Good Roads Stand Draws Lawrence County Voters
The Moulton Advertiser urges Lawrence County voters to approve a bond issue for better roads, arguing it will end mud travel, save livestock from damage, and benefit future generations. It endorses road paving and cites or appeals to local taxpayers and cattlemen, defending the plan despite opposition. It also notes prominent local figures and political endorsements shaping the campaign.
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Lawrence County
Moulton
Moulton Advertiser
Pike
Court of Revenue
Good Roads
Methodist Smoker Session Sparks Terse Crusade
A Russelville Methodist conference ended with prayer and smoke in the parlor. Salaries rose for pastor and presiding elder, cigars circulated, and hymns drifted on the evening breeze. The writer urges a tobacco crusade to curb the practice, warning editors to avoid widespread coverage.
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Russelville
Jesus
Brethren
Norwood
Civilization
Lane Views Fertilizers and Possible Agriculture Commissioner Run
extract from The Montgomery Advertiser highlights Hector D. Lane of the lower valley as a scientific practical farmer with advanced fertilizer views. It notes Lane is being mentioned for Commissioner of Agriculture in the general election two years hence and states his supporters would back him for a united North Alabama backing.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Hector D. Lane
Lane
North Alabama
Kumpe Declines Denver Delegation for National Convention
Not a candidate. The district will support Bryan's nomination. The Moulton Advertiser reports nearly 500 subscribers renewed in six weeks and notes subscriptions paid into 1912, indicating strong reader support as the paper continues its campaign.
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J.O. Kumpe
Denver
Bryan
Moulton Advertiser
Thut
Republicans of Lawrence County Invited to Convene Executive Committee
The text invites the Republican officers of Lawrence County to call their Executive Committee meeting or marshal their full field forces. It frames the offer as a courteous gesture that no self respecting Republican would misuse.
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Lawrence County
Old Coins and Paper Subscriptions Inquiry
J C Battles of Hillsboro Alabama asks value estimates for an 188 half cent and two half dimes from 1856 and 1858. He notes rising market prices in the east and asks for Moulton paper details and subscription rates for The Moulton Advertiser and Scimitar News, plus current offers for The Memphis Commercial Appeal or other papers. He reports best available deal is $1.35 for two papers and $125 for a year of two papers or $1.00 for home paper with an additional publication.
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Hillsboro
Ala
Jourd White & Son
Moulton
Moulton Advertiser
Scimitar News
J.C. Battles
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Southern Agriculturalist
American Farmer
A True Love Letter From Newburg Ala 1908
Dear Editors I send two money orders totaling four dollars and request The Moulton Advertiser be sent to Rev W J Barker of Double Springs Ala and I mention Bro Barker an old friend of yours He is a minister and a good man The letter praises your paper and notes a premium subscription offer aiming to keep Bro Barker connected to the paper The Farmers publication is also mentioned and a notice to inform if not received arrives.
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Moulton
Ala
Advertiser
United States Post Office
Moulton Advertiser
W. J. Barker
Double Springs
Bro. Barker
Edwardsville
Standard- News
Alabama
Bro
Barker
Community Letter On Health Roads and Tobacco Sale
A reader reports good local health with colds and lagrippe, complains of very bad roads urging a road tax, praises a preacher Bro Williams, and notes a tobacco crop of about 400 pounds, 250 pounds strong, sold at varied prices. He asks for continued paper delivery and payment, and warns about dropping some Moats from the subscription list if payments aren’t made by March.
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Bro. White & Son
Bro. Williams
Jourd
Southern Agriculturalist
Paul
H. T. Moats
Danville K4 Weather Guest Anis Vin Son Visit
Dear editors note bad weather affects the area as Miss Anis Vin, child of Cullman, spends a few days with relatives and friends.
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Anis Vinson
Cullman
Local Notices From Stave Mill Area Include Departures
George Wigginton, a contractor for the Stave Mill, drew all his money and vanished, leaving several hands unpaid for their labor. Miss Ellen Wilson and her father were seen here last week. G W Rooks and wife moved to Mt Hope, wishing them well. Rev John Smith passed through last week. Laura Rooks entertained friends Wednesday night. M A Higgins and wife went to Cullman to a sick grandchild. Rev T W Adcock and daughter Nannie went to Cullman last Saturday. J M Templeton is adding a new addition to his residence. Mrs D N Fulmer is on the sick list with influenza. Uncle William Hawkins lost a fine mule recently. F.
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George Wigginton
Ellen Wilson
G. W. Rooks
Mt. Hope
John Smith
Laura Rooks
M. A. Higgins
Cullman
T. W. Adcock
Nannie
J. M. Templeton
D. N. Fulmer
Isgrippe
William Hawkins
Wren Notes From A Town Circularite Newsletter
Rev J M Roberts filled his regular appointment. Miss Nannie Alinon leads the High school and pupils progress under her tutorship. Merchants report good commerce despite bad weather. M Bragg bought George D Montgomerys interest and hired Robert Montgomery. Wren plans to supply next County Superintendent of Education and will support J M Sandlin for Treasurer. Roads improved and pike road debate continues. Miss Mollie Putman has returned to Mississippi. Lynch McKelvy contemplates leaving. Will Coffey called on Miss M J M for a pleasant visit. Goodbye Blossum.
