Campaign notes from The Montgomery Advertiser
The Moulton Advertiser comments on state races with a skeptical tone about the governor and senate campaigns. It notes the Montgomery paper acts as a stalwart advocate for its favorites and attacks rivals, while residents show little interest and plan to refrain from further comment on gubernatorial candidates. The piece ends by joking about positions in the Alabama Insane Asylum for candidates.
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Montgomery Advertiser
The Good Old-Time Gentleman Has Disappeared
A colorful local character once known for cursing at bicycles cars stock law and pikes seems to have vanished. The community notes his absence and presumes he has moved on to quieter pastures.
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Pikes
Woodbine
Nonpartisan call for tax relief and cheaper goods
The passage expresses a collective stance against higher taxes and for obtaining cheaper items to fill dinner pails and clothe families. It asserts loyalty to friends but urges turning to foes to enforce accountability when needed, reflecting a civic appeal from readers of The Old Moulton Advertiser.
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Moulton
Gratitude and Faithlessness Tested by Those We Help
A reflective note on how gratitude arises from heart and soul after favors. It laments how sacrifices for family and friends can be met with faithlessness, undermining respect and trust. The passage contrasts cultivated gratitude with betrayal by those cared for most.
Ants lose appetite as boll weevil crop outlook eyed
Reports from infested districts suggest ants imported to destroy the boll weevil have shown reduced activity yet a bumper crop is anticipated. Projections indicate 13,000,000 bales with prices near 7 cents.
Bearded Boy Out West Fables Stirrumors
A 12 year old boy out west is described with a full beard in a local tale. Joseph McKelvey and Lawrence Gillespie are named but deny responsibility for the extraordinary report. The piece lightly notes the Texas dirt growing whiskers on a boy’s face 18 inches long as an improbable claim.
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West
Joseph McKelvey
Lawrence Gillespie
Texas
Cuba's 10,000 Men as Matchmaking Plea Sparks Debate
A provocative remark claims 10,000 Cuban men seek marriage, urging female political enthusiasts to leave the country for the sake of national welfare. The comment reflects heated rhetoric about gender and politics in a period of national concern.
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Cuba
Out of Commission for Our Printing Department
The Job Work department is out of commission until further notice though we will still take orders for cards posters and printing via a partner print shop in North Alabama. We aim to install a new press soon after a recent crash disrupted a 40 page catalog and Lawrence County Sunday School Association programs due July 8 9 in Courtland. Please remit payments promptly to help us recover and continue service with money back guarantees if unsatisfied.
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North
Alabama
Lawrence County Sunday School Association
Courtland
Resignation of Lawrence County High School Principal
By request of our County Educational Board we publish a resignation accepted with regret and praise for the retiring principal of Lawrence County High School. The notice omits other articles to feature this departure and the board’s appreciation.
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Lawrence County High School
Resignation of Lawrence County principal and assistant
J Melvin Crowell resigns as Principal of Lawrence County High School effective July 1 1915 after state board transfer to presidency of Fifth District Agricultural School. Crowell expresses respect for the board and gratitude to supporters and pledges continued interest in the school and its students.
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Moulton
Ala
Board of Education
Lawrence County
State Board of Control
Fifth District Agricultural School
James A Berryhill for Sheriff Ad Across Lawrence County
The Moulton Advertiser notes James A Berryhill as a admired candidate likely to enter the upcoming Democratic Primary race for Sheriff of Lawrence County. The editors say Jim has been known since childhood and would make a good sheriff, urging voters to await his definite declaration in due time through the paper.
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Jourd White
Moulton
Lawrence County
James A. Berryhill
Jim
Language count and river tally in the United States
The report notes 3,424 languages and dialects globally. It adds that the United States has ten rivers exceeding 1000 miles in length, highlighting linguistic diversity and major river systems in the country.
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United States
Lawrence County Teachers Exam Pass List Revealed
A list shows successful and unsuccessful applicants from the late Lawrence county exam. Among those passing are J. P. Delashaw for a life certificate and several in Second Grade and Third Grade categories. The notice notes 32 applicants total, with 1 passing and 20 failing.
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Lawrence County
J. P. Delashaw
Clara
Ruth Stewart
Lassie Roberts
Sallie Maude Howell
Arthur L. Long
Farris Byars
J H Day
Fuller Weatherwax
Vera Day
Ora Sims
Claude Hitt
Rainy spell boosts crops in region and more
Fine rains bring a crop boom in the area. A 47 year old widow married a 17 year old in Walker county. Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge lists Le Kitchens and six sons in office. Bro A T Sims ill. Temperance discussion led by J A Walker, Prof Crowell, Cooper Cowan, and Jourd White. Miss Julia Sandini gave a fine recitation. Illinois becomes the tenth state to permit women to vote.
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Walker County
le Kitchens
Mt. Zion
Cooper Cowan
Jourd White
Julia Sandini
Illinois
Woman Causes $100000 Fire After Stove Incident
A New Jersey woman attempted to spank her large son leading to the overturning of an oil stove and a fire estimated at $100,000. In contrast, the nation suffered a $1,000,000 loss last year due to hog cholera.
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New Jersy
Storm Toll Revisions From Florida Disaster
A dailyaper reports initially 100 killed in a Florida storm but later updates the figure to a single confirmed death.
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Dailyaper
Florida
Chinese Women Ready To Adopt Trousers in Modern Dress
For centuries Chinese women wore trousers in some regions, but the article notes a shift as women here prepare to adopt trousers as a standard fashion choice. It highlights cultural transition and evolving gender norms in sartorial practice.
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China
Local Rail Plot Hints at Moulton to Decatur Line
Rev J P Lockwood delivers encouraging news on a proposed railway from this place to Decatur with 20 percent capital subscribed in Moulton to spur construction Ed Sandlin and family from Ardmore visiting for a few days Christenberry languishes in our palace jail on three charges A reader seeks lost gold rim spectacles in leather case at The Moulton Advertiser office for four bits Beale Birmingham streetcar strike noted and an old sale valued at 950 later selling for 175000 Fourth of July safety urged against drinking and fighting.
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J. P. Lockwood
Decatur
Moulton
Ed Sandlin
Ardmore
Christenberry
Moulton Advertiser Office
Two Drowning Tragedies Mark Day Locally and at Niagara
Judore I C Jones age 94 dies in Florence. Two boys drown at Niagara in front of about 500 spectators as authorities investigate the incident.
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Judore
I. C. Jones
Florence
Niagara
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Acher
LCHS
Wetwmpkee
Fifth District Agricultural College
Earl M Hodson
Crowell
Melvin Crowell
Colbert County Fair Association
Tuscumbia, Ala
W. D. Irwin & CO
Moulton, Ala
IHC
International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated
Dr. K. Et- Exeewz Ir
Nyke
Loth
Tom Irwin
Birmingham
Mrs. Winslow
Sam
Elebama Polytechric Institute
Kuburn
Smith
Carnegie
Broun
Adress Chas
Thach
Auburn
A. S. Byars
Moulton Drug .Co
Cave Spring
Cave Springs
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