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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
3
The Plouston Advertiser notes a pleasant visit by Will Cottingham of New Decatur and C. L. Odom on a commercial tour. They traveled east to meet other merchants. The paper defers to Hon. W. T. Lowe for confirmation on the snake story, praising his reliability.
A period notice offers a free positive cure for eczema salt rheum erysipelas piles and skin diseases with instant relief, from F W Williams at 400 Manhattan Avenue New York. It also claims the U S Senate says antishipping laws are unconstitutional and allows widespread transport of goods.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble saying it loosens a cough and cures lung disease even after hopeless. The remedy is sold by Windham & Co Moulton Ala 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free. Also brief note about Memphis efforts to drive Red Eye from the Bluff City and news of a Chicago man Harry Jones ending his life by gas inhalation after 25 years of service.
The paper lists Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for cure success and promotion notes. It mentions the Confederate reunion in Birmingham, a Chicago church theft, skin disease remedies, local drug ads, safe fruit, and brief social items about Maj. Bracken and Capt. Talliferro, with notices of events and medicines from Windam and Irwin Drug Co.
Delbert Building San Francisco architect Norman R Coulter praises Electric Bitters as a universal tonic capable of correcting stomach liver and kidney disorders and boosting the system. He calls Electric Jitters the best spring medicine and a superior blood purifier available at Windham & Co's drug store in Moulton Als.
E A Gilder of Tupelo Mississippi seeks the current whereabouts of James and Lucy Faulkner who lived near Russellville eight years ago. A rescued young girl claiming relation to the Faulkner family asks to be returned to them.
An old authority promotes a shake bottle tonic using Find Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to treat rheumatism and kidney issues. Druggists can supply ingredients or compound it. Local citizens Karrh and Hutte donate funds. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup endorsed for cough relief and gentle bowel movement, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Miss Radcliff of Morgan county aged 18 visits her sister Mrs J D L Byars west of town. Lawyer Chenault made a professional trip to Winston county last week. J W Harper was fined 100 dollars for attempting to induce laborers to leave Gadsden.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and pleasant. Local notes mention Judge Skeggs at a Birmingham Good Roads meeting and a proposed constitutional amendment for funding road improvements. Also cited are testimonials about Kodol for Dyspepsia attributed to Jake Moore, and a series of brief, sensational clippings on accidents, a physician’s guarantee for Preventics, and a casual community update referencing J H Sullivan and cotton market issues.
The ad extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an excellent cure for croup and cold throat troubles. Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana urges early use at first croupy cough to prevent attacks, listing Windham Moulton Alabama and E Gardner Landersville Alabama as sellers. John D Rockefeller allegedly finds a Georgian town of self reliant people, while Uncle John supposedly loves their folk.
For sale a good used wagon and harness in near new condition. Only used a few weeks. Apply at this office at once for details or to purchase.
Falls City in Winston county, founded by Dr. D W Day, now has a post office and prospects of growth. A Memphian was bitten by a mad dog, and a rabbi incident led to five more bites before the man died by suicide.
A Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co letter from Cherokee Alabama asserts King Cotton Grower outperformed three competing fertilizers in cotton trials last year. It also notes fertilizers help yields under corn and peas. A one week old baby boy was deserted by a heartless woman on a Mobile train and given to Salvation Army. Guy Masterson returns from State Normal College at Jacksonville to his home, appearing thin but improving.
Prof H A Howell of Howell's American School in Havana Cuba praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after his baby nearly died from a severe cold. He credits the medicine with rapid relief and full recovery, urging its use. The note cites local availability in Alabama and mentions repairs and local notices amid other brief items.
An ad touts Camberlain’s Pain Balm as an effective remedy for lame shoulders from sprains or rheumatic pains. It urges vigorous rubbing at each use and lists Windham Moulton Alabama and S E Gardner Landersville Alabama as sellers. The item also notes the death of Miss Mary Ligon, a Florence State Normal pupil, from measles at Mrs S E Gardner’s home in Florence Alabama.
