek clarity from Bob Howell, claiming the era's alcohol policy ruins families and livelihoods, while mocking misunderstood moralizing.
Chattanooga Tenn Speaking at the Chattanooga Chamber banquet Fairfax Harrison new president of Southern Railway argues the system of 10000 miles and 59000 employees serves the South. He cites tax payments school and road funding and the claim that most spending stays in Southern banks and communities. He calls the railway a public asset owned by the people and invites Southern leadership on its board.
A discussion noting the Southern Railway System as a vast public service earning over one hundred million in annual revenue. It argues railroads are both private and public, needing local ownership of stock to align interests with communities, and explains concerns about perceived Wall Street control over railroad destinies.
A fragmented political item notes candidates campaigning amid confusion and ongoing debate. It references a controversial statement and a mocking remark about a rival, highlighting a tense, partisan atmosphere without graphic detail. The piece emphasizes the need for clarity and fair discussion ahead of ballots.
Atlanta features H G Hastings argues Boys Corn Club boosts Southern agriculture with growing programs like Three and Four Crag Clubs Pig Club and Your Crop Club plus new crop diversification using oats cowpeas and cotton Involves figures from the Georgia State Corn Show and local collaborations noting pressing machines and liquor politics in Chicago Alabama and Birmingham outlets as context
A spoofed joint debate scene unfolds with Hobson Underwood Oscar and Forney weighing in on who serves the people. The verse lampoons campaign tactics and delays while praising patriotism and critiquing political missteps amid humorous name plays.
Uncle Jim Bishop aged 95 died at Guin. In the same town Bill Sizemore and Tom Stanford were killed by a boiler explosion.
A terse note declares that Robert has gone beyond our influence and now faces potential trouble depending on his choices. The writers claim they are too old to pursue him and would not if they were younger.
Churches, Ceurix and Lodges church directory lists Baptist and Methodist services. Elder A T Sims presides at Baptist Sundays 2nd and 4th with 9 50 am Sunday School. A M Armor leads Christian-Sabbath School at 9 30 am. visitors welcome. Methodist pastors Rev S N Burns and Rev Rome Wickens preach on Sundays monthly. Presbyterian pastor Rev J T Harris attends 3 00 pm services. Sabbath schools held each Sunday. strangers invited.
Chancery Court sits on the fourth Mondays of February and August. Circuit Court meets on the first Mondays of June and December and runs two weeks. County Court convenes on the third Monday each month. July terms occur on the third Mondays in January and July. Probate Court meets the second Monday each month. Board of Revenue meets on the second Monday in February, the first Monday in April, the second Monday in August, and the first Monday in November. Teachers are paid the first Saturday each month at Moulton. Examinations occur on the third Mondays in December, April, and July. M. H. CRAIG, County Superintendent.
Regular communications of Pool Lodge No -, Masons on 3rd Saturdays monthly. J M Pitman W M J Kh Waters Secy. Moulton Lodge No 6 A F and A M meets 2nd Wednesdays at 7 pm and 4th Saturdays at 2 pm. W S Howell W M W K R Jackson Secy. Mt Hope Lodge No 168 meets Saturday before the 3rd Sunday each month. J R Martin W M. Courtland Lodge No 37 meets 2nd Monday monthly. John A Gilchrist W M E J Simmons Secy. Town Creek Lodge No 361 meets 4th Thursdays monthly. W J Lee W M J M Voustson Clerk.
W. of W. May Flower No 43 holds meetings at Moulton on the first Saturday afternoon at 4 oclock and the third Saturday night at 8 oclock J W Almon C C Will Free Clerk Hillsboro Camp No 283 meets at Hillsboro on first and third Friday nights Town ook Lodge tasa meets second Tuesday night Hatton Camp No 306 meets the 4th Saturday night.
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