This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
4
Moulton Alabama claims to be the smallest town with electric lights and water works though the system operates at a loss. War conditions reduce revenue and raise expenses, urging residents to conserve water and electricity to keep the plants running. The owners plead for cooperation to prevent a shutdown.
A letter from the Liberty Loan Executive Committee to A. L. Windham, county chairman of the last Liberty Loan Drive, urges Liberty Loan workers to support National War Savings Day on June 28. The telegram emphasizes increased bonds and War Savings Stamp sales, thrift, economy, and conserving labor as essential, calling for widespread pledges to save and invest.
A lengthy defense of state sovereignty argues that the United States rests on independent states with reserved powers and warns that federal overreach threatens democracy. It criticizes woman suffrage by federal amendment, denounces prohibition mandates, and warns that centralization could erode the union and local self-government.
W G McAdoo urges rapid Liberty Bond support and wider ownership of War Savings Stamps. He asks Liberty Loan workers to publicize the appeal and post notices in local papers and conspicuous places to enlist every American as a patriotic saver and owner.
Government promotes 1918 Thrift Stamps sold at post offices banks and stores. A Thrift Card holds sixteen stamps and converts to a Five Dollar War Savings Stamp paying 4 percent interest. Conversion cost rises monthly from March to December 1918. earlier purchases cost less.
Henry Terry delivered $12.25 to the Red Cross on Saturday, donated by Mt Mariah Sunday School. Terry said most of the funds came from the children, as county residents awaken to patriotism and support.
Ira G Shellabarger urges Alabama farmers to dispose of roosters by June 30 to produce infertile eggs. He argues roosters do not boost egg numbers but keeping them reduces spoilage and feed costs, improving profitability and food production nationwide.
The Saturday solar eclipse drew a large local showing with keen interest. The event was nearly total here and cast a strange hue over the landscape as omens of the day seemed to hover over observers.
Public notices outline advertising rates for political announcements. The text specifies a ten dollar base fee and mentions an option for cash payment upon filing.
Authorized political notice supporting Edward B Almon as Democratic candidate in Alabama 8th district for the 66th Congress. Primary election fixed for the second Tuesday in August. Voters' support requested and appreciated. Paid political advertisement authorized by Edward B Almon of Tuscaloosa Alabama.
A paid political advertisement announces W H Smith of Town Creek as a candidate for State Senator in the Second Senatorial District covering Lawrence and Morgan Counties, subject to the Democratic Primary in August 1988. Authorized by B W H Smith Town Creek Alabama.
A set of paid political ads lists candidates for Alabama state representative from multiple counties. John H Day Kimo Ala Byars D H Bracken John D French R P Morrison are named as authorized to place notices or suspend campaigns in Lawrence and surrounding counties with references to Democratic paid political advertising and party actions.
For Judge of Probate we are authorized to announce J Ernest Kumpe as a candidate for Probate Judge of Lawrence County subject to the Democratic primary election to be held on August 1918. Paid political advertisement authorized by J E Kumpe Moulton Ais.
We are authorized to announce Jas T Masterson as a candidate for Sheriff of Lawrence County in the Democratic primary in August 1918. Paid political advertisement. Also Lynch McKelvy and Moulton Alabama entries indicate sheriff candidacy subject to primary action. Paid political notice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.