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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
4
Mark Tucker editor of the Progressive Age in Scottsboro announces his bid for representative from High Jack district. He cites tech background and calls for promotion. Supporters hope he wins the race.
June 16 federal food administration orders retailers to cap sugar sales to two pounds per purchase for town and city customers and five pounds for rural buyers. The rule aims to distribute scarce sugar evenly due to submarine losses and shipping delays from the Philippines. Housewives urged to cut domestic use and not exceed three pounds per month per person.
A brief ad mentions a milch cow with her calf offered for sale. The piece shifts to wartime sentiment urging support for the government and buying War Savings Stiteps to strike at Germany, arguing opposition words change nothing.
The obituary notes the death on April 30 1918 at Davis Infirmary Birmingham Alabama of Mrs Kate Abernathy Neely born 1861 in Giles County Tennessee and daughter of Mary Malone and Robert Abernathy. It details her devotion to family and community with five children surviving and a long life of teaching and service, funeral at Hillsboro Methodist Church described with floral tributes and comforting scripture.
The Steele family seeks any information on their 15 year old son Solomon Steele last seen at home. The notice warns others not to provide shelter food or work, and requests contact from anyone with whereabouts. Dark brown horse and clothing noted. Will Steele and Wife.
A brief urging readers to reduce personal spending to boost savings for War Savings Stamps. Emphasizes frugality as a communal effort and frames purchases as patriotic support.
Lawrence County Sing ing Convention will meet with Bellview Class on the second Saturday and Sunday in July. Bellview is located on the Decatur pike in the eastern part of the county. G Stockton, President.
W W Callahan of Decatur Alabama declares his run for Congress in the Eighth District pending the Democratic primary on August 13 1918. Paid political ad authorized by W W Callahan. Guns and troops are on the battle line though shells sing.
A reader laments that Enrico Caruso earns seven thousand dollars per night for his singing while criticizing the community for not being able to fill a free audience. The remark contrasts luxury celebrity pay with local audience enthusiasm.
A Chattanooga resident, 75 year old L. A. Camtrell, claims Vin Hepatica cured years of kidney, stomach, and bowels trouble. He says the natural medicine, containing eight herbal remedies, revived his health, boosted work capacity, and ended nightly disruptions.
Judge R L Bradley of Vernon Alabama has served in the Legislature and State Senate and as Probate and County Judge for 18 years. He seeks as Chairman of the County Democratic Executive Committee 22 years of service and is pledged to honest, efficient leadership. He asks for your support in this paid political advertisement.
The Tax Assessor presents the real and personal property assessments to the Board of Revenue of Lawrence County. The board will meet on July 8 1918 to review the assessor’s returns and correct any errors. An ice cream supper at George Shelton's on July 6 invites all to join for a good time.
All registrants in classes 2 3 and 4 found in non productive employment after July 1 1918 will be inducted into military service. Categories include food and drink service in public places hotels and social clubs elevator attendants doormen footmen carriage openers bathhouse staff ushers and amusements staff domestic workers sales clerks and other clerks in various establishments.
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