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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
3
The paper notes bad weather hurting cotton supplies while bread and meat prices rise. It mocks New York thieves cutting prices as roosevelt tensions with foraker intensify amid hearst’s jabs. It likens acts to shooting a Spaniard in the back and boasting about it, underscoring a sharp political jab.
The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars if it fails, with testimonials available. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation, a Lauderdale county grand jury finding 111 true bills from 180 witnesses, a new Methodist church, and England's 130,000 cotton mill workers strike.
A brief item notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small pills sold by Irwin Drug Co and described as gentle and sure for easy use. The piece then mentions a Louisiana woman who horsewhipped a Baptist minister after sermon scribbling, a New York boy rescued from an eagle during a baseball game, and the death of Jos Smith by hanging in Lauderdale County with the world moving on.
An advertising note claims Pink Pain Tablets stop headaches and various pains within 20 minutes. The 25 cent box formula is promoted as safe when asked of your druggist or doctor and sold by all dealers.
Public school visits will have postmasters explain the postal service to students. The Dead Letter office received 14 million misaddressed pieces last year. A speech is planned at Lawrance County High School with Mrs Mollie Downing or one of her daughters expected to speak.
J. J. Firestone of Allegan Michigan says he feels fifty percent better after taking two Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness. The ad notes the product is for sale by Irwin Drug Co. in Moulton and by E. Gardner in Landersville and D. W. Irwin in Hillsboro.
Cholera reportedly spreading in Russia drew comments on tyranny. In Gadsden a woman was chloroformed and robbed, mattress torn open, $486 taken. Earlier last fall her husband was robbed of $300 in Gadsden. He is urged to bring funds to Moulton to keep safe in their bank.
A Maine man, John White of Moulton, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with stopping his annual cough after a 50c bottle. He reports identical relief last winter and this spring. The remedy is sold under guarantee at Windham & Co. and other druggists, with 50c, 1.00 trial bottle free.
Messrs Owen and Etheredge of Town Creek were in our town last Wednesday on important business. Green was reelected Mayor of his town last week without opposition, and we are informed that he is making a good corporation officer. Preuit Masterson paid us a visit the other day and left 500 votes for Miss Evie Shelton. Says he will duplicate it before Christmas.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended as the best treatment for piles and suitable for any salve use. Caution is advised to avoid imitations. Sold by Irwin Drug Co.
Fires rage across the far west destroying towns and sweeping away millions in property. Dozens are burned to death as flames remain unquenched. The issue promises an upcoming sketch on John Kitchens and Darius Lynch by Bro Barbee. Readers invited to join and sign up for a band wagon with space for 10,000 more supporters.
An advertisement persuades readers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children claiming it contains no opium or harmful drugs and always cures. It lists Irwin Drug Co. in Moulton and retailers E. Gard ner in Landersville and D W Irwin in Hillsboro as sellers.
W. J. Porter, financier of a stylish house for Mat Houston at Step, visited Thursday to gather scattered tools and returned quickly. Porter stands as one of the town’s most artistic workmen with several enduring monuments to his skill in the area.
J. R. McClung traveled about 300 miles beyond Ft Worth and returned highly pleased with the country. He lauds the level rich lands and especially the Texas road system. He plans perhaps to move, citing the mud hole issue. He went to visit a brother who is doing well.
Kodol is promoted as a stomach friendly remedy made from natural digestive juices that digests food like the stomach. Sold locally by Irwin Drug Co. A Birmingham visitor, Mrs. C. A. Crow, stops by old friends. Brother C. F. Wright suffered a wagon accident with a wheel passing over his shoulder but remains cheerful.
The Moulton Advertiser announces a joint offer with THE MEM PHIS WEEKLY COMMERCIAL APPEAL providing a one year subscription to both papers for 1.25 dollars. The Commercial Appeal is described as one of the largest and best papers in the South. Take advantage of the offer now with 1.25 dollars cash for both newspapers.
O P Eggleston and Luke Sanderson, noted commercial evangelists, visited since the previous issue. Joe Smith and De Almon, prominent Mt Nope citizens, were in town last week on important business.
A promotional note claims sick people suffer from weak stomach nerves and that Dr Shoop's Restorative reaches the inside nerves to aid stomach, heart, and kidney ailments. It advises testing the product for eight hours and notes it will not cure instantly but offers expected relief. Sold by all dealers.
The business notice of 8. E. Gardner appears on the first page, praised for its sentiment. Readers are expected to notice and thank Judge Gardner for presenting the gem to the community.
Sam A. Garber relates a Provident travel tale aboard an Eastbound O R N train from Pendleton to LeGrande Oregon. A sick woman aboard received quick help with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and whiskey, with Garber administering doses and rubbing her hands until she recovered before arrival. For sale by Irwin Drug Co Moulton E Gardner Landersville and D W Irwin Hillsboro.
