30 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
1
A compact meditation on First Corinthians Chapter 13, presenting charity as essential love. The text recalls Paul’s definition of love’s enduring qualities, its supremacy over prophecy and knowledge, and its preeminent place among faith and hope.
This excerpt declares no superstition about the number thirteen, noting it is the 13th chapter with 13 verses filled with love from start to finish and ending with a universal, heartful thought.
A short devotional prayer asking God to guide the writer to leave a lasting impact through acts of love and kindness. The closing invocation is in Christ's name, signed H.M.E.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic. It claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for both adults and children.
A Winston County Herald reprint laments Lawrence County Alabama’s high Ignorance rate with 611 literate adults over 21 unable to read or write. It praises the region’s notable educated figures, lists former state and national leaders connected to the area, and urges a civic shift toward schooling, citing local figures steering an educational movement. The piece notes that much ignorance is not native born and hints at ongoing reform efforts led by school advocates and the county superintendent.
Mrs C W Florence of Rockfield Indiana credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with rapidly stopping a severe summer complaint after one dose. The testimonial notes the product cured her illness and is sold by Sandliv Drug Co.
Fall cough or cold check now to avoid lung trouble and chronic ailment. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar and Honey marketed as pure and harmless relief for adults and children, soothing throat and lungs, loosening phlegm, and antiseptic while fortifying against colds. 250 price at druggist.
report states Will Owen formerly of this place recently stabbed and killed one of his colored fellow creatures at Decatur. Details are scarce but the community expresses sympathy for Will's mother, a familiar figure around Liberty Hall.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best medicine for coughs colds and throat ailments. It asserts no opiates and warns against substitutes while noting the price remains the same despite costs. The Monton Drug Co is listed as the distributor.
President Wilson has recommended additional internal taxes to cover a hundred million dollars in lost revenue from the European war. The plan calls for heavier levies on beer tobacco and similar luxuries and may include theater tickets railroad tickets bank checks and related items mirroring Spanish war taxes.
Advert shows testimonial from J Hl Houghland Eldon Iowa praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for travelers and home use. Claims many thanks for the advice and urges everyone to have it. Sold by Sandlin Drug Co.
The war is creating an American Marine force that will greatly boost permanent commerce with South American nations. This aims to challenge European monopoly and build a robust, lasting marit ime industry for the United States.
A continuing feature from The Moulton Advertiser recalls past incidents and personal notes from twenty five years ago, with brief entries and reflections. The column preserves local names, places, and events as remembered by readers and staff.
Gen Jo Wheeler arrived in Moulton and stopped at The Advertiser office. He had just returned from Congress and said Washington life seemed to suit him now.
Edgar Sandlin, once a carrier for The Moulton Advertiser in Ardmore, debuted a verse urging readers to give him a Christmas gift. He soon left town, heading west, and reappeared as a banker, signaling a career shift from newspaper delivery to finance.
J P Gibson sells Studebaker wagons at Hillsboro with units priced at 45 and 47 dollars. The listing highlights a thousand wagons available for purchase and cites Hillsboro as the selling location.
L. E. Wood and Mrs. Kate Nee ly taught in Hillsboro. Among Mullton lawyers were C. M. Sherrod, Wm. T. Lowe, Chitwood and Wallace.
Texas funeral notice informs Lawrence county friends of the passing of Elder C W Elkins. No details of date or service are given in the readable text.
The Moulton Advertiser absorbed The Hartselle Index and enlarged from six to seven columns, expanding its page size and scope. This modernization reflects a broader reach for local news coverage and advertising.
A midnight fire destroyed G. W. Alexander’s barn near Moulton, consuming 400 bushels of corn 2000 bundles of fodder and hay plus machinery. Authorities suspect an incendiary act.
W. P. Doss and Henrietta Heflin wed with a four hour feast afterward. Rev. T. B. Parker officiated.
Mrs Nelson Barrett and children from Itaska Texas are visiting dear ones at the old home in Pin Hogk.
Elder Sewell of Nashville preached at a Moulton church on Sunday and Lan dersville on Monday. Jim Powers, a convicted horse-thief, escaped Athens jail by swapping clothes with his wife minutes before a coal-pit trip, leaving the baby momentarily. the infant was returned to its imprisoned mother. Dick Hawes, who killed his family in Birmingham, predicted he would not be hanged, but the forecast proved false. George Aldredge was presented.
Local Florence reader Mrs. J L Gray testifies to relief from backache headaches and dizziness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. This advertisement promotes the product with a Buffalo brand Foster Milburn Co. packaging and price of 50 cents at dealers.
On Christmas morning a fine boy attended the fair with Dr Tom Masterson present. Lawyer Lowe reported a fine mule dying of heart failure.
Florence physician Dr. C A Crow spent several days with friends in Moulton and nearby areas, enjoying local hospitality and social visits.
H P Evetts relocates from Moulton to Ardmore in the Indian nation. The move shifts the person’s residence within regional territory.
Judge Samuel Rice and prominent attorney Porter King died in South Alabama leaving a notable legal legacy. The two figures were recognized for their long careers in law and public service in the region.
Miss Bettie Irwin returns from the Judson Institute due to ill health.
Cards announce the marriage of A H Wert to Miss Tommie B Moore at Petersburg Tennessee. The December month is described as a glorious Indian Summer. J C Bragg works as clerk for T W Lynch. C F Crow has located in Florence and B P Wallace remains recuperating.
Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Liniment relieves muscle pains rheumatism and sciatica especially lumbago and back pain. Sold by Sandlin Drug Co.
Presiding Elder Ira F Hawkins of the Decatur district of the Methodist Episcopal Church South announces fourth round Quarterly Conference appointments in Lawrence County. Moulton Circuit at Moulton October 3 and 4 Town Creek October 14 Bethel Circuit November 1.
The speech by Vice-President Marshall signals no rival would be presented to the Democratic convention of 1916. Wilson’s program of tariff and currency reform, anti trust laws, and diplomacy that saved Mexico without war are cited as proof of his enduring leadership and a record unmatched since Jefferson.
A concise moral note asserts that violation of natural law incurs an inevitable penalty and cannot be escaped, underscoring accountability and justice. The statement emphasizes that consequences are unavoidable for wrongful acts.
A historical note states that Germany sent the United States 20 million and two cents worth of Christmas toys before declaring war on the rest of the world. The mention hints at economic terms tied to wartime tensions and cotton trade implications.
Advert says Po Do Lax cures pimples headaches biliousness and liver troubles caused by bad digestion. Claims it tones the liver purifies the blood and keeps you well with a clear complexion and steady nerves. States 50 cent bottle and money back if not satisfied. Available at all druggists.
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