12 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
1
A box supper fundraiser at Mt Hope High School on Saturday night November 15 1918 starts at 7 30 pm The event aims to raise funds for school improvement and invites community participation Also a reminder to pay back dues and subscribe to The Moulton Advertiser for a year as a weekly token of devotion.
James Milwee aged 40 died near Landersville November 2 1918 at H E Beans home four weeks after being brought from the rock crusher near Mt Hope where his wound occurred. He spoke of salvation and repentance while fading, expressing intent to reform if spared, and the writer believes he was penitent and sincere.
An old standard tonic claim describes Grove's Tasteless Chill as a malaria fighter and system builder. The ad promotes it as a true tonic and appetite stimulant for adults and children, noting social Society of connections.
In a lighthearted note from the era the mock worry over a wood pile and coal bin both exposed and unguarded is paired with humor about editors and subscriptions. The snippets reflect local wit about shortages and community resilience, with no one showing up to claim wood or coal and thanks for remaining stock.
A Birmingham Alabama letter explains moving 260 miles northwest to Becham County Oklahoma and purchasing 80 acres for 8700 dollars while praising the new region and requesting The Moulton Advertiser promptly. Another note from Herman Liley in Birmingham complains of late deliveries and the state fair visit prompts greetings to Moulton residents.
London lists 10 million Alabama water power bonds on its exchange signaling a coming Prosperity era. The piece urges readers to hold land and mineral rights, predicting population growth, vast industrial expansion, and wealth from the Panama Canal opening, urging defense of property rights for future happiness.
Extension Department announces a nationwide campaign to boost alfalfa growing on farms. Professor P G Holden will direct the program with automobile trains and farm meetings, aided by field men and local organizations to spread alfalfa literature and provide on site help for start ups.
Kansas Agricultural College conducted an eight month feeding trial with weanling pigs split into corn only and corn with alfalfa hay. The corn alfalfa group averaged 250 pounds at market, while corn only pigs averaged 60 pounds and included a death. The study notes alfalfa adds protein to balance corn, with bones and breaking strain significantly stronger in the mixed diet.
Practical guide by M M Chandler on winter egg production. Emphasizes controlled feeding, scratching for grain, and regular meals. Recommends bone mill, bone meal, oyster shells, skim milk, and careful litter management. Warns against fattening and dirty, damp coops.
A swinging outward gate keeps older hogs out while little pigs are fed and can be raised to let fattening animals in or out. The device also suits lamb creep use. Find fault in hen care by inspecting management rather than blaming birds.
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