Texas Visitors Regard North Alabama Growth and Hard Times
Lynch Irwin and wife of Fort Worth visit loved ones and old homes in North Alabama. They praise rapid growth and industrial potential while noting sustained drought harming crops, especially corn wheat and oats. The piece recalls a past daring rescue and urges spiritual reflection through the story of the Hebrew captive girl in Naaman's palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch Irwin
Ft. Worth
Texas
Lynch
Alabama
West
Liberty
Santa Claus
Naaman
Children’s Day Exercises Postponed To Next Sunday
Incessant rain forces the Baptist Church service to be rescheduled for next Sunday afternoon at 8:30. Miss Bell Sewell visits relatives in Atlanta and Georgia. Her father plans a possible Arkansas trip and relocation. Local railroad hopes express opposition to the Red Bay through Moulton to Gantersville line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Red Bay
Moulton
Guntersville
A. W. Smith
R.B. Kyle
Gadsden
Ted Vaughan
Picnic for Sunday School at Maxwell's Chapel
The Sunday School of the M. E. Church South at Maxwell's Chapel will hold a picnic at Poplar Springs eight miles north of Haleyville on the old Boiler Road this Saturday July 1. The Springs near the Wins tor County Basin offer nature lovers a fine opportunity. The Ladies' Aid Society will serve refreshments and all friends of good movements are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Maxwell’s Chapel
Poplar Springs
Haleyville
Winstor County
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. E. Jenkins
P. C
Local notices and ads mix health tips and farm news
A column mix of health remedies and local happenings includes Hall's Catarrh Cure offer, elderly estate news, Herb ine stomach aid, McGEE'S Baby Elixir, Chamberlains remedy, and local notes on livestock losses, a new railroad project, a false imprisonment claim, and Reverend Vaughan's blackberry harvest earnings.
Wins Fight For Life Amid Bleeding Battle And Hope
Newark man James B. Mer shon recounts near death from lung hemorrhages before using Dr King’s New Discovery. He praises its relief for weak lungs coughs and asthma. West Virginia sues late Senator Elkins estate for 1 million back taxes amid widespread tax dodger concerns. Ellen Parish jailed in Florence for bootlegging facing nearly 1000 in fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
West Virginia
B. Elkins
U. 5S
Foley's Kidney Remedy Boosts Chronic Kidney Health
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder troubles. It regulates kidney action and is healing, strengthening, and bracing. We have nothing definite on the jail question this week. Moulton Drug Co. supplies black berries to Moulton but not for ourselves. Uncle Sam plans a post office at Decatur whether towns unite or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Drug Co
Uncle Sam
Decatur
Ballard
Sandlin’s
Foley
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Wounds Burns and More
A 19th century medical advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quick, sure treatment for wounds from knives guns nails or fireworks and for burns boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands piles and related injuries sold for 250 at all medicine dealers.
First Cotton Blooms in Wheeler Alabama 1911
A dated 1911 letter from Wheeler Alabama discusses cotton blooms and progress in farm demonstration work. Mentions Forest Watkins and Willis, Andy Burgess delivering blooms, rains improving vegetation, and favorable crop prospects across the South. Includes casual notes on health ads and local political and crime items, with references to Chamberlain remedies and local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Watkins
Willis
Your Neighbor s Experience How You May Profit by It
Fragmented reader notices describe kidney pills benefits and local anecdotes. Includes a testimonial from Mrs E G Whiting praising Foley Kidney Pills with immediate relief from backaches and dizziness. Also mentions crime in Memphis, a deputy sheriff charged with fee grabbing, and a town marshal mowing weeds for pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. G. Whiting
Wilow &J
Arko, O
Foley Kidney Pills
Moulton Drug Co
Madison County
Crow
Electric Bitters and Ballard's Show Medicine Ad Pack
An old newspaper fragment extols Electric Bitters as a health and beauty aid for women, citing benefits to stomach liver and kidneys with claims of clear skin and strong nerves. It promotes Ballard's Show Medicine for pain relief and lists local drugstore availability. Also notes a Jefferson County liquor war and upcoming July 4 picnics with no disturbances urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Ledger
Birmingham
Ballard
Sandlin’s
Patchwork of Local Notices and Remedies
Mid page items promote Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder relief and Chamberlain's Colic Remedy as a trusted generic cure. Local notes include blackberry gathering plans, new teachers in Birmingham, a cottage painting by W C Butcher, garden advice, and Herb ine for bowel health. A Lake Side Social Club opening is delayed by business, and a Japanese typhoon claims 200 lives at sea.
