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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
3
An OCR fragment touts Little-Risers pills described as great in powers for cleansing the liver. It markets the product as gentle yet effective, claiming no griping and naming ham & Co as the source or advertiser.
An ad filled with scattered names and phrases touts DeWitt's Witch Salve for skin diseases and Little Early Risers liver pills, invites readers to visit a hall in Decatur Alabama for novelty items, lamps, and kitchen lamps, and mentions fake products and a plague note in San Francisco.
Measles cases reported around Moulton as Din ets advertise DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for poison wounds and skin diseases. Prices shown include a white inset at 495, decorated dresser 5 85, plates 30c per set, cups 30c, white bow implements 65c, lamp chimneys 20c, knives 48c. China Hall advertises, urging readers to visit.
Advertisement claims over fifteen thousand lives saved by One Minute Cough Cure primarily in grippe croup whooping cough bronchitis pneumonia. Asserts early use prevents consumption. Windham & Co.
A Tur Alabama advertisement urges shoppers to visit the China Hall for a full stock of Queensware Glassware and fancy goods It cautions that delaying purchases wastes time and money and promotes visiting the store for quality items and bargains.
An old advertisement promotes Dyspepsia Cure from Wind U and Co. It asserts quick digestion, relief from stomach irritation, and the ability to eat what you like. The copy stresses ease of use and pleasant taste as a cure for dyspepsia.
Ed McDonald recovered from illness and endorses a pain remedy with a 25 cent bottle, claiming fast relief for rheumatism sprains cuts burns and chest pains. The note also promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a safe immediate treatment for coughs colds and lung troubles endorsed by mothers and children.
Irs Anna Burges resolves a light riddle as readers compare Joure White to the Dutch due to his claim of having taken Holland. The whimsical exchange highlights playful wordplay and cultural references.
An old advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia can redigest food to nourish the body while repair occurs, asserting it relieves stomach troubles and cures indigestion. The snippet ends with Windham & likely distributor details.
A hopeful message encourages embracing art with a bright expression. It suggests finding joy through creativity and carrying a positive, radiant outlook in daily life.
Charles H. Marks, serving as a nurse at the Second Division Hospital of the Fifth Army, reports using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea with positive results. Windham & Co. sell the product. Read aloud a band of helpfulness and offer encouragement to the discouraged.
A St Louis Republic poem reflects on summer fruits like peaches cantaloupes and watermelons as symbols of fleeting earthly joy. The speaker sees nature’s abundance as a hint of the Promised Land while imagining rivers rolling toward a divine resting place.
G. BR. Espy of Alaga Alabama says the medicine cures Sour Stomach and Constipation and improves liver function. He contrasts it with Black Draught, noting Simmons Liver Medicine is milder and cleanses the stomach and bowels without gripping like the other product.
Miss Laughlin’s July Delineator piece in Stories of Authors’ Loves examines Carlyle and Jane Carlyle. It notes her self effacement beside his moody temperament and claims a pathos missing from harsher writers, while acknowledging individual cases decide the verdict.
Advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for bilious feelings common in heat. Claims to restore strength vigor appetite and cheerful spirits. Sold by Windham Co Moulton A F Redman Co Courtland Houston Bros Town Creek Geo W Jackson Mt Hope F F J Smith Concord.
An illustrated article in the July Democrat highlights Augusta Ga floral parade held each April. The piece notes the event attracts many prominent women from Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama and Tennessee, linking the festival with regional sunshine and springtime sentiment.
A period ad promotes Boschee's German Syrup as the sole remedy for severe threat and lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals, stimulates tissue to destroy germ disease, allays inflammation, eases expectoration, and ensures a good night's rest. One bottle is advised, sold by all druggists.
An advertising blurb touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a superior stomach and liver remedy. It claims improved appetite, digestion, and bodily regularity leading to health and energy, noting a price of 25 cents at Windham & Co’s drug store.
A plea urges religious groups to raise a special fund to save lives in famine. The writer argues thousands in the land should donate, rejecting mission money, and calls for a focused effort to move hearts.
