Special One Mill Tax for School Support Urged
In the Moulton Advertiser two election notices urge Lawrence County voters to back a special one mill school tax, arguing it will extend public school terms by at least a month and help poor children. The notice also endorses William Richardson for Congress and promotes a South focused Life Insurance company backed by J O Ewen and F kt King, noting it will spend October in the area.
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Moulton
Kempe
Lawrence County
Volunteer
Life Lusaranes Company
Matoneys
South
Eastern Life Companies
Alabama
J. O. Ewen
F. Kt. King
Widespread disasters and violence plague early 20th century US and beyond
Latest reports detail a French boat exploding with 15 crew killed, floods devastating Spain, and floods sweeping towns. Federal troops are sought in Mississippi and Louisiana to pursue cotton night riders. Night riders warn workers across the cotton belt. Seventeen hundred? seventy? plus perished aboard a sinking Alaskan ship. A youth hauling cotton in South Carolina was shot. a Black man hanged in Texas for shooting an officer was found alive next day. A Black man shot a Sheriff in Georgia and was wounded.
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Mazi Agunon
Spain
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alaska
South Carolina
Oaks
Texas
Georgia
Protracted Beptiet Meeting Hopes for Lost Souls
In Moulton the Beptiet church hosts a lengthy revival as Dr Shaockelford delivers a morning sermon on the Holy Spirit and a noon meal sustains attendees. APM afternoon message on Faith follows, though Brother Quinn faces disruption at night. Brother Yates arrived from Decstur with fervent prayers for results.
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New Beptiet
Moulton
Shaockelford
Bro
Quinn
Dewl
Yates
Decstur
Slogan for Men’s Shoes Guarantee in Ad Form
A vintage shoe ad promises satisfaction or money back for a pair of men’s shoes. It touts “the best $1.50 shoe” and pledges not to get rich from selling them, but guarantees the shoe and refers readers to the paper editors for verification of commitment.
Seamless shoe promises long service for two dollars
An offer promotes a seamless shoe priced at two dollars claiming long, hard wear and a money back option if the buyer desires. The note suggests reliability and value for the low cost.
Our Shoes Sell On Quality Not Price
A local footwear ad touts two shoe options. The $2.50 model is praised as solid and comfortable with no equal. The $3.00 shoe is described as a long lasting, iron wearing pair with a bold claim and a money back promise not offered.
Leather Shoes For Everyday Wear Guarantee Excludes Patent Leather
A vendor markets soft comfortable leather shoes not heavy or cumbersome, designed for daily wear. The seller claims all items sold are guaranteed except patent leather shoes.
Bryan denounces Roosevelt and seeks Senate seat
Ex statesman Bryan attacks Roosevelt as a purloiner suggesting Webster defines the term. He spent last week in New York challenging Pratt and Depow as unfit to represent New Yorkers in the Senate. He declares the Republicans demoralized and forecasts Bryan’s large victory, claiming the party risks a relapse.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Webster
New York
Pratt
Depew
Senate
Panie
Political Climate in Alabama Favors Democrats
The text portrays general apathy as ruling Alabama politics with the Democratic Party in firm control. Voters are busy with material concerns but are expected to vote for Democratic nominees as a patriotic duty, signaling strong party loyalty and minimal opposition activity.
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Alabama
Roosevelt's clash with Foraker draws mixed reaction
The excerpt criticizes Roosevelt for using force after Hearst toppled him, arguing sympathy lies with the underdog but noting Teddy acts when opponents are restrained. It frames the brawl as an unmanly move and questions the fairness of his tactics.
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Roosevelt
Foraker
Hearst
Teddy
Taft on the run as Bryan sweeps opposition force
The Republicans rally to counter Taft as Bryan unites opposition and gains momentum across the daily papers. Leaders issue statements to stem the tide, while Bryan’s campaign advances.
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Daily Papers
Taft
Bryan
Keep Busy Race Pushes Ahead in Campaign Message
Jim Steflin leads early in a race with short legs, ahead of two contestants despite a late start. Miss Ellen Wilson leads in the machine contest with Miss Evie Shelton close behind, but the date is three months off. The call is to get busy, keep busy, and win votes.
