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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
3
Lynch Irwin and his wife are visiting relatives and friends. He comes from Fort Worth and locals express happiness to see them. They wish the couple could spend the summer in the area.
Advertisement offers a free dependable cure for eczema salt rheum erysipelas piles and skin diseases with instant relief. F W Williams invites afflicted readers to write from 400 Manhattan Avenue New York and send a stamp for this unsolicited medical offer.
W. W. Russell of Mt Hope visited last Friday with young Roberson. Russell paid up and renewed his subscription for another year and carried back ballots for a premium. The article notes the disappearing chestnut tree from the country.
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm F. J. Cheney & Co. senior partner in Toledo will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 1886 A W Gleason. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A band of men in knee breeches robbed a Montana train, described as boy bandits of the wild west. In Alabama, the Red Eye sale at the dispen in Tuscumbia fell 30 percent in May, with April sales down by 1500 dollars, noted as a healthy sign of change.
Irwin Drug Co. markets DeWitt's Little Early Risers famous liver pills to customers. The package promotes relief and regularity with a noted brand name and retailer involvement.
A town rallying to keep vitality alive urges constant activity. Residents aim to repair school houses and churches, stressing ongoing effort as essential to prevent decay. Dr John Farley recently returned from the creek chilled but expected to recover quickly for further outings.
An advertisement urges weak women to try Dr Shoops Night Cure antiseptic suppositories claiming direct action on weaknesses. It promotes a free booklet Book Mo 4 For Women with hints and offers to mail it from Racine Wisconsin. The doctor invites confidential questions and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
A brief note from Washington reports a small rise in cotton acreage while farmers face reduced yields due to storms rains and weevils. The text reflects a rural sentiment that divine intervention is aiding farmers by curbing their crop losses amid adverse conditions.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of using it for coughs and colds. The remedy is described as a long standing throat and lung medicine, preventive of pneumonia and healer of weak lungs, sold with a guarantee at Windham & Co’s and other drug stores, 50 cents to 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
A letter from J A Blackman on Route 4 is declined as too personal and disrespectful to an elderly woman. The note asserts that despite a woman of advanced years opinions about postal cards, she should not be mistreated by anyone.
Local ad touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for quick healing of cuts scratches and bruises and claims special effectiveness for piles. Promotes purchase at Irwin Drug Co.
The passage records Jack Windham and daughters F. B. Stewart and wife Rev. W. W. Parker N. G. Delashaw and possibly others leaving Monday for a Birmingham reunion. It also reports the death Sunday evening of Eugene Owen aged 32 after a long illness and honors his sisters Fanny and Dora for their sacrifices during his years of sickness.
A tester will mail a trial box to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin to prove the ointment relieves swollen painful bleeding or itching piles whether external or internal. The ad promises the product is made for piles and sold by all dealers.
A Philadelphia family of four drowned while resting socially in a local area. Authorities investigating the incident note all family members perished and no further details on causes or time are released.
The text argues women should be allowed to remove timber in cemeteries and monuments. It notes Huntlley was not confirmed by the Senate but Roosevelt reappointed him as judge, and he is now down there holding court.
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and liver issues while aiding lame backs and weak kidneys. The tonic regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vigor for both sexes, sold under guarantee at Windham & Co and all drug stores for 50 cents.
Our Salvation friends in Montgomery opened a French Air Camp near the city for sick women and children and will keep it open until September. Bob Kirkland’s corn patch was destroyed last night by a mischievous cow, but he plans to replant for roasting ears and expects harvest through frost.
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted as prompt and thorough, said to strengthen weakened kidneys and relieve bladder inflammation. The product is recommended widely and sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Albert Penn, carrier on rural 4 from Danville, writes he cannot explain what happens to Bro Hamp’s paper. It seems someone with his name may be getting it by mistake. Rev. R. L. Quinn of Moulton, a Baptist divine and principal of Moulton high, visited Russellville last week as Y. M. Quinn’s guest.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets promising fast relief from pain including headache neuralgia and painful periods. It claims to lower blood pressure by diverting focus from pain centers and offers 20 tablets for two cents sold by all dealers.
A ball player at first base collapsed and died after a blow to the heart in an Eastern city. The game was postponed and called off until the following day. Patrick Kirkland, a graduate of the State Deaf and Dam College at Talladega, has returned home and begun work with his father. We hope these gentlemen will secure fat jobs and retire with princely fortunes.
Tom Moore of Rural Route Cochran Georgia reports a sore on his instep cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He bought a 25 cent box at Windham & Co and local drug stores, calling it a perfect cure under guarantee.
The notice reports Mrs. F. J Garmon, 75, died at Russellville of apoplexy and ex-Senator J C Jones of Arkansas died in Washington of heart failure. The column reflects on heart failure as a common cause of death while noting cotton blooms in South Alabama and office decorations ahead.
