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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
4
The passage ponders yellow fever theories and reader curiosities about mosquitoes and disease. It notes doctors disagree on the female mosquito theory, mentions sugar cane prices, and observes Houston court house growth and local mills. It reflects a mix of treatment of criticism and casual observations.
Elba Clipper notes the Houston Eagle sale by Ussery Bros to W T Hall of Dothan, transforming the paper into the Dothan Eagle with Hall praised as a bright writer and reader urged to follow his commentary on current issues.
The piece urges readers to sign their real names when criticizing others and hints at consequences if faceless censure is used. It references Montgomery Birmingham relations and states the public should identify authors to avoid anonymous attacks.
The quarantine against Montgomery was raised Wednesday night allowing people to go to Montgomery and return but offering no clear timetable for travel to Birmingham.
Citizens urge ending the three dollar street tax and require residents to keep the streets clean in front of their property. They argue weeds and tall grass cover the streets and side streets receive little attention, reflecting poorly on the town. Money from the tax is presumed to be misused rather than reinvested locally.
Notice is published by the Department of the Interior Land Office at Montgomery Alabama. Geo H Hail has filed to make final proof for Homestead entry No 33853 for lot 1 Section 32 and all of Sections 33 and 34 in Township 1 North Range 28 East. Probable witnesses named are John Hall Bailey Hall Callis Lord John Granger. Proof to be made before the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Dothan Alabama on September 7 1905.
A biting editorial argues castor oil mocks civic effort as some streets lack work while others thrive. It urges residents to maintain their streets and praises a smaller, effective remedy over crude remedies, calling for a reform worthy of Carnegie honors and public pride.
The article notes that men who cannot stand competition often rely on past records and fail to keep up to date with current business practices, implying a warning to modernize strategies and stay current.
A reader dismisses alternative theories about yellow fever while urging acceptance of the mosquito transmission idea. The essay argues that since other theories have fallen, belief in mosquitoes is as valid as any.
The piece laments potential fever outbreaks and mosquito risks during a southern trip, notes Dothan delays quarantine, and questions weather and local governance while criticizing the paper’s management. It hints at yellow fever poison fears and urges scrutiny of health conditions and reporting.
Advertiser J. R. Keyton seeks farm land within six miles of town in a single tract from 20 to 500 acres. Respond promptly with available properties and terms.
Notice to house keepers announces J A Faust with a mattress machine for fluffing cleaning and sanitation of mattresses wool hair moss or cotton at about one quarter the cost of a new one Prices reasonable phone 62 City Clerk R W Lisenby testifies satisfaction with his work and affirms the service works for him.
The minutes of county commissioners meetings should be published at small cost. Public officials actions and every commissioner vote would be recorded for citizens to read, ensuring transparency in the expenditure of county funds.
Notice announces arrival of a Static Machine claimed to treat rheumatism neur algia and all nervous troubles and prostration. Endorsed by W. T. Middlebrooks MD with a dated stamp.
Notice for Publication from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Montgomery Alabama dated July 17 1905 states Thomas M Borland must make final proof for Homestead entry 36609 covering Lots 5 and 6 Section 14 Township 7 Range 12 West at Dothan Circuit Court Sept 9 1905.
Five thousand cords of cut wood measured at 2 or 4 feet will be sold within a five mile radius of Do than by Lt. H. B. Brockett. Timber parcels are offered under terms to be announced locally.
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