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J. M. Roberts
Nannie Alinon
M. Bragg
George D. Montgomery
Robert Montgomery
Wren
J. M. Sandlin
Pike Roads
Mollie Putman
Mississippi
Lynch McKelvy
Will Coffey
Blossum
Unconstitutional ruling on church union in Tennessee
A Tennessee Chancellor declares the Union of the Cumberland and Old School Presbyterian churches unconstitutional and issues an elaborate opinion restoring church property to the Cumberlands, while the dispute continues.
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Tennessee
Bonds for County Roads to be Voted on in 1908
Jackson Windham and the Court of Revenue of Jet County Alabama urge voters to approve a $100,000 bond issue to fund a county road program. The plan follows the Madison and Jackson county models with a 30 year term at up to 5 percent interest, Civil Engineer supervision, and contracts by mileage.
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Madison
Jackson
Welhave
Jackson County
Commissioners Court
Morgan County
J. C. Kumpe
John N. Sheats
W. V. Preuit
Jackson Windham
F. McArruth
Court of Revenue
Jet County
Alabama
Sven
J.C. Kumpe
Railroad Men to Meet in Tuscumbia This Week
Directors of the Alabama N. W. Railroad will meet in Tuscumbia on Thursday to consider putting the line under contract. The proposed route runs from Sheffield to Gadsden, linking two rivers and opening fertile country. Judge S. E. Gardner of Lankersville, elected president last Fall, is in town to support the project.
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Alabama N. W. Railroad
Tuscumbia
Sheffield
Gadsden
S. E. Gardner
Landersville
John W. Davis
Mt Hope writer notes near 90 year old D M Jamison
Rev Rome Pickens from Mt Hope records a visit with D M Jamison nearly 90, still vigorous and sharp on church and state topics. Pickens and Franklin Lee are among Mt Hope beat’s oldest residents as the County Democratic Executive Committee meets tomorrow. Taft swept Ohio primaries and Foraker is seen as isolated.
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Rome Pickens
Mt. Hope
Leighton News
D. M. Jamison
Franklin Lee
Last Night's Mail Reports Wide-Spread Disasters And Assassination
The Shah of Persia reportedly assassinated last Saturday. A tornado swept Mississippi Louisiana and Texas last Friday killing and destroying small villages. Ohio River floods caused massive property loss with thousands affected and many drowned. A North Carolina bank robbery netted 2700. A ship at Galveston reports yellow fever aboard. Anna Gould reportedly to remarry Boni. The report lists 26 murders and numerous crises amid widespread flood and fire losses, with millions in property damage arriving from Monday night.
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Persia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Ohio River
North Carolina
Galveston
Anna Gould
Drowned Man Leith Favored By Stewart Bros Interest
Will Gray of Hartsell says Mr Leith was drowned in the Flint back waters last Sunday while visiting his father. His wife and six children survive. Stewart & Bros. are handling the matter.
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Will Gray
Hartsell
Stewart & Bros
Leith
Flint
Honor Roll List Grows As Names Extend Dates
The paper notes extended dates by many readers including Alex Gist Ed Spain G A Nix A G Bayne J A Willingham Rev W J Barker S D Taylor W J Wade W B Greenhaw W N Pope J W Greenhaw Geo Thompson and others. It states plans for a beautiful Honor Roll to be published with pride.
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Alex Gist
Spain
G. A. Nix
A. G. Bayne
J. A. Willingham
Rev. W.J. Barker
S. D. Taylor
W. J. Wade
W. B. Greenhaw
W. N. Pope
J. W. Greenhaw
Geo. Thompson
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Philone
Mouton
William Richiardson
Madison County
J. A. Rountree
Birmingham
Rountree
State
Bryan Club
R.H. Walker
The
Athens Democrat
Walker
Ileigh
Newburg
J.A. Willingham
Danville
Lawrence
Our County Democratic Executive Committee
Taft
Ohio
Foraker
Temnessee Valley Fertilizer
Lompaly
Florence
Windhan’s Department
Earth
Windham & Company
Moulton, Ala
P. W. Phinizy
Early Phinizy
D. C
E. C. McDonald
State of
Sarah C. McDonald
Akin
Edward H. McDonald
Jasper
Annie E. Riddle
Uotaw
James Luke McDonald
Rye
Liberty County
Ward McDonald
Grovetown
Trinity County
Eugene F. McDonald
Claude C.mcdonald
Tandy C. McDonald
E. ©. McDonald
State of Alabama
Chanceryaig
Moul
G. W. Hoties
Emma Hughes
Register
China Hall
W.J. Nusbit
Decatur, Ala
Bank Street
Decatur
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