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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
1
The Herald argues the present Alabama tax collection harms innocent citizens via garnishment and flawed lists. It urges stricter notices, accountability for assessors, and constitutional amendments to broaden delinquent liability, with a push for fairer, cheaper collection practices.
Readers urged to pay this payday. Local items cover dental ads, dry goods, hardware, electric fans, garden supplies, parades, and social updates from Pratt City Alabama. Mentions Miss Kate Anthony, Dr Seay, Debating Societies, and various shops.
The annual commencement events unfold at City Hall with primary, grammar, and graduating class programs over three nights. Tickets limit admission to accommodate seating. the Board reelects Prof. P. M. McNeil and adds a male high school teacher. A Pianola concert by the Herald choir and guest performers drew large crowds and praise for the program and readings.
The Birmingham District Methodist Church South convened at Wylam with Rev. Jae W. Newman presiding. Attendance at opening session was small but expected to rise. pastors’ reports show a complex state of affairs across most charges.
The Knights of Pythias in this city announce their annual picnic at Blount Springs on Saturday May 26. A special train is secured and a low fare invites all to bring family and enjoy the outing. Some Morald readers owe subscriptions and are urged to pay on payday as this means business.
A ceremonial mounting of a cannon from the Spanish ship Christobal Colon laid waste in Santiago harbor occurred in Capitol Park with Secretary Herbert as speaker. The notice also advertises Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and breathing ailments, sold by Lovelady company.
An excursion departs Birmingham on Saturday May 19 at 8 30 P M aboard a special chartered train to Pensacola Florida arriving 5 00 A M Sunday. Return leaves Pensacola Monday night at 9 P M arriving Birmingham 3 00 A M Tuesday. Separate coaches for colored and white passengers with courteous service. Pickets available at Union Passenger Station Saturday. For details contact J T Beasley 211 Twenty fifth Street Birmingham.
Mothers' Union meets at Mrs. Holt's home in Ensley on Monday afternoon May 21 to discuss child care, trustworthiness, and read The Problem of the Young Person by Mrs Crowhipshield in Harper's Bazaar. The article suggests better advertising as the only way to meet spring business, mentioning Keay Tablets and other remedies.
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