Polls Call Urges Voters to Support Democratic Ticket
On eve of election the Lawrence County paper urges every voter to cast ballots November third. It frames freedom at stake, warns against Roosevelt Taft alignment, portrays Roosevelt as seeking centralized power and dictatorship, and advocates voting the Democratic ticket. The piece urges turnout, loyalty, and early voting.
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Lawrence County
Pelia
Roosevelt
Taft
White House
Twilli
Warner
Larsall
Russia
Roosevelts
Randolph Hearst
Jem. Watson
Bryan
Republican
Yene
Agague
Smoked Out on One Mill School Tax Push
The letter campaign targets Lawrence county teachers to work the polls next Tuesday for a proposed one mill school tax. Readers urge close of schools, mobilize students, and promote enthusiastic voting to secure passage, with plans to publish peppery letters and commentary through winter.
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Lawrence County
Night Riders at Kenlfoot Lake Spark Tennessee Outcry
Night Riders carried out a deadly act at Kenlfoot Lake Tennessee last week squatter fishermen claimed the lake was public property A company with two lawyers had a Legislature passed law banning squatters from fishing The district imposed martial law a $12000 reward was posted for the guilty Capt Quinten Rankin was killed and shot while from Bell Mina Judge Taylor witnessed the crime and fled across the lake Farmers Union denounced the crime and offered help in pursuit of the killers
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Kenlfoot Lake
Tennessee
Quinten Rankin
Bell Mina
Judge Taylor
Farmers’ Union
Prophecying Victory for Bryan in Local Letter
C D Watson of New Dezatur predicts a large victory for William J Bryan in the upcoming third presidential vote. He links the number three to scripture and politics and notes quiet post election lines as he eyes further commentary on local political matters.
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C. D. Watson
New Dezatur
William J. Bryan
United States of America
Watson
Meeting Call of the Partners Union in New Orleans
A call is issued for a Partners' Union meeting in New Orleans on Navy 11-12 to protect cotton. Warrett seeks representation from every cotton county.
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Partners’ Union
New Orleans
Navy
Warrett
Bryan letter urges active turnout for county vote
A 1908 letter from W. J. Bryan urges Lawrence County Alabama Bryan Club members to hold an executive session before the election and appoint committees for day of election work. He says Americans favor reforms and asks club members to ensure every Democratic vote is polled counted and reported to Democratic Headquarters. The article notes the club is enthusiastic and promises a thrilling report after polls close on November 3.
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Clu
W. J. Bryan
Bryan Democratic Club
Lawrence County
Democratic Victory Predicted By Party Chairman
A dispatch from Hon. Norman Mack, chairman of the national democratic executive committee, predicts a grand landslide victory. The bulletin expresses strong faith in the forecast and urges a rallying spirit as the eagle is urged to scream.
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Norman Mack
National Democratic Executive Committee
Clergy, visits, baptisms noted in Cumberland church
Bro Neely, a veteran Cumberland Presbyterian leader, called Monday and spoke briefly. Judge Gardner of Landersville paid a flying visit Monday. Bro Quinn baptized five souls Sunday with others pending. A Philippine typhoon reportedly drowned 800 people. Jim Springfield lies jailed in Walker County for burning his father's barn.
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Bro. Neely
Old War Horse
Cumberland Presbyterianism
Judge Gardner
Landersville
Bro. Quinn
Philippines
Jim Springfield
Walker County
Administrator's Sale Real Estate in Lawrence County Alabama
By order of the Probate Court of Lawrence County Alabama the Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Robert Coleman Foster deceased will sell at public auction for cash at the Post Office door Courtland on Wednesday November 17 1908 the described lands include portions of Sections 7 18 27 and 34 Township 5 Range 8 and Township 3 Range 8 west. Lands are partitioned among heirs of R B Porter and heirs of R C Foster with rents and profits for 1908 reserved. purchaser not entitled to them. Greg N. Preuit Administrator de bonis non estate of R C Foster deceased
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Lawrence County
Alabama
de Bonis Non
Robert Coleman Foster
Courtland
R. B. Porter
R. C. Foster
Progressive farming yields 460 bushels of corn on ten acres
In Danville on October 22 1908 farmer D P Warren reports a ten acre upland corn harvest of 460 bushels after diversifying with clover oats and peas. He notes prior yields 100 bushels on the same land twenty years ago and describes soil improvement and field treatments. Local praise follows with a nod to hogs and market pressures.
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Danville, R 2
Messrs
Jourd White
D. P. Warren
Drawing Power
Florence Alabama October 23 1908 letter from Sisneunds Valley Fertilizer Co thanking Jourd White and Son for advertising in The Moulton Advertiser and requesting renewal details. The writer notes the ad’s beneficial effects on seller buyer and the paper and encourages continued use.
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Florence
Ala
Messrs
Jourd White
Corn crop fuels rivalry for county prize wagon
Prof. Marlin Craig reports a fine corn yield of 60 bushels per acre and believes Bro. Byars will win the prize wagon offered by The Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co. for the best cotton yield in the county.
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Marlin Craig
Bro. Byars
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co
Night Riders Condemned by Morgan County Grange
Members of Grange Hall Local No. 1804 of Morgan County Alabama condemn night riders. They call for enforcement of constitutional aims to protect lives and property and oppose gun postings and interference with legitimate business. Also notes favorable newspaper opinions on good roads and a misaddressed subscription sentence.
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Grange Hall
F. E
C. A
Morgan County
Alabama
J. S. Davis
Com T. H. Gunn
W. V. Aldridge
Hughes and Tidwell Big Bargain Day in New Decatur
Hughes and Tidwell invite readers to visit their dry goods store during the New Decatur week show. They promise a large stock and a special reduction for the occasion, presenting goods as the superior attraction over show attractions.
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Hughes & Tidwell
New Decatur
Man Stover Fatally Shot After Burglary Attempt in Hartselle
A man named Stover, described as a Negro, entered a lady's room in Hartselle during the night and was pursued and shot to death. Authorities did not disclose further details as the incident is investigated.
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Stover
Hartselle
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Burns bruises and scratches are soothed and healed by DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Described as the best salve for piles. Be sure you get DeWitts. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Irwin Drug Co
Bell Tavern Fire Reported After Lamp Accident
An accidental lamp topple by a small boy caused a fire at the Bell Tavern last Tuesday evening. The local bucket brigade responded quickly and extinguished the flames. A delivery to Uncle Jim Milama Bryan was found in his mailbox and another dollar was added to the campaign fund.
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Old Bell Tavern
Uncle Jim Milama Bryan Button
Uncle Jim
Great Campaign Fund
Faithful but Unchanging Man Refutes Church Claim
J D McClanahan of Hartselle Alabama writes to Moulton Advertiser to deny a report that he joined the Christian church two weeks earlier. He states he has attended the Missionary Baptist church for 41 years, served as an ordained minister 30 years, been an Odd Fellow 5 years, and a lifelong Democrat. He asserts these affiliations prove his steadfastness.
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Hartselle
Ala
Moulton
One Hundred Men’s Suits at Half Price in Lawrence
A Lawrence advertiser offers about a hundred men’s and young men’s Kuppenheimer suits from last season at half price. The message boasts good value, quality, and style, urging quick action before stock runs out.
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Oklahoma
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ALF
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