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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
The passage lampoons political figures including Taft Minnesota Governor Johnson and Arthur Brisbane. It mocks editorials and Hearst credit while noting Brisbane’s role and Bryan’s potential as a footnote in the Mills argument.
A vague note describes ongoing brainstorming until clarity arrives and a plan to stretch a rope is mentioned, implying possible debate or tension as progress stalls.
A newspaper man faced opposition when he tried to ride a Bryan campaign aid fund controversy. Friends contributed to the general fund, sparking questions about the affair and its intentions.
The Ladies Home Journal raises its ad page rate from four thousand to five thousand dollars, prompting readers to consider budget adjustments and possible revisits to advertising plans amid the change.
The Atlanta Journal derides Tom Watson calling him a superinfatuated egotist and notes he has not yet had the chance to respond. The remark marks a sharp clash between the paper and the political figure.
An unsigned two column piece is rejected as unnecessary by editors, noting Religio requires no defense and that readers are not fools. The brief statement closes the topic with a firm stance against publishing the submission.
Reports say Roosevelt boys caused a stir during church services while one carved his name with a jack knife. The Farmers Telephone project extends a ten mile line west of Dothan to Jasper Barnes and Hathorns areas, promising affordable rates so every Houston county farmer can join. Directory listings will allow farm homes to call any city, with rapid access to markets and doctors, and Eagle tickets offer twenty votes per dollar spent with merchants.
A fan at the state press association remarks General J B Stanley appears rejuvenated and more mobile since editing the Greenville Advocate for three years. The piece notes his long service, community ties, and the paper’s role in chronicling local births marriages and deaths as history for the town.
The writer criticizes Republicans in Georgia seeking help, noting Tom Watson boosts the party more than Taft while John Temple backs Hearst. It laments talented New York State figures turning against their people, hinting at high salaries for editorial writers and unspecified pay to attack Bryan.
The First National Bank will relocate from its current site to the old corner building at the start of the month while a new fit of the Hammond's drug store building is prepared. Mrs. M. A. Faulk will occupy the bank’s vacated building, and Behrman will take the former Pik store and its petitioned space, occupying both locations.
W F Gregory moves his family back to Dothan and resumes operation of the Central Cafe. He had been at St Andrews a few months but did not intend to settle there as a home.
Mr Slatter a rate expert reviews the rate situation in Dothan with the Commercial Club. He proceeds systematically and with full familiarity, promising a better arrangement on rates than before for local business and residents.
Mr Ben W Steele of the Atlanta and St Andrews road decided to carry the mails on his train and the service was started Thursday. Residents in the area rejoice at finally receiving mail again after a long gap and prior delays.
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