Commencement Week Delights Elevate Local School Programs
The public school commemoration week drew large crowds as students showcased three nights of performances. Reports praised teachers for safe yet crowded halls and lauded the graduates, faculty, and Board of Education for raising standards and sustaining a high level of training throughout the year.
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Haye Choris
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Jewale
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Sim McGauestilt
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Willie Hutt
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Hart
Clue Daniels
Agnes Titymas
Hialimye
Milestis Tot Barnard
Wily Pacer
Philomel—Kandel
J. ¥. Dickinson
William Maker Inman
Mega
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Etta Elizabeth Powell
Lizzie Clark
America
Walter Somerville
Haddon
Beulah Young
Wowau
Esfie Peart Athi
G. W. Brown
Parcarole
Gotiner
J.B. Canalugisim
Effie Pearl Atkins
William Baker Inman
Walter Somerville Goring
Bttt
Elizabeth Powell
Board of Education
Pat Felton
J.B. Aird
L. M. Lacey
P. M. McNeil
Pleasant Annual Sunday School Picnic at Avondale Park
A Pleasant Affair details the second annual Sunday school class picnic led by Charles Hy Frye of the M E Church South. Students and friends from Birmingham and local families gathered at Avondale Park for a day of cool surroundings, nature scenes, and a watercolor memento by Miss Aida.
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M. E. Church
South
Ludie Powell
Mattie Miller
Annie Roddle
Rose Phillips
Ruth Cumberland
Mamie Miles
Zora Perkins
Annie Weaver
Estella
Clara Weaver
Birmingham
Carrie Bailey
Mae
Bessie Frye
Frank Makin
Thompson
Marvin Taylor
Dash Woods
Will Pattie
Marshall Lee
Fred Traggesser
Will Rosson
Walter Gibson
Tom Cunniff
Prye
M. Beardsley
Miauy
Wallain
Writing Advertising for the Herald
An ad expert with 30 years of advertising study offers to write ads free of charge for Herald readers. He notes many struggle with grammar and structure while a few hire assistants to succeed.
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City notices mark Cunningham removal to Ensley infirmary
The Cunningham family leaves Birmingham for the new Ensley infirmary building noted for its plan and care facilities. Dr. Cunningham’s hospital venture is expected to succeed, and well-wishers predict happiness and success in the new undertaking.
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R. M. Cunningham
Ensley
University of Alabama Enrollment Totals by Department
The university catalogue for the current year shows a total enrollment of 401 students. Academic and Engineering account for 202, Law students number 51, and Medicine and Pharmacy enroll 143 at Mobile. The rolls include all Alabama sections and several other states.
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Tuskaloosa
Mobile
Alabama
Water Works Begun In City For Water Supply
The Herald notes work has begun on city wells with machinery on the ground and ready for active service. Construction will run night and day once started, supplying the water system thereafter. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertised for coughs and lung ailments, 25 and 50 cents, sold by R. F. Lovelady.
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R. F. Lovelady
Herald
Ballard
Local Social Notes and Merchant Moves
Mr and Mrs PH Wood and Mrs Rosa E of Roselake Miss are guests of Mr and Mrs J E Wood at their Flrnt street home. Mrs Frank Prince of Birmingham visited here this week. Sanders the jeweler has moved from the Post Office to Cale s Drug Store where he offers watches clocks and jewelry with a fit and satisfaction guarantee. Albert E Webb and Co Tratt Sta tun.
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Roselake, Miss
J. E. Wood
Flrnt Street
Frank Prince
Birmingham
Sanders
Cale
Census schedules explain purpose and value of questions
The Census Office distributes blank schedules to enumerators starting June 1. The article argues that questions reflect Congress decisions, noting age race and sex data illuminate labor, life expectancy, voting, and demographics, while acknowledging sensitivity and public interest in immigration and native populations. The piece ends urging readers to subscribe to the Pratt City Herald.
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Lange
India
United States
Census Office
Local merchants urged to advertise to keep city shoppers
The article urges retail businessmen to persistently advertise to show local savings and lower prices to compete with mail order houses. It argues that informing customers of goods, lower costs, and friendly redress can attract patrons who otherwise buy from distant city stores.
Delinquent Subscriptions Seek Payment Through New Collector
Mr. Cirle joins the Herald to handle subscription debts and solicit new business. He will hunt down delinquent subscribers on the books, totaling about a thousand dollars, with several accounts entering a second year. Prompt payment will fund improved paper. settle at the office to avoid a collector visit.
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