Closing Saloons on Election Days Observed by Saloons and Officers
A local reflection notes strong moral support for election day saloon closures versus Sunday laws, while praising Confederate Veterans’ reunion in the county. It argues for universal dry Sundays and cites UMWJ perspectives on temperance and shorter workdays reducing drunkenness among miners, though overall intemperance remains a social curse.
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Commonwealth
Progres
Ourawa
Particulr
Sons of Men
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Doulans to doughnuts staged as Boxer jibe toward Minister Wu
A fragment notes a remark likening Minister Wu to a foreign Mevil if Boxers saw him in his car. The line reflects political rhetoric and xenophobic tone without broader context or objective event details.
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Minister Wu
Stick to Your Friend and the Union Role in Labor Meals
The text argues workers should credit their trades organizations, especially the union, for protecting their right to meals regardless of political party changes. It emphasizes solidarity with the union as experiences of political excitement unfold.
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United Mine Workers Journal
Mrart City candidate A J Reilly Jr in election profile
A notice profiles A J Reilly Jr and his father A J Reilly Sr born Philadelphia January 3 1866 with civil engineering career details. The piece notes community pride in a candidate for state representative and hints the wife Mrs Reilly may join him in Montgomery as social host.
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Mrart City
Mr. Reilly
Herald
Reilly
Philadelphia
Virginia
Montgomery
General John B. Gordon Revered by Blue and Gray
The article extols General John B. Gordon, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, praising his lifelong leadership, efforts to elevate Confederate veterans, promote harmony in a reunited nation, and earn universal esteem among former enemies. The piece highlights his broad views and lasting impact on reconciliation.
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John B. Gordon
The
United Confederate Veterans
Reillys Landmark Election and Confederate Lecture Tour
Mr Reilly, long serving Mining Engineer for the Pratt division of Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company since 1890, wins Democratic support in a notable Birmingham election. The story shifts to General Lee John B Gordon and his forthcoming Birmingham lecture The First Days of the Confederate Confederacy, with tickets at fifty cents and high expectations from veterans and locals alike. Rev J W Newman praises the talk as superb and fitting for the occasion.
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Vanna Railroad Company
Reilly
Pratt City
Pratt
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Common Pleas Court
Philadelphia
A. J. Reilly
Heilly
North Ilands
Birmingham
Oystory
General Gordon
Gordon
J. W. Newman
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Ala
Lee John B. Gordon
Atlanta
Galvanized Ware Sale Offers Savings for Shoppers
Bargain prices mark a sale on galvanized water buckets washed tubs sprinklers and other galvanized ware. Money-Savers promotes savings on 2 loads of galvanized items with emphasis on low prices and value for shoppers.
Early Summer Ads and Remedies Appeal in Pratt City
A mix of notices and product pitches appears including ticket sales for events at the Auditorium, DeWitt’s remedies and King’s New Discovery for coughs and pneumonia, and Chailless testimonials from Mrs. Long and O. Y. M. Holliday praising Champlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Adverts urge purchase through R. F. Lovelady and Pratt City Herald subscription.
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Mr. Long
Gustans
R. F. Lovelady
O. Y. M. Holliday
Deming
Ind
Chamberlain
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Pratt Git Herald Patel Orne OvGan
Cpas Harve
Willo
Howden
Eonumber A
Samford
Alabama
William J. Samford
John T. Morgan
Treasury Department
Uncle Sam
Willie Wallie Astor
Pekin
A, J. Reilly, JR
Will
A. J. Reilly, JR
Jefferson County
General Assembly of
John W. O'Neill Company
Moor & Anderson Novelty Co
Fibreware
Battle Carter
Third Ave
Merald
P. J. Powell
George Gort
DoeWitt
J. Bu
DeWitt
DeWitt's
J. Bij
Ore Pattie
First Avenue
Warner’s
J. D. Pattie
John L. Prince
Lovelady’s Drug Store
Pratt Guy, Ala
EE. BE. Forbes
Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, Ala
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