Vote for Bryan and Democratic ticket in November
The piece urges every Democrat to rally for the presidential race and a large Democratic majority in Congress. It attacks Roosevelt and Taft, accuses them of emulating Europe and arming the state with corporate money, and stresses mobilizing support until Election Day. It lists state and local nominees to back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Congress
Roosevelt
Taft
Europe
William Richardson
Craig
Bracken
Hamilton
Sandlin
Pickens
Harris
Hames
Windham
Good Roads Amendment sought for state constitution vote
A plea urges voting for the Good Roads Amendment in the November election. It promises convict earnings of about 1,000,000 annually to be used for public roads by population, with school funds also reallocated. The author claims federal matching funds will boost this total, urging patriots to support better roads.
Nick Longworth Predicts Roosevelt Second Term Biased
Nick Longworth predicts Roosevelt will be reelected in eight years and serve two more terms. The piece notes Longworth is Ted dy's son in law and questions his prophetic standing. It mentions the National Campaign Committee of the People's Party seeking 400000 for a spell binding fund and suggests Ed Ragland and Editor Camper as next in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Longworth
Roosevelt
Nick
Teddy
National Campaign Committee
The
People’s Party
Ed Ragland
Camper
Advertiser Seeks Band Man In East For $500
A girl in the East advertises for a handpicked band member offering $500. She requires the man to be handsome and portly with a sucker mouth a Roman nose and red hair, the hair parted in a regulation style. The piece notes divorce rules in China for talking too much and imagines a similar rule in America would leave many men with long faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hbue
China
America
Alia man branded as liar urged to attack Republicans
A claim targets the Republican party while Teddy Roosevelt takes a strong stand against the accuser. Tammany Hall and all Democratic groups in New York rally in support of Bryan to secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alia
Teddy
Tammany
New York
Bryan
Roosevelt preps Africa trip as Taft faces GOP split
The report notes Bryan support surging across Ohio Indiana and New York while Roosevelt plans a journey to Africa. It suggests Taft may join as part of Roosevelt and Taft’s evolving policy stance. Bevan continues pressuring Taft and the Republican party broadly.
Sunday School Delegates Called for Wolf Springs Meet
In Lawrence County Alabama the Northwest Commissioners District requests delegates from every school to attend a district Sunday school meeting at Wolf Springs on the Saturday before the 4th in October 1908. The purpose is to elect officers and transact necessary business. The meeting begins at 11 o'clock a m with W W White as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Commissioners
Lawrence County
Alabama
Wolf Springs
L. White
Cha’n
Moulton
Villey
Quiet political weather as Hearst heat stirs national scene
The piece ridicules Hearst influence on US politics, noting spats across cities where Foraker resigns, Haskill falters, and Bryan and Taft face accusations. It mocks charges while claiming a drift toward the Democratic side and Bryan preparing to move toward the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Mempis
Cincinnati
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Gov
Haskill
Oklahoma
National Democratic Executive Committee
John D. Rockefeller
Bryan
Taft
Mer
West
Niagara
White House
Syracuse Chancellor Attacks Roosevelt and Oil Trust Ties
Chancellor Roscoe Day accuses Roosevelt of trying to crush the Standard Oil Company while praising the Steel Trust. Day commends truth telling and delivers a sharp rebuke to Ted, signaling strong rhetoric on corporate power and government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Day
Syracuse University
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Steel Trust
Day
Ted
White Elephant Brick Sale Shows Ink’s Pull
Two months earlier Messrs Lee and Jones had 200000 brick for sale with no customers. After White, tell the people we have brick for sale, wagons came within ten miles. Brick were all sold and they asked to discontinue ads, noting costs. The account frames a business pointer: ink can move products, try our ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Lee
Gone West: Samuel Blackwell Heads West for Bryan
Hon. Samuel Blackwell of New Decatur, a popular political speaker, has gone West to campaign for Bryan and the Democratic party. His friends praise his incorruptible character and predict further honors for the uplifting figure with a spotless private and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Blackwell
New Decatur
Union
Bryan
Democratic Party
Alabama State Fair Opens in Birmingham This Week
The Alabama State Fair is held in Birmingham and runs through October 17. It features harness and running races, agricultural and livestock displays, free attractions, Spellman's bears, Dare Devil Schreyer's leap, balloon races, wild West acts, a top South band, and other attractions under general manager Geo. T. Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Spellman
