Moulton Advertiser Embellishes 1908 Local Notes
The Moulton Advertiser from Moulton Alabama dated 1908 provides a glimpse of early 20th century civic life. It shows community notices, small business ads, and local happenings typical of a rural Alabama town newspaper in that era.
Free Cure Offered for Eczema and Piles
An advertisement by F. W. Williams of 400 Manhattan Avenue New York offers a free guaranteed cure for eczema salt rheum erysipelas piles and skin diseases with instant relief. Readers are urged to send a stamp to receive the remedy at no cost.
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F. W. Williams
Manhattan Avenue
New York
Peas and Potatoes Spur Hope for Farmers
Farmers report ongoing pea sowing with visions of future harvests. Peas enrich soil and provide nutritious fodder for animals and people. anticipates J W Crow arriving soon with a basket of sweet potatoes.
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J. W. Crow
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An advertisement asserts catarrh is constitutional and requires internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure, a blood purifier taken internally, is said to act on mucous surfaces and blood, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation are promoted.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Cooks Strike Roils Eastern Cities as Demands Grow
Cooks in several eastern cities walk out seeking higher pay and two months vacation with expenses at watering places. Farmers in Baldwin county report corn yields of 60 to 100 bushels per acre, attributing the gains to heavy fertilization and diligent work.
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Baldwin County
Dr Kings New Discovery Praised for Healing Coughs
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa says Dr Kings New Discovery cures long standing threat and lung trouble where other treatments failed. The renowned cough and cold remedy for throat and lung healing is sold at Windham Co and all drug stores 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
Kodol For Dyspepsia Endorsed by Georgia Official
Hon. Jake Moore state warden of Georgia testifies after years of severe indigestion that Kodol relieved his symptoms in one day and helped him regain weight and health. He preserves a bottle and recommends it for others. Atlanta August 10, 1904. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
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Jake Moore
Georgia
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Snl
Kodol
Jake C. Moore
Atlanta
Irwin Drug Co
Carrie Nation Hatchet Tour Scores Big Destruction
Carrie Nation swings again demolishing about ten thousand joints in ten years. Mass woods last week burned, wiping out millions in timber value. John Ray age 26 died by self harm near Florence, with father and brother also slain themselves.
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Carrie Nation
Massachusetts
John Ray
Florence
Heat A Summer Tonic Restores Nerves Says Shoop
Heat weakens nerves and appetite, but Dr Shoop's Restorative is claimed to rebuild worn out nerves improve digestion and strengthen kidneys and heart. The remedy promises noticeable daily gains within 48 hours and is sold by all dealers.
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Dy. Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Pine land merger sparks anticipated lumber boom
Six million acres of yellow pine lands are joined into one body, signaling a likely surge in lumber. Hugh Stewart and his son arrived in town with their whistling machine, prompting locals to mistake it for the Northwestern railroad, only to be disappointed.
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United States
Hugh Stewart
Northwestern Railroad
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Endorsed by Hartsville Man
A. A. Pel ton of Hartsville New York says Dr. Kings New Life Pills have helped him for years andare just exactly right. The ad claims relief from constipation malaria and general ill effects with Windjam Co. selling the remedy at drug stores location details minimal.
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Dr. King
A. A. Pelton
Hartsville
N. Y
Windjam & Co’s
Methodist Church to Build on New Lot Nearold South of Current
Rumor says Methodist group purchased land from A J Crosthwaite just south of their present site for a brick church. The old church and parsonage will be offered for sale. The patched church could serve as a schoolhouse temporarily until funds recover from building, and local parties are urged to act promptly.
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A. J. Crosthwaite
Kodol Promises Quick Help for Stomach Troubles
One preparation known today will promptly aid the stomach. Kodol digests all food classes thoroughly and will, for a short time, give complete relief from stomach disorders. Take Kodol today and continue as needed. Sold by drwin Drug.Co.
