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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
3
The Moulton Advertiser notes a large and growing circulation as of February 25, 1908. One mail from Mount Hope added four new subscribers, with thanks to friends there for their interest in the paper. An Oakville letter signed Friend was rejected due to lack of a responsible name.
A notice offers a free eczema and skin disease cure by F W Williams of Manhattan Avenue New York and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio with a money back offer. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and reports a one eyed negro guiding a blind mule into a river at Montgomery with both rescued. Judge J A Bilbro of Gadsden runs for associate justice of the state Supreme Court.
An old-style notice discusses diet advice praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with local ads for Windham & Co and E Gardner. It also reports U S Senator Lattimer of South Carolina died in Washington last week and notes 150 mine deaths in Alabama last week. A law requiring counties to furnish Justices of the Peace with blanks is unconstitutional due to lack of Senate quorum during passage.
George Moore of Grimesland NC credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe illness. He reports steady improvement from the first bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles. Windham & Co druggist offer 50c and 1.00 sizes with a trial bottle free. Also notes visit of W T Seamans and wife to Camp Springs and Dr W T McDaniel purchasing a home in Athens for 4000 dollars.
A Burley Illinois editor reports his wife suffered weeks of coughing winters. After trying remedies, a friend suggested Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. three doses stopped the cough and has not returned. The piece notes local dealers Windham & Co. Moulton and S. E. Gardner Landersville carry it and promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as safe for children.
An excerption from a New York daily describes a simple remedy claiming to cure backache and urinary issues before Brights disease. The formula uses Fluid Extract Dandelion half an ounce, Compound Kargon one ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. A local pharmacist says ingredients are harmless and inexpensive and notes the remedy may benefit kidney cleansing and filtration, urging readers to try it.
The Illinois Central has reached Haleyville. The L and N road has given up its passenger service at Tuscumbia. Twenty eight miners are entombed in Pennsylvania. R. W. Winn deserted his wife at Sheffield and was arrested. An advertisement promises Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy with a free trial box mailed from Racine Wisconsin.
J. O. Thompson and W. F. Aldridge, rival Republican leaders in Birmingham, clash over factional control. Chas. Kirby of Colorado shoots his bride of two months then commits suicide. Snow blankets the West and Northwest from two to six feet.
An advertisement urges shoppers to visit A Bernstein's store in Moulton for cheap goods during the Big Ten Days Sale. Other items note eczema relief with Chamberlains Salve, reports of a New York panic easing after heavy retail purchasing, Florence tax on dogs, and a man named C A Richards found dead after going missing near Tuskegee following a rain storm.
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine touts Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite for quick relief in dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility praising its blood cleansing power. Also notes corn as money crop while urging Preventics cold tablets and listing sale details and general market reopenings.
E 8 Lopez of Manilla New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed many cuts and saved him suffering and dollars. It treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. 25 cents at Windham Co druggist. N d Asherbranner insulted us at a committee meeting for paying $2.00 but will likely write a letter urging support for the Moulton Advertiser.
John N Sheats of near Caddo visited last week and may enter the present county office race. The paper now announces him for County Treasurer prompting public attention on a potentially lively campaign.
Advertisement claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures colds with one bottle. Prices 25 and 50 cents. Sold by Windham & Co. Moulton and S E Gardner Landersville. Mentions grand jury and poor children needing breakfast in New York.
Advertisements push Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach liver and bowels claiming perfect regulation of digestion to improve mood. Dr Shoop Restorative is promoted for stomach heart and kidney ailments with promises of free booklet samples and mail order. Local note congratulates G M Almon on a daughter born in Tuscumbia with Rome residence.
Advertises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as prompt and satisfactory for rheumatism with one application relief and many permanent cures. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by Windham & Co. in Moulton and E Gardner in Landersville.
Florence Alabama February 1 1908 Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co advertises a cotton yield contest awarding a Florence 284 Wagon to the farmer producing the most seed cotton per acre. Winners listed include R P Dupree 1800 lbs J W Jarrett 1660 lbs L Holland 1510 lbs with official oath sworn by Justice R P Ennis.
At the February 19 1908 meeting in Moulton Lawrence County the committee elected Albert Speak to fill a vacancy caused by J O Shears death and D M Simms to replace H R Bayne who moved to Texas. Inspectors and returning officers for the upcoming primary were deferred to April 1 1908 and candidates urged to attend. The May 18 1908 primary date was set for nominating state and county candidates. The meeting adjourned with Windham as chair and Porter as secretary.
On February 17, 1908, officials including Clerk J. C. Kumpe and Sheriff J. C. Cannon appointed managers and returning officers for Lawrence County voting places. The March 80, 1908 election seeks county bonds totaling 100000 to fund road construction, with duties assigned across BeatNos 1 through 11 at locations such as Hillsboro Courtland Town Creek Red Bank Moulton and more.
Paid matter requests legal rates for political ads while promising upcoming coverage on Good Roads and Primary Election plans. The note humorously hints at daily tax collector letters and hubris in priorites. Separately the paper reports 17 Black workers killed in a Georgia train incident.
A letter to the editor touts hundreds of testimonials from successful farmers claiming the best yields come from Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co. products based in Florence Alabama.
Lawrence County announces D H Bracken as a candidate for re election to the office of Tax Collector, subject to Democratic Party action.
Authorized notice declares W. C. Hamilton as a candidate seeking reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Law. The filing signals his intent to continue duties, outlining electoral expectations and support from local residents and party affiliates.
Authorized notices announce several candidates for Superintendent of Education in Lawrence County. Man ts H Crain JAs J Prekens Cnak Les Kerpy A D Roperts R L Quinn and L F Woop appear as candidates, with party action impacting eligibility.
We authorize the announcement of J. M. Sanp.Lin as Democratic Party treasurer candidate for Lawrence County subject to party action. We also authorize Joan N. Sueets as treasurer candidate.
Authorized notices name Jack son Windham J W Byxhum Rev Rome Pickens and J C Hamks as candidates for the Court of Revenue from various districts in Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action. The fragment indicates southeast southeast and northeast districts with partial phrasing.
Card printers announce ready production for political candidate cards on tight deadlines. Pricing offered: 350 dollars per thousand and 2.50 dollars for five hundred.
W P Hood of eight miles southwest of Moulton Jessie Hill Uncle Jessie Planmnagin and Mrs Clem Jarret are among those mourned in Friday deaths. The text notes widespread losses across all classes as families and friends extend sympathy and hope they rest on eternity's shore.
Mississippi passes full prohibition on whisky within borders and supporters nicknamed mud larks celebrate the rural stance. The measure wipes liquor sales from the state, while opponents warn of unintended shortages and law enforcement challenges.
One three year old thoroughbred Durham or Short Horn Bull. Two cows of the same breeds aged three and five. Selling to shift from milk and beef to milk and butter. Six boars and a sow pig four months from a registered Biltmore Berkshire pair, $10 each if sold by March 15. Retaining Jersey Bull and Berkshire Boar for service. Service two each. Also seeking two Jersey cows aged three to five in milk with grade and price, plus calf age and sex. Town Creek Alabama.
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