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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
2
A note from the Moulton Alabama newspaper stating the Moulton Advertiser is published on Wednesdays and entered at the Post Office as second class matter. Editor is Robert F. White with foreign advertising representation by The American Press Association.
State and federal reports show about 2,000,000 unemployed nationwide with acute hardship in big cities. Yet 100,000,000 people remain and work exists in many forms. The South reportedly has little forced idleness and is faring best, with idle lands and farms needing help but overall prospects improving.
A reflective column arguing for harsher treatment of criminal insanity pleas and condemning profanity. It condemns leniency for the insane in crime, urging life imprisonment for such offenders, and criticizes profanity as outdated and degrading while urging restraint in gossip and harsh speech. It ends noting human slips of the tongue despite effort to resist them.
The passage argues profanity is the most inexcusable vice, offering no real gain. It contrasts profanity with theft or lying, noting temporary advantage may appear in other sins, yet profanity yields no benefit and reflects a deeper weakness.
A reflective note on gossip and curiosity, noting that many people enjoy discussing others while avoiding overindulgence. It observes how admiration can turn to speculation about finances and purchases when limits of discretion are tested.
A Meny politician travels to Washington seeking plum duties but is instead handed a lemon as the capital's reception leaves them disappointed and voice raised in frustration.
A light editorial note suggests practical home care, urging fewer lace handkerchiefs and more useful dish towels for daily chores in the household.
Mr. Matt Graham announces the Annual Horse Races and picnic at Mt Home Spring on Tuesday June 28 starting at 2 PM. Several fast horses will compete and a dinner will be spread on the grounds. All are invited to attend and enjoy the event.
The editor urges readers to share any information they have as news. It argues initiative improves reporting and values every bit of reader sourced knowledge, noting the paper depends on sources even if the editors do not know everything.
A sun flower sprouts in the heart of a maple tree, growing tall enough to charm passersby and fairies, with the tree greeting the bloom and a Wind narrator recounting distant sights including blue hills and the Golden Rod family. The sun flower stays with the tree all summer, bringing laughter and wonder to forest visitors and creatures alike.
Attractive case with six Gillette blades and holder offered for 1.25 prepaid. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded within a limited time. Remit by money order or cash no stamps. Frad Razor Co. 1475 Broadway New York City.
Lawrence County reports that the tax books are complete and open for inspection at the Tax Assessor's office. Liberty citizens may inspect them during normal office hours.
Cowan Tire and Rubber Co offers 100 weekly pay plus commissions for salesmen to cover 6000 miles. Apply Box 784 Chicago Illinois.
Recruiters seek a female or general agent for J. R. Watkins Co. in Moulton and other towns. Promises a big opportunity with free sample and details on offer. Address 64 Memphis. Public trust noted in doctors and druggists regarding 666 Chill and Fever.
Administrator R L Prince files final account in estate of C C Prince deceased. June 24 1981 set for settlement. interested parties may appear and contest. Judge J E Kumpe signs. probate office date June 1 1921. Local manager ad ends with unrelated ad copy about investments and medicines.
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