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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local political piece with names and a drunken incident. It mentions Pat Ababatia, Charlie Taft, and a discussion of electing a president, with a chaotic description of someone unable to drive due to drunkenness and a vehicle issue.
The Byr wingham Ledger contemplates future fashion for men and women, noting the fickle decree of fashion and the freedom of women to wear what they want. It reports on Kinsey’s conference visit, church officials, and a sermon by Rev Burdeshaw. It mentions Key Emery Thomas and family in Florida, and students and events at Vallorien Seminary with a piano program and a social at Wanlen Home.
A damaged ad snippet shows a sale with prices around 29 dollars and 25 dollars for various items. It mentions delivery and fitting specifics, with hints of clearance wording and imprecise measurements. The readable portions indicate a promotional sale emphasis rather than a full item list.
A probate notice from Houston County Alabama informs that Selle Kirkland as administrator of the estate of Mole Kirkland filed on November 26, 1908 a petition seeking an order to authorize sale of certain land parcels. The lands include parts of Section 21 Township 1 Range 28 and a storehouse and lot in Cosarte town plus other described parcels to settle debts. The hearing is set before the Circuit Court of Houston County on a date to be announced, with formal admonitions to interested parties to appear.
A garbled holiday advertisement touts a one dollar picture offer, urging customers to keep a ticket for a chance to win a free picture and promising a display of low prices on tinware china ware lamps and household goods. The text promotes a broad holiday sale with various wares and a trade-in note.
The New HN BHOP advertises a contact number 378 92 and location Foster Street. It appears as a brief business listing or notice with address only and no further context or services described.
Fragmentary timetable read as Southbound schedule with scattered times and codes. The legible items show several times like 140 pm 93 pm and 1100 Ar with unclear station or train names and destinations. High uncertainty prevents precise reconstruction.
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