16 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
1
A Texas merchant writes to Senator James K. Jones arguing the round bale press opposes the bagging and compress trusts. He claims it saves farmers money on compress charges and bagging and ties, contrasting with tariffed prices this year.
The report notes progress at Lowe Mill Huntsville and possible cotton mill at Brundidge. Coosa Manufacturing plans a $3000 auditorium in Brundidge while Aniston’s Adelaide Mills near operations. Piedmont mill cost $275,000 six years ago with 16,000 spindles and high grade yarn, labor shortages limit night shifts. Merrimack Mills Huntsville features top fire protection with 85 psi, expandable to 200 psi, extensive hose and frequent connections protecting West Huntsville.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers with unclear context. No full event or outcome is readable, but the brand name appears among readable phrases. Further details unknown from the provided snippet.
In a biennial session opening at noon on Tuesday November 13, W D Jelks of Barbour was chosen Senate president without opposition Elmore Garrett named Senate secretary Kyle of Jackson assistant secretary J A Johnson of Cullman reelected Senate doorkeeper and W N Cook assistant doorkeeper F L Pettus of Dallas elected House speaker Jesse Adams of Dale secretary with Frank Julian as assistant secretary J S Williams enrolling clerk Robert Hasson door keeper and T J Fairr as assistant door keeper.
A November Arena essay by Walter L. Hawley of the New York Evening Sun argues the Negro race question is best solved by Southern disfranchisement of the ignorant vote. He claims the enfranchisement without restriction was the greatest political mistake in American statesmanship.
The speaker argues that extending suffrage laws to all states will reduce race friction. Lynching is unlikely to end without internal reform, and Northern reformers should study Hawley’s article to better understand Southern conditions and support constructive measures.
Henry Williams of Boonville Indiana suffered indigestion for years. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Care he can eat anything he wants and sleeps soundly every night. The advertisement claims Kodol will digest what you eat. nov lmo.
A long article notes cotton seed mills generate over 50 million dollars annually in the South and argues vast untapped value lies in cotton seed. An authoritative estimate suggests 200 million dollars in value, equal to four cents per pound of cotton, is lost each crop.
The advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder for its superior ingredients and inherent leavening power that does not alter flour. It contrasts alum powders as inexpensive but poisonous, urging use of Royal Powder from Royal Baking Powder Co., 100 William St., New York.
Wanted to read and write colored man to prepare for traveling. Salary of $50 monthly plus expenses. Send self addressed envelope. President MacBrady 356 Dearborn Chicago.
An old advertisement touts a baby remedy that soothes gums eases pains relieves wind colic and cures diarrhoea. Price listed as 25 cents per bottle.
Advertises B B B as a cure for scrofula ulcers bone pains and skin sores. Claims to destroy syphilitic poison in the blood with over 3 000 testimonials and thirty years of testing. Offers free trial and medical advice from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
An aged advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast remedy for throat and lung troubles claiming it prevents pneumonia and consumption. It cites medical use for grippe and croup with endorsements from mothers and doctor figures, signed W H Leng.
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