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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
1
Advertisers and mail order houses are described as thriving on print promotion. The piece argues merchants must awaken to the value of local newspaper advertising to counter mail order success and boost community business. Local printers are also urged to push this plan.
A hawk clutched a copperhead in its talons while hovering above the Fowlers' car near Berwick Pennsylvania. The venomous snake wriggled and nearly struck the vehicle as the hawk struggled to keep a firm hold for several minutes. The event occurred as the couple drove past.
A letter from Moulton Alabama to Hillsboro editor notes typographical errors in The Philosophy of the Ransom. The writer corrects misquoted Bible references and clarifies that the Ransom applies to the whole Church from Pentecost to the First Resurrection.
Doctors say the Tango hug benefits the liver while a whale bone corset offers squeezing. The humorous note playfully compares dance and restrictive clothing in a light, quirky fashion.
In a Chester cycle scene Noah and his wife clash over the coming flood. She mocks him for credulity and abuses him for bad news. He strikes, she strikes back, and their son brings her into the ark. Noah ends with a crabbed quip about wives.
An advertisement for Foley Cathartic Tablets claims they regulate the system without biliousness constipation or distress after meals. It asserts a stout user will feel thinner and more comfortable with constant use, from Moulton Drug Ob.
The piece argues that silent influence from a person’s deeds and demeanor surpasses spoken praise. It likens genuine impact to a fragrant shrub’s unspoken reach, illustrating how a friendly, dependable presence can inspire others long after words fade.
Mass meeting under the Lawrence County Republican Executive Committee calls for June 27, 1914 in Moulton to elect four delegates and alternates to the State Republican Convention in Birmingham on July 22, 1914, four delegates for the Eighth Congressional District Republican Convention, and to name county candidates. Voters must be qualified under Alabama law. urging patriotic citizens to join in efforts to redeem Alabama. E. B. Downing, Chairman.
The Times recalls the Alabama Press Association gathering at the Relay House in 1872, with Dr. Josephus Shackelford recalling illness at the banquet. Col. J. R. Powell hosted toast master duties as editors toured Birmingham, then a fledgling city, amid vivid recollections of convicts, woods, and a Strawberry Season banquet.
An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims they quickly clear the blood of poisons causing rheumatism and back ache. It urges readers to regain spry activity and lists Moulton Drug Co as the point of sale.
Jo Brookins was lured from his home in Birmingham at night and murdered. Two accused Black men are jailed awaiting trial for the crime.
The Liberty Hall meadow swimming hole welcomes visitors for a public swim while locals request the boys leave some blackberries as a courtesy.
A cyclone in Paris swept one person to eternity and carried away about 3,000,000 dollars in property. The disaster caused extensive damage to homes and businesses, with rescue teams assessing debris and securing damaged blocks. Local authorities urged caution as they organized relief and recovery efforts.
In the tale, Teddy locates a river and a tribe of naked women while Taft finds nothing and remains content with his smiles. The scene contrasts discovery with contentment as the pair navigate remote lands and uncertain outcomes.
Advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is a general tonic containing quinine and iron. It purports to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich blood and boost the whole system priced at 50 cents.
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