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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
8
The report summarizes the Antal Examination results for seven class certificates. Details on pass rates and student names are presented, reflecting the department editor’s review of the current standings and outcomes of the examinations conducted this period.
A long list of annual examination questions covers mining experience, ventilation systems, air currents, gas dangers, handling of fire and white damp, safety lamps, and explosive atmospheres. It includes calculations on haulage, mine layout, pumping, rope speeds, and duties of a mine foreman with emphasis on safety, economy, and compliance. The advertisement notes contact for roofing materials in Ensley, Alabama.
Edward Bok argues in Ladies' Home Journal that no child under fifteen should have home study and that schooling should total one to four hours daily with at least three hours of play. After fifteen, four to five hours of brain work is enough, plus daily outdoor time, urging physical development for brain growth.
Residents of Prattity and nearby towns visited relatives and friends including Mesdanies Whitney Morris and Jane King of Meath City on Sunday. Mrs Davidse visits her daughter and Jessie Furnier with Mrs Bachell, while Mesdames West and brews of Thonas called on relatives. On Wednesday an Irishman named Besley, living in Blossburg, died after a severe pneumonia attack at a neighbor's house. A wedding took place Thursday night at the bride’s home, James Brown weds Miss Mary Brodie, bountiful friends attended and rumors of farewell plans circulated.
Mrs Janie Mims and son David visited the family of Rev Black this week. Mr Jesse Miller and Wife moved to Palos Ala. B T Franklin reports several severe mumps cases in his family. Miss A Y smiles since Mr 8 finished his house but back door steps unfinished. Miss Lula Lacy of East Take returned home after visiting Mrs Smith Miles. Miss Burlie Varnon visiting Sandusky relatives. Mamie Oliver visiting Powderly. J F horse hitched at Mr Yarnou's. Bibb family moved here, seven down with measles. Rev JT Black preached last Sunday. Madam Rumor says wedding bells soon. Ed Avhworilt has no more business at No 4. Henry Johnson looked pleasant last Sunday. perhaps his girl accepted another call. Luther Jolson and Will Astworth now close friends, maybe planning to begin with the fair sex.
In a troubled moment Masson questions whether Granville died in a rash ascent or if he was guided into danger. Granville, frail yet stubborn, had ventured toward the ruins, while Mer tick claims to have sent him on. The farmer relays that Granville sought the ruins, and the guide warned him away.
Masson questions Coch Tal and others about a missing man as he tends Gwyn's illness and weighs leaving for outside help. The farmer, Tregaron, and the doctor urge caution while Masson vows to uncover his brother Merrick’s fate and promises Gwyn’s care before departing at dawn.
Miss Dollie Milla is recovering from typhoid fever and Ollie jokes about the girl’s whispering love. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Jenkins is very sick and Hugh Levi also ill with typhoid. Mr Wall resigns market post, Mr Smith succeeds. A sociable gathering at the Burgess home. Johnnie and Belle Hetherington visit Allie Shoemaker. Mrs J Stewart of Brookswood visits friends. Kelso back after mumps confinement.
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