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Jim Steflin
Jim
Ellen Wilson
Evie Shelton
A Sad Scene As West Montgomery Begins Prison Term
West Montgomery left us Saturday to enter a 13 year prison term. He was pulled away from family home and friends, and if he ever returns he will be 66 years old, wrinkled and worn. We sympathize yet his fate should warn others.
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West Montgomery
Alabama State Fair Lace Enter Prize Contest
Do not wear your laces to the Alabama State Fair. Send them to enter the prize contest. Remember the event runs from October 9 to 17.
Evie Shelton Gains 1500 Votes After Saturday Gifts
A. G. Milam and O. L. Pitt handed $3.00 Saturday, adding 1500 votes to Miss Evie Shelton's column. Several letters arrive, including a love epistle from Mt. Hope, to be printed next week.
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A. G. Milam
O. L. Pitt
Evie Shelton
Mt. Hope
Persimmon and Dogwood Timber Wanted at Moulton Mill
C Prince offers cash payments for Persimmon logs eight inches or more at small end delivered to his Moulton mill. Logs must be sound, straight, knot free with specified lengths 6, 8, 10, or 12 feet. Dogwood logs five to eight feet long must be six inches diameter, clear and straight with no defects. Payment 88 dollars per thousand feet. Date Sept 11, 1908.
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Moulton
C. Prince
Senator Bankhead Addresses Lawrence County on Good Roads
SPECB GW?s Senator J H Bankhead will address Lawrence County residents in Moulton on Saturday October 3 1908 at 1030 am on the subject of Good Roads. The ladies are especially invited. Let everybody come.
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J. H. Bankhead
Lawrence County
Moulton
Campaign Buttons for Bryan's Face Sell at One Dollar
A local ad offers campaign buttons featuring Bryan for sale at one dollar each. Caller may obtain one or more. Also notes Jerry Holland has a spiked team of boys at his house and the Mussel Shoals Baptist Association will meet in Salem for a three day session this Saturday with many attendees expected.
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Bryan
Jerry Holland
Mussel Shoals
Oklahoma Governor Haskell Starts Down and Out Club
Gov Haskell of Oklahoma forming the down and out club with treasurer of the national democratic executive committee. A German named Rieder succeeds to his role.
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Gov. Haskell
Oklahoma
National Democratic Executive Committee
Down and Out
Rieder
Drying Up on the Ohio River Walks Across Predictable Shore
A historic report notes the Ohio River falling so low in many spots that pedestrians cross the exposed riverbeds as if parting waters. Observers compare the scene to biblical exoduses like the Red Sea and Jordan crossings. The observation underscores severe drought effects on transport and daily life.
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Ohio
Israel
Red Sea
Jordan
Frost Thin Morning Cover Sparing Moulton Farmlands
Frost was reported in Moulton this morning by several early risers but it was too thin to cause damage to crops or vegetation.
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Moulton
Berlin Street Car Crash Kills 20 and Injures 19
Twenty people died and nineteen more were hurt in an elevated street car collision in Berlin on Sunday. Col. Lee and Maj. Jones visited their families in Decatur last Sunday, returned Monday, and were reported well.
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Berlin
Col. Lee
Maj. Jones
Decatur
Elimination of Rascals in Ohio Party Warned
A historical remark argues that removing all rascals from the Republican party, as occurred with Foraker in Ohio, would leave few patriots left in the organization, reflecting partisan tensions of the era.
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Republican Party
Foraker
Ohio
Thrasher Pays Dues and Supports Evie Shelton
Thrasher settled all back dues on Saturday and his ballot for Miss Evie Shelton was cast. Shelton is expected to appreciate the support, with the event marking a notable social gesture.
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Thrasher
Evie Shelton
African preacher at overflow meeting targets 900,000 voters
At a large overflow gathering an African preacher claimed 900,000 Negroes in the country would vote for Bryan as a rebuke to Roosevelt. The remark frames racial voting blocs as a political rebuke amid national campaigns.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
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