Eczema cure offer and fire report in 1908 ad brief
The Moulton Advertiser notes an eczema and pile cure offer by F W Williams in New York with free trial. It also reports New Orleans losing three blocks to a fire causing about 2000 in damage and mentions flood districts in Georgia and Carolina appealing for aid as students prepare to return to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Williams
Manhattan Avenue
New York
New Orleans
Georgia
Carolina
Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward and Health Claims
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure, claimed to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease, cures with internal use and blood action, with a $100 reward for any failure. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Earliest Risers, local voting contest, brick sales, and cotton picking starting as gins prepare to operate.
Biliousness relief touted by Allegan man
J J Firestone of Allegan Mich says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets improved his biliousness by fifty percent after one night. Pills are sold by Irwin Drug Co Moulton E Gardner Landersville and D W Irwin Hillsboro. Florence Times notes local papers support merchants and praise editors as community builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Irwin Drug Co
Chamberlain
J. J. Firestone
Allegan, Mich
Moulton
E. Gardner
Landersville
D. W. Irwin
Hillsboro
Dr King New Discovery Aids Winter Coughs
Mr John White of Moulton Maine credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing his winter coughs after trying many remedies. It is sold by Windham & Co and local druggists with a 59 cent bottle and a $1.00 trial bottle free. Irwin Drug Co and other druggists advertise DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe options free of opium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Ave
Moulton
Maine
Dr. King
Tam
Windham & Co
DeWitt
Irwin Drug Co
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Dr. Shoop
School Books Circular Lets Old Texts Open for Now
Superintendent Gunnetts issues a circular allowing use of old school books in public schools until new Commission adopted books arrive. This news pleases about 200000 Alabama children. Kodol advertised as a stomach aid, sold by Irwin Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnetts
Alabama
Judge Jones Allows Wet Goods Delivery in Alabama
Judge Jones issues an injunction restraining Birmingham from interference as wet goods including whiskey may be delivered in Alabama. The ruling clarifies that the business may proceed without local obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Alabama
Birmingham
Special clubbing offer joins Moulton and Commercial Appeal
The Moulton Advertiser offers a year long bundle with THE MEM PHIS WEEKLY COMMERCIAL APPEAL for $1.25 in cash. The Commercial Appeal is praised as a large South paper and readers are urged to take advantage now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Advertiser
Memphis Weekly
South
A Traveling Man Recalls Eastbound O R N Train Experience
Sam A Garber recalls a Pendleton to LeGrande Oregon journey where a fellow traveler reported a woman struck by cramps and near death. He administered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, aided by others, helping the patient recover before Le Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
LeGrande
Ore
Sam A.garber
Chamberlain
le Grande
Irwin Drug Co
Moulton
Strong health claims and depot costs in mid-1900s ads
P J Daly of Chicago touts Electric Bitters as a tonic benefiting his elderly mother with increased flesh, less insomnia, and overall strength. The piece notes Electric Bitters for stomach, liver, and kidney complaints, sold by Windham & Co and druggists for 50 cents, alongside other ads and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Ile
Windham & Co
Best Treatment For A Burn And Skin Ailments
Best treatment for burns Chamberlains salve is praised for instant pain relief and rapid healing with no scar except in severe cases. It also treats diaper bands sere nipples and skin diseases. Priced at 25 cents. Sold by Irwin Drug Co Moulton E Gardner Landersville and D W Irwin Hillsboro. Evidence of growth in Moulton Alabama notes rising new houses and ongoing improvements. Aims for a town of 10000 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Drug Co
Moulton
E. Gardner
Landersville
D. W Irwin
Hillsboro
Alabama
Bucklens Arnica Salve praised for ulcers and wounds
A Reidsville reader touts Bucklen s Arnica Salve as a sure knocker for ulcers with a leg sore that vanished leaving no scar after several applications. The ad also promotes Kodol and Dr Shoop remedies, and extends condolences to S I Malone on his wife s death in New Decatur.
Boy dead on trolley track near Florence in autumn hustle
An 18 year old boy sleeping on a Florence trolley track was killed by passing cars. A young man near Sylacauga had both legs severed when he fell before a mower. The community pursues the autumnal hustle as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Sylacauga
Chamberlains Liniment for sprains and rest therapy
A collection of brief notes reports cures and remedies including Chamberlains Liniment for sprains promising faster recovery, Dr Kings New Life Pills praised for stomach liver and bowels, Dr Shoops Cough Remedy touted as safe for babies, Kennedy laxative cough syrup noted for gentle bowel movement, and local notices from Scottsboro and nearby towns.
