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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
4
Alabama readers hear calls for legislative changes to protect delinquent taxpayers from harsh collection practices. A Jefferson county focus urged county tax commissioners to annually revise poll tax lists and prevent garnishments until proper notice. The piece notes a Birmingham district need and honors late printer Anpcs C Henry.
The piece argues doctors must advertise to reach patients including rural towns. It contrasts dignity with dollars, noting horse doctors and patent medicines thrive through public notices, while specialists and physicians should embrace advertising to expand their reach and aid communities. Rev. Beecher supported medical ads.
The piece urges country merchants to advertise and educate their towns via the home newspaper, noting many small-town merchants lack advertising know-how. It also mentions White's Cream Vermifuge for worms in children and ANTLEKEON Tablets as a laxative and malaria cure, sold by local vendors.
The piece shares quotes from Quiay and Corbett on Senate credentials, criticizes the governor and press influence, and notes local civic efforts by Flowny ladies toward hospital fundraising. It also mentions labor turmoil affecting lumber, and Florence’s political maneuvering as Cutler Smith influences national capital discussions.
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