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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
4
In a contested Democratic primary, candidates focus on local issues as incumbents seek support in the Aion municipal race. Voters weigh policy stances, with key debates centering on economic development, public safety, and city services.
A file of a county education election shows a candidate from the Democratic party submitting a petition for the Jefferson County Superintendent of Education post. The document outlines party backing and procedural steps for ballot placement.
A terse note reports PJ Powell seeking Moar if Rev paging in Jefferson Coasts with party dynamics showing a Democratic tilt. The item highlights their candidacy and local political maneuvers affecting the Board of Revenue contest.
The piece defends Admiral Dewey against hostile press attacks over the transfer of his home title. It argues newspapers spread partial truths to boost sales, causing national distrust, while noting the transfer was Dewey’s private matter and not a public betrayal.
A critical essay on press power, political criticism, and public figures. It covers Admiral Dewey as a national hero, council finances, and the role of journalists in shaping opinion. The piece also touches on Aguinaldo, McKinley era policies, Wall Street, and South African conflict, with satirical asides on politicians and public fault finders.
The Fourth Estate clip notes growing reputation of the Herav beyond its native state. Alabama State Fair offered prizes for best weeklies in the state. Twenty two papers entered the contest under Birmingham Press club. Opelika Industrial News won first prize and Pratt City Herald second.
Misses Mattie Belle and Georgia Sample and Messrs Frank Corput and E B Kilgore led a four man Opera Party in a pleasant evening of entertainment at the Auditorium Tuesday night. Levy advertises the lowest prices.
A collage of vintage jokes and quotes about editors authors and mis readings. It includes editor comments on colored narratives and a gag about a director in a newspaper company. The clippings feature playful quips about fashion and courtship from early 20th century papers.
An ex congressman and a Knoxville editor clash over the Roberts case stirring a growing, heated dispute reported by the Mobile Register.
A new public shower bath institution is to be built down town. The overheard quip about governors and organs highlights satirical remarks from multiple papers, including Pine Belt News, Mobile Register, Chicago Democrat, Brooklyn Life, and Tit-Bits. The chatter suggests humor and varied editorial stances on public works and social aid.
Christmas Day services at St Catherine's include Midnight High Mass and Mass in A sung by a named choir with sopranos altos tenors and basses. Organist Mrs Lizzie Clark presides, director Mrs A J Reilley oversees. Masses at 9 and 10 with parish school children at the 10 o'clock Mass. Vespers and Benediction at 4 p.m.
The town schedules traditional Christmas services at the M E church South with morning preaching and a Christmas tree service at night. All city trees will be held Monday night to avoid crowding and past congestion caused by church-to-church transfers. I J Levy’s offers best bargains in town.
BeLow the surface items from all the mines in the vicinity. Dan Crenslow a colored miner was killed at Blossburg early this week. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Frank Culverhouse assistant state mine inspector visited Paros to probe a fatal mine accident. Henry Westbrook a colored miner died at Brookside Monday in a fall. Special Officer Frank Phillips brought in twelve convicts for Shalt No 1 last Tuesday. Let us hear from our friend at No 6 again.
In the mining education column the editor states answers to earlier questions will publish January 13 after a two week interval. It lists questions about pump pressure for a 300 foot shaft, pipe sizing choices for discharge, steam end diameter for a 10 inch water end, daily pump discharge from given dimensions, pipe capacity differences, and steam line sizing, plus a note to reserve Christmas goods at the Book Store.
Born on last Friday to Mr and Mrs James Parr a son. Mr and Mrs John Miller welcome a son born on the fifteenth instant. Mrs Lewis of Thomas visited daughter Mrs Nolan Cooper last week. George Burdiss and Charles Randles of Dolomite visited relatives last Sunday. J M Tidwell and family visiting Fayette county this week. Mrs J J Carlin of Sandusky visited son John Carlin Jr Sunday. Mrs George Barbour of Pratt City visited daughter Mrs Henry Miller.
Birmingham resident Sigfried Steiner reports European buyers expect Alabama pig iron and steel to be essential for decades. He saw Alabama iron in Pilsen used by Schkota works for cannons and munition production during the Spanish-American era, and notes shifting building materials and shipyard orders increasing demand for iron and steel.
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