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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
The paper attacks whites and blacks alike who cross moral lines, laments support for lawyers and courts over churches and schools, and condemns public officials while citing a biblical warning about sowing and reaping. It warns that charity to swill-tub runners harms families.
A 19th or early 20th century editorial argues women should abstain from politics, praising mothers and wives for domestic virtues while warning that voting and political engagement will erode charm and virtue. The piece portrays women as more valuable as housekeepers and character builders than as politicians, urging them to stay out of elections.
Good men are abused for going wrong but reform is celebrated in heaven and the final reward lies there. The Moulton Advertiser invites readers to join, to send their name with or without money, claiming independence from trusts and willingness to risk its own fate.
A 60 pound express package from Atlanta to Hillsboro cost $1.90, deemed highway robbery by the sender. They plan to push the case to the State Railroad Commission for investigation, arguing railroads have long charged fair and liberal rates in the past.
The passage condemns both men and women who choose to be nasty and filthy. It argues such swill rules lead to vile outcomes, labeling transgressors as dogs and hogs and comparing their behavior to swine in heat. It emphasizes the heavy penalties they pay for wrongdoing.
A brief think piece on obituary sections praising the deceased, noting that only the pure in heart supposedly pass beyond, reflecting the paper's self view of its obituary coverage.
A late flood bill runs to 850000000 with perhaps five hundred souls wiped into eternity as the disaster’s cost mounts and lives are counted.
Explanatory piece signed by Mil ton H. Smith defends railroads as public highways and acknowledges an advertising mislabel while praising long-standing relations. It argues railroads have provided cheap, quick service, cites a press example, and endorses fair dealing and justice in all times and conditions. The article urges readers to consider railroads thoughtfully.
The speaker marks a 26 year commitment to rights of men and aid to the distressed. He quits the Bar to serve a higher calling, seeking sympathy and cooperation for the penniless and needy, and vows not to abandon those in distress as he pursues a harvest field of his Master.
J P Lockwood embraces a transformed path, leaving past burdens behind to preach the everlasting gospel and lead a holy campaign against sin. His wife stands beside him, offering support as they seek a life of peace and service, with hopes for blessings across distant lands or at home.
Dockets show 23 cases disposed of and 48 remaining on the civil docket. Jack Reeves convicted of murder jury with 30 years in the pen on appeal. Gertrue Wood verdict manslaughter in first degree with 13 months, appeal. Charles Clark guilty of forgery three years. Mack Hamilton guilty of assault to rape fined 50000 and six months county labor. Hu bert Morgan verdict affirmed for murder. begins long term in pen.
A 1915 letter from Mrs J O Dorrai of Washington DC asks The Moulton Advertiser to mail a one year subscription. The note praises home news and references Lucile Jackson and Alabama ties. It ends with satirical political quips about gubernatorial candidates and patent remedies.
A Kansas paper notes William Smith will be operated on tomorrow by Dr Jones. The piece adds that the Jesuit William leaves a widow and two children, a clipped yet often repeated sentiment in local notice.
A large Alabama town plans a July Fourth celebration at Mount Hope with thousands from many counties. Dr. Cunningham and Dr. Powers are signed to speak, Hobson may attend, and music plus flags and patriotic pageantry are promised. Attendees urged to bring baskets, enjoy refreshments, and support the local High School with donations.
The document records the financial condition of Bank of Moulton in 1913 with assets including cash deposits loans and real estate and liabilities such as individual deposits and time certificates. Bank officials certify the figures as true and sworn before a county official on June 13 1913.
The comment suggests women pressing for equal rights. yet observers mock them as in need of husbands, describing them as droopish but defiant in appearance and attitude.
Allen Farley in Birmingham seeks healing and hearing, Tom Howell and wife visit Dr Carraway to prepare molars for a July picnic. Aunt Lilla Haden dies at 100 in Montgomery. Two Michigan lake steamers collide. one sinks. Knoxville man drowns after 100 foot leap. Conn car crash kills five, many hurt. Heat waves and drownings in Milwaukee. Memphis lumber mill fire losses reach 100000. Numerous wrecks and crimes noted. Mrs J A Quinn of Russellville visits family in Moulton.
Public notices announce a July 12 picnic four miles west of Moulton at Bera Schoolhouse for the local school with J W Brown as organizer. An ice cream supper at H M Hill is set for June 28 with cream lemonade candies and other refreshments at 6 30 PM near Moulton. John Shelton invites all to an all day singing at Conway on the fourth Sunday in Jane. Obituaries and additional notices omitted due to space.
Physician and surgeon Dr Tom Irwin authorizes this notice to inform the public that he resumes the practice of medicine. The move will please many friends who valued him as their family physician and the community at large will welcome his return to practice.
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