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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
1
A Birmingham reunion speech urges dry supporters to unite to prevent a wet legislature. It warns the opposition has money, influence, and papers, but praises the anti alcohol laws, calls for prayer, and urges readers to fund the Anti-Saloon League and spread the Alabama Citizen.
A religious reflection praising God for bringing a person to faith and hoping others opposed to the prohibition movement may be guided to repentance. The speaker cites a biblical line asserting divine pleasure in life over death and urges turning from sin.
In Lawrence county few properties were offered for sale for taxes and they sold quickly, a countywide tribute to local land values. The newly increased real estate assessments total about 400 000, yet the 60 percent limit remains distant. Some tracts carry dirt values as low as 7 to 10 dollars per acre, exposing the oddity of tax collection debates.
A new statute in Alaba ma grants Probate Judges and Mayors authority to discipline unruly youths for home discipline lapses. No Lawrence county cases reported yet. officials hope officers avoid judging anyone. Citizens urged to have children obey guardians and stay out of trouble.
A sensational note warns of an insane man with John D. Rockefeller on a death list, implying potential assassination of the world’s richest man. The piece contrasts perceived danger in free countries with European monarchy risks, as society endures upheaval and competition for wealth.
Mrs James Pilgrim was killed by a bolt of lightning in Winston county while several others were shocked. In the same period a house occupied by Mr Arnold was struck in our town causing damage but no injuries.
President Wilson declares June as Flag Day and urges citizens nationwide to observe the day with proper homage and display of the flag, signaling a national call to unity and patriotic observance.
Jake Alexander of our county sold Stewart 102 bales of cotton at 12 cents per pound netting 6730 dollars. He is a top farmer with diversified crops and need not sell cotton or other crops until it suits him.
An advertisement from Moulton Drug Co promotes Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy to dispel lazy feelings. The text includes an Emerson quote about lifting, liberating, and correcting false views, urging readers to hold up true facts in order.
Rev Jas W Jones of the Baptist church will offer his resignation at the 11 o clock service on Sunday June 11. He leaves after a period of strong leadership under which the church expanded its membership and added improvements. He has accepted a call from Moulton and Mr Hope and the community will miss him and his wife. The paper notes his energetic pastoral work and spiritual conscientiousness.
A Masonic pin lost on Sunday May 27 near Liberty. Finder should return it to this office for a reward. preservation and integrity of the item noted.
An Ice Cream Supper will be held at W S Terry near Liberty Grove on June 16 1916 starting at 4 o clock in the evening. Cold drinks of all kinds will be available and everyone is invited to attend.
S B OSTEEN of Moulton Alabama announces receipt of a shipment of 14 by 20 convex picture frames and includes picture moulding. He offers to make frames of any size and notes he is still taking the best photographs available.
J E Brown expresses gratitude to supporters and best wishes to opponents in a concise post primary message to the voters of Lawrence County signed Very truly J E Brown
A cream supper will be held at County Line School House two miles west of Mt Hope on Saturday afternoon June 10. The event also features two ball games. All are invited to share a delightful time together. G Irving Smith.
Public notice encouraging readers to mail in a slip with name and address to Foley & Co Chicago for a trial package of Foley products including Honey Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets.
The Decatur Daily ridiculed the Moulton Advertiser over a sermon on patent medicines. The Moulton paper defends editors Hon. Jourd White and John White, calling the attack a mere raillery and urging fair treatment amid a heated press season.
Decatur Daily quotes complain about Moulton players exaggerating their honor and refusal to steal bases with the Association watching. The speaker asserts boys will maintain honor always, on the field or off, implying honor is all they have left to run for.
A missionary from India speaking in Des Moines churches recounted illness in the interior where he carried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credited it with saving his life and noted its use in India as preventive and cure for cholera, suggesting its usefulness for milder bowel complaints locally.
An ice cream supper will be held at the home of Dr. J. W. Fennell in Landersville on Saturday June 17 beginning at 4 o clock. Proceeds go to benefit the local ball team. Music will be provided by a string band and all are invited.
Hog cholera is spreading in Lawrence County killing hogs rapidly. Fred Smith reports heavy losses. his inoculated herd survived while unvaccinated hogs died. Inoculation prior to infection is advised as there is no cure. Serum from County Farm Demonstrator Garth Gilchrist at Courtland costs about 13 cents per C. C. with standard dosages. To inoculate, contact Gilchrist with hog counts and weights. service is part of his duties, owner pays serum. Rev Emmett Byars will attend the Christian Church in Halton next Sunday at 9 o clock.
A week of sun and soft winds was followed by a violent storm with a funnel shaped cloud and flashing lightning. The scene resembled a sea of billows as the earth trembled and the castle shook. After the calm, renewed pilgrimage and faith are urged. Marion Lousier spoke to locals yesterday and was deemed reliable.
Dispatches describe a naval clash where about 150 ships confronted each other with 40 ships sunk and around 7000 casualties. Reported land and air victories for Germany add to a grim overall outlook with a $155 million valuation cited. In Morgan county forty men face arrest for rat dynamiting, while Lawrence faces fear of pest vandalism.
Huntsville reports a large fire causing about 20000 dollars in damage while authorities extinguish a red light district. No injuries reported. Investigations to determine cause are underway.
Mrs. Charles Peden of 550 Mill Street Huntsville Alabama testifies she gained 27 pounds after three bottles of Tanlac. Once weighing 95 pounds she reports improved appetite, vanished pains, restored energy, and relief from fears of surgery. Her husband and neighbors note her vibrant recovery and renewed household activity.
Other women offering as I was to come to me and I will be glad to tell them all about my case. Tanlac is sold in Moulton exclusively by Sandlin Drug Co., and in Courtland by S. S. Pippin.
County board of equalization completed valuation of all taxable property for 1910 and will publish the assessed list for public inspection. Notices will appear weekly in the county newspaper or posted in public places if no newspaper exists, announcing the board’s report and the June 16 meeting to correct assessments.
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