Local Notes From The Moulton Advertiser January 1907
Glad to report Mrs J Bragg improving after illness. LaGrippe affects many, but no fatalities. Visits from Dyke Echols and wife of Decatur. Cold waves keep residents cold and poor. Gus Atwood and wife from Mr Hope visited. Several locals ill, fertilizer ads prominent. Ex deputy Masterson saddled horse died, others moving, improvements around town. Subscriptions due, roads debated, teachers examined, readers thanked, and grandchild news from Pickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragg
Dyke Echols
Decatur
Gus Atwood
Hope
A. J. Crosthwait
James Stewart
Jim
Iuka
Birmingham News
C. G. Lycch
Judge Wert
J. H. Brewer
T. J. Coffey
Montgomery
W. M. Neely
Moulton
N. E. Givens
A. T. Comer
Town Creek
Wood Wanted for Cash Payment at Highest Market Price
A local office urges immediate delivery of one dozen loads of good Steve Wood cut 18 inches long and ready for use. Highest market price in cash will be paid. Call at this office immediately.
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Steve
Free Cure for Eczema and Piles Offered
A doctor offers a free positive cure for eczema salt rheum erysipelas piles and skin diseases with instant relief. Address F W Williams 400 Manhattan Avenue New York send stamp. Also notes Bryan’s Kentucky speech for a Democratic U S Senate candidate ex Gov Beckham and Dr Shoop free trial catarrh remedies mailed from Racine Wisconsin. A man in New York reportedly drank due to his wife’s cooking and a white man was jailed in Birmingham after whistling in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Williams
Manhattan Avenue
New York
Bryan
Kentucky
U. S. Senate
Beckham
Birmingham
Deafness Cure Claim Promises $100 For Catarrh Cases
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole remedy for deafness caused by Eustachian tube inflammation. Claims nine out of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers $100 for any case not cured by the remedy. Mentions Toledo company and 5-10 cent medicine plus family pills. Also notes county primary election coinciding with state primary. Rescues of three men entombed in a Nevada mine after 46 days reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Nevada
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed by Edina Man
If you have stomach trouble try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr J P Klote of Edina Missouri says they are more beneficial than any other remedy he has used. For sale by Windham Co Moulton Alabama and E Gardner Landersville Alabama. Dr Anatus Johnston 88 years old died in Texas. He is said to be the oldest Presbyterian preacher in the South. King Boreas held our Southern country all last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
West Stover
Masterson
James M. Irwin
R. A. Kirkland
Texas
J. A. Haynes
Bashams Gap
Niagara Falls
Chamberlain
J. P. Klote
Edina
Windham & Co
Anatus Johnston
South
Boreas
Birmingham
Bryan
Cured of Long Trouble by Dr King’s New Discovery
A Kershaw South Carolina business leader recalls an eleven year battle with consumption ending after six months of using Dr King’s New Discovery. He regained 35 pounds to reach 170 and credits the remedy with restoring his health. Sold with guarantees at Windham & Co and drug stores. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Floyed
Kershaw
Windham &Co’s
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Dr. King
Bryan Club Organized at Decatur with Officers Named
A Bryan Club is formed at Decatur with Sam Blackwell as president 8 A Lynne as secretary and W J Nesbit as treasurer Billy recalls the men and expects a landing next time to remember each fellow involved
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Decatur
Sam Blackwell
A. Lynne
W. J. Nesbit
Treas
Billy
Cotton bales ginned. Farmers Union praised
The article notes 10,337,506 bales of last year’s cotton have been ginned to date, with a 2,000,000 bale deficit from the year prior. It argues cotton is selling at a premium and lauds the Farmers Union, claiming without the group the crop would fetch only 6 or 7 cents.
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Farmers Union
Home Kidney Tonic Prescription Promoted In 1906 Press
A mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup Sarsaparilla sold by local druggists is claimed to cleanse and strengthen kidneys and remedy backache bladder weakness and urinary trouble if taken before Bright's disease. Reports say it relieves pain clears sediment and regulates urination, urged for home preparation. The Scranton Times first printed it in 1906 with many papers noting it. Also noted are Miss Gladys Vanderbilt wedding gifts worth 1 million dollars and a March 38 unknown date preacher institute in Sheffield plus report of a Mexico coast island sinking with about 100 deaths.
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Bright
Scranton
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Gladys Vanderbilt
W. F. Foust
Sheffield
Mexico
Fever sores and chronic sores kept in healthy condition
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Salve as a superior remedy for fever sores, chronic sores, changed hands, sore nipples, burns, and skin diseases. Sold by Windham & Co. in Moulton Alabama and E. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania declares the 2 cent railroad rate unconstitutional. An Italian in Denver admits to 12 murders. calls for his hanging before he escapes.
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Windham & Co
Moulton
Supreme Court ‘of Pennsylvania
Denver
Colorado
Honest leather shoes offered cheap by dealer in Alabama
A. Bernstein of Moulton sells honest leather shoes at low prices to attract customers. The Methodist church reports 3,308 members, an increase of 68,000 from last year. Two Navy department officials face trial in Washington for criticizing the administration.