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Drwin Drug.Co
Woman and son shot while returning from outing to Atlanta
A woman and her son were wounded when a trolley car trip from an outing to Atlanta ended with gunfire. The bullet passed through the boy's head, lodging in the mother's neck, both gravely injured. An explosion in a Pennsylvania mine killed seven men and injured many others. Indiana is a doubtful state with a strong Bryan lean.
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Atlanta
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Bryan
Book No 4 For Women Promises Free Medical Advice
Advertisement offers the book No 4 For Women by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. It claims the Night Cure and antiseptic suppositories provide relief for women and can correct weaknesses. It invites readers to write for the book and notes the Night Cure is sold by all dealers.
Prince transforms home into palace as Kirkland spans counties
Charlie Prince has almost transformed his residence into a palace and Pat Kirkland is reported in Decatur and Hertselle, traveling across two or three counties. Mrs. Maggie Irwin is staying with her daughter Mrs. G. K. McGregor at Hartsella for several weeks.
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Charlie Prince
Pat Kirkland
Decatur
Hertselle
Pat
Maggie. Irwin
G. K. McGregor
Hartsella
Electric Bitters Endorsement by Mr Harden of Silver City NC
It cannot be beat for stomach and liver troubles says M Harden of Silver City NC. He calls Electric Bitters the best medicine for weakness backache and run down conditions. Also effective against chills and malaria, sold with guarantee at Windham & Co and other drug stores.
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M.harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
Windham & Co's
Courtland editor seeks Blaxton guidance after disputed account
E H Blaxton from Courtland asks readers to accept his account and we extend doubt to subscribers. The note shows readers may know more about events than the paper, and mentions two Negro men who died after a craps game near Florence.
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Lee Tollison
Lee
Dow
Memphis
E.H. Blaxton
Courtland
Bro. Blaxton
Florence
Eton man praises DeWitt's Liver and Bladder Pills
Bert Barber of Eton Wisconsin says four doses of Kidney and Bladder Pills from Irwin Drug Co. cured more than any other medicine. He continues taking them until a perfect cure is achieved.
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Bert. Barber
Eton
Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
Irwin Drug Co
Danville reader pledges yearlong Moulton Advertiser
G L Kitchens of Danville sends a silver dollar and asks to continue the Moulton Advertiser for 12 months, expressing long-time readership and gratitude. The writer shares enthusiasm as Judge Almondown guides Big Nance to victory, lifting spirits as the yellow cat is revealed from boulders.
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G. L. Kitchens
Danville
Moulton
Judge Almondown
Big Nance
Dr Shoop Magic Ointment Piles Test Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop s Magic Ointment as a quick remedy for piles. It offers a trial box by mail to prove its effectiveness and notes the product is for external or internal piles. It emphasizes a 50 cent size and availability through all dealers.
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Dr. Shoop
Colbert Republicans Nominate Ticket Amid Scantzeal
A Colbert Republicans ticket is named in a brief report praising a veteran man, Bro. G. W. Dudley, and lamenting limited federal gains, calling the opposition’s aims vain as the speaker hopes to meet the elder statesman soon.
Cascasweet Sweetener Claim Exposed by Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Cascasweet as safe for babies and free of opiates, claiming it aligns with the National Pure Food and Drugs Law. It is sold by Irwin Drug Co and recommended by mothers nationwide.
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Irwin Drag Co
Public fund remittance aids Milton buildings effort
The note thanks J. B. Spangier for a generous remittance of four figures. The payment arrived as Milton public buildings nearly exhausted the local reserve fund, marking a timely contribution to maintain project funds.
