Local Notes Highlight Visits and Health Advisory
Miss Ruth Stewart who teaches at Town Creek spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Clara Stewart here. Mr M B Graham of Mountai Nome was in Moulton Saturday. Mr Guy T Masterson of the Caddo section was in Mountas Monday. Several flu cases reported in Moulton area and residents urged to take precautions. Lester Judy and Guy Hefner took a quick trip to Decatur last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stewart
Town Creek
Clara Stewart
Guy T. Masterson
Caddo
Mountas
Lester Judy
Guy Hefner
Decatur
Albany man visits mother in Moulton
Mr. Roy Cowan of Albany visited his mother Mrs W C Cowan in Moulton at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cowan
Albany
W. C. Cowan
Moulton
Local Notes From Town Creek And Moulton
Mr Previtt Simms of Town Creek was in Moulton on business last week. Mrs Grace Knight is able to be out again after the flu. Announcement of Mr John Sheets for tax collector in this paper. Mr Sheets is a good man with many friends pleased to see him step out. Mr Charlie Walker much improved after a few days illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Previtt Simms
Town Creek
Moulton
John Sheets
Charlie ‘Walker
Walter Burch
Landersville
Judge J E Kumpe Family Visit in Birmingham
Judge J E Kumpe and family spent part of the week in Birmingham visiting relatives. William Pullen, a high school student here, is confined to his room with the flu. His many friends hope to see him out again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E.kumpe
Birmingham
William Pullen
Courtland Visitor Charms Moulton Friends
Mr. J. E. Brown of Courtland visited Moulton last week and greeted old friends. He has many admirers in Moulton who enjoy chatting with him during his stays.
Mr Roy Graham and wife visit relatives in Moulton
Mr Roy Graham and his wife from Mountain Home were visiting relatives in Moulton over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Graham
Mountain Home
Moulton
Lion's Den to Be Shown at Pastime in Moulton
Mr Fred Littlefield and Mr Walter Burch visited Decatur and Moulton this week and month. The Lion's Den will be shown at the Pastime theatre in Moulton next Tuesday with Bert Lytell as the star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Bert Lytell
Delkes Visit Ends as They Return to Ohio
Mr and Mrs J M Delkes, longtime visitors here with their daughter Mrs A L Windham, departed Saturday for their Ohio home. They made many friends during their stay and hope to return to Moulton soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Delkes
A. L. Windham
Ohio
Moulton
Visitor Hobson Jacobs From Decatur Seen in Moulton
Mr. Hobson Jacobs of Decatur was a visitor to Moulton last week.
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Mr. Hobson Jacobs
Decatu
Moulton
Little Sandlin Boy Confined to Bed by Illness
Sorry to report Clayton Sandlin, little son of J. M. Sandlin Jr, confined to his bed with the flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Sandlin
J. M. Sandlin, Jr
Fiu
John Day Nominated for County Tax Collector
The announcement column this week names John Day for Tax Collector. Day is well known across the county and has many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Day
Mr. Day
Free returns to activity after illness
Glad to report Mr. W. S. Free able to be out again after an illness of several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Free
Mr W S Terry Visits Town From Lesier
Mr W S Terry of Lesier spent last week in town and paid respects to the Advertiser, greeting editors and locals during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Terry
Lesier
Advertiser
Friends glad to see Lowe Harrig recovering after illness
The many friends of Lowe Harrig are glad to see him out again after several days sickness. Mr Porter Vaughan of Albany was circulating among friends in Moulton Sunday.
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Lowe Harrig
Porter Vaughan
Albany
Moulton
Mr J J Harris of Courtland Visits Moulton on Business
Prominent Courtland citizen Mr J J Harris traveled to Moulton last week to attend to business matters in the county seat. Local observers noted his purpose was routine and related to ongoing affairs of his enterprises.
