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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
3
The piece compares business challenges to the Gordian Knot, arguing competitors fail by fumbling. It claims the only way to untie is a decisive cut, here achieved through newspaper advertising. It warns delayed entry invites stronger rivals and emphasizes publicity as essential for sustained retail growth and customer reach.
An English officer recounts the Argonne battle, detailing the moment the zero hour arrived and American gunners, with French and English troops nearby, unleashed a thunderous artillery barrage. He honors the brave American artillerymen and the awe of witnessing the opening of the decisive attack.
A soldier comforts a girl by praising her strength and character. He says the world would be taller, but she is made of rare, fine material and there isn’t enough of it to grow her bigger. The dialogue reflects admiration and gentle defense after being teased.
An unclear fragment references Charlie Chaplin in a coy playful prank, with scattered phrases about minds burdens and scenes on a daily ocean divide. The OCR text is garbled, but hints at a lighthearted film moment involving stars and Chaplin in a restrained, witty exchange.
A British prisoner near St Quentin in March says amputation in Germany occurred without anesthesia due to alleged shortages. A correspondent recalls German cruelty in Denain, where civilians were starved and wounded treated in a hospital set up by a Canadian major. The major shows a medical cart packed with morphia and chloroform, proving supply shortages and prompting questions about German excuses for amputations of captured wounded.
A historical summary notes how Zeppelins raided London from 1915 onward until Britain’s high altitude fighters and explosive bullets turned the tide. Commander Peter Strasser led raids, many Zeppelins fell, and Britain’s countermeasures improved with faster planes and new ammunition. The article also mentions Dutch fortifications around the era and shifts to Gotha raids.
Notice from Lawrence County Alabama dated May 1 1919 states the County Board of Equalization certified tax returns as correct and will meet at the courthouse on the third Monday in June to correct errors in assessments and valuations. Tax Assessor Wi Ham ilton Lawrence County oversees the proceedings in open to public inspection.
The court notes a petition to admit a will of Y. Davis Scogiti, with unknown heirs of Chassie Prya, a son about 1 year old, residing unknown. June 16, 1919, is set for hearing, with three weeks notice in The Moultom Advertiser. Proceedings proceed under county probate rules.
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