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Newspaper

Moulton Advertiser

Location

Moulton, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1920

Page

3

Summer Session Opens at Auburn College

The Auburn College Summer Session invites teachers graduates and students to enroll for six weeks with dormitory and dining room room and board at 80 dollars. Dr Cas A Brown arrived to run local arrangements and the campus twilight hours will feature old fashioned games under a special physical director.

Alabama Polytechnic Institute Alabama South Scarcly Auburn Cas. A. Brown Birmingham

CATARRH MEDICINE PROMISES CURE FOR COLDS

An old advertisement claims CATARRH MEDICINE clears the system and blood to reduce cold susceptibility. It warns acute catarrh can become chronic and asserts the medicine frees mucous from nasal surfaces. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio markets the product.

Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Non-Resident Notice in Alabama Equity Case

The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Alabama issues a non res ident notice for Susan Comegys Lucy Brewer Mary Kimble Bessie Allison Kate Link Emma Harris Parker Carrie Simpson Thomas J Harris and Oakley B Harris declaring they reside out of state and must answer by June 22 1920 with publication in the Moulton Advertiser for four weeks. order entered May 17 1920.

Susan Comegys Lucy Brewer Mary Kimble Bessie Allison Kate Link Emma Harris Parker Carrie Simpson Thomas J. Harris Oakley B. Harris State of Alabama Joel Buchanan Ardmore Okla Baronne St New Orleans Knoxville Tenn Lord & Taylor New York City Abbevile S. C Abbeville Okmulgee Care Crescent Hall Oakley B. Haris Register Moulton Advertiser County of Lawrence Bessie Alison

Course balances 198 studies with 44 teachers

A program balances 198 courses in serious study offering under the instruction of 44 selected teachers. The effort emphasizes disciplined work though students may value some play. The saying All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy appears as a guiding maxim.

Jack

Luke Me Luke Says Beauty Sparks Endless Names

A reflective musing notes how asking a thousand men to name the prettiest girl yields a thousand different answers, suggesting beauty is subjective and fluid across voices and perspectives. The piece captures variety in opinion and the playful paradox of defining universal charm.

Corn Fed Woman Says You Are No Gentleman

A humorous quip notes that a Corn Fed woman may avoid cussing when asked about weight and calls the man a talker. It contrasts behavior before and after engagement and suggests marital listening is required.

Princess Reveals Hidden Side In Private Home Life

A playful line contrasts a public cheerful persona with a harsher private mood, suggesting the princess presents as Little Sunshine in public outings but is a Surly Snip at home. The remark hints at two markedly different aspects of her temperament.

Sunshine

Girl's view on perfect figure leads to nude outings

A girl perceives herself as having a perfect figure and hates wearing clothes when going out, reflecting a bold attitude toward dress and public appearance.

Baby Yells Split Across Siblings Sparks Tight Household Tension

A household scene unfolds as the first baby loudly protests while the fourth echoes with temper inherited from their father. Neighbors note a pattern of seasonal squabbles and parental fatigue as the household navigates early childhood friction.

Darling

Homely girl and a mirror and other aphorisms

A collection of pithy witticisms on love gender and social behavior. A homely girl in front of a mirror, a man who knows all about women, and the idea that virtue and vice have no return ticket. A question about why people favor those who do not need favors and a man’s business attire not proving real intent.

Two Topeka Men Die After Wood Alcohol Drink

Twenty four hours after consuming liquor containing wood alcohol, two men in Topeka Kansas died. The report notes the lethal drink led to their deaths and marks a tragic incident tied to tainted liquor. Authorities investigate the source of the alcohol and urge caution to the public.

Topeka, Kans

Booze Not a Cure for Colic and Stomach Ache

From Ames Iowa Intelligencer a man in pain threatens death unless given whisky or a doctor or Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The piece notes many people wrongly believe alcohol is the best remedy for colic and stomach ache.

Ames Iowa Intelligencer Chamberlain

Aged Couple To Be Rewed After Divorce Mistake

Lemuel Barnard aged 77 and Lucy Barnard aged 72 renew a half century marriage after a divorce in 1919. In Chicago hospital he whispers for his lifelong mate as both fight serious illness. Doctors say both may be remarried if they survive. He once served in wartime work at a munition factory.

Lucy Lemuel Barnard Chicago Lemuel

Armenia Nation’s Faith and Near East Relief Efforts

A description of Armenia as the oldest Christian nation and the impact of American aid via Near East Relief. It cites hospitals, rescue homes, orphanages, employments, and support for Armenian women and homeless children, naming notable supporters and asserting Red Cross funds and Hoover’s warning about the Near East crisis.

Armenia Western Asia Near East Relief Committee On Armenian and Syrian Relief William H. Taft Henry Morganthau Herbert Hoover Charles E. Hughes Elihu Root Cleveland H. Dodge Committee of

Work Started On Biggest Naval Gun

Construction of an 18 inch naval gun has begun by the Navy Department. Ordnance officials say the weapon is in an experimental stage and the feasibility of arming naval craft with it remains to be explored.

