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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
5
A large supply of carbon receipt books in sizes of one hundred and five hundred is available at the Herald Office. Described as the most perfect form of receipt extant. Call and obtain one.
A recent assault on C. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa nearly proved fatal through kidney injury and severe back pain. After trying Electric Bitters he reports a remarkable recovery, claiming renewed health as the remedy purifies blood and strengthens the body. Available at R F Lovelady's Drug Store.
Report details surface mining activity with coke ovens, slope operations, and rail spur work. Notes include planned start of ore processing, 160 tram cars shipped, and ongoing construction of coke ovens and battery operations. Mentions Slopes No 1 and No 4, future expansion by Slope-Shofield Steel and Drow Company, and potential additional ovens at Brookside or Hillsburg.
Local athletic group in Pratt City plans a robust football team and secure play grounds to compete for the silver cup this season. An editorial aside recounts a theological seminar anecdote on elocution and gas, followed by endorsements for White's Cream Vermifuge and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with testimonial lines from R. F. Lovelady and Dr. J. B. Stagg.
J R Garrison cashier of the bank of Thornville Ohio recovered from serious lung trouble after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption He calls it the best medicine he ever used and keeps a bottle on hand Coughs colds throat chest lung trouble can be cured with trial bottles free at local dealers Regular sizes 50c and 1 00
An advertisement touts AxTrExros Tablets as the only Laxation Die ive 28 Cure for chronic chills and malaria. The copy claims unique efficacy with bold claims and unusual spellings, indicating a possibly dubious medicinal product.
MISS ROSA STRICKLAND reports a Prien League meeting where Rev HS Hamilton spoke on the spiritual side of the League urging conversion and active participation. He urged members to find their unique work and live with daily sowing, sharing a vision of obedience, faith, and duty. The group plans The Glory of Obedience for next Monday as they regret not securing the Juanite Glee Club.
The piece argues constitutional routes to elect U S Senators by popular vote, noting proposals in Georgia and California, legislative resistance in Congress, and a Philadelphia national convention drive. It cites public sentiment, state resolutions, and the aim to curb corruption while acknowledging counterarguments about Governor quality and suffrage morality.
Pratt City Band gave a fine concert at City Hall with a strong attendance. A two little girls dance pleased observers and about 200 was realized for new equipment. thanks are due to Misses Lillie McIlwain Aurelia Sewell and to Dr V P Thaxton and Peter DeRoy. Tom Baine announces candidacy for clerk of the Criminal Court.
Wentek Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered a rectal fistula for months and doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, billed as the best pile cure, available at R F Lovelady's Drugstore.
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