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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
3
A Montgomery street fire claim kills a girl walking from school while in Arkansas a neighbor is shot dead near a doorstep. The arrested man then kills himself by stabbing while awaiting trial. Local period coverage notes Moulton Advertiser growth.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, swears to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason attests December 6, 1886. Cure marketed as blood and mucous system tonic, 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
One Reelfoot night rider died with a broken heart in Nashville jail while another nearly wept himself to death in the courthouse. The tragedy serves as a warning that the way of the transgressor is hard, a reminder to all evil minded men.
A 12 year old boy in Montgomery was badly injured when a cap of nitro glycerine he found exploded, blowing off a hand and causing serious wounds. The incident highlights the danger of handling explosive caps found discarded or misplaced.
A tip for burn or scald relief advises applying Chamberlain's Salve on a soft cloth to ease pain quickly and promote healing without a scar in mild cases. It notes sale by Irwin Drug Co in Moulton, E Gardner in Landersville, and D W Irwin in Hillsboro.
A fire wiped out Lookout Mountain Inn and several cottages above Chattanooga causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The disaster follows reports of a Kentucky bank closure with 152000 missing and a cashier missing. Separate items note War Secretary Luke Wright seeking duty free sugar, and two New Jersey youths killing an elderly man, one being the victim’s nephew.
W V Henry of Panama Missouri touts seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and throat chest and lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years of proof it fights lagrippe asthma hay fever bronchitis hemorrhage of the lungs and early consumption. Timely use prevents pneumonia. Sold under guarantee at Windham Co and drug stores 50 cents and one dollar. Trial bottle free.
A Pittsburg incident claims six men dead after they fell through a car shaft. The piece urges farmers to raise their own supplies at home, including mules, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, corn, wheat, oats, hay, potatoes, and all farm necessities, arguing self sufficiency will allow farmers to dictate terms for their cotton.
DeWitts Little Early Risers are advertised as pleasant safe easy liver pills sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Walter Thrasher, a respected citizen, died last week near Loos ier from pneumonia. A Randolph county show left one man dead and two others seriously wounded.
Eight convicts were killed while attempting to escape from a Birmingham area mine after they set the mine on fire. London covers 79,815 acres with nearly 5,000,000 residents and property valued at about 6 billion dollars, and one out of every 35 residents is a pauper.
A historical ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds and grip, claiming rapid relief and preventive benefits against pneumonia. It notes the remedy acts with nature, eases bronchial secretions, and contains no narcotics, suitable for babies to adults, with distributors Irwin Drug Co and others listed.
Mary Dowling of San Francisco praises Electric Bitters for acute indigestion and stomach and liver troubles. The tonic is touted as invigorating and blood purifying, beneficial for female weaknesses, 50c at Windham & Co and all druggists.
A gas explosion in Selma portends hard times for Miss Prosperity. In Kansas City four people died in a gas blast. In Birmingham a speeding driver died when a tire burst on a sharp curve.
An ad for Kodol claims it cures dyspepsia indigestion and weak stomachs by aiding digestion only when needed. It emphasizes not requiring constant use and promises relief after a few days. Sale through Irwin Drug Co.
The column notes rising wheat corn meat and stock while cotton lags. It argues southern farmers should produce more at home to lift prices. It cites a London convict jailed five years for stealing a penny from a sick children collection box and notes that one cent more per pound for cotton would yield $78,000 per Alabama county.
The piece notes many patriots announcing for state and county offices across Alabama. It mentions James Masterson, referred to as the old king, who spent several days with the locals last week and aims to influence North Alabama, with hope he will succeed.
This distressing disease results from a disordered condition of the stomach and can be cured by taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Get a free sample at Irwin & Co's Drug Store in Moulton and other local outlets.
A formal resolution vows to help build up the country and advance the Redeemer's kingdom. A tragic note reports four white children burned to death in Ohio. The text also discusses rising cotton goods prices while raw material costs fall.
Kodol is pitched as containing the same digestive enzymes as a healthy stomach and claimed to relieve indigestion and nervous dyspepsia with a short course. The ad urges trying it on a guarantee and notes Irwin Drug Co sells the product.
A call for 10 000 subscribers accompanies a note of humor as the paper seeks funds and cranberry gifts. The piece implies prior gloom with a violent reference to a Texas farmer’s killing by highwaymen and a lynching, framed in a dated oddball tone.