Labor Day at the Moulton Advertiser
Yesterday Labor Day the Moulton Advertiser observed the holiday with a steady flow of visitors from dawn to dusk. The note adds that the cyclone continues with unabated fury and thanks the readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Advertiser
Sheriff Killed in County Shooting Baffle Local Officials
Sheriff W. H. Haynes of old Lowndes County was shot and killed on Saturday. R. R. Broadnax is arrested for the crime and held in jail. Frank Goodrett remains at home caring for a sick family as authorities investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Haynes
Old Lowndes County
R. R. Broadnax
Frank Goodrett
How to Cure Your Piles
A physician says drastic surgery isn’t always needed for piles. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a safe laxative that eases bowel movements, relieves constipation, and can cure piles in many cases. Testimonials from Moneague, Minneapolis, and others accompany price and order details.
Voting Contest at The Moulton Advertiser
Interest grows in the voting contest with 500 plus coupon cards issued and more subscribers joining. Ballots should be submitted promptly as the contest closes December 20, with premiums valuable and Christmas gifts to follow for participants who rally effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Danville Community Notes Share Local News and Marriages
Elmerton of Danville visits as David Hogan’s ill child concerns kin. G W Dutton and Ada Dutton wed last Sunday. Dr J S Crow and Donie Miller marry Aug 20. Andrae school advances under Prof Roans amid letters from Walter Jackson. Ellen Wilson thanks readers for sewing machine ballot support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmerton
Danville
David Hogan
Andrue
Ed Hogan
Brookwood
David Segars
Walter Jackson
Hartselle
J. S. Crow
Donie Miller
Andrae
Prof
Roans
Moulton
Ellen Wilson
Real estate values rise across the county estate notes
In 1898 Rose Murphree bought 160 acres for 800 from the Terrilleflin heirs and sold it for 1200 to F. P. Pickens. Pickens sold to W. W. Horton for 1500 in 1904. Last week Horton sold to Luke Alexander for 3100, illustrating soaring land values. Alexander sold a farm near Moulton to a Franklin County buyer for 2000. J. M. Sandlin swapped horses to gain 49 acres, later traded to J. H. Brewer, whose land now commands 800. John Burgess bought a farm from Clebe Previtt to settle here. he comes from southeast Alabama. There is strong demand for homes and we urge families to settle comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Murphree
Terrilleflin
F. P. Pickens
Pickens
W.W. Horton
Mr. Horton
Luke Alexander
Lake Alexander
Moulton
Franklin County
J. M. Sandlin
J. H. Brewer
John Burgess
Clebe Previtt
Mr. Burgess
Alabama
Local notes on town progress and incidents
Various brief items from Moulton area include improvements at Jim Stewart’s home, foot races, rain, moves of Rev Dill to Rogersville, a death after public dancing in Pittsburg, a Japanese ship sinking with 28 seamen, deaths of two elderly women on Sand Mountain, the first cotton gin burned near Athens, insurance losses, questions about town school opening, a 77 year old man’s suicide in Pennsylvania, Prof James Pickens seen with a law book, Morgan County High School opening in Hartselle, Roanoke Baptist additions, Stephenson and Alexander installing wagon scales, a remark on ink drawing power, sale of the old Methodist church to W J Heflin for demolition, timber used for a feed and livery stable, sale by John H Brewer for 900, and a closing exhortation: Onward and upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Stewart
Moulton
Dill
Isbell
Rogersville
Pittsburg
Sand Mountain
Gadsden
Athens
Pennsylvania
James Pickens
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Roanoke
Stephenson & Alexander
W.J. Heflin
Mary Gound
John H. Brewer
Farm sale ad for mules and farm equipment
One team and mules aged ten years weighing about 1100 pounds. Also for sale a John Deere cultivator a combined corn and cotton planter in good condition and a bogey. Prices available by calling home six miles east of Moulton or by phone 92-2 rings. G. M. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
G. M. Stewart
Local subscriber and political notes mix with mid-South news
A Hillsboro route one subscriber reports his enrollment in the old reliable and a card coupon. Nominees for May include Hon Samuel Blackwell and Capt B C Payne for New Decatur. South Carolina shows 225 600 more negroes than whites. Miners’ Birmingham strike ends. many return to work. A deaf mute killed by a train in South Alabama. Offer: Moulton Advertiser and Memphis Appeal for 1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Darnell
