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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser carries the Wednesday publication notice with the editor credited as Robert F. White. The paper notes its post office branding in Moulton Alabama as a second class matter under general publication.
The piece argues that communities neglect outdoor athletic facilities and organized games while private enterprise covers indoor amusements. It blames business leaders for overlooking recreational needs, noting that without leadership towns drift and fail to develop healthy outlets for sporting instincts.
The piece extols Chief Justice White as a model of judicial temper and fairness. It argues judges should weigh all sides and avoid bias. It proposes a permanent board to settle labor disputes, improving industrial efficiency in Alabama.
In attempting to settle labor troubles by arbitration the matter is often referred to a board of one man from each side and a third chosen by them. The thirdsman must decide though the two sides seldom agree, overloading one man. Rochester shoe trades devised a plan with one man from each side plus three neutral arbitrators, a group better than a single decision maker.
The prevailing view of Edison style interview questions is that they test irrelevant detail. Business success favors specialists who concentrate on one field, but there are well read individuals who remember much and can draw conclusions from details. A test of observational memory and classification might better indicate business ability.
The passage notes that wandering curiosity collects diverse information from around the world. It cautions that while memory can be scattered, general knowledge still holds value. It asserts many well informed people succeed due to their broad information base.
Public notice lists numerous heirs and claimants including Ninerva Garrison Ella Hodson Dennis Garrison and others. It states the United States seeks condemnation of lands in Winston and Lawrence Counties Alabama with US Forest Service plats, hearing set for June 8 1991 in Jasper Alabama, appearance and contest allowed, dated May 16 1921.
In a sunlit coop a flock of white hens and chickens discuss luxury among distant relatives who live in great wealth. They describe a life with steam heat, electric lights, running water, and strict rules, noting that riches do not guarantee happiness or adventure.
An article from Garret Smith argues the tobacco industry supports a vast network of related sectors including licorice, sugar, coal, packaging, nails, tin foil, wood boxes, printing, real estate, farming, and transportation. It cites $1.987 billion in annual tobacco sales and government revenue of about $1.115 billion, notes widespread editor opposition to prohibition, and warns of broad economic disruption if tobacco is banned. A recruitment notice for hosiery sales follows.
A reflective piece on individuality and charm. It contrasts natural irregularities in hand work with machine precision and cautions that trying to imitate others dulls personal allure. The message centers on preserving distinctiveness and authenticity.
Agents wanted in the City of Moulton to sell genuine J. R. Watkins Medicines Spices Extracts Toilet Preparations etc A wonderful opportunity to get into business for yourself Write today for free particulars and sample J R WATKINS CO 61 Memphis Tenn
A terse query asks if work is unsafe or permanent, prompting readers to consider job security and safety.
In a Leslie's Magazine style survey, Utah shows strongest anti tobacco sentiment with 42 percent of editors reporting public support for prohibition, while other states like Arkansas Iowa and Oklahoma largely oppose anti tobacco laws. The report notes Mormon influence in Utah and Idaho and highlights recent legislative reversals and near misses in various states. It ends with an unrelated recruiting ad for J R Watkins products.
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