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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
1
A concerned household reports a Step Ladder lent about six months ago was not returned. The owners trust the friend will honor the promise to bring it back and they plan to wash windows and remove lace curtains hanging 80 gracefully around the walls.
Special from Montgomery June 17 1908 Auditor William W Brandon reports the old soldiers pension fund has paid out 299423 more this year than any prior year and that tax increases have yet to be realized. The statement details payrolls by class first through fourth, pro rata distribution, and asserts every pensioner received more than ever before despite insufficient funds.
A nostalgic note from Los Angeles recalls The Moulton Advertiser’s history, Nelson H. White’s editorial era, and early figures DeWitt Clinton White and Jourd White. Respondents identify as current Publisher descendants and discuss wartime name change under Gen. Pope and postwar Southern press.
Overflowed editorials note Hon. H.8. D. Mallory of Selma and Henry B. Gray of Jefferson entering the race for governor two years ahead. Birmingham figures also seek high office while warning others not to cling to Gov. Comer. The piece recalls the fate of Lusk and hints at political shifts as campaign excitement grows. It also discusses Booker T. Washington’s influence and mocks態 framers before turning to a technology note. Ice making at home promises five gallons of water turned to ice in seconds with a simple device, described by a Technical World Magazine account and a German system using carbonic acid. The editor calls the concept intriguing and practical for households.
A long, mixed transcription lists names and dates for an honor rollContinuation with many entries from towns like Moulton Landersville Mount Hope and Danville. The item signals a mid-summer run with enrollment checks and requests readers to report errors by postal card. It ends with a note to read the border ed notice at the top and keep dates updated.
The passage reflects on recalling local figures from Oakville’s past in the 1850s including J. B. Speake Charles Gibson Jeff Mc Daniel the Kitchens Warrens Livingstones and Irwins. It suggests publishing biographical sketches for readers of all ages.
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