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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
2
An early 20th century postal line shows a small town newspaper listing subscription rates and publication schedule. It notes daily publication, a weekly issue on Saturdays, and a November/December 1910 date with a postal statement and telephone reference.
The piece laments slow census work hindering publishers and market data. It urges Dorand’s department to improve figures, touts Dothan’s town merits, and promotes upcoming chautauqua plans while urging street cleaning and infrastructure upgrades. It highlights local industry, sugar cane syrup, pork supplies, and community investment.
A distressed individual offers a sale of real estate at a bargain during the current month. The report notes a Floridian citizen, intoxicated by mail order whisky, suffered a self inflicted gunshot wound and shows indifferent to state wide concerns.
The passage argues that men who incur debt to fund business investments pay higher monthly sums than their income, yet these loans are used to support and grow their enterprises. It highlights the paradox of leveraging debt for investment and potential returns.
A Dartford resident criticizes vanity advertising and deceitful traders in real estate schemes. He notes the town’s potential to double in population within six years, laments filler content in papers, and urges readers to resist owing favors to manipulative individuals.
Local chatter hints at tariff history and street traffic concerns as residents note limited time to place whiskey orders. The piece uses playful language to warn of lingering shortages and shopping days remaining.
Dr Orr plans to hold a hookworm demonstration at the Criterion Monday afternoon at two oclock. The program will include a general explanation of the hookworm in all stages and a discussion of sanitation with no charge for admission.
Mrs Rey Timon announces residence in Montgomery as western plans unfold. Mr Hammond departs Monday to join the Voast Line service in that city.
A well known visitor named Laney from Abbeville was recorded visiting yesterday, drawing attention from locals and generating small community chatter.
Mr and Mrs Wash Deason of Dothan are visiting relatives at Northport and are greeted by a host of friends who are delighted to see them.
An old advertisement offers a $109 reward for proof of a cure claimed by F J Ciene y Co of Toledo Ohio. It touts Hall's Cough Cure and a family pill product, promising potent healing and urging readers to send for a list of testimonials from druggists.
Mrs D Gilkeson of Foungstown Ohio shares how Foley s Honey and Tar eased her daughter s severe cold and cough after one bottle cleared throat and lung inflammation. She keeps a bottle in the house and warns against substitutes sold by N H McCallum.
For sale a seven room house with half an acre, rent set at eight St. Andrews street for 1500 dollars. Apply to W H Temple Jr D16.
GeoCotton and Son advertises Acton Fancy Lump coal equal to Montevallo coal. They invite customers to try a ton and be convinced, offering phone contact at 263.
Dothan Ice Company announces available Piper coal, top grade for grate use, with immediate supply options for customers seeking high quality fuel. Contact for orders and delivery details.
Local ad promotes sale of a large truck and fruit farm with bearing peach trees grape vines and strawberries plus onion cabbage plots two miles from town. Also offers vacant city lots 270 feet east front on Bell street five lots for 800 cash half now and a ten acre subdivision site near Lenni street with 2 acres for 1200 cash. Bay acreage on St Andrews Bay highlighted as prices rise with government work starting.
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