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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
1
Advertising fragment shows garbled measurements and prices about banners and display sizes. Readable items include references to listings and column widths, with numbers and symbols scattered through the cut text.
The document lists county officers and titles in Moulton, Alabama. Including Chancellor W H Simpson. Circuit Judge D O W Speske. Probate Judge J C Kumac. Solicitor C Almon. Circuit Clerk R M Byars. Register in Chancery D C Goorllete. Sheriff John 8 Stephenson. Tax Collector Walter Roboreon. Tax Assessor Frank T Neely. Treasurer John P Henderson. Sup t of Education Henry G Almon. County Surveyor N G Delashaw. County Surveyor B D Lester Crow. County Court Judge J C Kumpe. County Solicitor J M Irwin. Board of Revenue members W V Previtt, J N Sheets, A J Wincham, F M Carcuth.
Chancery Court convenes the fourth Monday in February and August while County Court meets on the third Monday each month. Probate Court on the second. Board of Revenue on the second Mondays in February May August and November. Local beat listings with names and positions follow along with church notices, Masons, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen circles, and Royal Arch details for nearby towns such as Hillsboro Courtland and Moulton.
A string of wry,maxims from a bygone era on marriage romance and gender roles. It playfully links fashion, status, jealousy, and domestic life with sharp, satirical quips about husbands wives and courting. Strong humor and period voice with provocative observations.
Capt A A McGregor read a memory tribute to the late Robert King, born Leighton Alabama December 12 1832 died May 16 1905 LaGrange graduate 1852. Eleven classmates, only two living, Davis and Long. King taught mathematics at LaGrange College in 1865 but resigned in 1856 to farm. A devout church member, faithful friend and father, he led a life worthy of imitation. He awaits reunion with college mates and loved ones, a good name better than riches.
A Washington Star item notes twelve maxims circulated in Europe and America from part of Mayor Anselim Rothschild of Frankfort, founder of a great banking house. The list urges focus, prompt decisions, perseverance, integrity, prudent debt, sacrifice, skepticism of luck, productive use of time, humility, and steady effort to achieve success.
The piece cites Hearst's Chicago Evening American arguing for strong local papers. It urges readers in small towns to support their local editor, defend public speaking, and choose two papers or at least the local paper when choosing one.
The piece notes that anxiety has no place in a child of God and that Christ's serenity, even when weary and in pain, shows a tranquil trust. It asserts a faithful life keeps God’s promises and quotes a line about peace given by Jesus from M. D. Babcock.
Morgan and Pettysewn Luce report Congressman Richardson spent a social visit in Stevenson last Monday, greeting constituents in high Jackson. He is praised for his frequent outreach during non campaign periods, and local friends express support for his continued run for Congress. He downplays any anticipated Senate contest, saying he does not believe there will be one.
The Huntsville Mercury argues that John T Morgan and Edmund W Pettus will seek new Senate terms but suggests the people of Alabama, including Republicans, support keeping the current leaders in place. It notes Richardson’s strong standing and predicts the two elder statesmen should defer to allow newer figures to lead, awaiting future terms.
Ivan Machnow, born in Charkoff Russia, grew rapidly from childhood and reached 9 feet 24 inches at 23, weighing 280 pounds. He left Russia to avoid military service and has drawn attention in Berlin and music halls while traveling by train and boat.
Upon arrival in London the giant was met by a comfortable van and a four horse coach. His meals reveal a vast appetite with 16 hard boiled eggs for breakfast two to three pounds of roast meat five pounds of potatoes and a quart of beer at noon. The day ends with 10 to 15 eggs bread and tea.
A Pennsylvania reader argues that saving 20 cents daily on whiskey could fund a year’s worth of groceries and household items, listing extensive quantities from flour to soap. The grocer notes the saved money could finance broader purchases, suggesting coal and clothing as additional examples of frugal spending.
The article recounts the Gospel of Matthew describing the earthquake, the angel rolling away the stone, and the women finding the tomb empty. It notes the risen Jesus charging the disciples to go forth, baptize, and teach all nations, with the scene praised as a pivotal, timeless event celebrated across Christendom.
A brief devotional fragment reflecting on bearing a cross for faith. It speaks of pain in duty and finding God's love clearer, with the world’s redemption becoming brighter. The text urges courage in sacrifice and notes the cross sharing in Christ’s beauty and glory.
Partial honor roll lists subscribers and renewals since January 1 1905. Names from Landers ville Courtland Laundersville Pratt City Tow Creek Columbus Oakville Courtland Moulton Opelika Aquilla Sumterville East Lake Courtland Mount Bene Pool Hartselle Darmer Moulton Aquilla Courtland East Lake Wilsonville and others. The notice promises corrections for errors and continues in future issues.
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