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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
6
The notice states that all political interest ads for County District and State candidates must be paid at 124 per line with eight words per line. It explains the calculation method to save charges and instructs remittance by letter with a check or postal money order.
S E Gardner appeals to women to rise above vanity and wear the best their taste purse and environment permit. He argues it is love of beauty goodness and truth that lifts both women and men from materialism into ideals and altruism.
Paris reports woolen dress goods and silks will dominate this season with new novelties and exquisite colorings. The sales note invites buyers to shop cheap at Gardner in Landersville for voiles veils serges taftas and wash dress fabrics including ginghams dimities linens and cotton voiles.
In a compact art note, colorists limit hues to seven primary colors yet can echo sunlit tones across sea, land, sky, flower, leaf and wing. Gardner at Landersville claims to satisfy every color desire with these core shades.
Dress goods in lighter weights and attractive prices draw buyers as two high tone color stripes appear more this season. Gardner at Landersville offers desired fabrics and competitive prices, appealing to shoppers seeking quality bargains in dress materials.
A brief note highlights a display titled Shoes and Notions with phraseology about how items cannot be described yet are shown in pyramids. It promises price cuts to fit all tastes and suggests trying Gardner.
Gardner's in Landersville showcases an Easter display of hats for all ages with fresh styles and a welcoming invitation for the valley to inspect the collection. The millinery offers head wear from youngest to oldest and emphasizes new season arrivals.
A dealer advertises a large inventory of clothing for men and boys along with hats and furnishings offered at very low prices.
Local classified note from E. Gardner of Landereville Alabama offering top quality groceries for sale. Gardner stresses ongoing selling intent and invites contact to discuss opportunities, noting a willingness to ride economic growth alongside partners.
W J Porter of Moulton declares he can furnish all kinds of materials in any quantity and will perform work in an artistic up to date manner. He urges potential clients to figure with him before signing a contract and cautions that others may lose money if he does not handle the job.
The committee set May 18 1908 for the Democratic Primary and appointed inspectors, clerks, and returning officers for numerous towns including Hillsboro Courtland Loostier Town Creek Red Bank Mountain Home Wheeler Wolf Springs Lick Mount Hope Kenlock Landersville Moulton Pin Hook Mountain Springs Oakville Hampton Morris Chapel Caddo Centre Shiloh. Each locale lists specific named officials to oversee polling and results.
It was moved and carried that the Chairman fill out all vacancies that might occur from disqualification of any officers already selected. Candidates were assessed the following amounts for the purpose of defraying the expense of holding the election. Assessments to be paid on or before April 25. It was further moved that a Mass Meeting be held in each beat at 1 pm on the day of election to select a delegate to the County Convention which will meet the Saturday following the Primary, at which Convention a new Executive Committee will be elected. Adjourned subject to call of Chairman, A. L. WINDHAM, F. T. NEELY, Chairman. Secretary.
The store pledges full satisfaction with every purchase and urges customers to inspect goods before buying. It promises cash purchases, very low figures, and prices that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.
Spring and Summer goods offered with complete lines of fabrics in solid colors and stripes. Ladies urged to view the display of dress goods described as exceptionally beautiful and priced remarkably cheap for all occasions.
A local retailer touts its extensive men’s clothing stock including celebrated lines. The shop claims it can fit anybody with a broad range of sizes and styles.
We will not consume time and space in noticing our shoe department. It stands out in our great store like a thing of beauty and a joy for ever.
Windham and Co of Moulton promote drugs and farm machinery, claiming to keep the best and inviting neighbors to acquire improved tools. The notice thanks friends for past favors and is dated March 16, 1908.
The Greensboro Watch reports Alabama lawmakers on March 12, 1997 passed a strict general law targeting individuals who aid others in procuring whiskey in prohibition districts. The statute imposes fines of 50 to 500 dollars and possible county jail or hard labor up to six months for anyone who assists, counsels, or procures unlawful liquor sales or gifts. Witnesses before grand juries may be asked about offenses within 12 months without specific charge, but cannot be prosecuted for offenses they testify about.
Gan derbone jokes that twelve quarts fit a crate and one pint per quart while noting top berries aid sales and no one protests. He then warns that a watchful tabby will snag the weak flicker and prohibitionists will set more liquor traps.
A purported statement claims John D. Rockefeller never drank whiskey yet now profits from oil burners nationwide, taking money from consumers that should stay in their pockets.
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