30 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
1
Mr White and Son ask for space in the local paper, noting they have paid and enjoy readings from home. The writer mentions good health, crops growing, farmers ready to store tools, and visits from Mr Shaw, Mrs Shaw, and W M Price. W T Knight reports on Lock Master of Lock A attending college grove singings.
In a February move to 612 Second Avenue New Decatur Alabama the business reports a 50 percent sales rise since the relocation from South Town. They claim the largest stock in New Decatur and promise a square deal while inviting Lawrence County customers to visit, with more updates planned.
In a July letter from Trinity Alabama readers express frustration over weekly paper delays reaching Trinity from Moulton by up to several days. They fault travel routes and a negro mail clerk on the line, urge an inspector visit, and note the paper’s schedule from Tuesday print to Thursday delivery.
Texas JsETTER Chico Texas 7 17 1907 Moulton Advertiser Dear Jourd. The writer shares local health concerns Rheumatism Eye and Throat trouble and a personal note about his son Emmet suffering eye problems treated in Fort Worth. He mentions Dr Masterson and a request to vote on a right ticket and prays for his sons vision and physicians efforts.
Moulton Advertiser reprints W. J. Horton's letter praising local health and urging farmers to diversify beyond cotton. He argues corn and grain ensure home food, resist merchant-driven speculation, and warn cotton profit hinges on late fall yields. Horton hopes for more writings from readers.
A drunk narrator named Jourd White recalls a dream of dying, entering Hell where sinners burn and cry for mercy with no relief, while he himself endures extreme heat and a glimpse of Heaven, illustrating a moralistic cautionary tale from a crude dream account.
The Richmond Times Dispatch weighs in on the Virginia Loving Estes case in Houston. It condemns alcohol as a factor in the tragedy while stressing temperance and recalling Judge Loving as a longstanding drinker. The piece blends moral sermon with unrelated poultry advice and social observations.
Town Creek Ala July 22 1907 born to Reverend and Mrs Godbey a fine girl with dimples and blue eyes. Godbey is pastor of Methodist churches at Town Creek and Hillsboro. Requests patriotic correspondents aid in keeping the Baby Department filled and to send reports to The Moulton Advertiser. J RK Armstrong, B KE.
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