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Pratt City Herald

Location

Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1901

Page

5

Vast arid lands could yield fertile fields with water storage

The article argues that more than a million square miles across western states could be irrigated by artificial water supply. Congress is urged to add storage reservoirs to river and harbor funding, converting barren land into valuable farmland, with western influence backing a $5 million plan.

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Blanketing Orange Groves Frost Protection Methods

The piece describes Florida orange growers using blankets and tents to shield trees from frost. Tents are erected in minutes around trunks with rings and strings, converting orchards into temporary camps. Other methods include slat houses, board fences, muslin roofs, and artificial heat from lamps to heat and protect fruit-bearing trees.

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Color of Personality and Papal Finances in 1900

A man and woman discuss color psychology of personality with lavender as a label. A Rome letter notes the 1900 pope Leo XIII’s income at 4,375,000 with securities and Peter’s Pence, salaries and Vatican upkeep. The pope’s personal expenses total 2,800, and a $3,000,000 contingent fund grows to over $40,000,000, much in American securities, while Baden Germany faces an oversized apple harvest needing soldier aid.

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Local notes and upcoming projects in town

Mrs Heamsteller renovates upstairs for boned orchestra events at the corner of Avenue Rott and Seventeenth Street while a new illuminated bulletin near Bosley Hotel nears completion. A central town clock will aid public convenience as civic plans proceed, with residents traveling to New Orleans for the Southern Baptist Convention and other local moves noted.

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Promising Cure Promises Relief From Digestive Ailments

An advertisement touts Dyspepsia Cure and related tonics sold by Lovelady’s drugs store. It claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food without stomach acid, easing indigestion symptoms like fullness and belching. Includes testimonials and trial bottle offer.

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Beware of a Cough Remedy Promotion in Early Ad Text

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as curing persistent coughs linked to consumption and bronchitis. It claims high success, cites testimonials, and notes sale by Re. Lovelady. Also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with guarantees and local printer Bill Heads at Herald office.

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