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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
6
The Moulton Advertiser issue from Moulton Alabama dated March 26, 1908 presents local news items, notices, and brief community updates typical of a small town paper of that era. It reflects daily life, commerce, and civic matters in early 20th century Alabama.
Prof. Jas Pickens noted after the late Primary that things might have been worse, a sentiment the paper agrees with. No one is called to retract, and the tone suggests cautious commentary on campaign conduct and results.
An advertisement offers a free positive cure for eczema salt rheum erysipelas piles and skin diseases with instant relief. The claimant, F W Williams of 400 Manhattan Avenue New York, invites sufferers to send a stamp for details and free treatment.
Riley Alexander enjoys 25 feet of fine water right at his property line and looks forward to easy access for cooling drinks. He notes the Court of Revenue is splendid and there is no shame in a single member.
An advertisement asserts deafness is incurable by local means and can only be treated constitutionally, blaming Eustachian tube inflammation caused by catarrh. It promises $100 for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and promotes Hall's Family Pills and druggist sales in Toledo Ohio.
John Bynum ran a gallant campaign but trailed by 25 votes in a close local election in Lawrence. An election bet tied to the result remains unpaid, leaving the outcome unsettled.
Mr L H Farnham of Spirit Lake Iowa endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best on the market for constipation. The tablets are agreeable and pleasant in effect and cost 25 cents. Free samples available. Sold by Windham Moulton Ala and S E Gardner Landersville Ala.
Schools are closing nationwide as pupils hurry home. The county superintendent vote between Craig and Kerby was tight, but a pair of Courtland ballots tipped the result in favor of the mountain boy.
An Irwin Drug Co advertisement asserts stomach issues cause heart pains and promotes Kodol as the remedy. It urges readers to start with digestion improvements and use Kodol for a few weeks to verify relief, claiming dramatic ongoing benefits.
In a rustic call to action, Dr Farley urges hills residents to elect a capable umpire. The piece veers into a light note, praising a good baseball team and suggesting their presence would lift a dull summer with lively, spicy energy.
Tired nerves and low ambition in spring are treated with Dr Shoop's Restorative. The ad claims user will feel changed within 48 hours, noting benefits to nerves digestion appetite and overall vigor. Sold by all dealers.
Last week a resident donated a half day at Iuka Public School, giving two hours to each department and writing a favorable article for The Vidette. Prof. C. G. Lynch leads the school, and patrons show strong support.
Omega Ohio store owner E Humphrey and county telecom leaders praise Dr King New Discovery. He says it saved his life and reached the cough spot when all else failed, claiming it heals throat lung and chest. Sold with guarantee at Windham & Co’s and all drug stores. One dollar, bottle free.
The Cleburne New Era published at Heflin, Alabama, is offered for sale with the current proprietors seeking to move west. The Herald press is described as one of the best newspaper plants in the state. Interested parties should write Turner and Black in Heflin, Alabama.
Editors clash in the street on offer day, a brief old time fight ends without serious injuries as residents hope the bloody scene fades from memory.
Pontypool Ont post master Mr Thomas Stenton reports eight years of rheumatic pain eased by Chamberlain's Pain Balm purchased last summer. He praises its relief and recommends the liniment for rheumatic pains. Available from Windham Moulton and 8 E Gardner Landersville Ala.
Seven people are dead after an explosion on a river in Arkansaw while they were on a pleasure trip. Dr. Chisholma, a dental surgeon, is spending time in the county.
An advertisement extols Kodol as the only preparation that completely digests all classes of food and relieves indigestion. It claims rapid, thorough action by digesting the food eaten and attributes availability to Irwin Drug Co.
R A Kirkland, contractor and builder, has a card in today’s Advertiser to which we call the attention of readers. He is a first class workman, and those who need his service will do well to consult him on all repairs or for a complete new building before contracting with others.
An ad claims Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets stop any pain in 20 minutes. It says druggists sell as Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets and that relieving pain works by coaxing blood pressure away from pain centers. The sale note lists 20 tablets for 2 cents and says available from all dealers.