Mrs. Wm. H. Serig of Wheeling West Virginia reports her daughter suffered severe colds and a terrible cough last winter, cured without a doctor using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Her son has been spared many cases of whooping cough by timely use of the syrup. The remedy is sold by Irwin Drug Co Moulton 8 Gardner Landersville and D W Irwin Hillsboro.
A political note praises Governor Patterson for actively pursuing night riders while silent on Carmack’s assassination. It urges favorable mention of Good Roads when possible, reflecting early 20th century concerns with governance, reform, and infrastructure.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve noting consistent cures for sores boils ulcers and burns and says it saved many doctor bills. Available at Windham & Co and all drug stores for 25 cents.
Four candidates have announced for sheriff in Montgomery County, Horace Hood not among them. A group of residents attended last week’s Conference at Decatur and report a refreshing season. A prominent Olivers merchant received a divine message and immediately began preaching.
A fire whistle at C. O. Prince's gun indicates a near miss for Moulton's industrial plant. Sparks from the smoke stack started the blaze and rapid action covered the building with workers, though damage remained small and the community congratulates Charlie and staff for averting disaster.
An advertisement claims bruises scratches sores and burns will heal quickly and completely with DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and notes it is especially good for piles, sold locally by retailers.
A couple married in Anniston recently with the groom aged 84 and the bride 74 both drawing Confederate pensions. Col Weeden of Florence traveled to Huntsville to attend a child's wedding and died suddenly of heart failure.
The post office department faces a deficit of 16 million dollars but officials deem it a small portion of the overall budget. In Mobile a 22 year old named Nellie Bennett died suddenly on the street, described as a lovely young lady.
A health note touts Chamberlain's Liniment to promptly relieve sprains swelling and lameness. It claims inflammation and soreness lessen and that a sprain may heal in about one third the usual time. Available in two and fifty cent sizes from Irwin.
A Kentucky mother killed her two children and then took her own life. In Talladega, authorities captured several wildcat remains and a 40 gallon stilts. The next House of Representatives will include 219 Republicans and 172 Democrats.
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted for weak back back ache bladder inflammation rheumatic pains and urinary disorders. The pills are described as antiseptic and prompt acting with a warning against delays. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
In Moulton the building and improvement boom proceeds with undiminished zeal. Bishop Hoss comments that if Carmack was killed for statements in editorials, he too should be killed and affirms all Carmack said in them.
An old advertisement urges avoiding biliousness malaria and jaundice with Dr Kings New Life Pills. It promotes Windham Co and drug stores as the selling points and notes a price of 25 cents.
A colossal looking glass weighing six tons arrived in New York and was purchased for sixty thousand dollars. In Philadelphia, a wealthy man’s death left his trifling son-in-law only fifty cents to buy a rope to end his life.
Tired mothers weary by peevish children find Cascasweet a boom and a blessing for babies and kids. It claims to ease winter illnesses with no harmful drugs, and notes ingredients printed on the bottle. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
An old age health feature touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy to restore bowel action and digestion. It claims benefits for liver and kidneys, cites elderly testimonials, and notes availability in drug stores with free samples from Pepsin Syrup Co.
The Fifth Sunday Meeting at Harmony begins next Friday and promises great interest. Notable speakers are expected to present talks on several important subjects. The exercises run through Sunday and a large crowd typically gathers at Harmony for these events.
An adjourned session will reassemble in Montgomery from the 27th to the 29th to mark the centennial of the church in Alabama. All Baptist pastors and many laymen are urged to attend. Bro Crumpton calls for 100000 dollars for missions directed to 100 years of Alabama church history.
The Moulton Advertiser warns that about 18 or 20 subscriptions will be discontinued on December 1 unless payment is received within two weeks. A bordered notice and red margin message urge immediate action to avoid loss of delivery to all concerned.
Lawrence County Teachers plan two day institute at Speaks School House on the 27th and 28th of the month. A splendid program is announced and a big time is expected.
The County School Board will meet in a called session at the Court House in Moulton on the first Saturday in December.
The Youth's Companion Calendar for 1909 features In Grandmother's Garden, a Charles C Curran painting printed in thirteen colors. The large calendar measures 8 by 24 inches with twelve month dates clearly arranged beneath the image. Subscriptions to The Companion for 1909 include this calendar.
Mortgagee Mary Palmer represented by Kirk Carmichael and Rather at 49-31 Attorneys. Baer.
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