PHONE No 7. Et 1200 Subscribers and 7000 Readers today
The paper notes a current circulation of 1200 subscribers and 7000 readers marked as today’s reach. It emphasizes the paper’s broad reader base and ongoing distribution.
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
2
The paper notes a current circulation of 1200 subscribers and 7000 readers marked as today’s reach. It emphasizes the paper’s broad reader base and ongoing distribution.
The article surveys varied topics from Jamestown's 300 year history to a call for a Farmers' Union in Birmingham. It notes a whirlwind of finance with railroad consolidation, Cuba’s flag overhang, Ireland’s stance toward Britain, and looming grain and cotton market jitters including cotton prices at 25 cents and cotton futures unclear.
In a period comment the writer urges Roosevelt to assess river improvements from Masterson's mill to Big Nance, praising a $2,000,000 investment as making the creek the finest in America while criticizing doom-sayings and urging Democratic ticket picks with Daniels and Cunningham as running mates.
The Decatur Newsone prints two editorials on slander and strike troubles amid praise for editor Grubbs. It notes Gov. Comer’s stance on compulsory education and warns of mandatory schooling under a reform administration. The piece condemns rising office salaries and taxes while railroads face costly litigation.
The Court of Revenue sits to adjust county tax assessments in a reform era. Gov Comer argues higher funding is needed for judges, salaries, and state agents, while critics say the burden falls on taxpayers. The piece notes Prof. J J Pickens returning from Samson and considering law studies.
The piece urges merchants to advertise in The Moulton Advertiser to revive trade and reach 7,000 readers who may invest their money soon. It promotes the ink as a powerful medium to attract buyers, suggesting notices reach buying people faster than any other method and stressing value in advertising message.
A county reader from Oakville writes about last Third Sunday’s decoration attended with large turnout. He recalls cemetery cleanup, missing speakers, a Matthew 25 reading by Bro Price Roger, prayers, and graves strewn with flowers. He highlights veterans, a reflection on humane flowers over grave flowers, and urges acts of love to light the path to Christ.
A clipping recounts David A. Smith of Jacksonville Morgan County Illinois, who freed slaves by will and helped a relative during Civil War imprisonment. It notes Smith's links to Abraham Lincoln, a parole episode, and a Alabama emancipation act yielding a court emancipation for his slaves with judge James Fallagher and Clerk Witter Gallagher referenced.
The Morgan County Historical Society receives the 1837 Decree Emancipating slaves of David A. Smith from his heirs. April 26, 1907 framing highlights the transfer of thirteen slaves with $1000 per slave and $100 start for each, plus ongoing care. Beneficiaries included Old Isham and other named individuals as recorded in Lawrence County Alabama.
The piece argues Alabama Republican district committees and office holders would unanimously nominate Theodore Roosevelt for a third or life term, praising their loyalty and readiness to support him openly.
A New York residence built last year for 3.7 million dollars, funded with tainted money, is now offered at 1 million but remains unsold. Advertisers say honest people avoid living in houses tied to illicit funding.
An advance in telegraph rates is noted, though it limits access to negative news. Yesterday at 2 p.m. millions in the South paused business for five minutes to honor Jefferson Davis. Dr. Masterson was confined to bed recently but is now active, aiding suffering humanity.
Corom cautions farmers against buying or selling cotton futures calling it gambling harmful to the nation. The Farmers' Union opposes all gambling and urges members to uphold a noble order and fair deal.
Prof James N Braggies sow inested at Danningham 2200 6th avenue north. A couple of young people near Mt Hope spent last Saturday in our town trying to get yoked up in matrimonial harness but were unable to satisfy Judge Kampe and returned home disappointed. Walter Coffey a progressive merchant made a business trip to Deestur last Friday. He stops not for weather or roads and permits nothing to stand in his way. Mr and Mrs Geo Bowen of near Mt Hope were called to Moulton last Saturday on a sad mission. Col C C Harris of Decatur spent several days in Moulton since our last issue in attendance upon his sick sister Mrs Eaten Lynch. De Lynch came in from Nashville early last week and remained by the side of his mother until she passed over the river Sunday night.
Plain Truths and a Golden Opportunity promotes Montgomery Sunday Advertiser and Moulton Advertiser together with a Gold Fountain Pen. The limited 30 day offer yields $2.00 profit per transaction, combining papers and pen for $2.50 and a total advertised value of $4.50. Subscribers may save with this combo.
The str eet car men at Bir mingham are on a strike and no such excitement has been in the city since the bloody Haws tragedy. The boys are striking for more pay and less work, for more grub and more freedom. We hope they will be successful, but not through dynamite and the destruction of property. Blank book ledgers and office supplies of all kind can be found at the China Hall-Decatur, Ala or any other nice thing you may want. If you can't go, send your orders and we will fill them.
Meats cost more while hunger seems absent and families watch for berry season. Officials note rising prices amid stable food supply as communities prepare for harvest.
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