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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes intense posturing by opposing sides over a global dispute and predicts President Roosevelt will declare the 2nd of the month a national Thanksgiving day. It emphasizes the event as a red letter day without confirming official remarks.
East and West unofficial returns show Taft with a large Republican majority. Bryan’s bid fails for the third time amid doubts about Ohio Indiana and New York. Tomilson and Hitchcock issued optimistic tallies before polls closed. The Moulton Advertiser promises full details next week.
County voters show strong support for the People's Ticket in Town Creek and Landersville amid safe majorities for the Democratic nominees overall. The good roads amendment appears to have carried in Law-Penge county with a large margin, while other amendments and the school tax measure are uncertain or likely defeated.
The Moulton Advertiser thanks readers for late election dispatches from The Southern Bell Telephone Company and notes a one day delay to vet the reports. Wires have run for 24 hours, and the paper promises fresh fronts as press time nears. Ernest Armor and Company are urged to support the feast.
Statement from a speaker asserting a fight for country and faith, claiming the land belongs to natives and the populace. The message emphasizes national sovereignty and divine guidance as core motives. No additional context or parties are provided.
A speaker declares readiness to meet any foreign challenger in the ring or on sea to defend power and supremacy. He calls loyal roosters to help ring in Bryan and celebrate good government, emphasizing national loyalty and resolve.
A patriotic pas sage urges forgiveness after the conflict and a return to unity under Old Glory. It speaks of striving for better things, reaching out to lost souls, and the blessings to come in Heaven, echoed by widespread amen responses.
Red Hat From the Wire reports Bryan has won the state by a sweeping majority. Every Democratic nominee holds a safe majority, with Lawrence County solidly Democratic. The South supports Bryan and supporters feel a nationwide tilt toward victory. Glory.
The issue carries the town bank’s official statement hailed as well managed with honorable officers and among Alabama’s most substantial institutions. Stock is quoted at 200 cents on the dollar though none offered at those figures, urging readers to deposit surplus funds before loss, theft, or fire.
A group declares Billy elected and vows firm support. They stress patriotism, Democratic ideals, Baptist faith, and loyalty to Masonry while reserving the right to criticise and express opinions as appropriate.
In Nashville Bishop E. E. Hoss denounced the Reelfoot Lake mob and blamed rising lawlessness on forgetfulness of God graft in high places and lax prosecutions. He warned he would be branded an anarchist for his views.
The Tennessee Valley Teachers' Association will meet in Huntsville on November 20 and 21 with a robust program. Leading teachers from across the Eighth Congressional District are urged to attend as州 J. M. Collier notes speeches and uplifting events Friday and Saturday.
Danville reports a fine sermon by Bro. Dock Jones at Pine Grove last Sunday. Dr. J. S. Crow and wife have gone to Nashville. Charley Hogan of Texas recently married a local girl. wishes for a happy future. Mose Dutton visited J. K. Wilson’s with relatives and was enjoyed by all. Misses Lillie and Pronie Dutton welcomed Miss Ellen Wilson recently. The writer and Birtha Hogan rode Tuesday. David Hogan building a barn. Uncle John Dutton and wife were up lately. Preaching at Old Friendship first Sunday by Bro. Quinn of Moulton. We enjoy letters from Bros. Barbee and Jackson. Eva Shelton praised for ballots in sewing machine contest. final count nearly two months away and scribe hopes for first prize. Supshine.
Letter from J M Collier of Decstur Alabama dated October 31 1908 praises The Moulton Advertiser for helping secure a school by placing a short advertisement. He mentions trustees responding and encloses 1.50 to pay for the ad.
A note reports two women with unbalanced minds have been moved to the Tuscaloosa asylum. The issue also notes a needle society formed at Mrs. T. H. Irwin’s home to aid local church building efforts, with other local items and brief notices from Moulton Alabama dated October 28, 1908.
John Strong, living near Moulton with J R Lockwell, picked 465 pounds of cotton in one day breaking the local record. He did it in daylight and handled the cotton nicely. The paper invites him to come in for praise, feeding, and pay. A West Virginia heiress Miss Elkins plans to marry Duke Vilsa but faces potential divorce scandal ahead.
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