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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
3
Bank of Moulton directors passed resolutions on the death of W D Irwin a longtime director who served fifteen years died May 22 1920 The resolutions extend sympathy to his family note his faithfulness to church and charitable acts and authorize a copy of the resolutions to be sent and entered in minutes
A remark notes that every woman mayor who fails will be ten times more conspicuous than a man would be under similar circumstances, highlighting gendered accountability in leadership.
The article notes that the Kansas state college will educate girls to be good wives but will not choose husbands for them, indicating a traditional, limited scope for female education and autonomy for marriage decisions.
An iko an advertisement for a medicine to prevent colds and nasal catarrh by cleansing the blood internally. It claims fewer cold attacks and offers testimonials and free information from Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
In the circuit court of Lawrence County Alabama an equity case lists nonresident defendants and their addresses in Ardmore Oklahoma New Orleans and New York City among others. Publication is ordered in the Moulton Advertiser once weekly for four weeks requiring pleadings by June 22 1920 or 30 days after if needed. Witness dated May 17 1920 by Register W R Jackson.
The Young People's Council of the Muscle Shoals Baptist Association will meet at Mol ton Baptist church on Sunday June 8. The program includes devotional talks, reports, songs, and the Sunbeam and auxiliary programs with multiple speakers and acts listed.
The war department announced that the bodies of Red Cross nurses and other welfare workers who died in France will be returned on the same basis as soldier dead.
People learn that internal medicine for chronic rheumatism is often a waste of time and money. About 99 of 100 cases respond to external relief. Applying Chamberlain's ointment freely provides relief. It costs 35 cents a bottle, 60 cents for a large size.
In Lawrence County Alabama a notice in the Moulton Advertiser requires Edwin T. Jones non resident defendant to plead to Louise F. Jones bill of complaint by May 26 1920. If ignored a decree Pro Confesso may be taken. W K Jackson Register.
The Moulton Post, American Legion, reports daily influx of new members. Eligibility is limited to those who served in the U S armed forces during 1917–1918 or allied forces, are American citizens, and remain so. The group’s aims focus on service to community state and nation, upholding the constitution, promoting 100 percent Americanism, and mutual helpfulness. If eligible and in service, membership is encouraged.
Luke McLuke remarks on a harsh quip about violence, noting that men do the act while women rarely do. He observes that Armenian massacres and Red Bug massacres recur, with both groups seemingly thriving and returning for more.
An elderly man repeatedly searches his home for a missing beer opener, a simple routine that underscores a quiet domestic ritual and daily habit. Neighbors note the small mystery and the patience shown in the recurring search.
A concise line reflects a social stance where a woman shifts focus when her desired partner is unavailable, implying agency and choice in romantic selection.
The piece notes the man with nothing to divide desires equal wealth, urges cheer, and contrasts a single man’s need to compromise with a married man’s constant concession. It likens social roles to a toast with moths nibbling a second garment gone unshared.
Entomologist W E Hinds warns boll weevils survived winter in large numbers and cotton crop 1920 could suffer severe damage. Two control lines: cultural methods intensified, plus arsenical dusting with calcium arsenate using proper machinery and weekly shallow cultivation. Collect weevils before squaring, inspect early plants, burn or bury infested squares, and cultivate field to disrupt weevil emergence.
A large community singing event is planned at Lebanon on the Danville pike fourth Sunday in June. Noted county singers J Felton Legg and Bryer Bates will perform along with many other vocalists. All are invited to spend the day.
Advice to buy Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home for camping trips. It cannot be reliably obtained while on hunting, fishing, prospecting, or while traveling by car or ship. The safe practice is to have it with you.
Probate Court grants administration to R L Prince on May 28 1920 in Lawrence County. All persons with claims must present them within statutory time or be barred.
A compact note observes that many ardent farm supporters stay in town, while suggesting that consistent men are rarely engaging. The line hints at local opinions on staying or leaving, without detailing events or dates.
A concise exploration of how telling a fresh fish tale probes an ordinary narrator’s creativity and knack for novelty. It notes how audiences expect new twists and vivid detail, pushing storytellers to craft plausible, engaging accounts.
A quoted line asserts there will be sufficient reputable individuals to manage the nation’s banking system, implying trust in qualified personnel despite past legal troubles. The remark frames confidence in the integrity of future financial oversight and governance.
Aremark by a speaker equates beauty with a Ben Davis apple, implying natural appeal rests in simple fruit rather than appearance. The line suggests a playful comparison between aesthetic standards and a tangible, homegrown example.
Some figures stubbornly stay within their core political party, resisting calls to switch or be read out of their longtime alignment. The behavior signals strong loyalty or strategic positioning amid shifting party dynamics and public pressure.
A man received a three year prison sentence for stealing a ham. He will serve his term in a facility described as bankers' row, reflecting the punishment’s severity.
The guidance advises adopting a diet suited to one's age and occupation and keeping bowels regular. When overeating or constipated, take one Chamberlains Tablets to aid relief.
Notice to apply to Alabama Legislature for a local law amendment changing who prosecutes in Lawrence County Court and the solicitor fees. The Deputy Solicitor or circuit solicitor appointed to Lawrence County will prosecute state causes with fees as provided, but no solicitor fee may exceed the defendant's fine when a guilty plea is entered.
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