Homecoming Address by E B Almon at Moulton Memorial
Hon E B Almon of Tuscumbia delivers a Home Coming and Memorial address at the Moulton Methodist church on June 1 1918. He recalls family roots in Monitofi and Moulton, emphasizes faith education local churches and schools, praises community leaders and teachers, and reflects on the meaning of Home Coming as reunion remembrance and hospitality.
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E. B. Almon
Tuscumbia
Moulton
Burns
Bra. Burns
de Ovies
Monitofi
Alf
Science Hill
Institute
Lawrence County
Fair Land
Chitwood
Dinsmore
Windham
Shoemaker
White
Wert
Lynch
Hodges
Irwin
Speake
Doss
McDaniel
McDonald
McVay
Vallahan
Farley
Key
Hanni
Hickey
Jenkins
Jennins
Bow
Brewer
Stephenson
Walken
Blassemgale
Wasson
Montgomery
Hart
Almon
Methodist
Rapid
Presbyterians
Old Science Hill
Yonder Ridge
Baptist Institute
Freeman
Mitchell
Sewell
Hudson
Frierson
Jace
Toby
Harris
Shackelford
Burleson
Lattimore
Owen
Gibson
Charlie Lynch
Kumpe
The Chosen Way by Fisher
A lyric poem speaks of love choosing a shared path through life. It urges two hearts to travel together along a chosen, best way, enduring rough and smooth journeys alike, with joy found in companionship rather than the exact road. The verses celebrate unity and enduring affection.
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Aunshine
Stevenson
W J Barnes Austinville Obituary in 88th Year
W J Barnes of Austinville died May 28. He leaves a widow and three children, a son and two daughters, Mrs Carrie Montgomery and Mr Barnes of Austinville, plus grandchildren. A devout Christian, he read the Bible daily and left a good name. Sympathy extended to the bereaved in this peaceful passing. Maria Galey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Barnes
Austinville
Carrie Montgomery
Barnes
W.F. Barnes
Christ
Maria Galey
Butter Bread and Molasses Sustain Amid Meat Shortage
Amid meat scarcity households rely on butter, bread, and molasses with occasional milk and mush to survive. The terse note outlines limited rations and enduring daily sustenance amid hardship.
Fragmented Acknowledgment Addresses Fish Size and Landing Totals
Partial OCR snippet questions truth about fish size and actual landed quantity. It notes no use to fabricate figures and urges accuracy. The readable text hints at a discussion of measurement and catch totals without full context or names.
Wilson Pressures Precedents and Parties in Turbulent Struggle
The passage notes Wilson repeatedly striking down precedents and not rattling Republican leaders, suggesting he may pivot toward third parties such as the Bull Moose or a Mugwump faction as the political landscape shifts.
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Wilson
Nosing Around Neighbors Triggers Nasty Stink Warning
Some people pursue every detail about neighbors including domestic habits and finances. The piece warns to stop nosing around or risk stirring up a harmful situation.
Prophetic Verses Echo a Forgotten Mother Shipton
A long quoted antiquated prophecy attributed to Mother Shipton is summarized from an old clipping. It predicts carriages without horses and global wonders including water and air miracles, iron floating, and England opening to change, with an implied end by 1801.
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Mother Shipton
England
The Country Boy
A Laurel Argus editorial extols the value of rural boys over urbanized peers. It argues barefoot, freckled Jones County youths may become presidents, senators, or state governors, and stresses education as essential to America’s future.
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Kingdom Come
American Republic
Jones County
United States
United States Senate
Commonwealth of Mississippi
Laurel Argus
Union Meeting Proposed by Moulton Churches
Pastor Rev. Rome Pickens urges a union gathering for Moulton, proposing a 10 to 12 day event coordinated by a committee with representatives from each church. He argues a united meeting would benefit more than separate four week cycles and encourages public discussion to voice support.
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Moulton
Presbyterian Church of
Sunday School Convention District No 3 Meets at Town Creek Church
Sunday School Convention District No 3 meets at Town Creek Church on June 29 1913 at 10:00 am Devotional by Nick Sandlin responses by Smith lessons by J Elkins Ida Jenkins Lessy Wear L J Wear songs by Claus and Rev R T Wear and Rev R L Quinn with Echoes from Huntsville and a closing general discussion President G W Roberson and Secretary Neil Armor note time and place for next district convention Adjournment
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Nick Sandlin
Smith
J. Elkins
Ida Jenkins
Lessy Wear
L. J. Wear
Claus
R. T. Wear
R. L. Quinn
Huntsville
G. W. Roberson
Neil Armor
Revival sermon series at Presbyterian church Sundays two PM
Rev. Rome Pickens will preach at the Presbyterian church on the first and second Sundays of each month at 2:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Rome Pickens
Presbyterian Church
Pleasure in Fruits and the Call to Orchard Life
Buckham argues city dwellers should embrace country life to enjoy nature and its cycles. He compares gaining appreciation to understanding the sea and great art, urging renewed alliance with trees and seasons for happier, healthier living.
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R. B. Buckham
Thoreau
Walden Pond
Trees
Hfe
Mother Earth
Retain fertility of soil through stock and manure spreader
Raising stock and keeping a manure spreader busy are the best ways to maintain soil fertility. Do not rob the land continuously.
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Atlanta Normal
Atlanta
McCall’s Fashion Magazine
Moulton Advertiser
McCall
McCall's Splendid
W. G. Gilchrist
Courtland
Josephine Turck Baker
Evanston
Illinois
Regstess
Porwente
By Stokley S. Fisher
Mk Hrail
Mobile Register
the Country Boy
Town Creek Church
Dr. Miles
Sciatica
Bears
Miles’ Anti-Patn Pille
Legndhs
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