Advice to farmers urges patience in selling cotton, predicting prices will rebound after a downward drift. Hold remaining stock until a market reaction occurs and prices recover.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago shares a tonic remedy for strength. He cites his feeble mother benefiting from Electric Bitters with increased flesh, relief from insomnia, and steady strength gain. The product remedies stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold at Windham Co and other druggists for 50 cents.
A wagon and a pair of mules were stolen in broad daylight at Anniston by an unknown man. In Washington a man described as a crazy mulatto killed two persons and wounded another with a iron bar.
A vintage promotion touts Cascasweet as a safe nonopiate remedy for a fussy baby. It claims conformity with the National Pure Food and Drugs Law and markets through Irwin Drug Co.
Straw hats are out of date and a sun bonnet will be used next summer. Preventics candy cold cure tablets are widely dispensed by druggists. In hours they say they break any cold completely and are safe for children. No quinine no laxative nothing harsh. Box of 48 for 25 cents. Sold by all dealers.
Advisory on Chamberlains salve as ideal burn treatment due to instant pain relief and scar-free healing for minor injuries. Also touted for chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Priced 25 cents. Sold by Irwin Drug Co Moulton S E Gardner Landersville and D W Irwin Hillsboro.
Uncle Luke Stewart was very ill last week but is now improving and expected to fully recover. A visit found him resting on a perfection mattress surrounded by glittering jewels of an up to date bedstead. He pondered beauty beyond the stars as friends said goodbye.
J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a bad leg ulcer after several applications and left no scar. The product is guaranteed for piles sores burns and more and sold at Windham & Co and all druggists.
A Pittsboro man resigns from a steel plant job paying 10000 dollars yearly to pursue the ministry and study theology at a Presbyterian college. A New York widow aged 70 marries a man for a small sum, but he brings happiness she desired.
Kodol supports the stomach when digestion falters by digesting what you eat. It helps the stomach grow stronger and resume its natural function. Kodol digests all you eat and makes the stomach feel sweet and pleasant to take.
A fragment notes Roosevelt's return to the capital and his focus on Taft era literature from the White House. A Florence area raid yielded 1700 gallons of deer destroyed, while four men were arrested after the worm was removed. An advertising pitch touts Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy with claims of fast pain relief and wide popularity.
The text notes that Americans accumulate wealth at about 3 million dollars annually yet remain unhappy. It then reports a Greek peanut seller murdered in Birmingham by another Greek, warning that the country hosts too many of such people.
A health tip claims Chamberlains Liniment may cut healing time to about one third with rest. In other news a Chicago man drank for a last time before dying at the saloon and a Baltimore man builds an Atlantic crossing airship. Mobile Baptists plan a costly church, questioned as perhaps more for show than worship.
A Vermont testimony extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for relieving stomach liver and bowel discomfort. Ad claims guaranteed satisfaction at Windham & Co and all druggists. Also notes a gas stove explosion in Anniston a daylight street lighting rule for Chicago baby safety lamp explosion in Edwardsville and promotes Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy with claims of gentle, non harsh healing.
An advertisement claims colds arise from constipation and urges taking Kennedy s Laxative Cough Syrup. It is said to move bowels without constipation and soothe throat irritation, with Irwin Drug Co selling the product.
The cotton sector shows a broad opening as prices react to a glut. Traders warn against flooding the market with all stock at once, fearing destabilizing price swings and reduced profit margins over the coming sessions.
Tribute to Artantissa Gewin relict of OC C Gewin born in Moulton Alabama November 29 1828 died Madison Alabama September 1 1908 daughter of William and Mary Boyd married to C C Gewin whose death occurred many years ago seven children born six survive member of Missionary Baptist church Maniton Alabama lifelong Christian example. Her daily life reflected her faith she taught by action and kindness to family and neighbors enduring months of pain without complaint. Her last words recalled a son visiting at her bedside. She is gone the loving mother left a vacancy to be filled by faithful living. Tuomas Gewin.
In Lawrence County Alabama Chancery Fourth District Northern Division at Moulton Sam Tucker v Nancy Tucker the Register ordered publication in Mantion Advertiser for four weeks to compel an answer or demurrer to the bill by Nancy Tucker a non resident of Alabama whose residence is Swanee Franklin County Tennessee. She must respond by October 20 1908 or a pro confesso decree may be entered. Done at Moulton September 28 1908. D C Goodlett Register.
An OCR fragment mentions Windham Company and Swin Drug Company in a terse line. No clear event or action is evident. The note seems to be a damaged snippet possibly referencing companies or advertisements without full context.
Young men are urged to learn telegraphy at the Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan Georgia. The catalog promises a free catalog and guaranteed positions after training, appealing to aspiring operators to enroll and read the publication. The ad emphasizes career certainty and a direct path into telegraph work.
Sam McCall, an industrious farmer near Selma, reportedly raised three bales of cotton this year on a single sere of ground. Each bale weighed 500 pounds, and McCall is hailed as the most successful farmer in Alabama.
Jake Alexander leads a voting contest for a Jersey animal with 2,400 votes. W Ghrimes collects 9,729 votes, while Hokie totals reach 10,075 as the tallying continues.
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