A. Wilson of Burgettstown Pa reports severe stomach pains last night and weakness this morning. After visiting Miller & McCurdy's drug store the Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him with one dose, and he praises it as the finest stomach trouble remedy and says he will keep it at home. Sold by Windham & Co., Druggists.
The campaign materials from all parties highlight insular possessions as the top issue in the forthcoming campaign. The contest is already set and will be vigorously fought to the finish.
Ada E Hart of Gordon writes of a near death from a lung consuming illness. Four doctors gave up her case yet she trusted in faith and used Dr King’s New Discovery. After eight bottles she recovered fully and praises the remedy. Trial bottles offered free at Windham & Co Drug Store. Regular sizes priced 50c and 1.00.
In a Sunday ceremony at Mr. Thomas J. Holland's country home near Moulton, Jourd White and Miss Mary Holland were wed by Rev. Q. L. Crow. The couple departed for Edwardsville, Ala., as neighbors and friends offered prayers and good wishes. The bride, a popular local young woman, and the groom, editor of the Edwardsville Standards News, were praised for character and partnership.
Teetie Palin offers teeth extraction without pain after over three years of practice. Located at Noah Dilbeek's on the old Masterson place near Landersville. Price is 50 cents per tooth or three for one dollar.
In Stephenson a Memphis train arrival led a Citisen representative to aid a delicate woman with an infant and two toddlers. A railroad engineer offered supper and kept the woman’s quarter, then arranged conveyance and sent the family to friends, praised as a hero in the Scottsboro Citizen.
For driving out dull bilious feeling, strengthening the appetite and increasing the capacity of the body for work, Prickly Ash Bitters is a golden remedy. Sold by Windham & Co., Moulton, A. Bros., Town Creek, Geo. W. Jackson, Mt. Hope, F. J. Smith, Concord.
Washington June Ath reports General Joseph Wheeler has been confirmed by the Senate at midnight as Brigadier General in the regular army. He is the first former Confederate elevated to that rank, with only two ex Confederates previously attaining regular army rank. The appointment and confirmation are widely commended.
No man can work well with a torpid liver or constipated bowels. A few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters will quickly remove this condition and make work a pleasure. Sold by Windham & Co. Moulton A. Bros. Town Creek vep. W. Jackson Mt. Hope F. J. Smith Concord.
Our townsman Mr. H. Brewer erects a convenient attractive home. John has risen by industry and economy, and the people rejoice in the success of such a man.
Jourd White editor of Edwardsville Standard News will wed Miss Mary Holland in Moulton Alabama this Sunday. White, formerly of The Moulton Advertiser, is noted among Alabama editors. The Hot Blast notes widespread congratulations from state journalists.
The piece argues the next House's shape is uncertain even with McKinley reelection prospects. It notes Republicans hold a 26 seat edge but many wins by slim margins, listing states with narrow victories. It accuses Hanna and trusts of corruption, predicts upsets if Cuba issues and tariffs provoke voter backlash, and praises Bryan-led Democrats gearing for a unified 1900 campaign.
An advertise style note claims that taking Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine can avert a malarial atmosphere. It cites occasional use as a preventive measure and promotes the tonic as a remedy for fevers and related illness in a historical period.
The Birmingham News notes the current Congress closes with little accomplished beyond a few major acts. Major items include a new currency law and economic measures, while many foreign policy and tax efforts lingered. Political maneuvering and party divisions produced demagogic debates, with many members likely to be defeated in November.
Hons. Sam Blackwell and W. H. Sawtelle visited Moulton on Wednesday to mingle with voters. Mr. B spoke at the Court House, a report to follow next week.
Republican candidates across Lawrence County Alabama will address the public at multiple towns from July 9 to August 4 1900 with all opposition invited to attend and share time. Chairman L D Campbell invites everyone to participate in these campaign events.
Democratic candidate William H. Sawtelle will speak in Town Creek Courtland Hillsboro Morris Chapel Moulton on Saturdays in June with times 11 A.M. 2 P.M. 4 P.M. and 2 P.M. respectively inviting all residents to attend.
