15 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
1
Advertising rates fragment shows distorted numbers and phrases with column widths and inches values. OCR text includes rate like 522% in Siplie linch and various column measurements with misreads, making exact pricing unclear.
The roster lists county and court officials for Moulton Alabama including Chancellor W H Simpson Circuit Judge D W Spedke Judge of Probate J Rumor Solicitor D C Almon Circuit Clerk R M Byars Register in Chancery D C Goordjett Sheriff John S Stephenson Tax Collector Walter Roberson Tax Assessor Frank I Nealy Treasurer Joan P Henderson Sup t of Education Henry G Almon County Surveyor N G Delashaw County Surveyor B D Lester Crow County Court Judge J C Kumpe County Solicitor J M Irwin Board of Revenue members W V Previtt J N Sherts A J Winchem F M Carrath.
Chancery and County Court schedules set for February August and monthly Third Monday. Beat lists name J. P. officials and constables for Courtland, Town Creek, Avoca, Oakwilye, Pool, Saundersville, Moulton, and Mt. Hope. Church services Baptist Methodist Christian noted with pastors Quinny Drisker Hill. Masonic and Royal Arch regular lodge meetings listed with officers. W.O.W. Mayflower Camp holds 1st and 3rd Saturdays.
The editorial from the Union Springs Breeze discusses Alabama’s teacher examinations and proposes a state led plan. It argues current methods are flawed and suggests a new system with a State Board of Education setting uniform exams, county boards handling grading and licenses, and a unified approach to certificates across districts. It questions why city and country licensing differ and urges a square deal for rural teachers.
The critic excels in a sweet style and should not be dismissed. Though some resist the change he brings, his insights typically yield beneficial results and stir readers from sleepy adherence to tradition.
The Education column highlights a talk read by W. G. Delashaw at the County Institute at Prospect school house. It extols physiology and hygiene, links health to character, warns against intemperance, and urges daily physical culture to combat disease, nervousness, and debility.
The text extols vitality, energy, and magnetism as central to joy, happiness, and durable old age. It links nutrition, physiology, and hygiene to health, asserting that proper food, activity, rest, breathing, and bathing enhance life force and practical self-improvement. It urges heedful renovation of self to meet life's conditions and challenges.
A local dealer advertises an unmatched stock of mahogany oak cherry and iron and brass furniture for every room at low prices. He claims strong customer flow from Lawrence County proves satisfaction and a solid price and quality guarantee.
A fragmented ad advertises subscribing to The Moulton Advertiser and The Montgomery Advertiser at $1.50 per year. It urges readers in Decatur Alabama to buy cheaper goods through trusted merchants and friendly locals.
An advertisement proclaims Old Glory as a symbol of Liberty Equality and Justice. The seller offers a large stock of dry goods clothing shoes hats and plantation supplies under the motto Old Glory liberty equality and justice inviting customers to inspect and buy on equal terms.
A compilation of early 20th century figures notes $29.75 per capita money in circulation, $50,000,000 spent on NYC housing, $30,000,000 value of rubber imports, and Mexico gold output near $25,000,000 annually. Also reports on a large Bethlehem Steel railroad car, a Martha Washington stamp, and frost prevention advice for cell-room windows. It ends with advertising pitches and a Cotton price outlook amid rains.
Partial honor roll lists subscribers and renewals since January 1 1905 for the Moviron Advertiser. The note promises corrections for any errors and boasts a circulation near 1 600 with few deadbeats. Names and towns include McKelvey Mtoulton Bynum Parker Wren Barrett Wren Burnitt Temple Missee Peters Montlton Speake Jes seten McCarley Wren Ashbranner Temple Peters Montlton Masters New Decatur Hartseille Moulton Gailey Wren Hodges Moulton Barrett Landersville Wheeler Cleveland and others.
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