Six Big Pages In The Moulton Advertiser Today
The Moulton Advertiser presents six full pages packed with information and ads. The paper shifts from politics to religion education and community betterment, urging readers to unite and support elevating aims while praising longtime contributor Bro. S. W. Barbee and honoring W. P. Borum.
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Lawrence
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China
Good Paper: The Alabama Courier in 29th year of life
The Alabama Courier published at Athens by Hon. Robert M. Rawls enters its 29th year. The note lauds the paper as readable and lively and praises Old Bob as a good friend. Wishing continued flourishing into the millennium, with the publication living on.
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Alabama Courier
Athens
Robert M. Rawls
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Democratic Party Awakens to Jeffersonian Principles
A reading notes the party is not dead but must shed its agaries and return to Jeffersonian principles after a hoped national victory. The line frames a call for ideological recalibration within the party and a return to foundational ideas.
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Fatt Carried Minnesota by 80, 660. Johnson by 20,000
The line notes Fatt won Minnesota by 80 660 votes and Johnson by 20 000, while it speculates that Jeffson, if running for president, might have fared no better than Bryan.
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Minnesota
Johnson
Jeffson
Bryan
Landslide Victory for Taft in Presidential Race
The paper reports Taft won a landslide presidential victory across Eastern Western and Northern states while Bryan carried the South and Nebraska. It notes Taft’s clean record but criticizes his religion as Unitarian. It praises local Democrats yet laments broader party defeats and urges focus on home improvements and education.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Taft
U.S. Senate
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North Carolina
Alabama
Old Lawrence
Democratic Party
Night Riders Rules Bank Loans and Farm Labor
Night Riders publish a constitution and by laws forbidding banks to charge more than six percent interest and barring farmers from employing black workers after July 1, 1909 with a threat to force departures. Merchants must cap profits at ten percent and regulate farm wages and product prices.
Confederate Reunion in Mobile Promises Record Attendance
The Alabama Confederate reunion set for November 24 to 26 in Mobile is described as likely one of the finest in the association’s history. Mobile hosts aim to eclipse all prior events in splendor and turnout and extend invitations to every man, woman, and child to attend.
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Alabama
Mobile
Dick Austin Elected to Congress from East Tenn
Dick Austin formerly of Decatur and well known to many readers has been elected to Congress representing East Tennessee. The result marks a notable political shift and reflects broad local support for his candidacy.
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Dick Austin
Decatur
Congress
East Tenn
Lincoln Image Promotion and Club Offer Amid Local Notes
The Moulton Advertiser urges readers to secure a Lincoln picture and read a supplement, praising Lincoln from log cabin origins to martyrdom and Union victory. It promotes a free clubbing offer, invites reader names, and hints at a Farm and Fireside exchange for existing subscribers. W Q Jackson of Luka visits, recalled as a former Nashville clerk and later a millionaire, with nostalgic remarks about past days and local sentiment.
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Kentucky
Moulton
Tide
Harvesting Winter Fodder and Shelter for Stock
Advice emphasizes providing good sheds and ample feed to animals during winter. Stresses that protecting livestock is humane and economically sound, arguing no farmer can reach prosperity if animals perish from lack of necessities.
Campaign Funds Figures Stir Public Debate
The Democratic party raised 400000 dollars for the last campaign while the Republicans reported 38000000 dollars. Commentators call the sums large and note the heavy spending by political speakers known as spell-binders.
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Democratic
North Alabama Fair at Huntsville Receives High Praise
The summary notes that a regional fair in Huntsville showcased numerous fine exhibitions and drew strong commendations from attendees, reflecting broad participation across North Alabama.
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Alabama
Huntsville
Tom Roberson Repeats Win as Franklin County Superintendent
Tom Roberson secures a second term as Franklin County Superintendent of Education defeating the Democratic challenger by a comfortable majority.
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Tom Roberson
Franklin County
Vote by Precincts in Lawrence Comily Nov 5 506
State office candidates drew similar totals to Bryan and Taft. Constitutional amendments for biennial sessions passed 164 to 565 against. Public roads 450 for 395 against. New counties 222 for 611 against. Special one mill school tax 291 for 524 against.
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Taft Holds Large Lead Over Bryan in Early Returns
Taft records about a million vote majority over Bryan with no need for lengthy explanation, claiming prosperity will follow and urging Taft to deliver abundance immediately.
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Taft
Bryan
Man Charged After Altercation in Colbert County
Estes Sherrill struck a Black person to passing in Colbert County over an insulting letter written to his sister.
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Estes Sherrill
Colbert County
Taft Nearing Mason Affiliation Draws Attention
The report notes President Taft is about to become a Mason, a development that heightens public interest and prompts reflection on his leadership and affiliations.
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Presilenc Taft
Neely and Sullivan spark in Courtland town Sunday
The report notes two gallant gentlemen of Courtland sparking in town Sunday. A lynching claim in Hartselle led Judge Speake to organize a special G I unit to investigate the offense. the unit reported no bills and found the negro guilty of no crime. J B Bilbro, 94, was re elected Treasurer of Macon county by a larger majority, said to be the oldest office holder in the United States. The Court of Revenue met Monday and is examining matters in the public interest. A 10 year old boy fell from a tree in Birmingham and killed himself.
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Speake
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J. B. Bilbro
Macon County
United States
Court of Revenue
Birmingham
Advertising as a Seed Dollar for Enduring Business
A 1908 Tribune Company piece argues advertising creates lasting goodwill and a durable institution beyond the founder. It claims ads cost nothing, retain funds, and strengthen merchandising systems, making a business independent of its owner's presence and death.
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