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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1915
Page
3
Notice describes a Sterling bicycle with double bars seen off Front porch Tuesday. It has long paired handle bars a rubber grip on the left hand and a broken rear mud guard. Reward offered for return to the office. Also seeks to buy four small ferrers cash via P. O. Box 386 Dothan.
A historical notice urges farmers to form cooperatives to improve marketing, get better prices and grading, and avoid selling individually. It emphasizes organizing now, choosing ready crops, and leveraging group action to reach favorable markets and consumer access.
The article notes local black farmers performing strongly in diversification competitions, winning many prizes for crops and farm products. It highlights past county results where they dominated categories such as row crops, truck farming, fruits, and related farm outputs, contrasting with difficulties faced by others.
Community observers urge replacing foreign canned foods with home grown produce like tomatoes beans peas corn and bike products. The Ulster based observer cites surplus stocks and advocates prioritizing domestic manufacturers to reduce reliance on imported goods.
County reports indicate about half of the planned cotton crop for the year has been planted in Geneva County. Early indications from reliable sources suggest fluctuations in planting progress with some cotton already sown.
The text promotes Jad Solin as a remedy for kidney discomfort and bladder issues, claiming it alkalizes urine and relieves pain. It advises consulting a physician and using Jad Salts or Lithia as a regular life aid for meat eaters, with instructions for dissolving in water and brief usage.
Reports say Mexican forces under Villa defeated Obregon’s army in the last two days. Obregon’s troops allegedly retreated southward toward a corridor between Querétaro and Tepatitlán as officials hailed a decisive gain for the Mexican side.
In a telegram the Carranza faction claimed victory in a recent clash near Celaya between forces commanded by General Obregon. The report says Obregon’s troops were defeated after a counterattack by rival leaders and allied soldiers in the area.
A jumble of old cure claims warns that calomel medicine harms the liver and causes salivation and illness. It promotes unsafe tonics and dubious remedies while deriding weak, ineffective treatments and urging caution against dangerous quack products.
The report lists local producers selling beef pork butter vegetables pecans and fruits. It mentions buyers and sellers including Goulet Shetten Cif and Livingston Horey amid sporadic weather impacts and varied farm products in the area.
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