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A. Bernstein
Moulton
Alabama
Methodist Church
Navy Department
Washington
Wise Counsel From The South Promotes Electric Bitters
An article notes J R Blanken ship of Beck Tenn touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble after claiming success with several bottles. Also mentions Preventics cold tablets, bridge by Illinois Central at Haleyville, and deaths of Chas E Smith and Capt Ford Neville. Includes Chamberlain's Pain Balm testimonial for lame shoulder and local druggists Windham & Co. Moulton Ala and S E Gardner Landersville Ala.
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J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Windham & Co’s
Haleyville
Illinois Central Railroad
Chas. E. Smith
Philadelphia
Capt
Ford Neville
Decatur
Chamberlain
F. H. McElwee
Boistown
New Brunswick
Windham & Co
Moulton
E. Gardner Landersville
Big Ten Days Sale and Local News Nuggets
The note promotes A. Bernstein's store in Moulton with a Big Ten Days Sale. It reports a Dothan mob incident ending in death after a sheriff’s intervention. It also covers Robert Burns’ death in Tennessee, Dr. Shoop’s Cough Cure marketing, a Connecticut woman catching a thief, and statewide actions against blind titers, plus Birmingham crowds and Bryan dialogue.
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A. Bernstein
Moulton
Don't Take the Risk Prevent Cold to Pneumonia
A public notice urges prompt treatment of cold or cough with Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent bronchitis or pneumonia. It notes wide US and international sales and cites Windham & Co. Moulton Ala and 8 E Gardner Sandersville Ala as distributors. The Bibb County Sheriff faces a $6000 lawsuit from three men for not supplying overcoats while under arrest for game law violation.
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Chamberlain
United States
Windham & Co
Moulton
Bibb County
A Man's Duty and Farmers Meeting Notice
A farmer's duty to family urged, and Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co promotes brand use. The state executive committee of the Farmer's Union will meet in Birmingham on the 30th of this month.
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Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co
Florence
Ala
Florence, Ala
Farmer’s Union
Birmingham
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted for chilblains cure
An East Otisfield reader from Maine extols Bucklen Arnica Salve for chilblains and other skin ailments. The notice lists 25 cents at Windham & Co and drug stores. Nearby items report Montgomery census data, a blind tiger fined for illegal activity, and a grand prize offer of 1 million dollars for an Irish boy in this country.
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Jook Kemp
East Otisfield
Bucklen
Windham & Co’s
Gadsden
QuinnSeen As Best Qualified For County Superintendent
The text asserts Prof. R L Quinn is the most qualified candidate for County Superintendent of Education, with strong backing across the county and the potential to bring vigor and energy to the office. It emphasizes his widespread support and suitability for the role.
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R. L. Quinn
Hillsboro Farmers' Union Warehouse Stockholders Meet Date
A meeting of the stockholders is called for Hillsboro on Saturday February 1 1908 to devise ways to complete the warehouse appoint a manager and conduct other important business.
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Hillsboro
Pure Food Law aims to reveal harmful drugs in medicines
Secretary Wilson notes the Pure Food Law requires labeling of chloroform, opium, morphine and other habit forming drugs on bottles. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims no such ingredients, and the label now proves the claim. Also mentions consumer notices, bears, train injuries, bank interests, and local ads.
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Wilson
Windham & Co. Moulton Ala
S. E. Gardner Sandersville Ala
Fletch Sandlin Promoted After Wedding at Ardmore
Friends report Fletch Sandlin has been promoted to mailing clerk in the Ardmore post office. The event occurred while he was away to his wedding, signaling that fame follows him. Dr H B Burkett of Hillsboro visited Moulton for days consulting on Mrs Ida Crosthwaite’s critical illness. The Moulton Baptist school showcased missionary spirit with student recitations and a collection for the cause. Toll Reynolds remains jailed for killing a horse owned by Jeff Byars.
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Fletch Sandlin
Ardmore
Fletch
H.B. Burkett
Hillsboro
North Alabama
Moulton
Ida Crosthwaite
Baptist
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Moulton Advertiser
Moulton, Ala
L. and N
B. P. Wallace
Courtland
J.C. Bragg
R. M. Byars
Lawrence Norton
Crocket Goodlett
LaGrippe
Frank Pickens
Mount Hope
Baltimore
Portland
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Morgan County
Mississippi
Racine Wis
Sterting Remedy Company
Chicago
John Sharp Williams
Berlin
Anegro
Dothan
Robert Burns
Tuscumbia
Wrothe
F. T. Nreig
Pres
J.D. L. Byars
Sec-Treas
Ap Care
Georgia
Mobile
S. E. Gardner
Landersville, Ala
Toll Reynolds
Jeff Byars
St. Glair County
China Hall
W.J. Nesbit
Croxa Hall
Bank Street
China
King OF Cures
Wonder Worker
DR. King’s
Eva Uncapher
Grovertown
Ind
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