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Newspaper

Pratt City Herald

Location

Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1900

Page

5

Pratt City and Wylam clash in season opener football match

Special Correspondent reports Pratt City and Wylam playing on Pratt City field before a crowded crowd. Wylam opened with a late rush and Pratt City answered with hard defense and two attempts before John Miller tied the game and Wylam took a 2 1 lead at the half.

Poererveryret Pratt City Wylam Pratt City Silver Corner James Meagher, Jr G. Rue J. Carlin Lonnie H. Montgomery William Docherty Gilbert Williamson Walter Kirkwood Doak G. Finlay John Finlay William Montgomery James Drysdale D. McCrarie F. Brawley C. Guthrie J. Brown J. Mullen John Brown John Miller St. Pow William Gilmore William Curren Wylan H. Guthrie Robert Gibson J. Findlay Jess Wylam Pratty Boys Pratt Tratt City

Pratt City Football Debut Ends in 1 0 Loss to Wylam

In Pratt City the team returned to football after a two year layoff. Despite fatigue and rough fields, Pratt City pressed late but were held to one goal as Wylam edged ahead. Keen to boost local interest, Donurn notes Rae and Carlin were off form but Pratt City shows promise for state contention.

Pratt City Daltlin Ffteen Wylimn J. Brown Prat City Wylam G. Rae Jim Carlin Registar Tform Donurn

Methodist District Conference at Wylam Draws Huge Attendance

The Herald reports the Wylam Methodist District Conference last week was among the largest in the district's history. Local members showed strong interest in church business as every preaching service was filled to capacity, with meetings described as a blessing to the community and a grace to the preachers.

Herald Methodist Wylam

Woman Healed by Electric Bitter and Cough Cure Claims

An item cites sensational medical claims from early 1900s ads. A Wisconsin woman near Lime Ridge suffers stomach trouble and jaundice, then uses Electric Bitter to recover. Other remedies praised include One Minute Cough Cure for croup and Royal Dyspepsia Cure for chronic indigestion.

Cold Cure Ads From The Herald Offer Narrow Relief

A faded ad sketch promotes Ker-Bunt's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a remedy for head cold and sore throat. The notice touts quick relief, with lingering copy about ease and naps, reflecting old time marketing tone.

Ker- Bunt Cesy

Ordinance Enforces Sanitary Waste Removal in Town

The town approves an ordinance requiring residents to remove garbage and sweepings from premises by morning except Sunday. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars and possible hard labor for up to 30 days. The Sanitary Inspector urges strict compliance as wagons run twice weekly.

Gary Cone Vietion J. A. Culterpar

Historic naval battle exhibition in Birmingham

A grand nocturnal display reenacts the Santiago battle with detailed realism and rival fireworks. Proceeds fund Birmingham labor events, with nightly showings May 26 28 and 30 1900 at the show grounds corner Zhth street and Avenue A. Admission at the gate or special two ticket deals offered.

Santiago Birmingham Birmingham Trades Counel Alabama Hobson Cervera Lberty Schley Wainwright Avenue A

Witch Hazel Salve Promoted By Roanoke Advertiser

An old advertisement touts Dee Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for incurable jaw ulcers and skin diseases including piles. It claims success from Dr King’s New Life Pills to boost health and ambition, recommending Dr P Lovell’s drugstore for purchase.

Kennedy Roanoke Tennessee Shy Canal Dee Witt Tk Stagg

Untitled Kentucky witness cough cure advertisement

Tortured a Witness intense suffering wax enarted by his TL Martin of Dixie Kentucky before he gave his evidence I cough nightly till throat raw Then tried Lt King's New Discovery which gave instant relief I have used it four years and recommend it so the greatest remedy for Coughs Colds and throat chest and lung troubles It will stop the worst cough and absolutely cures Consumption Price 50 cents and 100 Each bottle guaranteed Trial bottles free at BR PB Lovelady's Drag store

TL. Martin Dixie Kentucky Lt. King BR. PB. Lovelady

Mortgage Sale Notice for North East Quarter Property

Mortgagee DUN IRELAND announces sale under power of sale in Jefferson County probate court. The property, seven acres framing the west side of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section eighteen, township 17 range 3 west, excludes mineral interests. Sale date the doth day of May at the county courthouse during legal hours.

Willian Donaldson Ella Donalds Jefferson County Tve DUN Ireland

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