Navy Department Ordnance

Huerta Takes Oath as Mexican Ruler

Adolfo de la Huerta, elected president of Mexico last week, has taken the oath of office. A grand military display accompanied the ceremony as crowds filled the chamber galleries and streets thronged with spectators.

Adolfo de la Huerta Mexico

Baruch and Mason Spar Over Copper Theft Charge

B M Baruch former War Industries Board chair demanded Mason prove he stole 50 million dollars from the government in copper and seek punishment if guilty. Mason replied that he would amend charges to allege 200 million dollars stolen, noting Congress already investigates war expenditures and promising to seek action from the Attorney General after March 4 1921.

B. M. Baruch The War Industries Board Representative Mason Ilinois Congress House Baruch Mason Palmer United States

Reading Circle April certificate winners named in North Alabama

The April Reading Circle State Exam produced several certificate recipients including Ida Blanche Ellis Moulton Mrs Atha Sherrill Graham Courtland R F D No 1 Z E Hadley Courtland R F D No 1 J Marion Hitt Trinity R F D No 1 Bankhead Hotchkiss Courtland Lassie Roberts Moulton Barney A Sellers Moulton Julia Weatherwax Moulton Certificates extend license with certain exam exemptions Other county teachers tested at Florence and Russellville Officials call meeting at Decatur City Hall June 15 9 30 a m to plan biennial school census improve salary schedule and discuss school financing plans

Reading Circle Ida Blanche Ellis Moulton Atha Sherrill Graham Courtland Z. E. Hadley R. F J. Marion Hitt Trinity Bankhead Hotchkiss Lassie Roberts Barney A. Sellers Julia Weatherwax Florence Russellville North Alabama Decatur

President Wilson Vetoes Bill Over Grammar Issue

President Wilson vetoed a bill making interstate transportation of immoral motion pictures a felony. He cited a misphrased clause that caused ambiguity. The House investigated and found an enrolling clerk had transposed the phrase. The bill was corrected and repassed by the House.

Wilson House

Woman Suffrage Fails in Delaware Legislature

The Delaware legislature adjourned without ratifying the Susan B. Anthony federal suffrage amendment. A test vote on adjournment failed 24 to 10 after Representative Lyons, the majority floor leader, tried to push the House into committee of the whole to consider the ratification resolution.

Delaware Lyons House

Barbers in Chicago Face Lockjaw Incident

A Chicago barber experiences a lockjaw incident affecting his shop. The brief note notes the health issue impacting service and the local barbering scene. No further details on outcome or public health actions are provided.

Roads Rule the World Quote from The County Commissioners' Magazine

A long quotation extols roads as supreme in democracy, beating kings, congresses, courts, and soldiers. It asserts roads as the perpetual legislature and court, the army that never quits, and the path to national redemption, progress, and peace.

the County Commissioners’ Magazine

Federal Wheat Standards Continued By Agriculture Secretary

Secretary Meredith decided to continue federal wheat standards after hearings into dissatisfaction in the central northwest with hard red spring and durum grades. He said lowering standards would lower farmer returns, while supporters argued it would raise producer income.

Meredith Central Northwest

Cut This Out and Take it With You

A man forgets the exact article he wants and substitutes it, causing disappointment. The notice advises cutting this out to ensure Chamberlain’s Tablets are obtained for constipation and indigestion.

Chamberlain

Letters of Administration for Estate of Charles C Prince

Probate Court grants administration to R L Prince on May 28 1920 by Judge J E Kumpe all persons with claims must present them within the legally allotted time or be barred.

Charles C. Prince J. E. Kumpe Lawrence County L, Prince

Felt Like Eating Ziron Improves Strength on Farm Couple

Mr HE B Mulkey of Acworth Georgia and his wife after a hard spring on the farm felt run down and ill. They tried Ziron an iron tonic and within a week began to feel better. Mullkey reports improved appetite energy and strength for work and recommends Ziron as a safe reliable iron tonic for all ages.

Mr. HE. B. Mulkey Acworth Nike

Liver does not act digestion was bad says 65 year old

Meadowsville Ky Mrs Cynthia Higginbotham age seventy five? relates a sluggish liver weak digestion and constipation She reports Black-Draught improved appetite strength and natural bowel action after a few doses Thedford’s Black-Draught marketed as a long standing household remedy for cleansing the system and easing constipation indigestion and lazy liver Keep stomach liver and bowels in good order with nightly dose and feel fresh tomorrow

Thedford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Auburn College James J. Harris Argie Bowles Hunt Moulton Drug Co Luke Me Luke Says Sulfiron Medicine Co Birmingham, Ala Oy Meeion Drug Co Moulton and D. M. Hogan Danville DELCO E Christian Leighton Ala W. T. Tennent Salesman American Red Cross Near East Relief Committee Baku Near East Huerta Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N. J Scott & Browne Scott's Asick Man Ziroy Meadowsville, Ky Cynthia Higginbotham All Drugg Dancy Cowal Drug Company Kois Sal Houston County Chattahoochee Val Ley Dothan Tion Smith & Morgan Dothan, Alabama E.B. Hunt Mr. Hunt Mr. Littlefield Court House Morgan Gounty Abstract
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