Platform and previews for Moulton Advertiser issue
The Moulton Advertiser endorses democratic principles and nominees while signaling cautious critique of some figures. It highlights Gen W W Brandon as a gubernatorial hopeful and notes the upcoming National Prohibition Convention in Columbus Ohio on July 16. It argues a dry ticket may threaten temperance and calls for reason in politics. It comments on politicians’ exertions and public discourse.
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Columbus
Ohio
Two Bills-Bryan Taft Showdowns Highlighted
The two Bills Bryan and Taft are shrewd fighters, but the overweight Ohioan is too slow in long heats and his heavy load would cripple an elephant.
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Bryan
Taft
Local notes from Moulton and nearby towns
A chatty column from Moulton area items includes Miss Etta Harris visiting sister Mrs. R L Quinn in town and employed in Birmingham. Mentions KE W Bussey of Flint a trip, Maj Bussey’s wish to return, a former Jessie James prisoner, Maj Weir of New York, crop conditions, church and trolley plans, Selma buildings, and 88 Montgomery autos. Also reports on local politics, school books, and a August 1 church aim, with brief mentions of citizens, baseball, and renewing papers.
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Etta Harris
Birmingham
R. L. Quinn
Magic City
KE. W. Bussey
Flint
Jile
W O W Picnic at Ora District Public School
W O W picnic planned at Ora district public school building with music and speeches. All are invited to attend and bring baskets. Clerk W J Ussery and committee member Surrxn urge attendance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora District
W. J. Ussery
Moonlight Festival At Moulton Methodist Church
The ladies of the Moulton Methodist church host a Moonlight Festival in the Courtyard Friday night July 10. Tea cream sherbet lemonade cakes candies and many other nice things will be served. Proceeds fund the new church building and everyone is invited.
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Moulton Methodist Church
Births Report Urges Compliance in Lawrence County
W J McMahan health officer reports failures by doctors and midwives to file birth and death notices under state law. The law imposes a monthly fine from five to one hundred dollars for each unreported event, for Lawrence County Alabama.
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Jourd White
Lawrence County
W. J. McMahan
Alabama
Mount Masonic Lodge Installs Officers No 168
The following brethren have been selected and installed officers of Mount Masonic Lodge No 168 A F and A M. W M Martin S W J N Jackson S S W J R Howell J W J F Howell Treasurer W age Secretary Sir W Fergersen Tyler, with names and titles listed for the new officers.
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Mount Eee
J. R. Martin
W. M
J. N. Jackson
S&s. W
J. R. Howell
Picnic at Aldridge Grove Near Wren Aug ust Day
Notice invites everyone to a picnic at Aldridge Grove two miles south of Wren on a designated August day. It promises ample refreshments and suitable ground for boys to play ball, with Burch and Aldridge organizing.
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Aldridge Grove
Wren
Burch & Aldridge
County High School supporters form committees at court meeting
A large, eager crowd gathered at the Court House last Thursday to discuss a proposed County High School. Building and Soliciting Committees were appointed and are actively at work, with plans to be reported soon.
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Court House
Trustees Elected In Alabma Public School System Run
Trustees elected last Saturday across Alabama must organize in each district within ten days by choosing a Chairman and a Secretary. On August 8 the district chairmen will convene in Moulton to form a County Board of Education with only one member as a teacher. In Moulton the district trustees are Walter Stephenson Clark Bragg John Brewer and Henry Delashaw forming a committee to secure a suitable house for teaching the Fall Term of the town school.
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Alabama
Moulton
Walter Stephenson
Clark Bragg
John Brewer
Henry Delashaw
Fourth of July Picnics Bring Pleasant Patriotism Across County
The Pic Nics report joyful Independence Day celebrations with no incidents. Gratitude is expressed for peaceful gatherings, as citizens reflect on a glorious fourth of July passing into history.
Alabama Farmers Union meets in Birmingham report
L. L. Sandlin reports a glorious time at the State meeting of the Farmers' Union in Birmingham. Delegates were pleased with proceedings and left encouraged for the year. He mentions a baby cap found in his dinner basket at the Sandersville picnic last Saturday, available from the owner upon request.
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Sandlin
Farmers’ Union
Birmingham
Alabama
Sandersville
Sunday School Convention at New Hope Church
The North-east District No.1 Sunday School Convention will convene at New Hope church five miles southeast of Courtland on the third Sunday in July. One delegate from each Sunday School in the district is urged to attend with statistical reports. The neighborhood is invited to bring well filled baskets. J. H. Wapsworth, President.
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New Decatur
Lord's Vineyard
Lilly White
Tennessee
Lilly
New Hope Church
Courtland
J. H. Wapsworth
Fragmented late 19th century notes mix news and oddities
A hodgepodge of items mentions whiskey sales at a Sheffield dispensary totaling 129886 dollars, drowning deaths in British Columbia and Russia, voter enrollment, Tennessee Republican meeting in Nashville, a July picnic, a mule accident near Ossellville, Mexico unrest, a Missouri wreck, and the Denver Democratic Convention with Bryant and Gray.
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Sheffield
Colum
Tennessee
Nashville
Loosier
Montgomery
Wiley’s
Jas. Henry
Ossellville
Russia
Mexico
Missouri
Denver
Bryan
Gray
Alabama Girls Industrial School Opens Autumn Session
The Alabama Girls Industrial School at Montevallo announces the autumn session begins Wednesday October 7 1908. It offers strong academic professional and technical courses with a high and healthful location. For catalog or information contact J Arex Moons chairman of faculty Tes W Palmer LL D present.
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J. Arex Moons
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Selma
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Tom Williams
Decatur
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Henry Warren Alexander
Henry
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Mouton
Eva Shelton
Liberty Hall
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Red Hill
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J. C. Kumpe
H. D. Jones
Ola Kumpe
Henry D. Jones
Park Crane
Landersville
Mr. Drane
Sloss- Sheffield Steel & Iron Company
Carleton Drane
Alaska
Sam
W. Pecnic
ORA
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Ovens
Nate Wee
Ofhers
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Alabama Girl's Industrial School
Tes. W. Palmer
Montevallo, Alabama
J. P. Coats
Lonsdale
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Rick
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Hacone Voseb
Trents
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Abraham Bernstein
TWE Franklin-Turner CO
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