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J. B. Spangier
Moulton
Chamberlain's Remedy Cited By Cat Island Man
R N Farrar of Cat Island La recalls a 1907 diarrhoea attack and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with quick relief He jokes that using it in 1702 would have saved a $100 doctor bill Sold by Irwin Drug Co Moulton and others The note also mentions ongoing fish and snake stories and a local columnist awaiting John Brewer’s moments
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Chamberlain
R. N. Farrar
Cat Island
Irwin Drug Co
Moulton
E. Gerdner
Landersville
D. W. Irwin Hillsboro
Ala
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold by Irwin Drug Co
Advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers pleasant pills that are easy to take and sold by Irwin Drug Co.
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DeWitt
Irwin Drug Co
Walter Stephenson Receives Pis Catorial Honors Gracefully
Walter Stephenson is praised for modesty and graceful conduct as he earns significant pis catorial honors. The narrator notes plans to enjoy one more fishing trip with him and express excitement for his marvelous activity.
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Walter Stephenson
Walter
Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Offer Quick Relief
Pain will depart in exactly 20 minutes if one tablet is taken. Pink Pain Tab claims to move blood pressure away from pain centers and relieve headaches and toothache. Includes 80 tablets for 25 cents sold by all desirers.
Local Veteran News and Political Expectation Update
J A Haynes of Danville route 1 visits and recalls his Civil War service as a sharpshooter. He brings card coupons to aid Miss Ellen Wilson for a sewing machine. He praises Miss Wilson. Walter Jackson may boost efforts. The Negro National League opposes Taft, but many Black voters likely back Republicans.
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J. A. Haynes
Danville
Ellen Wilson
Ellen
Walter Jackson
Negro National League
Taft
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Various Ailments
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is recommended for cuts burns bruises and scratches. It is especially good for piles. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
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DeWitt
Irwin Drug Co
Hail Storm in Georgia Claims One Life and Four Mules
A Georgia hail storm killed one negro and four mules. A letter from 8. E. Holliman of Mehama praises the community and the editor notes adding his mother’s name to the local list.
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Georgia
E. Holliman
Mehama
Anson Views Inspire Texan City Pride
Beautiful views from L. T. Key show Anson Texas, sparking a wish for a wagon loaded with 50 bales of cotton. The piece urges Lewis to secure that image as an object lesson while cautioning Texas not to capture more of their citizens.
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L. T. Key
Anson
Texas
Lewis
Industrious Women Canning Fruit Amid Coming Shortage
Reports say many women are canning and drying fruit as signs point to higher living costs next winter. In Birmingham district, Union Miners strike threatens many families with hardship. A Philadelphia trolley car was struck by lightning injuring five women seriously.
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Birmingham
Philadelphia
Peace Price and Local News Roundup
The ad touts Chamberlain's Salve priced at two and a half cents, with local druggists Irwin Drug Co. and 8 E Gardner and D W Irwin selling it. Reports claim good crops nationwide and hints at a coming era of prosperity. A noted remark claims Pope Pius is a Democrat in habit but firm in faith. A New York tragedy recounts a doctor who killed his father-in-law two years ago and was shot by the widow last week.
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Chamberlain
Irwin Drug Co
E. Gardner
D. W. Irwin
Pope Pius
Dr. Simpson
New York
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by J W Jenkins
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for healing wounds burns and sores, citing a felon on a thumb cured. Available for 25 cents at Windham & Co and other drug stores.
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Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
Windham & Co
Turnip Patents and Spring Tonic Crops Boost Local Farms
Farmers report lively harvests with turnip greens as a spring tonic and Irish potatoes in good supply for winter. Rails of local crops improve after rains while farmers rest on laurels. A warning note on violence and crime is noted alongside regional pest control efforts in Mobile.
Tribute of Respect for Brother Charles C Swoope
A memorial notice from Courtland Lodge No 37 A F and A M to commemorate Charles C Swoope born February 4 1885 died June 19 1908 at age 73 5 15. It honors his character as a citizen neighbor friend and family man and announces mourning customs including draping jewels and wearing mourning badges for 30 days. The lodge resolves to bow to the Supreme Grand Master and spread the tribute in minutes and to The Moulton Advertiser.