Life Pills Promise Quick, Healthy Vitality
Ad text touts Dr King New Life Pills for relief of constipation indigestion and renewed appetite. Mentions price 50c at medicine dealers and asserts broad system benefits. Also notes local figures Bill Nat Almon Back Tax Assessor of Lawrence County in good health and a cotton crop report. Announces optical house from A K Hawkes Co visit with dates July 7 8 at Moulton Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexford
New York Life Bldg
Kansas City
Foley
Moulton Drug Co
Dr. King
Bill Nat Almon
Bill
Lawrence County
A. K. Hawkes Co
Atlanta
Grand Picnic and Public Installation at Courtland Lodge
The Courtland Masonic Lodge invites all to a picnic at Loogler on Friday July 14 with public installation of lodge officers. Judge Kumpe and others will speak brief remarks, the Moulton Concert Band will play, and organizers expect a large, welcoming crowd. F M Loosier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogler
Courtland
Moulton
Lost Brother Seeks Uncle Josh Galant in Texas
Alice Dunn of Leola Alabama asks readers to help locate her uncle Josh Galant who left for Texas about 29 years ago. His mother Nancy Jane Galant, who married R. Z. Thrasher, is seeking any information on him. June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
G. C.almon
E. B. Almon
Independence Row
Mr. White
Josh Galant
Texas
Nancy Jane Galant
R. Z.thrasher
Josh
Letter from New Decatur Reader for Paper Delivery
R L Woods of New Decatur sends a dollar for his newspaper and thanks the paper in a letter requesting continued delivery, saying he cannot do without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Woods
New Decatur
Picnic at Hodges Store Near Danville July 22 1911
A community picnic is planned at Hodges Store near Danville on Saturday July 22 1911 with invitations to all to attend and bring dinner. The event promises good times, music and plenty of food while urging sobriety and safe celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Danville
F. Hodges
Whippermill Peas for Sale By J L Martin
J L Martin announces stock of several bushels of Whippermill peas offered at very low prices. This small trade notice markets a local commodity sale with emphasis on affordability and ready availability.
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J. L. Martin
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Texas Visitors
Children’s Service
Hall
F. J. Chenny & Co
Toledo
Bob White
King George
McGee
Sandlin’s Drug Store
Chamberlain
J. M. Sandlin
Geo. D. Williamson
Ellen Parish
Florence
Wheeler,Ala
Jourd White
Ala
W. G. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Andy Burgess
Sacred Harp
Old Cleburne
Judge Richardson
Republican Party
Tom Alexander
Tom Wood
Anniston
Jim Hyatt
Jones Quinn
Tom Milam
Moore
Brookhaven
George
Memphis
Pepe
Tod
Lula
Novie Almon
Ed Terry
W. C. Butcher
Butcher
Dr. Nichols
Lake Side
Redland
Ark
Japan
T. W. McMillan
Moulton Ala
Alice Dunn
Leola, Ala
N. G Delashaw
Talladega Elks Club
Elks
Colbert County
Fayette
Montgomery
Fido
Birdy
Kentucky
California
J. M. Alexander
O’ Neil
American Phone
Bank Street
China Hall
Aycock
T. Cc. BU Tccher
Moulton, Ala
Hubert Montgomery
Maude Montgomery
Moulten
James F. Ballard
ST. Louis, MO
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