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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
4
The Moulton Advertiser announces a weekly voting contest with coupons and cash incentives to boost subscriptions. Prizes include two blooded Jersey cows for the two most popular gentlemen in Lawrence county, plus voting credit for subscribers and renewals.
The speech describes preparing a Strong Box to hold ballots and storing it until December 20 when a disinterested committee will count them. A weekly tally sheet will be reported. It notes the venture is money losing but aims for the future, backed by fifty years of journalism experience, and invites a social vote among boys and girls.
Sunshine reports from Danville and Upshaw recounts social visits illnesses and events. Dr Penn attended Montgomery convention with his daughter Eren while Jim Hunter arrived from Texas and Bertha Hogan visited brothers. G W Rooks and wife settled in a new home and locals plan a first Sunday singing at Upshaw. Preaching at Valley Grove drew a large audience and a writer signs off with best wishes to The Moulton Advertiser readers.
A compact guide on polite behavior listing actions to avoid. Do not interrupt, fault, or intrude on others private matters. Avoid weather talk, repeating phrases, noisy speech, and overbearing confidence. Emphasizes a firm clear voice and discretion with confidences. Avoid foreign terms and high sounding language as they invite ridicule.
Public notice concerns a contractor and builder in Moulton identified by case 18-11 with details on filing, action, and local compliance requirements for contractors and builders. The notice outlines the authority, location, and deadlines applicable to parties involved.
A concise reflection suggests that keeping finances lower than relatives can reduce expectations and friction. It frames economic dependency as a social shield, implying humility and distance lessen familial pressure.
Union Directory lists officers led by President Charles S Barrett in Atwater Georgia with Vice President J E Montgomery of Gleason Tennessee and Secretary Treasurer R H McCollough of Reebe Arkansas along with Executive Committee Chairman W A Morris of Sulligent Alabama and other details.
County officers include President W. L. White of Hatton and Secretary-Treasurer N. D. Sandlin of Sandersville. County Lecturer J. A. Byars hails from Moulton. Warehouse Manager is J. W. Owen of Town Creek, Alabama.
On June 25 26 27 1908 the Farmers Union of Lawrence County will hold a delegated meeting with Wren Local All locals urged to send full delegations N D Sandlin county secretary treasurer forms the notice authorizing the gathering in Wren Local June dates and responsibilities for county delegation standards
The Farmers' Union has patched up troubles and called a State meeting at Birmingham for June 30, 1908.
A promotional quip urges using ink as a solution for slow times and cites A Bernstein as a reader who would not live or sell goods without advertising. The line plays on the value of advertising for business.
Robert Green, banker and church member, confessed to horse theft and is under bond in Chicago amid excitement. The affluent society figure, described as wealthy and respected, faces public scrutiny as authorities handle the case.
A satirical, clipped quip flow on gender and marriage, contrasting female and male traits with wry observations. It argues that truth is subjective to women and that men’s convictions can seem insufferable. It notes fashion and behavior shaping respect and hints at domestic life and finances.
We pay cash for bulk goods and offer low figures. Inspect our stock before buying elsewhere to ensure prices cannot be duplicated. A well pleased customer is worth more to our business than advertising.
Spring and Summer goods are in stock with complete lines and exceptional fabrics. The store highlights a broad display of dress fabrics in solid colors and stripes suitable for all occasions and offered at remarkably cheap prices.
In this line we have more than excelled all previous efforts. We carry in this stock all the celebrated lines and can fit anybody.
In a proud showcase the shoe department gleams as a striking feature of the store. The elegant presentation is described as a joy for ever, drawing shoppers to explore the collection and the latest styles.
The Moulton firm Windham & Co promotes groceries drugs and farm machinery with a pledge to offer the best, inviting customers to acquire items and tell neighbors. The note dated March 16 1908 thanks friends for past favors and signs off Yours truly.
Government reports reveal unprecedented declines in whiskey and beer production in early 1908. January losses reach 502,114. February 1,332,157. March a record 8,035,472 compared with 1907. Prohibition drives over 95 percent of the fall, with total first quarter shrinkage near 25 million dollars in liquor value.
A proposal suggests borrowing six million through individual bonds for two churches, many schoolhouses in Moulton, paving every public road in Lawrence county, and building a trolley line from here via Hillsboro to Decatur. Bonds would run 75 years at 10 percent interest, with a promise of satisfactory service if a moneyed sponsor is found.
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