Old Oakville Legacy in Lawrence County Remembrance
The piece recalls Oakville as a cultural anchor in Lawrence County, recounting its early settlers from the South, the rise of education and religion, and a galaxy of pioneer preachers. It laments the loss of historic oaks and landmarks, noting how Progress displaced both indigenous and early settler life, ending with a somber note on government land seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Moulton
Lawrence County
God
Thomas L. Maddin
North Alabama
Red Man
Oakville Spring Remains A Sad Remembrance Of Indian History
The piece recalls Oakville’s historic spring as a relic of Indigenous lifeways and a royal water source through centuries. It laments the displacement of the Indians across the Mississippi and cherishes the spring as a sacred, enduring symbol of childhood memories and lost lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi River
Oakville
Morning Thoughts for Each Day of the Week
A Sunday through Friday set of motivational lines urges daily acts of kindness patience and optimism. It encourages returning good for evil believing in humanity and offering cheerful support to those troubled, ending with the idea that small acts can have great impact.
Give the Boys a Chance Chorus Ballad
A father urges fair pay and opportunity for his son to earn money and build a life. The song appeals for sharing wealth, resisting endless speculation, and encouraging honest work to provide a home and future spouse, with a repeated chorus: give the boys a chance.
Hats and humbug in a selling scene
A saleslady teases customers with compliments about hats that supposedly suit each woman. She claims the hats flatter different body types and appearances, but all the hats resemble one another, suggesting a critique of marketing flattery and sameness.
The Great Secret of Success About Sure to Win Investments
A commentary argues that the key to financial success lies not in chasing flashy bets but in avoiding risky investments and preserving capital for steadier gains.
New Farmers Telephones Connect to Moulton Exchange
A new four mile west line from Hamptons store links CG, G. Burch, G. W. Jackson, J. W. Deleshaw, J. N. Aldredge, M. H. Craig, Jacob Alexander, J. H. Aldredge and Dr. J. T. Burch to the Bell central. Rural farms gain economical service and wider contact with Morgan and Lawrence counties. A second line adds W. C. Wallace four miles from town. The piece closes with social humor about courtship and housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
Moulton Exchange
Hamptons
Danville
G. Burch
G. W. Jackson
J. W. Deleshaw
J. N. Aldredge
M. H. Craig
Jacob Alexander
J. H. Aldredge
J.T. Burch
Hamptons’ Store
Bell Exchange
Morgan
Lawrence
Lawrence County
Bell Company
Moulton
Hartselle Road
W. C. Wallace
W. M. Randolph
Landers- Weed
J.M. Ligon
M. Hill
W. R. Cleere
Hartselle
Biloxi
Edvisnene
i _ Wiley
Trinnity
John Shackelford
L. Heflin
Cottondale
Windham & Co
J. O. Douglass
Miles
Side
G. W. Wilson
Dill
Olustee
Sega
W.A. Moles
Mt. Hope
B. L. Owens
Columbus
A. E. Simms
W. W. Tucker
Trinity
J. H. Freeman
Aiki
W.L. Simms
W.F. Liahtower
W.C. Wallace
Spears du Vy
Alex Heflin
Lone Grove
H. J. Lile
Oaky Streak
T. Willis
Anadarka
T. D. Gailey
L. C. Sheets
New Decatur
M. M. Burks
Hillsboro
Campbell
W. P. Hill
M. B. Graham
W.J. Wade
J. W. Dalton
Elder
Ww. Nesmith
Rhome
Hartselle Letter Opens Local News From Hart selle
Dora Brannon writes from Hartselle, reporting good community health, crop delays due to rain, and an upcoming all day singing at Collins schoolhouse on the fifth Sunday led by Mr. Roper. She invites Lawrence County readers to attend and mentions Miss Alice Newman with a new organ and hopes for letters from Liberty and Milton Advertiser readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Alice Newman
Moulton Advertiser
Dora Brannon
Dear Mr White Seeks Mail From Health to Church Letters
In Town Creek area updates readers on health and farming progress, with notes on planting, cotton chopping plans, and fond remarks to several neighbors and paper The Moulton Advertiser. The letter by Ida Camp to the paper ends with a signature and a tease of continuing notes. The piece includes a list of local contributors with varied amounts and dates from 1909 and 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. White
Mt. Moriah
New Church
Annie Thrasher
Nora Kid
Elba Moats
Ida Glenn
Advertiser
Willie Flannegin
Moulton Advertiser
Ida Camp
Dots from a Section Letter on Farming and Crops
The writer notes a recent rain and a farming boom with most planting finished. Corn stands well though some frost damage is mentioned. He plans little cotton planting, favors reducing cotton acreage, and reports good health in the area. Signed by N. P. Robinson with friendly mentions of Miss Effie Moats, Dora Terry, and Harbin Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Hartwel H
Sterling Brown
Robert Paine
John W. Manner
A. L. P. Green
J. B. McFerrin
Thomas L. Maddin
Hartwell H
Bishop Paine
LaGrange College
John W.hanner
Effie Moats
Dora Terry
Mr. Harbin Hill
Route 4
Bro. White
Bro. Barbes
N. P. Robinson
Honor Roll Returns To Readers With Corrections
Three months after suspending the Honor Roll, the publication resumes today and will run about eight to ten weeks. Readers are invited to report mistakes for cheerful correction. The list now includes over 1200 subscribers, signaling a growing debt paying audience for advertisers.
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Ala
Temple of Commerce
C. Chenan
B. Downing
Chenault & Downing
Attorneys At Law
Bank of Moulton
Solicitors In Chancery
Moulton, Ala
J.M. Irwin
Attorney At Law
H. Irwin
Bank OF
Public Square
Irwin
EF. D. Gibson
Noulton
Masterson Hotel
Usy
Marrre Masterson
A. L. Windham
Notary Public
Justice OF Peace
Old Lawrence
Reminisccenn Sr
Shady Grove
Puck
Town Creek News
Oplee
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