Congress passes a bill awarding twenty thousand dollars to Confederate soldiers for horses taken from them at surrender. The measure earmarks funds to compensate veterans for livestock seized during the war end.
The corner stone of a beautiful Jewish synagogue was laid at Sheffield with Masonic honors. The ceremony reflected the community's pride and featured ceremonial rites befitting the occasion.
The copy claims Electric Bitters cure lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility caused by climate at high and low elevations. It promotes the product as a great alterative and blood purifier and antidote for bodily weakness nervousness and insomnia sold with guarantee at Windham & Co and all drug stores priced at 60 cents.
Mrs Ida Blake of Florence tied a rope around her waist and jumped into the Tennessee river. She was rescued. Mae Wood of New York sued Senator Platt of New York for absolute divorce, but was indicted for perjury and her case dismissed.
Portmouth Virginia druggist Fred C Harahan declares Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the best patent medicine he has sold for six years. He admits other products pay higher profit but the cure is sure and customers appreciate his recommendation. Windham Moulton Ala 8 S. E Gardner Landersville Ala sell it.
E L White a Meridian Mississippi policeman was killed by a negro desperado who escaped. A West Virginia Methodist preacher who just returned from a revival killed his wife then expressed regret.
Mr John Richa of Vining Indiana reports long sales and high customer satisfaction for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills selling them through Irwin Drug Co. He notes a dozen local users and his own positive experiences with the product. The testimonial emphasizes reliable results and patient approval.
T L Walker sues the electric car company for 25000 after his wife was killed in Anniston. Memphis fire destroys 350000 dollars of property with no fatalities. Alabama Pythians plan a new temple at Montgomery and announce the next Grand Lodge meeting in Florence.
Local chatter heats up over pic nic season with plans forming quickly. Editors announce readiness to publish prompts and bits on short notice in an attractive style, aiming to capture popular interest and engage readers.
A New Jersey farm hand admitted to fatally shooting a mother warming milk for her baby and her husband in a brutal family tragedy. He allegedly confessed and argued that no punishment would fit his crime, signaling a plea or trial outcome likely to draw strong public reactions.
A promotional note asserts piles can be quickly checked by mailing a small trial box to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. It claims the ointment treats swollen painful or itching piles both external and internal. Large jar 50 cents, sold by all dealers.
Montgomery plans to raise fifteen thousand dollars to expand the upcoming state fair next fall while northern banks suspend operations and their presidents take pleasure trips abroad.
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California claims the day he bought Bucklen’s Arnica Salve was the luckiest of his life. Two 25c boxes cured years of itching piles that resisted other treatments. Sold under guarantee at Windham & Co and all drug stores.
The note describes a pie made with new peaches and a future plan to enjoy the fruit. It mentions J. H. Burt a Montgomery drummer who died by his own hand in Georgia, leaving a wife and several children to face life without him.
A discussion on the instinct to share benefits after discovery or relief. The piece cites letters from Chambr ians cough remedy users who thank manufacturers and urge others to use the product. It notes sales through Windhan Moulton Ala and 8S. E. Gardner Landesville Ala.
A New York millionaire was shot and killed by his son, described as a tragic act amid a fortune built through years of work. The news reflects on the grievous violence within a family and the social burden of wealth. Nearby, watermelons arrive in Birmingham at 10 cents a look or 25 cents a bite, while locals begin planting melons.
An advertisement touts Cascasweet as a trusted remedy for babies and children. It notes the ingredients are printed on the bottle and that it contains no opiates. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
The article notes that defeated and victorious contenders declare themselves satisfied with the outcome. It also teases the Old Confederate Soldier offering readers intriguing material in the edition.
An advertisement touts Book No 4 For Women aimed at ill women. It promotes Dr Shoop night cure suppositories as soothing antiseptic relief and claims free confidential medical advice. The booklet is released from Racine Wisconsin and sold through dealers.
For years Bostonians have eaten what they believed to be beef but was actually canned horse. Investigations suggest adulteration may have included old mule meat and traces of dog. Authorities warned the public and promised tests to identify the supplier and ensure meat safety.
