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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
4
The piece lists statewide race candidates led by William J. Samford for Governor and Charles G. Brown for Attorney General, with Craig Smith for Treasurer and William If Matthews for Auditor, plus Robert N. Poole for Commissioner of Agriculture. It also discusses city efforts to enforce a Sunday liquor ordinance, praises police detectives, and comments on international affairs and local politics.
Pat Felina relocates to the Brown building next to Lig old stand with a larger room and stock to better serve friends. Felton’s newspaper advertising has built a loyal customer base by both drawing visitors and ensuring aftercare, promising continued business growth. Miss Golson recovers from typhoid fever, Sadie Payne improves from a serious case, and Mrs. Brown returns from Georgia health resorts. DeWitts Little Early Risers praised for liver and bowel help. Dr. J. B. Stagg. Herbert Going leads Ensley Express office. He is praised for qualifications. Miss Mattie Dickens visits Earl Dickens, then heads to Cincinnati. One Minute Cough Cure offers immediate relief. Chamberlains Pain-Balm recommended for rheumatism and sprains. Ev ery bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cts. BE. F Lovelady Pratt City.
An extranet translation of a centuries old Chinese poet prompts reflection on prosperity and order. The fragment sketches scenes of bright fields and warlike tools, empty jails, orderly courts, and doctors at ease. It gestures toward a society where abundance and happiness are visible through shared harmony.
A fragment from the Omaha Sunday Bee contends with Southern pride and Northern fault, arguing the South’s reverence for its heroes and lamenting Northern and editor attitudes. It cites the Mobile Register and critiques a Kentucky editor’s jumbled protest.
A short reflection notes that small attentions from a friendly smile or sympathetic look can unlock opportunities for help. It urges thoughtful regard for others, stating such simple acts can can soften a heart in need and, like a gentle lie told with kindness, aid them when explained.
Below the Surface the committee of miners representing the United Mine Workers of this district examine the banks of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company today to determine the pig iron sale prices from the past month. The outcome is unlikely to change the mining scale.
Pratt City saw multiple birth notices with a string of newborn daughters and sons. Families listed include Rooks, Keel, Taylor, Ray, McCarmell, Davis, Trawick, and Webb, with births recorded across Pratt City Oakman and Tuxedo Park on various July dates.
Pratt City July 17 Hazel Ellie daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Ellis 17 months Wylam July 25 Marcel Crain son of Mr and Mrs A E B Crain 1 year Pratt City July 28 Blanche Boyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Dock Boyal 10 months Sayreton August 2 James Logan son of Mr and Mrs Joe Login 10 months Burns Piles Skin Diseases DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Dr J B Stagg Lacy's Racket Store Table cutlery
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