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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
2
The column discusses Gen. Wheeler’s long Congress tenure and a grand electric power project. It critiques pension spending amid river navigation aims, notes upcoming candidates, and comments on public morality and wealth with a July 21 tone reflective of local opinion.
A political column notes Diaz was a poor man when elected fifty years ago and was recently ousted with vast wealth in hand. It reflects on honesty, rhetoric, and public virtue, warning readers to weigh words and watch those who claim indifference. The piece attacks hypocritical behavior and political maneuvering within party battles.
An editorial argues for funding road construction via bonds to build pikes across Lawrence county and Morgan county. It rebukes opponents who fear real estate confiscation and outlines a plan for two trunk lines east-west and north-south with future expansion. The piece praises George M. Garth and invites debate while urging early action and unity between Decatur and New Decatur as suburbs merge with the pike system.
Readable fragments describe a Children’s Day service planned at the Baptist church in Moulton for next Sunday night, with all invited, plus assorted local notices about deaths, appointments, and events in Alabama and nearby states.
The Grand Jury of Lawrence County reports findings from the June 1911 term. Bonds of county officers deemed good. county books correct. funds credited. Jail in poor repair but court plans a new jail. Poor House Farm well kept. Indictable work: 180 witnesses examined, 83 cases docketed, 64 true bills returned.
To the Grand Jury of Lawrence County a report from the State Prison Inspector is transmitted regarding the county jail project. The Court of Revenue adopted a February 1911 plan for a new jail but the inspector disapproved the adopted plans under a new law requiring state approval of jail specifications. The county pressed for action, but the inspector withheld approval despite the court’s urgency and prior discussions in January about starting work in spring.
Montgomery Alabama May 29 1911 inspection of Lawrence County jail finds eight inmates: one white male and seven black males. The facility has no modern features and is condemned by the department. Inspector W H Oates notes two rooms, two cells each, and no improvements.
State Prison Inspector informs Moulton Alabama county board that Lawrence County jail is among the poorest in the state and unfit for use. He demands immediate steps to erect a new fire proof jail with proper heat light ventilation plumbing and sewerage. Reference to Act approved April 8 1911 and requirement that plans be approved by the department.
A town gardener recounts a Monday of hoeing and harrowing in sweet potato beds, plowing Irish potatoes for 15 bushels, and planting corn and beans. Crops include butter beans cabbage tomatoes onions beets and early corn with peas dried for cow hay. Potatoes stored for winter. sweet corn failed. Neighbors invited to share experiences.
A Colorado bride reportedly receives one million dollars in presents. The report notes lavish gifts amid a series of sensational items including a Paris airship crew fatality and a gun capable of firing through eight dozen men at one mile.
The Board of Equalizers and Court of Revenue seek fair treatment for all by raising assessments to 60 percent of valuations as required by law and lowering them when property values are overstated. A mud rain Monday night covered the region, renewing vegetation and dampening dust, seen as a blessing.
The circuit court adjourned after disposing of 40 civil docket cases and continuing 82. Six criminal cases were resolved and ten continued. Sentences included Tom Lawrence 3 years for burglary, O Crayton 5 years burglary, Jesse Turner 2 years arson, Charley Turner 74 years arson, Henry Ray natural life for murder. Two murder suspects were jailed at Morgan County. bootleggers rounded up amid strong denunciation and calls for harsh action against illegal liquor trade.
At Moulton Drug Co s store July T and 8 A K Hawkes Co optician will test eyes and fit glasses He will provide the same up to date service and reasonable prices as found in their Atlanta establishment earning a national reputation.
In a candid piece Tillman the South Carolina senator admits a costly beef cattle scheme. He built a $1200 barn bought 100 Tennessee steers for $1000 fed them $5000, then sold in Washington for $1500. Result was a $1500 loss plus carrying costs, weight loss, and feed expenses. He says it was a hard lesson shared for fellow farmers.
A remark on how a single blemish on a young woman’s character, whether intentional or through imprudence, can endure throughout her life, underscoring social judgments of conduct and reputation.
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