An Interesting Letter From Lakeland in 1915
A letter from Lakeland Florida dated January 26 1915 recalls school days in Moulton Alabama with memories of the Summer School, the Moulton Advertiser editor Jourd White and Professor Lynch. It notes church work by the writer praising divine guidance, growing community ties, and a recovering Mr Morrison and Mrs Wear. The letter mentions Dr Price Irwin as a physician and praises statewide prohibition victory. It closes with a club-rate subscription offer and a playful note about trout from a lake.
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Lakeland
Fla
Moulton Advertiser
Moulton
Ala
R. P. Morrison
Jourd White
Christ
Alabama
Price Irwin
Florida
Grove's Old Standard General Tonic Ad
Advert says Grove's The Old Standard Tasteless Tonic is a valuable general tonic with quinine. It claims to act on the liver and drive the blood, with a 50 cent price.
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Grove
Looking Backward: Old Memories Revived Incidents and Personal Notes
A compilation of reminiscences and personal notes from The Moulton Advertiser, dated about 24 years ago. The column presents brief anecdotes and recollections, continuing in weekly installments as space allows, with a focus on local people and moments from the era.
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Moulton Advertiser
24 Years Ago Confederates Reunion reflected in memories
The article recalls the 1891 Confederates Reunion at Courtland on August 5, listing 24 years earlier’s young ladies by state. It notes many are married or deceased, reflects on committeemen, and mentions local baseball games between Courtland, Moulton, and Hillsboro with undetailed results.
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Courtland
Alabama
Nellie Goodlett
Arkansas
Lucy White
Arizona
Lizzie Farley
California
Irene Kumpe
Conneticut
Bettie Irwin
Colorado
Mattie Goodlett
Delaware
Cilla Hutcheson
Florida
Anna Irwin
Georgia
Julia Wheeler
Indiana
Bettie McKelvy
Illinois
Emma Wiggins
Iowa
Fannie Simpson
Idaho
Lula Almon
Kentucky
Lou Sanders
Kansas
Sue Baker
Massachusetts
Sue
Tennessee
Janie King
Texas
Annie Maddin
Vermont
Susie King
Virginia
Mary C. Foster
Wisconsin
Madgie McGregor
Wyoming
Mary Holland
Washington
Julia Ponder
West Virginia
Sallie Heilin
Mountain Home
Terence Kelly
Moulton
Hillsboro Boys
Bob McMahon Seized for Historic Courtland Theft Case
Court records show an arrest 24 years ago in Courtland involving Bob McMahon and a reported theft. Authorities located and detained him in the county jail for processing.
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Bob McMahon
Courtland
Summers Ties Knot for Rufus Berryman and Esther Finnie
Rev. M M Summers officiated the marriage of Rufus Berryman to Esther Finnie in a ceremony marking their union. The couple begin life together under close family and community observation in a small town setting.
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M. M.summers
Rufus Berryman
Esther Finnie
Lawrence County Land Valor Shift Sparks Hopeful Outlook
Lawrence county shows 24 years ago 35680 acres of government land and the state 364540. now little land remains free. Many homes grew on the lands, with residents tracing roots to old Georgia. Generous values rise from worthless to 10 to 25 dollars per acre as prosperity and uplift push forward.
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Lawrence County
Old Georgia
Other Crops As Security For Loans
Extension Service guidance argues non cotton crops like corn oats cowpeas and hay can secure loans. It urges farmers to form cooperative marketing clubs with elected salesmen to sell in carload lots and ensure uniform quality to satisfy lenders. Detailed yield estimates and a plan to notify banks of shipments are described.
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COU cc
Eeleemaa
Demonstration Work by J T Watt in Alabama Agriculture
Demonstration Work aims to bring practical agriculture to farmers on their own farms. It shows real methods including crop rotation legume use and better livestock. The program connects experiment stations with farmers to spread research and raise farm earnings and rural life quality.
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Extinsion Services
Achar
Ala
Ima
Department A Agriculture
Rai
Bordeaux Mixture and Spray Formulations From Extension Service
Extension Service guidance from Auburndale Alabama outlines Bordeaux mixture as the cheapest fungicide and details 4 5 50 and 6 6 50 formulas. Instructions cover lime slaking, copper sulfate dissolution, stock preparations, and combining components in stages to avoid settling, with notes on adding lead arsenate for insecticidal action.