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J. J. Harris
Courtland
Moulton
Free Bros Garage Partner Returns From Kansas City College
Mr F M Free partner in Free Bros Garage returns from Kansas City where he attended a mechanical college for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Free
Free Bros. Garage
Kansas City
Mr Lynch McKelvy Welcomes Ten Pound Son
Mr Lynch McKelvy is a proud father after a ten pound boy arrived at his house last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lynch McKelvy
Wilks To Deliver Sermon At Albany High Commencement
Dr. W. P. Wilks pastor of Central Baptist Church of Albany will deliver the commencement sermon to the graduating class at the High School on May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Wilks
Central Baptist Church of Albany
McBride Confined With Flu in Education Office
A. E. McBride, Assistant Superintendent of Education, is confined to his room with the flu. The report notes his illness and absence from official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. McBride
Public School Suspends Work Amid Widespread Illness
The Public School suspended work Tuesday for a few days due to a high level of sickness.
G N Preuit Announces Candidacy in North West District
G N Preuit announces himself as candidate for Member of the Board of Revenue from the north west district and asks voters for support and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Preuit
Board of Revenue
North-West District
Good Roads Manuscripts Placed In Que for Publication
A flood of manuscripts on Good Roads arrived this week from various parties. Limited space forces the publication to omit many submissions despite the desire to share all.
War Risk Insurance reinstatement notice urged for ex servicemen
Director R G Cholmeley Jones of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance reminds former servicemen that reinstatement rules for lapsed or canceled policies remain in force. Eligible within 18 months of discharge for a two months premium, health must be as at discharge or later grace date. Also, reinstatement within three calendar months after discharge is allowed by paying two months premiums with no formal health statement. Do not delay. Moulton Drug Co. offers patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.G. Cholmeley-Jones
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Resolutions Passed By Board Of Revenue In Alabama
Lawrence County voters supported a Good Roads Bond Issue and urged the State Highway Commission to contract now to build the Moulton to Decatur road via Red Hill. The measure aims to relieve commerce by creating a permanent, direct artery with speedy construction, aligning with Alabama’s 1919 act. Signed by A. C. Harris, A. T. Murphee, C. A. Young, J. E. Kumpe.
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Board of Revenue of
Lawrence Co. Ala
State of Alabama
Lawrence County
Alabama
Moulton
Red Hill
Decatur
State Highway Commission
Gaid
A. UC
Harris
A. T. Murphee
C. A. ,Oung
J. E. Kumpe
Notice to Ex-Service Men Lawrence County Scholarships Offer
The Y M C A Educational Committee has apportioned 439.68 to Lawrence County for ex service men education. Eligible applicants must have seen service and seek continuing education at any recognized technical or collegiate school. Apply by March 15, 1920. Funds cover tuition board railroad fare and related expenses and are usable until December 31, 1920. County Committee members: Supt. Earl M. Hodson, W R Jackson, Robert Almon, Eugene Downing, W C Bragg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Y. M. C. A. Educational Committee
Earl M. Hodson
W. R. Jackson
Robert Almon
Eugene Downing
W. C. Bragg
Rev Ernett Burns to preach at Moulton Church next Sunday
Notice invites all to attend a sermon by Rev Ernett Burns at the Moulton Christian Church next Sunday. An inclusive call encourages everyone in the community to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernett Burns
Moulton Christian Church
Pupils Return to School After Illness Absence
We are glad to see pupils who have been out due to sickness back in school again. The return marks a reopening of classes with students resuming daily routines and academic activities.
Basketball boys seek Friday game with Hatton
The basketball team plans a Friday matchup against Hatton. Officials confirm the planned contest as part of the schedule and urge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton
Field Day Activities Highlight School Classes
Students in the second year girls class gathered equipment for the Domestic Science department and plan to do meaningful work. Miss Maggie Young's art class prepared pictures for an upcoming exhibit on field day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Young
Lee Society elects representatives and dinner plan
The Lee society members elected their representatives last week. Debaters are Mr Pruitt Holand and Miss Celia Black. Essayist is Miss Lena Young. The Sophomore Domestic Science girls with teacher Miss Cox will serve dinner to the school board Friday.
