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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser endorses democratic values and nominees while condemning futilities and fanatics. It notes Hobson’s wary stance toward Japan, urges caution against war, questions Bryar’s potential race, and hopes veterans retire while urging pension discussions and philosophical reflection.
The National Holiness Convention will meet next year at Chattanooga right at our very door. About 80 speakers are planned, and the venue is close enough for all to attend while staying near home.
Reports say the Good Reads Amendment carried at the save election despite stubborn opposition from several prominent politicians. The vote outcome reflects voter support for the amendment terms amid ongoing public debate.
Bryan chats with a string of veteran California politicians urging another presidential run while Billy, aged and wary, cautions against the move citing past hurts. The exchange highlights lingering political ambitions and intergenerational caution in a backyard setting.
Republicans carried five Alabama counties and surpassed Taft by 8,844 votes statewide while Bryan trailed Parker by 5,498 votes, a gap attributed to waning enthusiasm.
The national Democratic executive committee reports a deficit in the campaign expense account, with Chairman Mack vowing to pay any shortfall personally if needed. The message also asks for more campaign buttons to help raise funds.
Auditor Brandon presents the estate treasury figures for the just closed fiscal year showing receipts of 4,661,902.35 and expenditures of 5,149,049.00. The Montgomery Advertiser notes a potential deficit or discreditable aspect of the current administration and will await further developments before any action.
Courtesy of Ernest Arm night operator at Southern Bell we print early appointments for the Methodist Conference. Swindell will lead the Moulton circuit, E M Glenn appointed P E, Bro Boyed to Birmingham, Bro Faust to Cherokee with bride, Ed Wasson to Huntsville to combat evil, McGulawn stays on Athens circuit, J W Newman to Decatur cross, no change at New Decatur Trinity Halleboro Courtland Town Creek. Roanoke to host next Conference. About 250 preachers and 100 laymen attended with perhaps 5,000 visitors.
Stockholders of Town reeck Warehouse Co meet at Black Ground on Monday December 1908 to elect a Board of Directors for the year and to transact other proper business. Byars M J Taylor Sec Treas convey the notice. Far mers Union Warehouse Co Hillsboro stockholders meet at Moulton at 12 o clock on Monday November 1908. Byars F T Neely Sec Treas pres.
Thrasher phoned and sent a silver dollar Monday, sharing jokes and leaving a sense of good cheer. Gibson left for Denver to be with his ill wife and to support her during illness. A cam boat explosion near New Orleans killed ten and injured twenty others. Leighton, an engine, flew and killed two trainmen in a rollover. Republicans spent 1,705,000 for Pett, amid broader fundraising disclosures. Teeginsers report shows 9,630,563 thhales up to Nov 14.
A concise nod to Dov in the Heart as the focal point of Cheer FM, highlighting the host’s central role and the station’s branding prominence in the local media scene.
A Richmond Va inquiry dated November 17 1908 asks for the lowest electrotype rates on 500 and 1000 inches and whether whiskey and beer advertising is accepted. The letter from Guy W Eskridge Co requests commission details for agents and asks to be placed on the regular mailing list as contracts are sent into the territory.
A 1908 letter from Moulton Alabama firm Jourd White & Son quotes rates of ten cents per inch with no advertising agent commission. They reject whiskey and beer ads but offer space for other legitimate purposes. They print 1153 papers weekly.
W J Childs of Denton Texas writes to Jourd and Paul with a money order and plea to continue The Advertiser. He recalls moving from Moulton in 1904 and paying for 38 to 6 months, asks for a statement, and directs votes owed to Miss Leona Cowan whose father was his boyhood friend.
The note states a payment extending the date to July 1, 1910 and claims Miss Leona Cowan gained 1250 votes. It urges her friends to campaign actively, notes the contest closes in about a month, and promotes a special clubbing proposition to aid results.
Senator Carmack, years before his murder, paid a moving tribute to the South describing a land scarred by war and graves yet rich in legend and memory. He pledged that every ounce of his blood and every heartbeat was dedicated to the region and prayed to rest within its comforting arms.
Circulars announce the great Confederate Reunion in Mobile from November 24 to 26 with extensive arrangements to entertain attendees. Railroads offer travel at one cent per mile with 25 percent for children under 12 at half rates and tickets valid through November 28 midnight.
The Rev L M Wear performs the ceremony at Renbin Cash's home near town on November 18 1908 uniting Allen B Landers and Mary Ann Swims in matrimony. The couple, advanced in years yet well matched, are praised for compatibility and mutual support. Landers longtime subscriber to The Moulton Advertiser is celebrated for his decades of prompt payments.