Letter from Rogersville Alabama praises Ashcraft's Formula used on five acres yielding four heavy bales of cotton. Signed by J D Graham with note on W T Kelsoe bitten by a mad dog returning to Atlanta for treatment. Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co Florence Alabama referenced.
Readers ask about protection offered by banks in North Alabama. Florence enforces a strict dog law. Dr Shoop's Cough Cure promises safe relief with no opium or harsh ingredients. A Christian denomination opens a Montgomery church led by Rev Speigle. B W McCloud has been killed in Covington County, the fifth white man murdered there in months.
An advertisement style summary notes Dr King’s New Life Pills and Kodol stomach remedies sold by local druggists, with promises of refunds if unsatisfied. It urges farmers to diversify crops, grow home supplies, and use cotton as surplus. Mention of Morgan County Good Roads vote and general market chatter about crime and education rounds out the irregular, patchwork page.
Mrs. J. C. Baker dies in Courtland after living there over seventy years. This brief report notes the Japanese water collision result with a large loss of life and the passing of a longtime resident.
Reverend F Starbird of East Raymadd Maine endorses Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and other obstinate sores. He uses it in his veterinary practice with great success. Price 25 cents at Windham & Co's drug store in Moulton Alabama.
Classified ad from Frank W. Williams Company listing agents wanted to produce 16x20 crayon portraits for 40 cents, frames from 10 cents, sheet pictures at one cent each. Claims 400 percent profit or $36 weekly. Catalog and samples free. Address 1208 W Taylor St Chicago TH. (15-4)
Mt Zion Lodge No 5424 F and A M adopts resolutions honoring Wm Rhodes a beloved brother. The lodge notes his upright character faith and leadership and drapes the altar while members wear mourning badges for thirty days. Resolutions are sent to the family and published in local papers.
Spring and summer goods are in stock with complete lines. The display features dress fabrics in solid colors and stripes suitable for all occasions at notably low prices.
A local retailer advertises expansive men’s clothing stock highlighting celebrated lines and fit for every customer. The notice emphasizes breadth of selection and quality across styles and sizes.
A brief shoe department feature extols its appeal and beauty within the store, inviting customers to notice the standout presentation and selection shaped to enhance shopping.
A brief notice pitches free groceries to readers who can take some now and spread the word to neighbors. The message emphasizes disposing of surplus stock by sharing with others nearby.
A promotional note asserts that drugs are sometimes needed and promises to keep the best and only the best available. It emphasizes quality and exclusivity in medicinal offerings.
Funeral goods dealer promotes coffins and related burial supplies, stressing solemn facts about death and the final fate of all. The message emphasizes availability of necessary goods for funerals and burials in the community.
Windham and Co of Moulton advertise a yard filled with farm machinery and improved tools that will help buyers make money. They thank friends for past favors and invite interested customers to view the offerings. March 16, 1908.
Stop look listen for the great sale. The shop proclaims a 15 day event starting March 28. Store owner returns from Eastern Markets with the finest stock ever, new drygoods notions ribbons laces embroideries for spring summer, marked down and prominently displayed in large quantities.
The advertisement promotes a line of ladies and men clothing in Brown Gray Jue and Black with latest styles and colors. It highlights Shoes and Oxfords in tan black and brown patent leather patent kid Russian calf vivid gum metal and more with many options. It claims great value urging every man and woman to compare before buying elsewhere.
Free showing of new ladies and misses hats just received for spring and summer. Also offering elbow gloves and mitts in all colors to complement outfits.
A local sale announces a 15 day event starting March 28 and running for fifteen days. The notice urges readers to visit soon and take advantage of limited time offers.
Dr W B Witherspoon requests attendance as Huntsville Presbytery convenes at Westminister church Decatur from April 7 to 9. Thursday’s program includes Rev Rome Pickeys leading devotional exercises.
Announcement of 10 000 waive notes organized into books of 25 and 50 offered for free to staff, with price 15e and 2c for copies.
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