Hon D C Almon visited Birmingham last week and August plans to lead a procession. Famine in India worsens with nearly 100 million starving. cholera and bread disease add to misery. Moulton residents send a relief gift, hoping widespread aid will soon fund food for districts. A 10 year old Wolf Spring boy was seriously wounded when a gun discharged while he tried to move it.
Last year there were 196 applicants for Confederate pensions in Lawrence county and so far this year 28. The following pensioners have died since last report S I Halloway A Harbin John Howell Frank Seamans FE I Stanley Abner Lee and Mrs M C White.
Hon John B McClellan of Limestone joins the Democratic slate for Congress as a leading lawyer in the state.
Mr. Wm Edwards of Courtland is in Moulton this week soliciting subscriptions for a Boer British war work by Hon Murat Halstead of Cincinnati. Hons J C Kumpe and W J Lowe visited lower valley on Tuesday.
The wife of former Governor Bob Taylor died this week in Knoxville. She was a niece of late Senator Zeb Vance of North Carolina. Gov Taylor had recently bought and moved into a new residence.
The Denver Post notes a Colorado man who led an anti expansion vigil returned home to discover the himeo patether of twins. Expansion is its own reward.
The busiest mighty little thing made is Dr Kings New Life Pill. Each pill is a sugar coated globule of health that changes weakness into strength energy into mental power. They are wonderful in building up health. Only 23e per box. Sold by Windnam Co., Draggia.
Miss Anice Heflin of Lone Grove, daughter of former townsman Alex Heflin, earned a gold medal for excellence in elocution at the Hargrove college commencement exercises in Ardmore last week. She accompanied her father home to Lone Grove for vacation after the ceremony.
A statement notes Mrs Sarah Adair a respected woman from Russelville is visiting the family of Mr W D Irwin at this place.
The Nineteenth Annual Meeting of the Alabama Educational Association will be held in Birmingham on June 26 27 and 28. The County Superintendents Association meets with it. Both programs promise large attendance by progressive teachers and superintendents from across the state. Birmingham offers attractions amid its streets parks drives and industrial sites. The railroad offers a round trip fare. Mrs Milwee recovering from illness. Good women ought to be exempt from sickness.
Mrs G K McGregor returned to Russellville after an eight month visit. Mrs Josephine Harrison of Birmingham visits Mrs D C White. James Irwin Esqr spoke at Hampton Justices' Court last week. Misses Anne Irwin and Lassie Roberts visit Russellville. C M Baer of DeWitt and Jo Pays respects to Advertiser. State Normal School Florence ad urged for Lawrence county students. W S Milwee of Hillsboro visited Moulton and will join Parker Co. C M Sheerod of Courtland was in town Monday.
Fletch Sanclin is noted for presenting his best girl with a red rose every Sunday evening, a gesture described as a cherished ritual in local social circles.
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County directory lists officials including Chancellor W H Simpson Circuit Judge H C Speske Judge of Probate J C Kaumpe Solicitor K R W Lowe Circuit Clerk A J Crosthwait Register in Chancery D C Goodlett Sheriff Walter Roberson Tax Collector J W Jeffreye Tax Assessor W W Simmons Treasurer Jack Jeffreys Superintendent of Education C B Roberson County Surveyor W E B Mitelias County Surveyor B D Lester Crow Ala County Court Judge J C Knumpe County Solicitor D C Almon Board of Revenue members R B Porter J K Swoope A J Wincham G W Jackson
The text lists court convening times: Circuit Court meets mid March and September for two weeks. Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in February and August. County Court on the third Monday each month. Probate Court on the second Monday each month. Board of Revenue on the second Mondays in February May August and November.
Baptist services held on the fourth Sunday with morning and evening sermons led by A W Briscoe. Sunday School led by T d Ainsworth. Methodist services on the first and third Sundays with Rev G L Crow and Sunday School at 9 oclock under Goodlett. Christian group conducts Sunday School every Lord's day at 9 oclock with W W Alexander supervising.
Regular communications of Moulton Bodyve Nor G A Fs A M held on the fourth Saturday each month at 2 am. Meeting at N G Oclashaw W M Hf G Alimon Bene.
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