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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
8
In a New York horse show account, four non-bred carriage horses compete with vigor and vitality. Spectators note the strong, eager animals, each pulling for itself and handlers as families watch pinning hopes on youth and endurance while questioning the ethics and fate of working horses.
The article traces the reach of law across centuries noting that premodern Europe lacked extradition treaties allowing criminals to flee to France Russia Germany or other regions to evade punishment. It highlights a rise in enforcement from 1500 onward with declines in convict numbers by century's end.
A New York dealer notes the vast range of laundry machinery with about 400 distinct numbers in one catalogue. Washing machines come in many sizes and weights. ironing and mangling machines vary greatly, including oversized units for flat goods. The Bun’s correspondent cites extensive operation around New York to illustrate the field.
An array of patent medicine claims promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin troubles and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds. Botanic Blood Balm, marketed as a cure for scrofula and blood-poison symptoms, offers trial treatments and national distribution, with testimonials and free medical advice.
The notice lists service times and activities for several denominations including Methodist Episcopal Church Rev J G Johnson with Sunday school 9 am and sermons at 11 am and 7:30 pm, Epworth League, prayer meetings. Methodist Episcopal South Rev John K Turner with school 9:45 am and services. Presbyterian Rev Frank Marston with Sunday school 10 am and services. Baptist Rev W C McPherson with services at 10 am and 7:30 pm and Ladies Aid. Catholic St Catherine Church with Mass times and Sunday school 3 pm first Sunday and 10:8 am masses.
An advertisement for Johnston's Sarsaparilla quart bottles markets the remedy as a panacea for menstrual disorders and numerous other ailments. It lists symptoms from painful menses to neuralgia and uterine issues, and promotes sale through J. W. Brown & Co., the Model Pharmacy, and Lovelady & Co. in Detroit Michigan.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a Dayton Volks Zeitung reader, bought Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for his wife’s eight week back pain. After a few days she reported near total relief and could resume duties. Lovelady & Co. sells the remedy.
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