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Published on Wednesdays Entered at the Postoffice at Moul ton Alabama as second class matter MO. P. White, Publisher.
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
6
Published on Wednesdays Entered at the Postoffice at Moul ton Alabama as second class matter MO. P. White, Publisher.
A collection of witty observations spans romance and aspiration from flirting and marriage to ambition and aging. It notes germs in kisses, baseballexpertise, satire on mirrors and luck, Mars superiority, missionary fundraising, and a remarkable 97 year old Illinois man who has gone to bed at 7 nightly.
When stiffness and soreness affect muscles and joints the reader is advised to massage the affected parts with Chamberlin's Oiniment. The advertisement promises relief from pain and improved rest and sleep.
A collection of brief quips on age, communication habits, habits of mind, and social quirks. Jokes touch on youth wisdom, postphone reflections, mistaken innocence, talkers, early risers, animal sounds, bad luck, inheritance, and voting rights. Icelandic women and suffrage are noted with a sly prompt for remarks.
A 101 year old Chicago resident credits her long life to a farm upbringing and constant access to ample food. Though no longer living on a farm, she remains pro eating and values hearty meals as she ages.
A reflective note questions how rising costs affect romantic life and poetry. It wonders what becomes of love and passion when everyday goods like butter and eggs are financially regulated. The piece contrasts idealized romance with economic pressures shaping modern life.
A concise editorial remark notes that the married man does not crow about self government in the nation. The line emphasizes skepticism about claiming broad political achievement or personal credit for national governance.
A father delegates child training to the mother but personally handles dog training. The piece notes a girl in the proper stockings can make a long skirt appear short, reflecting attitudes on appearance and behavior.
An anti suffragist denounces the surge of voters, claiming there are already too many fools casting ballots. The remark reflects opposition to expanding equal franchise and hints at broader political debate about suffrage.
New York officials declare Sing Sing must be expanded to handle rising prisoner numbers. A proposed thirty cent piece could cause controversy if it bears a portrait, with potential reluctance from men to appear on such a low denomination coin.
An old advertisement promoting Byars Laxative Liver Tonic as a cure all for liver health. It promises to tone the liver, build up the system, and keep you feeling fine with occasional doses. Sold with a money back guarantee by Moulton Drug Co.
A humorous column fragment contrasts old fashioned courtship with modern behavior. It notes girls fearing attention in ankle length skirts and opaque waists, mothers manicuring dishes, brides-to-be, and husbands’ vanity after news photos. It questions changes in masculine bravado and domestic roles.
Obituary notice honoring Mrs Samantha Riddle born April 15 1851 in Lawrence County Alabama who died June 8 1920 after six months illness. She married Strawden Riddle and raised four sons and two daughters. Described as faithful to church Missionary Baptist Mt Olive Winston County and devoted to family. The piece expresses condolence to relatives and reflects on her character and faith in Christ. It closes with reflections on virtue and moral exhortations.
A humorous observation contrasts wifely sewing and husbandly price bias. The text notes a wife’s tedious task of sewing forget-me-nots into a gown versus curing a button, then jokes on a man paying for a strumpet show while protesting $2 for stockings. The tone is satirical and period style.
A compact column of wry social observations on love debt pride wealth and family dynamics. The narrator notes that cost of living is a family matter and reputations for sanity hinge on love. Witty lines cover flirtation finances generosity and appearances.
A girl’s friar argues her innocence, claiming she has remained pure since birth, while others doubt her. The dispute centers on moral trust and community standards as the friar defends her character amid scrutiny.
A man who would sit undignified in his office stands to address a political meeting while an elderly woman, described in garbled text, is connected to a claim about the nation and its people being named in relation to the event.
A columnist argues women with ballots would be curious about what they vote for while men lack curiosity. The piece suggests dangerous effects on politics if women have brains and notes husbands’ lack thereof. It then shifts to a weather aside, claiming after several hot days 85 in the shade feels like cool summer resort comfort.
A. N. Burch of Brick Alabama reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured years of back pain, burning secretions, dizziness, and inability to walk. He bought three boxes for 60 cents and has had no trouble since. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
Alabama minister Rev K McKenzie of Route 1, Ala, shares a testimonial about Ziron curing his stomach troubles and restoring appetite. The ad claims Ziron injects iron, strengthens the blood, and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit after the first bottle.
In Lawrence County Alabama a non resident notice is published for T J Jeffreys et al vs J W Jeffreys et al in equity. Defendants Charley Sides Willie Sides Alonzo Vickery Sallie Jeffreys Lucindie Campbell Martha Miller Mary Landreth Lillie Jeffreys John Jeffreys David Freanklin Jeffreys Walter Jeffreys Maud Jeffreys are named non residents. They must plead by July 7 1920 or a decree pro confesso may be entered. Register W R Jackson signs.
I W C Hamilton, Lawrence County tax assessor, certifies compliance with Section 88 of the General Revenue Act. The county tax adjuster’s report is open to public inspection in the assessor’s office, with notices published for three weeks and display at the courthouse starting June first, 1920.
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