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Lee Society
Wek
Pruitt Holand
Celia Black
Lena Young
Miss Cox
Mt Hope Valentine Party at Mrs Youngs
A February 14 gathering at Mrs R B Young's hosted Mt Hope Valentine Party. Guests included Omar Martin Glynn Armor Walter Burch Blythe Dukeminer Carl Pickens and Grace Nance. Activities featured Progressive Hearts Who Did That Deal and Dumb games with couples chosen by Cupid’s arrow.
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Amostet
R. B. Young
Omar Martin
Glynn Armor
Walter Burch
Blythe Dukeminer
Carl Pickens
Miss Devens
Will Smith
Miss Caldwell
Miller Jenkins
Miss Nance
Elmer Tubb
Grace Nance
Floyd Nance
Lucy Scruggs
Mr. Burch
Luke McLuke on Banana Skins and Foolishness
A wry saying contrasts wisdom and folly noting that a wise man may stumble once yet a fool repeats the same error by stepping on the banana skin twice. The line underscores caution against repeated missteps and the value of learning from slip ups.
Living Single or Married, Men Face Trouble
A proverb-like line contrasts single men going out to seek trouble with married men being kept busy dodging it, suggesting different social duties and temptations for men based on marital status.
It May Take a Man 30 Years to Make a Name
A witty remark contrasts long effort by a man with a quick personal decision by a woman to accept a marriage proposal. The quote hints at gendered views of ambition and union, suggesting rapid social outcomes for women once intent is declared.
WomanWise Riddle: Fear of Living as an Old Maid
A wry remark contrasts a woman’s acceptance of death with a deep horror at the prospect of living as an old maid, highlighting social expectations and personal dread surrounding spinsterhood.
Odds on Friendship and Framing Costs
A wry note on vanity and value suggests that items priced at 5.97 are lingerie while those at 1.29 are underwear, implying status changes with cost. The quip highlights perception and social signaling through price.
Vests Buttoned Up Back Inspire New Fashion Idea
A reader suggests a trend where vests buttoned up the back would make every woman wear a Vesh. The notion blends design curiosity with a playful take on garment naming and style cues.
Breakfast Table Repartee Monologue by Party Leader
A fifteen minute monologue is delivered by the Party of the First Part. The speaker wears a contrived garment described as their easy Kimono.
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Kimomo
Prohibition Turns Night Life Dull as Man Lets Wife Carry Key
Prohibition has made nights so quiet that a husband lets his wife carry the night key, claiming he has no use for it. The remark hints at a broader social fatigue and altered routines under liquor bans.
Prohibitionist’s Fate and Husband’s Bustle Bill
A former prohibitionist who sent to a Wet State for four quarts and a corkscrew is recalled. The correspondent describes the era’s cost of living, noting the strain of paying for skirts waists and underwear, and imagines a man’s reaction if his wife charged him ten dollars for a Bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Prohibitionist
County Education Funding Cuts Lead To Shortened School Year
The county kept four mills for schools last year and three this year. The one mill tax voted in 1908 expired, costing schools about $5,000. With higher teacher salaries and the loss, funds cover roughly five months of schooling, leaving little room for extended terms.
County teachers praised for solid work and community support
Bert commends county teachers for good, earnest, worthy work. He notes the need for trustees and patrons to renew support and cooperation to enable teachers to return for another term. More could be accomplished for teachers and the communities they serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
School House Untidy Rooms Highlight Community Standards
The article notes most classrooms are neat while two remain untidy, urging the school to be the neatest and most loved building in the community. It also reports monthly fire drills are carried out in compliance with the law, reflecting adherence to safety requirements.
Libraries Placed This Session At Hillsboro And Areas
Two libraries only have been placed this session one at Hillsboro and the other at Ne Smith New Hope and Harmony near Courtland are applying for placement in current session.