R G Stewart, a Cedar View Mississippi merchant, proclaims that Dr King s New Life Pills provide worth in gold weight to customers who buy a box. He notes relief from constipation malaria and biliousness and says the product is sold under guarantee at Windham Co s and at all drug stores for 25 cents.
Local note says W. D. Irwin refreshed his corner business house giving the building a striking new look. In a tragic event, Charles Clarke, a young farmer near Troy, was shot and killed after being followed to a field by his wife. The line about angels remains a curious aside.
A pharmacy ad urges insistence on DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve as the original healing and cooling remedy. Substitutes exist but the ad credits Irwin Drug Co for sale and notes its use for piles and soothing relief.
After election results, some boys express disappointment while a defeated candidate jokes his friends have died lied or left the country and he contemplates going into mourning.
Cham berlain's Salve advertised as a healing salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It allays pain almost instantly and heals without a scar unless injury is severe. Price 25 cents. For sale by Windham Moulton Ala and 8 E Gardner Landersville Ala.
The annex adds two comfortable rooms with good light and pleasant surroundings. It will provide convenience to readers and customers as new machinery and fine paper goods are stocked. An invitation is extended to visit for any needs in our line.
Two sewing machines are in transit and will be exhibited soon. Ladies are invited to view them and hurry to secure one. The machines are described as beauties and expected to be prized possessions for years.
John NeSmith of Hatton area has been declared insane and sent to the insane asylum for treatment. He has a wife and four children who will miss his gentle temperament. Dr. J. R. Howell was here Saturday and arranged for Mr. NeSmith's removal for care.
A Bernstein advertisement appears in this paper promoting a progressive Hebrew merchant's store filled with seasonable goods for the season.
A short notice promotes involvement in a voting contest and urges action to engage, contrasting with excuses. It then shifts to an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers, described as small safe gentle pills, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Hlon. W. L. White, president of the Lawrence County Farmers' Union, has tendered his resignation effective immediately. This comes as no surprise to observers familiar with the organization.
John Duncan died after touching a live wire in Gadsden in a fatal accident. Wholesale merchants report a 30 percent drop in prices for all cotton goods below the rates seen a year ago.
A brisk business pitch urges Mr. Business Man to try their ink as the solution to dull times. It asserts advertising works, citing A. Bernstein as a proof point who would not live to sell goods without advertising.
Miss Bettie Irwin travels to Iuka springs while cotton yields lag and big acreage promises a strong crop. Lawrence County voters choose only one man per office, and the Stock law and road questions loom. Teachers in Morgan to Lawrence form the Tennessee Valley Teachers Association. A woman in Memphis perhaps fatally wounds her husband amid a booze fueled home defense. Carnegie predicts coal exhaustion in 200 years with future fuel being air. A. B. Landers remains in Texas, safe from kidnapping, and thanks are returned for a Chico paper.
Advertises two photographic views of the old Baptist Institute before demolition, labeled South and West. Requests 85 cents to F B Stewart art-artist Moulton Alabama. Mentions one print adorns the office and aims to attract former pupils.
Advertises 100 bushels of corn for cash at 75 cents per bushel. Describes the corn as slip shackled and in fine condition with full measure and down weight. Located east of Moulton on Rural 2. Seller Gee P. Bapp.
Fred B. Faust reports that Rev J A J Brock’s planned appearance on May 26 and 27 has been postponed indefinitely, per last week’s notice. The schedule delay affects community events and church activities awaiting the speaker.
An old age health piece extols regular bowels and proper digestion for both young and old. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, effective aid, with testimonials from elderly users and a free sample offer from the Pepsin Syrup Co. and Windham & Co. and Irwin Drug Co.
Read the proposition on the first page and share the idea with friends. For every dollar paid on old or new subscriptions before December 20, coupons are issued: 500 votes for $1, 250 votes for 60 cents, and 125 ballots for 25 cents. Premiums include Sewing Machines with latest improvements and Jersey cattle. Secure a premium by promoting subscriptions in your community.
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