A poem depicts dawn breaking over landscape with pale stars fading, rosy fingers of light, and a world waking. Eastward glory floods hills and valleys, dew glitters on green seas, birds sing, brooks laugh, and sunlit glances scatter. The verse celebrates God speaking life and love as dawn returns.
A community notice invites all to next Thursday’s Remember the Ladies Thanksgiving Dinner to benefit completing and furnishing the New Methodist church. The event promises a grand feast with many appetizing dishes and aims to attract at least 500 attendees, honoring numerous local gentlemen and church figures and urging guests to attend and enjoy the meal at home when they arrive.
A reflective piece urging readers to count daily blessings as gifts from God and to turn grumbling into praise. It honors air water food and shelter, praises rural teachers and community, and recalls Pilgrim Fathers’ courage, urging practical goodness and steadfast faith in America.
D H Martin a good man and citizen died Friday near Landersville. A Mississippi club house raid confiscated five barrels of whiskey. A New York gas pipe explosion killed fifteen men.
The poll lists contestants Mrs. F B Stewart Miss Ellen Wilson Miss Evie Shelton Miss Lucy Walker Miss Leona Q Cowan and Miss Nannie Almon with vote tallies 9630 35518 25169 7806 9008 and 4750 respectively for a sewing machine. A Jersey animal entry shows Jake Alexander and G W Grimes with unclear figures.
The notice reports the death on November 18 1908 of Joseph Waller Thrasher son of Rev G W Thrasher aged 28 years 28 days. He joined the church at 15 and was a faithful member. He leaves a wife and four children and is mourned by family and friends. The Local Union managing his burial notes he was Chaplain of Loosier Local No 626 and organizer for Lawrence county. Emma his crippled daughter received $12 50 from attendees with potential further gifts. He will be missed in church union and family. H R Terry signs the notice.
Abraham Bernstein and his wife depart for the Eastern Markets to load a car of goods for a major sale opening Tuesday December 1 1908 in Moulton. Promises a vast display of fabrics from around the world that will electrify shoppers and expand their hearts with anticipation. blanket hand bills have been issued detailing the full story.
A moral exhortation praising courage and cheerfulness as tools to endure hardship and ease the suffering of the weak hearted, urging personal resilience and compassionate action in daily life.
Vendors report a clear trend as large hats leave shelves while smaller styles flood in, with shoppers unwilling to spend under ten dollars for any headpiece. The market shows a shift toward higher prices driven by fashion demand and limited inventory.
Sarasota Florida November 14 1908 letter from Rk P McDaniel to Jourd urging support for a special school tax. recounts building a $2000 school in Bradenton and a $3000 school in his current town, noting population rises, new facilities, and multiple town amenities tied to strong schools. He argues good schools foster prosperity and urges continued tax support. He cites county levies of 7. mill and district and town taxes, details local developments, and closes urging action and noting airship chatter.
The Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co. spent $368.00 on stamps in one Florence day, signaling a booming business. This glimpse of growth follows an optimistic tone about rising prosperity and a call to share happiness widely.
Athens will build a new courthouse costing 60000 dollars in a plan modeled after a local project. The contract was awarded to Louisville men and vaults will be added to accommodate future needs. The town notes many social items from visitors and marriages, including Ethel McGlown and Rev. W G Gaston wed in Athens. Weather shifts from snow to spring as birds sing.
Captain Bob Stephenson received 1500 votes for Miss vie Saturday, a number the fairest lady will prize. He recalls childhood days spent with her father, while noting the contest remains several weeks away and urges the other girls to stay busy.
Lawrence County Rural Letter Carrier's Association will meet at Mount Hope on November 26 Thanksgiving Day at 10 a.m. All members are requested to be present. Carriers and substitutes from adjoining counties who are not members are invited to attend. A good time is assured for all attendees. C. E. Allison, Secretary.
District No 1 schedules a Sunday School Convention on the second Sunday in December at Mt Home. J H Wadsworth presiding urges each school to send delegates and participate in a noon march with music. Dinner will be spread and good times are anticipated.
The 1909 Hicks Almanac ready Nov 15 offers colored covers and a fine Prof Hicks portrait. Contains original Hicks Weather Forecasts and new features, by mail 35 cents, on stands 30 cents. Word & Works Pub Co offers discounts for bulk orders and agents at 2201 Locust St, St Louis Mo. Every citizen owes it to possess the Hicks forecasts, the only reliable.
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