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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1929

Page

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Missed Eagle Tele Phone 1036 Prompt Reply Offered

When you miss your Eagle tele phone 1036 a replacement will be sent promptly.

Phone 1086 and One Will Be Sent To

A note indicates a phone contact 1086 and mentions that one item will be forwarded or sent to a specified destination. The fragment suggests a follow up action or delivery without additional context about who or where.

Guard Troops Move to Alabama Florida Border in Fruit Quarantine

National Guard troops are assigned to guard the Alabama Florida border to enforce the fruit fly quarantine. Guardsmen will stop search and confiscate restricted fruits and vegetables, place them in pits, and use red flares and flags during patrols. Commissioner Dunwoody issued instructions stressing courteous handling and treatment of passing travelers. Florida shipments may pass through Alabama if certified and outside the quarantine zone.

Alabama Alabama State Agricultural Department F. E. Butler Montgomery Alabama-Florida Gov. Graves S. M. Dunwoody State Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Dunwoody State Line Commissioners of Agriculture of Florida

Worms Menace Satsuma Trees in West Whidden Ward

J. N. Donaldson brought to the Eagle office worms infesting a satsuma tree on West Whidden. He urges residents with satsuma trees to inspect for the destructive worm and remove it to save the foliage.

J. N. Donaldson Eagle Office West Whidden Mr. Donaldson

Enlargement of First Plans At Fritters Is Cause

Extensive improvement plans at Fritter Springs are under way by E. B. Porter, the recent purchaser of the resort. The formal opening of the Springs is postponed several days due to the enlargement.

Fritters Fritter Springs E. BR. Porter

Membership drive ends at Legion Auxiliary meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary's two month membership drive concludes at the regular Legion post meeting at the Legion hall at 8 o'clock. The event aims to finalize new member enrollments and recognize participants.

American Legion Auxiary Legion Clas. Toons

Blacks Eagerly Buy Stout French Scents in Africa

In Akassa, Nigeria, French Equatorial Africa, perfumery thrives as liquid perfumes with alcohol gain popularity alongside scented creams and hair pomade. The perfume trade in French colonies has doubled in two years with yearly consumption near 60,000 gallons of perfumes and 300,000 pounds of other scents.

Akassa Nigeria French Equatorial Africa

350 Case Liquor Seizure Ties Brunswick Boat Plot

At Brunswick Georgia customs officers seized a liquor boat an automobile truck and 350 cases of assorted liquor valued at 20000 following arrests yesterday as the men unloaded the cargo. Seven men jailed today three escaped and the boat likely loaded at Jacksonville and landed at Dover Bluff near Brunswick.

Brunswick Jacksonville Dover Bluff

White Russian Exiles Struggle in Shanghai

In Shanghai the 9000 plus White Russians face a split fate. A quarter settle as Shanghailanders in the French concession, while others drift as homeless laborers surviving on meager wages. Some run shops, a few prosper, yet many work in bars or on ships. Tensions with locals rise as strikes and assaults occur with little protection.

Shanghai Changhaid Russia Lenin Trotsky Russian Benevolent Society

Checks Totaling More Than $34,000 Already Received

Houston county farmers have received checks totaling $167,000 in federal relief loan applications. County agent Henry Witherington says last night’s receipts add $24,684 to the total as he handles the loan negotiations.

Houston County Henry Witherington

Visits Highlight Auburn youth and Birmingham student

Max OJnes of Auburn visits his parents Mr and Mrs D G Jones. Miss Katie Lou Carter visits Miss Elizabeth Lee a Conservatory of Music student in Birmingham.

Max Ojnes of Auburn His Mrs D. G. Jones Katie Lou Carter Elizabeth Lee The Conservatory of Music Birmlingham

Cotton Market Rally Quieted by Lighter Offerings

New Orleans cotton trading opened with cautious gain as light offerings and cover buying supported a rally after sharp prior liquidation. Weather outlook forecasts four to five inches of rain in the southeastern belt. rally potential rises with ceil weather aid and market demand. Liverpool futures listed for May and summer months ahead.

New York Texas Liverpool

Dr Neff Expected Back At Health Office Soon

Dr Russell E Neff county health officer has been ill since Friday and his secretary reports he will likely resume duties at the health office tomorrow or Thursday.

Russell E. Neff

Governor Graves to Attend Houston Chamber Dinner Tonight

Mrs. Bibb Graves will accompany her husband Governor Graves to the annual chamber of commerce dinner at the Houston hotel tonight. Secretary M. Weatherly advises.

Court at Abbeville Opens as Circuit Court Bears Down

Judge Pearce and Solicitor Mullins departed for Abbeville where the circuit court is in session this week. The court will convene in Abbeville on Tuesday, May 9, marking the start of formal proceedings and ongoing legal business.

Pearce Mullins Abbeville Circuit Court

Houston County Board of Revenue Meets in Regular Session

The Houston county board of revenue will convene in regular session on Monday with May as the target month. Main focus centers on road building and related public works discussions.

Houston County Board of Revenue

Healthy Chick Movement Goes National in Lincoln

The Grow Healthy Chicks campaign expands beyond Lincoln Nebraska to become a nationwide effort. It aims to reduce the high mortality rate of chicks in the first eight weeks of life. Sir Walter Runciman, a British millionaire, advocates marrying early and avoiding clubs as a path to happiness.

Lincoln, Neb Sir Walter Runciman

Demonstration With Cotton Chopper At Spann Brothers Farm

A cotton chopper demonstration will be held Friday afternoon at the Spann Brothers farm. Alabama Machinery & Supply Co the local representative and a factory expert will supervise. The public is invited to observe the event.

Spann Brothers Farm Alabama Machinery & Supply Co

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