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Extension Service
Auburg
Ala
Honor Roll Subscriptions Paid Since Last Report
A list of local subscribers paying dues is presented with many names such as C M Heflin W E Givens H G Almon B M Waldrep S L Hampton L L Claiborne W F Free and dozens more reflecting community support and ongoing readership. The roll includes both men and women like Miss Maggie Armstrong Mrs Laura Henderson and Mrs Nannie Dunlap, highlighting civic engagement.
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Heflin
Givens
Almon
Waldrep
Hampton
Claiborne
Free
Eliza Terry
Terry
Crow Fred Stephenson
S Livingston
Houston
Henry
S Butler
Bracken
Preuitt
E Preuitt
A Preuitt
Greenhaw
H Pierce
Maggie Armstrong
Clem Pearson Dee Preuitt
Roy Montgomery
Laura Henderson
N Byars
Ab Heflin
Parting with Subscribers Over Renewal Plea
The notice warns about losing about 200 subscribers after this week unless they respond with remittance. It urges write by return mail, using the tag for necessary information, to avoid losing any copies and to continue service amid federal concerns.
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Uncle Sam
Loosier Dots and Small Town News in Moulton Ad
A compact local column notes good community health with social tidbits about biscuit shortages and flour prices. It mentions Mr. J M Wilson, Mr J W Burden with a 13-member family, fox hunting by Jim Passom, and cautions about locked cribs. Also includes remarks on prayer, temperance, gardening tips for February, and a quip about John Wanamaker’s advertising spend.
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John
J. M. Wilson
L. M. Thrasher
Jim Passom
T. Terry
Moulton
A. 4
Looking On the Bright Side of Life
The passage reflects on the new year and the birth of Jesus of Nazareth as a turning point. It contrasts worldly failings and malice with faith, urging readers to heed angelic praise at Christ’s birth and seek the Peace of God through saving faith.
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Annals of Time
Jesus of Nazareth
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Bowels for All Ages
Text notes that a coated tongue and constipated bowels can be eased by syrup of figs with soup of figs, highlighting its prompt action for babies, children, and adults. It cites an easy method and a 50 cent bottle from a druggist.
Calomel Mercury Dangers Promoted Against Dodson's Liver Tone
A period advertisement warns that calomel is mercury and harms the liver, urging readers to switch to Dodson's Liver Tone. The copy claims calomel causes bone erosion, salivation, and sickness, while Dodson's liver remedy is vegetable, safe, and guarantees relief by morning with a pleasant taste for all ages.
Dear Mr White Moulton Reader Sends News on J King
A Moulton Advertiser reader reports J King has suffered illness with a long spell of sickness. Neighbors have shown kindness and several local men including Luther L Hall Tobe Mc Millan Jess Tucker Jim Anders Jim Hawkins John Dill John Mc Culloch Emmett McCulloch and Tom King cut wood for him. Best wishes from a good friend.
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Mr. White
J. King
Luther L. Hall
Tobe McMillan
Jess Tucker
Jim Anders
Jim Hawkins
John Dill
John McCulloch
Emmett McCulloch
Tom King
Moulton Advertiser
Papers Wanted To Complete The Moulton Advertiser
The Moulton Advertiser seeks readers to supply missing papers from 1913 and 1914. Wanted dates include December 24 1913 January 21 1914 February 11 1914 February 5 1914 April 8 1914. Readers may reach thousands of buyers or sellers through the paper.
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Moulton Advertiser
Court House
Moulton
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Alawman Experiment Station
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Extession Service
Auten
Ada
J. T. Watt
Auburn
Ernest Walker
Alabama Experiment Station
G A
T F Almon
Cross Eugene Heflin
P Pearson
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A Vaughan
Vaughan Elder
W Nesmith
S Free
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King
M Sherrod
W M Woodruff
S L Lansdell
M Parker
Hi Craig
Pickens
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Parker
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Montgomery
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Joe Key
Will Steele
F Alexander
J O Dorroh
Thomas Adair
Gus Sewell
Joe L
Pitt
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T Gamble
C Bragg
P Morrison
Nannie Dunlap
W Warren
D Sandlin
Margaret West
Uncle Jourd
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Morgan County
John Wanmaker
Dodson
Dodsa
United States
German Kali Works, Inc
Broadway
New York
Chicago
McCormick Block
San Francisco
Atlanta
Empire Ride
Sevanish
Bank & New Orleans
Whitmey Central Bank
Phillips
P. & E. Lime
Nashville, Tenn
National Steel & Enterprise
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