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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
4
The Herald defends its stance amid criticism, notes rising ads and subscriptions, questions German tariffs, and warns against sheltering under trees in storms. It mentions General Miles possibly going to China, ongoing debates over presidential war powers, and then discusses pork fat digestion and Cod liver oil via Scott's Emulsion, urging subscriptions at 1.00.
The piece discusses trials of Powers in Kentucky over Goebel murder complicity, cites divided juries and governors refusals, and critiques Roosevelt, Bryan, and McKinley era policies. It notes Neeley case delays, German voter influence, and geopolitical tensions including China and the Philippines, with quips about McKinley and the Sultan's debt.
A rowdy moment at a Milwaukee Woman's convention led the president to scold the attendees for acting like men. The Birmingham fair plan was noted for next fall to raise funds to pay last year's newspaper association debt to Alabama editors.
A period article extols hypnotic magnetism as a sales trait, citing earnest enthusiasm as a key to influence. It urges advertisers to inject vim into their ads and to seize opportunities, promising returns from lively, attentive messaging.
Pap Cramwell muses on hot evenings as War den Gahson and Wardens Gibson and Smithson oversee a well kept prison. Mrs J W Gibson visits Elmore county while J A Carlton enjoys time with relatives at Wetumpka. T S Page returns from South Carolina fish bait work to resume duties. Hamlet quotes and unrequited love story unfold alongside jokes about pole cats and seven up. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised by Dr J B Stagg.
The New York Journal notes a wedding spectacle with lavish church decorations and lavish gowns. The bride's father gifts each usher a diamond scarfpin while bridesmaids carry huge rose bouquets. The bride appears radiant as the organ plays. The groom, described as a mere afterthought, arrives despite the city’s social chatter.
The bulletin notes weddings around Birmingham and Pratt City with several couples listed. The entries include James McBride to Maggie Powers and Ed DeLaney to Pearl Perkins, among others, cited from St. John's and local congregations.
Died Jam July 2g in AB Siam. Minnieville July 24 Nat son of Mrs W White aged nine months. Five Office Rooms for Rent upstairs over new bank corner Flrst Avenue and Fourth Street. E W Youra To eradicate worms from the system give the child plain nourishing food and Whites Cream Vermifuge. The result will be the worms disappear and the child become healthy and cheerful. Price 25 cts. Sold by R F Lovelady. DeWitt's Little Early Risers famous pills for liver and bowel troubles. Never gripe. Dr J B Stagg.
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