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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1915
Page
3
In Dothan the Bush Grocery launches a cash selling campaign promising the greatest opportunity to cut costs on standard food staples. The ad touts Van Uamps and Henry’s brands as familiar household names, urging readers to watch for the campaign in this issue.
Wicksburg residents report ongoing sickness with fishing still the main attraction for amateur sportsmen. John Collins notes improvements after a rough week while Glenn Creathous recovers from pneumonia. Pilgrims' Home school claims a Friday night concert. Government boats near Pate's Landing are aiding sanitation. Community efforts include a sailboat regatta and a town debate series at Campbellibe church. John Thamley’s family plans a move to Geneva Monday. Mrs M A Greathoune remains ill at home as local figures Campbell and King attend events.
The Sunday Montgomery Advertiser highlights personal notices and social visits. Mentions Mes. Knox Henderson and Mrs Emory Folinar among Troy’s popular residents, with praise for hospitality at notable receptions and gatherings in Montgomery and Birmingham.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and places. Readable items reference Coles westward movement and a sit or receipt, with possible references to Ragula and Rairarday. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the fragment.
A bilineal message states Cui will be laid to rest Thursday afternoon at 3 30 with Mrack and Smith among those attending. The notice provides limited readable details in a fragmented form from the historical paper.
A local open meeting at the Dothan Harmody Chih drew guests and featured a Sunday School Convention program. Notables included Alvin topes and Mrs. Grunt, with a decorative Baxter lifes display, a punch reception, and a varied musical program.
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