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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
1
A bold headline warns of dangerous conditions at the railroad trestle crossing on the Birmingham Southern route, citing critical neglect and hazards to the public and transportation crews from ongoing maintenance failures.
A local plea urges immediate flagman enforcement at the dangerous Birmingham Southern Rail Road crossing near the depot. Citizens cite repeated near misses and demolished vehicles, warning that waiting for a fatal accident will prompt drastic legal action against railroad officials.
Last Monday a new car was added to the Golden Rod Route rolling stock and the interval between cars drops from 20 to 14 minutes. Travelers between the city and surrounding towns will welcome the faster service. As County Primary campaigns approach, many candidates claim they must economize and cannot afford newspaper announcements, a sign some see as lack of confidence in securing majorities.
A composite of city notices and ads reports street improvements, business education promotions, staff changes, and local commerce. Items reference Birmingham Business College, Pratt Dry Goods, Avondale Steam Laundry, Lacey's Racket Store, and local personalities, with brief health and travel notes and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
A parade of local ads and notices includes carbon receipt book sales by M B Smith of Butternut Mica The Sunbeam Society entertainment at Mrs J W Holder East Highlands praise for DeWitts Little Early Risers and local business offerings Paint brushes at Laveys Racket Store Mrs Holder hosts Sunbeam Society event Pratt City baseball selects managers and players J W Thomas reports mining progress in Walker county Piles treated by Tablers Buckeye Ointment endorsed by St F Lovelady One Minute Cough Cure praised for pneumonia cures Birmingham Business College catalog offered
Hon John W Tomlinson a leading governor candidate will speak at City Mall Saturday night March 21 with music and a red hot meeting. All invited. In the Grayville item a publisher explains reader subscriptions with payment due after satisfaction and notes 73 percent paid, 28 percent unpaid.
Strong speeches mark Birthinghous Trades semimonthly meeting on Twentieth street chaired by W S Wamnett. Resolutions of Birwiingham Typographical Union No 101 condemn Plain Dealer for unfair non union shop practices supporting Governor Johnston and his senatorial bid. Johnston allies publish Damer address in Mobile county papers as economy move, while Mobile printers face union labor dynamics and the April 24 poll stance.
An advert promises a remedy for complexion issues and skin troubles. It touts Dr King’s New Life Villa and a pain reducing Snow Liniment from a drug store, claiming quick relief with prices at 25 and 50 cents. It cites testimonials and urges purchase for rosy cheeks and healing ulcers.
In a decisive move workers at the Plain Dealer pressroom condemned the paper over alleged editorial interference. Union leaders warned of ongoing protests until management addresses grievances and restores newsroom independence.
The trades council issues formal endorsement of the Typographical Union action, pledging support for the labor dispute, unity among workers, and continued advocacy for collective bargaining rights and fair labor practices.
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