Tired mothers praise Iscasweet as a baby and children’s remedy for common hot weather ills. The bottle lists ingredients and states no harmful drugs, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Ed White, a colored blind tiger, was trimmed of $50 and sent to the coal mines from Anniston for six months, served him right. A white man killed a negro at Selma and was sent to jail. The negroes must be getting better and the whites worse down there.
A vintage weather of mood is blamed on winter habits and tired nerves. The ad promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a quick 48 hour boost to energy, appetite, and digestion, claiming it revives spirit and vigor. Druggists nationwide offer this tonic as a strong nerve and constitution aid. Sold by Al
A salvageable engine restarted after being lit in a birds nest at Anniston, igniting a blaze that destroyed about $10,000 worth of property. Fire crews fought the flames and prevented further damage to nearby structures.
After suffering indigestion for 15 years and spending over two hundred dollars, B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside says Dr Kings New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at Windham & Co and all drug stores.
A complaint about a phonograph that runs late at night, producing a constant whine. The device is described as keeping neighbors awake from midnight until daybreak, prompting calls for rest and quiet.
Nature provides digestive juices forming the basis of blood and health. The piece urges prompt, reliable aid and promotes Kedol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a pleasant, dependable remedy guaranteed to give relief, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Uncle Bob McKelvy announces himself an independent candidate for Justice of the Peace in Decatur after a late primary defeat. He predicts waking up the day after the election to a strong showing against him.
Summer stomach troubles prompt advice to avoid disorder and use Kodol. The preparation is claimed to digest all foods and ease dyspepsia. Irwin Drug Co. sells it.
Mrs J T Pitt circulated a petition in town last week for the pardon of her husband. Nearly everyone signed, underscoring the public display of devotion from a devoted wife and a marriage bound by love.
Local note highlights A Bernstein stock with the widest selection of dry goods clothing shoes hats and millinery plus gent furnishings. Also mentions community items including train collision fatalities in Indiana and a sorghum stalk paper invention. Includes social notes and a call to report errors to the paper.
A group of Decatur gentlemen have started a factory at the location near the planned High School building. The move appears encouraging and there is hope that excavations for the foundation will begin soon.
Walter Blankenship was killed when thrown from a mule as he returned home from the field Tuesday evening. His feet tangled in the plow gear, he was dragged and died within minutes before help arrived. His parents witnessed his screams. The family extends sympathy while noting the danger and urging care with farming animals.
Mrs. Groenendyke marked her 75th birthday at home in East Decatur with family and friends including Moulton, Memphis, Hillsboro, Limestone County residents and local kin. A noon feast and afternoon cream and cake followed, as well wishers sent blessings for many more June firsts.
Clarence Bragg from Wren reports an all day singing at Pleasant ire nnavery, inviting attendees to bring well tuned voices, books, and dinner baskets.
Hoke Smith, labeled a railroad fanatic, loses Georgia governor race to Asman who stayed in office throughout the campaign. The result serves as a caution to Alabama political factions about fervent campaigning.
A compilation of local items urging support for road bonds, community news from Moulton Alabama, births, political notes, marriages, elections, and various civic happenings. Reports include a May 21 birth, upcoming elections, appointments, local visits, and a pistol law change effective July first.
Rome Pickens reports the death of a Mt Hope area man on May 27 1908 at his home four miles southeast of Mt Hope in his 45th year. He leaves a wife Mollie Wear and three daughters, one deceased, with two living girls. He was a church member at Hickory Grove and died peacefully after a life as provider and caregiver. Funeral held at Town Creek Church Cemetery with Rev J Makan assisting.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an effective gentle bowel regulator that stirs the liver, aids digestion, and relieves dullness. It claims the remedy does not gripe and cites user testimonials from Hinchman, Block, and Brown. Available at 60c to $1.00 per bottle with free samples offered by the Pepsin Syrup Co.
Readers are invited to clip a bottom notice coupon and mark their preferred candidate. Subscriptions renewals unlock votes: $1 for 500 votes, 6 months 250 votes for 50 cents, 3 months 125 votes for 25 cents. Relatives of publishers cannot contest but may help recruit. Weekly or monthly reports will track standings.
Our plans unfold to recruit subscribers across Lawrence county with agents paid per new subscriber and per renewal. Contestants on rural routes can earn ballots toward prizes, encouraging readers to save papers and recruit friends for The Moulton Advertiser while supporting better citizenship and local newspapers.
Our Strong Box holds ballots securely until noon on December 20 when a disinterested Committee will count them. A tally sheet will be kept and a weekly report issued. The venture is a money losing project for future growth. The writer notes fifty years in journalism and urges children to vote for each other and enjoy a picnic.
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