Prohibition Debate Skims War Era Rail Rates and Social Reform
The piece ranges across wartime economics and policy including railroad freight charges to Dothan and Grace, Florida, the impact of prohibition on national efficiency, and a cultural snapshot with references to Atchison Globe, Sam Blythe, and a Washington salon scene. It notes Britain likely following Russia in national prohibition and cites discussions on justice, public duty, and the role of women in voting and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchinson
Kui
Globe
Russa
Ramsin
France
Vord
Britain
Rusia
Sam Blythe
Pers Ton
Married Life and the Strange WiIls of Wives
A fragmented column from the Gineinuiti Enquirer humorously questions marriage and spousal dynamics. It jokes that a wife’s misery would grow if her husband married another, while a husband seeks proof of his wife’s past quarters and loyalties in a sequence of comic remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan
Amy
Matt
Rheuwatisa
Esa
Pete
Demostration support boosts farm aid in Otis County
Report outlines Ed Thompson’s demonstration work aided by farmers union backing and a 750 appropriation for 1916 to expand transportation for Thompson’s visits. District leader Whitehead praises Thompson while local farmers drive improvements to welfare programs through self reliance.
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Howaton County
Otis County
Ed. Thompson
Thompson
Farmers Union
Whitehead
Greenville
Dothan
Noldly
Injustice From Rail Rates Slashes Southern Farmers
The Montgomery Advertiser cites Alabama farmers facing discriminatory rail charges. A truck of sweet potatoes shipped to Cincinnati earned $6 after $100 freight, $16 switching, and $14 commissions. Rates to Chicago, 41 12 cents per 100 pounds, to Savannah and nearby cities only 9 cents, showing railroads’ oppressive terms hurting Southern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama Ranger
Advertiser
Alabama
Cinnnati
G &1 N
Houston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Avanta
Savannah
Jackseville
Swamp-Root credited with cure after decade in bed
Mrs M C Price of Portsmouth Ohio testifies after ten weeks in bed due to kidney and liver trouble that Swamp-Root cured her within days. She praises Dr Hale and Swamp-Root, claims permanent health restored, and urges others to try the remedy, dated September 1909 with notary confirmation.
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Price
Portsmouth
Ohio
Mrscu
R. A. Calvert
Kilmer's Kidney Health Ad Warns of Potent Remedies
An old-time advertisement offers a book about kidneys and bladder from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York, urging ten cent senders to mention The Dothea-Eagle and marketing regular bottles for sale through agents nationwide.
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Estond
the Dothan
Ala
Port
Tana
Tee
Mal Roa
Claus
St. Louin
Grace
Florida
Kinaly
Ani
Amerivan
Ovorye Fitch
Washington
Morton B. Morgan
New York
Elsie Simmons
Mer. Morgan
Miga Simmon
Daken
Delaware
South
Trapani
Miss Simmons
Tom
Deleware
Deleware Rey
Jvadine
Aliss Simons
Pye
Luke McLuke
Rom
Gineinuiti Enquirer
Ramy Spminds
Fletcher
Hig Pere
Sorial
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Owens Horse and Mule Co
Owens Horse and Mile Co
Owes, Mer
Glens
Palm Beach
Clem Ezell
the Gentleman's Tailor
East Malin ST
Dothan Campaign
Foy & Williams Palace Theatre
It. I. Parker J. W. Clendinen & Co
Williams & Co
Enterprise
Markey Workman-Hornaby Tilcher’s: Lot
Luke Nathan Jewelry Co
Saxon-Heard Dry Goods Co
Brown & Flowers City Garage
Dixie Drug Co
Clem Ezell Williams’ Candy Co
Mrs
MLA+ Faulke
W. Baughman
van & Chalker Valentine Tailoring Co
H.W. Jones
Dothan Candy Kitchen
Tutwiler & Powell Parker Dry Cleaning
Brunson’s Market Bush Grocery Co
Boots Star. Bakery
W. M. Hunter Jenkei Sign Co
Ellison Drug Co
Dothay F'dry & Mch
Malone Hardware Company
Sherman Lumber Co
Mum Dealers
mBine
Shirmad No
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