Geo. T. Barnes
Mount Hope High School Opens Next Monday
A phone message reports Mount Hope High School will open next Monday with Prof. James J. Pickens as Principal and a full corps of able assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope High School
James J. Pickens
Friendly note from Charles Crow to The Moulton Advertiser
Charles F Crow of Cleburne Texas writes to The Moulton Advertiser praising the paper for moral principles and courageous advocacy. He commends its influence and the good character of its readership, suggesting a reward in the beyond for its long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Crow
Cleburne
Texas
Moulton Advertiser
Papers Warned and Subscriptions Requested in Moulton Adver
Mrs Kate E Freeman of San Rafael California writes to The Moulton Advertiser thanking the paper and enclosing a $1.00 money order to renew for a year and 20 extra papers. She praises S W Barbee's tribute to Freeman and a religious prohibition tone. The letter recalls connections to Somerville during the Chariton war and mentions Mrs Freeman and her sister Mrs Ford and Probate Judge, with hopes readers will send papers to Mrs Freeman at the address given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Barbee
Freeman
Kate E. Freeman
H. St., San Rafael, Cal
Moulton
Somerville
Chariton
Ford
The Right Ring Model Note From New Decatur
A reader from New Decatur Alabama dated September 30 1908 writes to Mr Jourd White of Moulton Alabama praising the honor roll idea and revealing the writer’s hesitation about seeing his own name listed. The note reflects community spirit and local newspaper culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Ala
Jourd White
Moulton
Discontinued Honor Roll delays space in paper
The note explains that our late Honor Roll was discontinued before completion and that legal notices and other advertisements have occupied space. Relief is expected in a few weeks, allowing more room. Thanks are given to Bro. Whitman for his good wishes, with a hope to prove worthy of the compliment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Whitman
Another Love Epistle from an Editor to a Delinquent Subscriber
A playful 19th century missive mocks a subscriber in arrears, insisting the newspaper remains at its post. The editor writes in coy romantic tones about waiting for money and the subscriber’s return, ending with anticipation of further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piecrust
Duck Brand Shoes Ad Promises Guaranteed Footwear
An exclusive agent proclaims the Duck Brand Shoe line with full guarantee in men women and children sizes. Prices range from 1.50 to 50 dollars per pair with a cheaper line at 50 cents and up, promising customer satisfaction.
Groceries Bargain Prices Highlight Necessaries for Living
Advertises sugar at 17 pounds for 1.00 and 18 pounds for 1.00, roasted coffee 9 pounds for 1.00, green coffee 10 pounds for 1.00, patent flour 75 cents per sack, and good flour at dc per sack. Note emphasizes keeping prices as low as possible for people to obtain essentials.
Stock Poultry Powders Discounted At Storefront
All kinds of stock and poultry powders are on sale with 25 and 50 cent packages reduced to 20 and 25 cents respectively. Limited stock available at the local shop.
Prescription prices slash sale for tonics and tonics
A catalog of medicines and tonics offers Drugs Wine of Cardus at 65c per bottle instead of 1.00, Prickly Ash Bitters 65c, Det Simons Liver and Kidney 65c, Dr King’s New Discovery 35c, Chill Tonic 33c to 50c off, Herbine 25c, Baltlard’s Horehound Syrup 25c and 25c, liniments 10-15c, liver powders 15c, urging quick purchase to save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Det
Simons
Dr. King
Baltlard
Dry Goods Offer at Extremely Low Prices
A local seller advertises a full line of seasonable dry goods and nations at very low prices. Canvassed items include cancoes at 21 per yard and outings from to cents per yard with a discount on all other lines. Only pointers are listed. full enumeration is omitted due to space.
Clothing sale offers men boys and children suits
A seller advertises a general stock of clothing including men boys and children's suits, claiming they are made of the best material and will give perfect satisfaction. The notice urges customers to call and inspect before buying elsewhere to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Particular Notice to Debtors on Oct 10 1908
All parties indebted to me by note or otherwise are notified the amount will be due on Oct 10 1908. Please settle in full by that date or as soon as possible. Unpaid notes will be placed for collection on November 1 unless extensions are arranged. Interest will be charged after maturity. Very truly, S E Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S, E
Gardner
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Che Boalin
Indiana
Africa
Bevan
Liandersville, Ala
Mr. Jourd White
Evie Shelton
Decatur
E. D. Whitman
B. Grawford
HK Ek Vaal
1St Avenue
Umd Syritel
Ura
A. Bernstein
Jack Hts
Ees Stomeuttl
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