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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
4
Pars J. H. Martin notes all letters to the Editor should be addressed to the Editor in Landersville Alabama, outlining submission protocol and location for correspondence.
National Officers Barrett Atwater Ga vice president J B Montgomery Gleason Tenn secretary treasurer R H McColough Beo Ark chairman executive committee W A Morris Sulligent Ala president J F Duncan McShan La vice president J M Pearson Florence Ala secretary treasurer B J Cook Birmingham Ala state organizer W A Morris Sulligent Ala state lecturer O P Ford McFall a conductor J N Hutto Lincoln Ala sergeant at arms M G Lumsien Dutton Ala doorkeeper M J Taylor Lawrence Ala Headquarters Birmingham Ala fourth floor Commercial Club opposite Jefferson county Court house fronting Twenty first street
County officers include President W. L. White of Hatton and Secretary-Treasurer N. D. Sandlin of Sandersville. County Lecturer is J. A. Byars from Moulton. Manager of Warehouse at Town Creek is J. W. Owen.
State Presidents request Local Unions in Lawrence County Alabama report by May 1 1908 on how many bales of cotton they can hold without assistance and with assistance to guide financing and marketing. Message emphasizes control and marketing as a national goal. Also notice of Farmers Union Warehouse Hillsboro meeting at Moulton on first Saturday in April 1908 to elect new directors.
Sister A H Hallmark died at home near Congord Ata on March 17 1908 after a brief illness aged 37 years 4 months and 15 days daughter of E W and Sarah A Lockwell wife of James T Hallmark married February 28 1888 mother of ten children four of whom survived this summer She joined the Missionary Baptist church at about 16 and remained an orderly member until death A neighbor called her a good woman almost like a mother to me Her faith and resignation are noted and the piece bids mourners look to her eternal gain and Heaven for comfort.
The Birmingham Ledger reports that nearly every county in the state shares a common complaint about bad roads and a universal demand for better highways, indicating near unanimous public sentiment on the issue.
An Alabama notice from Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co Florence presents an offer to give away a Florence Wagon and feature testimonials from last year's customers. The announcement urges using their best fertilizers this year and promotes the Florence, Alabama location.
Notice explains rate structure for political interest ads in county district and state campaigns. It outlines charging at 12 per line, eight words per line, and requests remittance by letter with check or money order.
Athens Alabama March 21 1908 W T McDaniel writes to editor Hon Jourd White sending $1 40 for The Old Moulton Advertiser. He cherishes childhood scenes in Moulton and memories of its hotel and notable locals Speaks Werts Harrises, notes his boyhood growth near the law, and expresses warm regard for his native town.
Citizen letters describe spring beauty and optimism as the community moves through another year. The writer notes budding joys and sorrows and reflects on local health and future prospects for Danville in this period.
A digest of social updates and upcoming visits includes Mrs. M Dutton and Miss Fannie entertaining with Mrs. Wilson and daughter. Soloman on dreams quotes. Lula Segars of Carbon Hill to visit. J A Haynes preparing war history for publication. Prof Felton Legg seen in Upshaw, Miss Sallie Rodgers sick. D R Jones offers spring stock. Dr Sammie Crow returns from Nashville Medical College. Sean Welch and Miss Minnie Shaw wed last Sunday. Miss Clarra Hughs to visit Adamsville this summer. The writer and Miss B disappointed by not attending a wedding.
Advertisement claims Chamberlain's Salve cures tetter salt rheum and eczema. One application relieves itching and burning sensation.
Advertising note states readiness to print candidate cards on short notice with improved style. Pricing listed: 3500 cards for $3.50 per 1000 and 600 cards for $2.50 per 600.
Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World reports 1907 the most progressive year with 392 000 members on January 1 1908 up from 330 720 a gain of 61 280. Receipts reached 6 944 020 27 while death losses were 3 272 789 30 and disability claims 9 250. Alabama led with 140 new camps and 12 000 members on January 1908 as 55 hundred applications were filed and 200 000 paid in beneficiaries.
The Birmingham Ledger notes that Alabamians are nearly unanimous in seeking good roads and schools funded by their own taxes. Citizens insist they have a right to demand these services and are actively pursuing them.
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