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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
3
In Moulton Alabama on Ma 10 1908 an anecdote recalls Uncle Bob Hodges riding in a friend's wagon when the team lurched and he fell out backward. He was unhurt yet left a lasting imprint in the mud about six inches deep, a moment that amused onlookers and lingered in memory.
An aged assortment of notices and items from a bygone issue includes a free offer for a eczema cure by F. W. Williams of Manhattan Avenue New York promising instant relief and requesting a stamp, plus various short notes on railroads, a train accident, a suicide attempt, a murder suspect, and other minor news briefs.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a one hundred dollar reward if it fails. It explains the constitutional nature of the disease and the need for internal treatment, plus testimonials and product endorsements. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation. A note about George P. Sap paying an overdue subscription but owing nothing.
A collection of short items notes skin complaints and claims quick relief from Chamberlain's Salve and Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets. It also mentions personal crisis reports, dangers of various means of self harm, and a wholesale ice cream factory to be fished via Florence with editorial commentary.
Prominent San Francisco architect Norman R. Coulter in the Delbert Building endorses Electric Bitters. He says it improves stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. The tonic is marketed as the best spring medicine and blood purifier at Windham & Co’s drug store for 50 cents.
A New York Daily reader advisory from a well known health authority outlines a cheap home mixture for rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilia mixed and taken after meals and at night. It claims regular use reduces pain and swelling without stomach harm and notes such vegetable extracts are harmless and available at local pharmacies. The piece also mentions 36 000 homeless men in New York and 100 000 more seeking work with crime and punishment as a contrasting note.
A pleasant physic ad urges using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild pleasant cathartic effect. Free samples available at Windhams drug store Moulton Ala and E Gardner Landersville Ala. Colbert county has 13 commissioner candidates with 4 to be elected. Tuscaloosa shows 23 for County Treasurer with one job. John Brewer improves town property with a new blacksmith shop on the North side.
An ad proclaims a $100 reward if Preventics a 25 cent box cannot cure any recent case of grippe or acute cold. It touts the product as free of quinine laxative and harsh ingredients and claims early colds prevent pneumonia. The copy notes the sale of 43 Preven tics 25c and ends with a light aside about accommodating a tax collector.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymadd Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for a long army wound and obstinate sores in his veterinary work. Priced 25 cents at Windham & Co drug store Moulton Ala. News briefs report two men drowned at Pittsburg saved from drowning killed by a train. A church panic in Persia leaves ten dead. Several western banks looted for thousands.
Notices praise Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a cure for croup and coughs, with sales in Moulton and Landersville. A local donor, J. L. Nicholsom of Landersville, repays debt to the office and extends his newspaper subscription to 1909. Mentions Shoop’s Cough Cure and local social news from Bear Creek and Hope.
An old advertisement from Moulton Alabama proclaims The Lucky Quarter for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief from headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a cheerful refund guarantee at Windham Co’s drug store
The Circuit Court wrapped a week amid poor roads. The high profile case, State of Alabama v Steve Patterson for the murder of Giles Davis five years prior, ended after 18 hours of deliberation with a 27 year penitentiary term for Patterson, his second trial following a prior 20 year sentence. The jury and judge were noted for impartiality.
A Co F Turner letter from Cherokee Alabama praises King Cotton Grower fertilizer as best under cotton and says fertilizers also pay under corn and peas. A mad dog attack near Boss Kelsoe left him bitten on the arm and hand. about 100 dogs were infected before the dog was killed. Kelsoe has ten children and sought Atlanta specialists. locals urge more dog killings or chaining.
Prof H A Howell of Havana Cuba testifies that February 3 sick baby recovered after Cham berlain's Cough Remedy was given. He credits the remedy with saving the child's life and notes his mother also used the product. Sold by Windham Moulton Ala and S E Gardner Landersville Ala.
A party captured seven wild catters in Cren shaw county along with a large still and substantial liquor. A widow and her daughter wed in Chicago by the same preacher and at the same hour, a feat Birmingham and Atlanta cannot surpass.
An advertisement for men and boys clothing offers large quantities at small prices from A Bernstein of Moulton Alabama. The piece also notes Uncle Bob Montgomery recovering from a left wrist injury after a horse incident. Additional items mention Dr Shoops Restorative for digestive and nervous weakness, a Swiss avalanche tragedy killing thirteen, Bishop Dunkin's passing, and smuggled lace found in an old Michigan trunk sold for 1.50.
Whether from sprain or rheumatic pains, Chamberlain's Pain Balm stands out as effective. Apply freely and rub at each use for a quick cure. Sold by Windham Moulton in Alabama. Also notes about a town bank statement and Tampa fire losses. Dr Shoop's 20 minute Croup Remedy advertised as safe and pleasant, 50c.
The writer endorses Will Gray as a tax assessor candidate in Morgan county. They praise his private conduct and patriotism, recall Democratic support in a historic era, and urge Morgan voters to regard him highly if elected, noting he would reflect credit on public service.
A Bernstein's store advertises the best flour at lower prices than the railroad shops, urging shoppers to hurry for savings. The notice emphasizes value and quick action to beat higher rail rates.
Grim details from Ohio describe a devastating blaze in Cleveland where 180 children aged seven to twelve perished. The narrative recalls panicked scenes as the fire trapped students, leaving parents to witness a horrific, heart wrenching tragedy.
By actual count 156 subscribers paid up all back dues last week and ordered the paper continued to their address another year. Half as many more failed to settle but their dates extended far into the future, and we rejoice with them. Somebody must have got busy and run the boys in, for which we feel grateful. Frequently a kindness is done when an injury was intended.
A collection of letters will be published at the earliest possible date. Readers are asked to be patient and cheerful. Jerry Holland is reported better and relatives and friends have visited from far and near.
A sale listing that includes clothing and footwear, candy, coffee, tobacco, calico for women, and socks for men. The ad emphasizes affordable goods for daily use, highlighting value across apparel, footwear, and consumables.
Communication from Rogersville Alabama dated February 17 1908 praises Ashcraft's Formula used on five acres yielding four heavy bales of cotton on poor land. Expresses continued prosperity wishes to Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co Florence Alabama.
A for sale notice offers No 1 all heart poplar shingles guaranteed. Unsapped shingles priced cheaper. For samples and prices contact W D Irwis in Moulton or W W Glenn at his mill three miles south of Moulton.
The announcement states D. H. Bracken is authorized to seek re election as Tax Collector of Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action.
The candidate W. C. Hamilton announces his bid for re-election to the office of Tax Assessor. He stresses experience in assessment methods and plans for continued modernization of property valuation procedures. Local supporters cite reliability and steady administration as key strengths.
We announce Martin H Crate Jas J Pickens Charles C Erroy A D Roberts R L Quinn and L E Woop as candidates for Superintendent of Education of Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action. The notices name multiple individuals and reference party authorization for the official nomination process.
The party authorized announcements of J. M. Sandlin Joun N. Sheets and Tuom As Napoleon Almon as candidates for Treasurer of Lawrence County, subject to Democratic Party action.
Authorized notices announce multiple candidates for the Court of Revenue of Lawrence County from various districts Southeast Northeast Northwest Southwest and South districts. Names include Jack son Windham J W Bynum Rev Rome Pickens Ett gan B Harris George W Roperson Julius H Burer Ros ert P Morrison and others subject to Democratic Party action.
A notice explains political advertising charges at 124 per line with eight words per line and a method to calculate savings. It also records that J. A. McMinn, a Cullman merchant, has failed for $6,000.
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