Hillsboro
Reliable. Ie
South Carolina
Birmingham
Alabama
Moulton Advertiser
Memphis Appeal
Decatur judge trips and town notes mix in brief
Judge Kumpe visited Decatur on business last Friday while regional news report includes a $200,000 blaze in Atlanta, drownings in Maine and Oklahoma, school and street spending, first cotton sale at Decatur, rising real estate values, local politics and aspirational remarks about Grover Cleveland and Fairview leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Kumpe
Decatur
Atlanta
Seed in Race for Governor With State Treasurer D. Seed
The state treasurer D. Seed enters the gubernatorial race and plans two or three speeches in every county. The announcement signals a strong early push and positive reception for Seed’s candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. D. Seed
Minn forest fires leave 12000 homeless and destitute
Fire-ravaged Minnesota communities report 12,000 people without homes or basic needs. Residents plead for aid as fires devastate towns, prompting relief requests from local authorities and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Brazilian ship sinks in mid ocean with 800 lost
Bud Masterson of Decatur appears with his family and news of his wife’s improving health. The article notes the Brazilian vessel went down with 800 people aboard and all were lost, a tragic mid ocean disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Masterson
Decatur
Tee Cream Supper at Moulton Church Court Yard
The Ladies of The Moulton Methodist Church will serve cream and refreshments in the Court Yard Tuesday night September 8. Everyone invited to help the worthy cause. Proceeds go to the new Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Methodist Church
Court Clause
Democratic Ticket and State Nominees in Lauderdale County
The slate lists national nominees President William J. Bryan and Vice President John W. Kern with associates and electors. Local choices include J. Pugh, Emmet Oxeal, John H. Wallace, Charles Henderson, William Richardson, and several county posts such as M. H. Craig, D. H. Bracken, W. C. Hamilton, J. M. Sandlin, and district revenue judges J. James, E. B. Harris, Rome Pickens, Jack Windham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
R.T. Simpson
Lauderdale
J. J. Mayfield
Tuscaloosa
Tarve
J. ©. Pugh
Jefferson
Emmet Oxeal
John H. Wallace
Madison
Rail Road Commission
Charles Henderson
Troy
M. IH. Craig
D. H. Bracken
W. C. Hamilton
J. M. Sandlin
Court of Revenue
J. ©. James
E. B. Harris
Rome Pickens
Jack Windham
Notice to Change School District in Town Creek Alabama
Notice dated September 7, 1908 requests the Lawrence County Board of Education change the west boundary of Courthind District to include Township 8 Range 8 land in Slate Mill district No. 45 and set Courtland district range line between Townships 7 and 8. Signers include J W Yates Hamp Evans N P LeMay Joe Evans Henry Long Jesse LeMay Jno Possey Tom Manly and R W Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creek
Ala
County Board of Education
Lawrence County
Courthind
Slate Mill District
Courtland
J. W. Yates
Hamp Evans
N. P. le- May
Joe Evans
Henry Long
Jesse le- May
Jno. Possey
Tom Manly
R. W. Gibson
Letters of Administration in the Estate of M E Gibbs
Probate court grants letters testamentary to J B Spangler administrator on April 13 1908. All claimants must present their claims within the time allowed by law or be barred. Lawrence County Probate Court notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Gibbs
J. C. Kumpe
Lawrence County
J. B. Spangler
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
All Druggsits
Hall
Elen Wilson
Evie Shelton
Lucy Walker
W. J. Porter
Shoop
M. FH
Craig
John Howell
F. P. Sandin
New York City
School Books
J.P. Blankenship
Sandersville
Leona Cowan
W. T.seamans
New Decatur
Camp Spring
Mary Cagle
Gen. Coxey
Washington
Tom Watson
Union
Dee
Farmers’ Union
J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
J. W. Smart
Malone
Jacob Wert
Ruben
Stewart
Biloxi
Miss
Buckner
Kentucky
Montana
Iowa
Lef Wood
Oklahoma
Madill
Scottsboro
Rockefeller
Baptists of Richmond
E. F. Pfaff
Kennedy
Labor Day
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Business Bok
West Side Brick Yard
Shakespear
Longfeller
Mmmerson
A. J. Crosthwaite
Porter & Prince, Moulton
F. B. Stewart
Nannie Almon
Jersey
Jake Alexander
G. W. Grimes
J.H. Heflin
Danville, BR
More ‘Khan ‘Thribted
Scott
KT Sale
Samuel Blackwell
Capt
B. C. Payne
Tuscumbia
Mount Hope
Burt
Kumpe
Ben Lee
Missie Montgomery
Robert A. Kirkland
Bob
Job
Abraham
J. W. Murphree
Fairview
Hose
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
William Richardson
Madison County
Cardus
Lucinda
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