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Courtland Lodge
A. F
A. M
Celestial Lodge
Charles C. Swoope
Fannie Hatching
Moulton Advertiser
Gulbrist
Moors
J.C. Terry
G. W. Tarasuen
New York Woman Names Twins Bryan and Taft
A New York mother welcomed twins and named one Bryan and the other Taft. The report notes the unusual pair of names for siblings and records their birth in the city.
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New York
Bryan
Taft
Eleven Pounds Coffee for One Dollar Sale Notice
A. Bernstein advertises eleven pounds of good coffee at one dollar until further notice. Call and examine it.
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A. Bernstein
Notice to probate will in Alabama law matter
Lawrence County Probate Court announces that on July 16 1908 a purported will of Annie S Crenshaw deceased was filed for probate by Emma C Sykes J G Kumpe judge sets August 17 1908 as hearing date at which J T Land of McRae Georgia may appear to contest the will.
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State of
Alabama
Lawrence County
Charles C. Swoope
Glover, Miss
J. K. Swoope
Annie S. Crenshaw
J. T. Land
McRae
Georgia
Emma C. Sykes
Gabe Pool
Martha Pool
Walter Roberson
Auust
J. C. Kumpe
Moulton
Steadmon V Johnathan Steadmon Chancery Notice Moulton
The case in Lawrence County Alabama Fourth District Chancery at Moulton requires Johnathan Steadman a non resident to answer the bill by August 18 1908 or risk a pro confesso decree. Publication is ordered in The Moulton Advertiser for four consecutive weeks. D C Goodlett Register dated July 20 1908.
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State of
Alabama
Lawrence County
Moulton
Dona Steadmon
Johnnathan Steadmon
J. M. Irwin
Johnathan Steadman
Register
D. C. Goodlett
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Help Wife
After years of stomach trouble and costly medicines Samuel Boyer from Folsom praised Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for his wife. Irwin Drug Co. and partners offer samples. Also notes Bill Slaton visiting and giving votes for Evie Shelton. Mentions a deadly explosion on a Boston pleasure boat.
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Chamberlain
Samuel Boyer
Folsom
Irwin Drug Co
E. Gardner
D. W. Irwin
Bill Slaton
Evie Shelton
Boston Bay
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Gains Longstanding Trust
In 1872 a cholera and diarrhoea crisis popularized Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It has since held a strong record for thirty-five years, widely sold in the United States and abroad. Nine druggists would recommend it despite profit-driven alternatives. Available through Irwin Drug Co. Moulton, E Gardner Landereville, and D W Irwin.
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United States
Irwin Drug Co
Moulton
Fire at Goodwater Alabama Nearly Destroys Town
A defective electric wire at Goodwater Alabama caused a blaze that nearly wiped out the town. Circulating rumors claim Prohibition is materially aiding moonshiners.
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Goodwater
Ala
Child’s Dysentery Cured By Beloved Remedy
A Carbon Hill reader recalls a severe dysentery attack on his four year old son. Two doctors gave up, but Webber treated with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which cured the child. The sender asserts the remedy saves many lives yearly and urges proper dosage per directions, noting it is sold by Irwin Drug in Moulton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber
Chamberlain
Willem H. Strolling
Carbon Hill
Irwin Drug
Moulton
E. Gardner
Landersville
D. W. Irwin
Hillsboro
Als
Brave Colorado Bulldog Sacrifices Life to Save Master
A Colorado bulldog saved his master by biting and pulling away a live wire when the man stumbled onto it. The heroic act cost the dog its life as it was fatally shocked in the process. The owner survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wemerians Subject Trial and Punishment Hopes
Report notes many criminals, termed blind tigers, are being captured and convicted across the state. It voices aim to run down rascals, end malign conduct, and punishment, while condemning the brutal murder of Father Leo and noting the priesthood is maligned in denunciation actions.
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Maledictiona
Leo
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