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Hillsboro
Ne Smith
New Hope
Harmony
Courtland
Parents urged to support school discipline and attendance
A call to parents emphasizes backing teachers in discipline, honoring the compulsory attendance law, and fostering good citizenship. It asks if they respect educators, maintain school property, visit the school, ensure children study nightly, and take pride in the building as a classroom for their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoool
Fate of the old Streetcar Girl in Birmingham
A backward stepping streetcar girl from Birmingham is recalled by the Birmingham Age Herald in a reflective feature. The piece tracks her diminished profile and the public memory as transit life changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
Birmingham Age- Herald
Mysterious Exchange From Yonkers Brief
A clipped exchange from Yonkers Btaiesnoun features a stubborn mule kick remark. The dialogue shows a puzzled boss and a responder confusion over distance and timing of the kick.
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Yonkers
National Forests Approve Purchase for Mountain Areas
The national forest reservation commission approved the purchase of 1,751,150 acres for national forest purposes in the mountain districts across the Ess Cin region. The action formalizes land acquisition to expand forest holdings and support conservation and public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ess.cin National Forests
Chinatown Joss Removed As Chinatown Transforms
A decade long effort to Americanize Chinatown shifts influence away from the Mott Street temple. Joss idols are moved to a dusty closet as a prominent council temple feature is displaced by new cultural changes. Pauline Lord visits William Harris Jr regarding an engagement. salary discussion leads to a humorous misunderstanding about worth.
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Chinatown
Joss
Mott Street
Temple
New York Times
Pauline Lord
William Harris, Jr
Europe
Harris
Miss Lord
Remedy claims for rheumatism and relief claims
An advertisement touts a topical remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and related pains with promises of immediate relief. It asserts external use for coughs colds croup influenza sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis and describes applying ten drops to leather to distribute the substance through the body.
Courtland visitors tour Auburn in early week
Mr Presly and Miss Lore na Redman of Courtland are in Auburn this week sightseeing. Mrs and Mrs Russel Fowler of Baltimore are guests of Mr and Mrs Chardavoyne, parents of Mrs Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Presly
Lorena Redman
Auburn
Russel Fowler
Baltimore
Mrs. Chardavoyne
Fowler
Courtland Mother Rushes to Ohio for Ill Daughter
Mrs. R. H. Tweedy of Courtland is summoned to Ohio to be at her daughter's bedside as she battles an illness described as the Flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Tweedy of
Courtland
Ohio
Mrs Searcy Visits Columbus Miss Resident Returns Home
Mrs Searcy of Columbus Miss has returned home from visiting her daughter Mrs R H Tweedy Jr accompanied by her daughter. Miss Helen Bynum remains critically ill at her sister’s home in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bynum
Decatur
Little Miss Anne Ford Returns to School After Illness
Anne Ford, missing school due to illness this week, is reported well and planning to return to classes promptly.
Sandersons on extended visit to the south
Mr J G Sanderson is visiting south Alabama and Florida seeking better prospects. The note hopes the splendid family remains in Courtland. Mrs G M Hall has been ill but showing signs of recovery. Mrs hk M DuBose entertained friends Friday afternoon. Three teachers Wilson Scott and Paker visited Decatur Saturday. A school and Community Club entertainment last Friday raised about $200 over expenses after lunch, fishing and fortune telling plus cake and candy sales. The teachers and pupils thank the community for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Sanderson
South Ala
Florida
Courtland
Watch This Column Builds Public School Association
The Advertiser’s editor invites all residents of Moulton to join the Public School Improvement Association as part of a weekly membership drive. Readers are urged to hand their dollar to association officers Mrs Price Irwin president, Mrs Robert Byars secretary, or Mrs John Forney treasurer, with names to be listed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Public School Improvement Association
Moulton
Price Irwin
Robert Byars
John Forney
Treas
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. B. Graham
Mountainome
Grace Knight
J. E. Brown
Brown
Fred Littlefield
Morgan County Abstract Co
Moulton Drug Co
Mr. Sellars
Mt. Hope
Ammermiz, Bond
Luke McLuke
Will
Courtland News
Anne Ford
G. M. Hall
Hk. M. DuBose
Misses Wilson
Scott
Paker
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