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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
5
A long rambling critique of money in running a newspaper. The piece mocks the idea that a paper requires funds, asserts it is a charitable enterprise, and warns against editors accepting money. It extols kind words over payment and jokes about tipping, printing, and church notices. The tone satirical, regional and editorial.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a busy man’s remedy that converts weakness to strength and listlessness to energy. It claims mental power improves, noting each box costs 2 cents. Sold by R F Love lady. The copy touts a cold cure and candy-like format.
Resolutions honor Henchey P. Burge born July 14 1872 who died September 17 1900 and lived a Christian life in his last hours. The League mourns a loyal member and true friend and extends sympathy to his wife and sister. The committee presents printed copies to the family the Alabama Christian Advocate and Bray City Herald and a memorial page in the minute book.
Mrs S N Lincoln recalls a fearful night with General Bernham of Machins Me whose widow faced death from pneumonia until she begged for Dr King s New Discovery which had saved her life before It cured her of consumption and she slept through the night Afterward she was entirely cured The medicine guarantees to cure throat chest and lung diseases Trial bottles free at R F Lover lady s drug store
Henrietta Texas lawyer E B Munday recalls his brother’s relief from malaria fever and jaundice after using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with expelling malaria purifying blood aiding digestion and restoring liver kidneys and bowels to health. Sold only at R F Lovelady's drug store.
The piece discusses early radium radiation theory and Becquerel explanations, then shifts to a hunting scene where elk, wolves, and a herd are observed. Wolves attack a two year old heifer, breaking the herd as the elk respond and the calf is injured, detailing the dramatic encounter.
The London Standard reports that the Queen's Irish Guards will form at St John’s Wood Barracks once War Office orders are issued and the Queen approves the uniform. The tunic buttons will be in fours with harp and crown design. collar badge may be a shamrock or St Patrick star. forage cap features and bearskin plume align with St Patrick colors. Recruitment ongoing pending approval.
A British Army officer recently gathering cavalry mounts in Australia received a breeder’s note offering horses for cavalry artillery and infantry. The seller emphasizes a specialty in the hors de combat, the French term for an officers’ war horse or charger.
A Saturday afternoon football friendly at Cardiff featured Cardiff with listed players facing the Warner Reds. Warner Reds dominated early, scoring two quick goals within the first 23 minutes, while both sides battled through mid field exchanges and goal attempts with hectic play and defensive stands.
Public health ad urges readers to maintain plumpness for safety as seasons change. It touts Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a digestive aid and nutrient source, promising ease of use and broad appeal for man woman and child. Free samples are offered alongside a mailed sample and price details despite garbled text.
In a rough but fair game Cardiff holds a 1–0 half time lead over Warner as the second half opens. Cardiff dominates possession late, while Warner presses on occasions, with John McNally and Robert Stewart among standout forwards.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for skin and blood diseases including cancer and ulcers. It claims rapid, permanent relief, free trial treatment, and home-use bottles at $1, with testimonials and medical advice offered by Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets providing fullness after eating belching relief and bowel regulation priced at 25 cents Solu by R F Lovelady
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