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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1922
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser notes its publication cadence as a Wednesday issue with postal handling at the local post office. The line confirms weekly distribution timing and the town’s press activity.
The article sketches Samuel Gompers as a stubborn ally against federal and state labor regulation. It notes his opposition to injunctions and compulsory arbitration, his quarrel with the Supreme Court over Coronado and child labor rulings, and his alliance with La Follette to curb court power. It ends with his resolve to stay active and resist any rival.
The text argues that Samuel Gompers wields unchecked influence over the American Federation of Labor and its dealings with the public and government. It suggests his leadership is sometimes untenable and that past challengers were often defeated, implying a pattern of suppression of dissent.
Secretary of War Weeks at Western Reserve University warned of a drift toward social democracy and opposed the primary law and initiative and referendum. He urged voters to study and possibly repeal such laws to curb incompetent electors and officials shaping policy. Secretary of Labor Davis, in Boston on Flag Day, urged registering all aliens to counter a supposed red menace.
For sale Nancy Hall sweet potato slips at $1.00 per thousand. Try them. A. W. Hill Moulton Route 4 advertises job printing services by the same sender offering printing work locally.
May reports to the Department of Commerce show fabricated structural steel sales at 82 percent of capacity from firms representing 70 percent of U.S. capacity. Ninety-two firms with 130,600 ton capacity reported 106,620 tons sold in May, versus April 121,211 tons. Total U.S. sales for May reached 146,900 tons from a 180,000 ton capacity. April revised to 165,900 tons.
The Muscle Shoals Sunday School Convention will meet with Harmony Baptist Church the first Sunday in July. All schools are urged to send delegates to find activities for every Sunday School during the summer. The meeting emphasizes the superintendent should be present. R. B. Henderson, president. A. W. Walker, vice president. Will Harris, secretary.
Cullman Alabama based Cullman Produce Co advertises 1000 bushels of Mountain seed potatoes at 1.80 dollars per bushel for summer and fall planting. Cash with order, any quality. Orders urged for prompt shipment. Fever tonic extinction mentions imitators but not detailed.
The Department of Commerce reports a surge of inquiries for foodstuffs hides and leather and iron and steel. Requests come from Spain Italy Canada England Greece India and many others for agencies for American autos machinery furniture and industrial materials. Spain tops actual purchasers with Spain and South America seeking a wide range of goods.
Senate leaders split over pressing the bonus bill versus delaying it for tariff action. Senator McCumber pushes for immediate bonus consideration while Administration allies and Senator Lodge back delaying the bonus until tariff completion. Senator Underwood and Harding supporters favor postponement until after the November elections. Rub-My-Tism advertises a pain reliever for rheumatism and neuralgia.
A debate over transferring the Forest Service from the Agriculture to the Interior Department dominates the political scene. President Harding backs the move, while Cabinet aides and Senate investigations loom. Critics claim resource looting and manipulation, but Fall advocates the shift to unlock resources and power potential.
The Interior Secretary Fall is accused of careless handling of natural resources and trust, amid criticism of politicians and writers for alleged failures in duty and oversight.
A new company named L Alfa with capital of 8 000 000 francs aims to produce paper pulp from plants especially esparto grass found in Algeria and Tunis. The plan was reported to the Department of Commerce by Commercial Attache Huntington.
Local patrons are urged to place ads in the Adver Tiser for quick reader response. The notice emphasizes proven results from small classified listings and business notices.
Notice announces a special election in Speake School District No 10 Lawrence County Alabama at Hodges on July 21 1922. Voters from Enon Oakville Speake Hendon and eastern Cave Springs join to decide a six year 30 cent tax for a new high school central to districts, with junior high grades for white students and funds for building warrants and maintenance. Boundary description provided. Board members Kumpe Young Counts Sivley and Sheriff Masterson listed.
The Lawrence County Singing Convention will convene at the Wren class site three miles south of Moulton on the first Saturday and Sunday in July with a banner singing at 2 p.m. Saturday. An annual singing will be held at the Court House in Moulton on the fourth Sunday in July. C. G. Stockton.
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