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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
4
In Ashford the town notes Drummer Day crowds and a heavy street scene reported as the busiest since World War I, with thanks to driver Mr Black for prompt through-service and condolences to Kelley family following a death two miles from town. Weather and crops show rain, boosting gardens though overall yield remains uncertain.
The captain, commander, and another officer of the Mluchér escaped sinking after a shell struck their armored conning tower. They were preparing to abandon ship when a second shell blew away the top hatch, allowing their chance to escape through a narrow opening. Their narrowly avoided death is detailed by the wreck’s chaotic moments.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled dialogue about a person named Blinks and claims of a fourteen eggs detail, lacking clear event, date, or structured context. No identifiable parties or actions present.
Unclear transcript shows Theo War Daye as Majr Hew the speneral amid doubts at the Mt shewn. Eyewitnesses note he’s got another title or role pending confirmation. Local officials seek clarification and future events may hinge on official designation.
A fragmented note discusses a person altering a device or sign and considering a trial or attempt. The phrasing hints at a cost-related change and a new approach, with unclear specifics but indicating a shift in plans.
George Harvey argues in the North American Review that control of strategic waterways like the Dardanelles Suez and Panama is central to global power. He warns against exclusive control by any single nation and stresses the need for stable, loyal administration to preserve a free water highway from Europe to Asia.
A jagged OCR fragment outlines a mock guide to Japan, urging a March start and noting June’s roses and honeymean reflections. It hints at social upheaval with phrases about outgoing brides and relief funds, ending with a garbled call to seize money, all in a clipped, surreal tone.
An old advertisement extols pure and greaseless coconut oil as a superior shampoo to harsh commercial soaps. It notes typical soaps contain alkali that dries the scalp and damages hair, while coconut oil yields a rich lather, cleanses effectively, and leaves hair shiny manageable. It also mentions coconut oil is cheap and available at drug stores.
H R De Laye of De Laye News Agency Birmingham Alabama suffered months of stomach trouble. He tried doctors with little relief and credits Mayer s Wonderful Remedy after one week of treatment claiming lasting benefit. The ad promises permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee.
A long list of residents and travelers from Granger Ashford Slocomb Taylor Cot tonwood Malvern and nearby towns were in Dothan today on business visiting relatives or shopping. Notables include RK KE Newton G L Powell J C Dawkins E J Whiddon and J M Brackin among others. The report also notes local beef fryers ads and a Friday singing school at Tabernacle Church.
Unusual incident in Brooklyn where lawyer J. Weaver collapsed while lecturing on Biblical text to forty or fifty attendees, mostly youths. He died almost instantly from heart disease after being rushed to Hudson Street hospital.
A reader notes a study on inheritance of cancer resistance in mice suggesting dominance of resistance and higher cancer prevalence in offspring when parents share a nonresistant line. Rural Maine cousin marriages cited as setting for such effects, with a digression on courtship dialogue.
Ruben R. Padgett of Covington County was arraigned before Federal Commissioner Tutt Wilier yesterday on a charge of operating an illicit distillery and was granted bond at 20. The distillery involved was destroyed previously by revenue officers.
A fragrant antiseptic healing cream offers relief from catarrh or a cold by clearing air passages in the head. It promises easier breathing, no more hawking or dryness, and reduces sneezing and nighttime trouble. Apply a small amount to the nostrils and inhaling passages for faster relief.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a bold value and eerie imagery, describing a thick cream effect used in a prom setting. It references a “source of amassment” and a monetary figure around five nan, with occupation and clinic hints, all in a cryptic, dreamlike tone.
The residence of Joe Pilcher in Slocomb was destroyed by a blaze that started from a defective flue at noon today. Little of the contents were saved and the approximate value of the house was about $5,000.
A fragmented dialogue snippet shows Mrs Yeast remarking that their daughter resembles The John, with Mr Yeast agreeing and noting the resemblance. The truncated text reads SRO amid stray punctuation and garbled characters.
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