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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
2
A town editorial laments insufficient housing as families seek rentals, argues for building hundreds of new dwellings after holidays, and urges cash purchases over credit to ease clerks’ burden. It warns high living costs threaten residents’ finances and notes Christmas shopping pressure.
The city police chief denounces violators and past officials in strong terms, asserting firm views on public questions. He questions the honor of former colleagues and defends his long tenure while defending his harsh stance against crime.
A reader reflects on magazine editors and copyreaders as readers blame poor stories on themselves. The piece notes some high brow magazines publish stories rejected by ordinary papers, prompting readers to discard magazines and challenge editors when content seems faulty.
Census coverage faces failure as hundreds of publications await 191] data. Durand may know the job, but clerks could have finished long ago with help. The note hints at weather talk and project timing while stressing replacement work for clerks after census completion.
A brief discussion notes that Mexico's small stir will not trigger demand for large hats and that fashion for young men may shift. The piece contrasts enduring hat styles with sisters who compensate in quality, hinting at changing dress norms without naming specific events or dates. A consumer testimonial praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a child's cold, urging readers to use the product.
The text references Dr. Cook noting mental state concerns and hints at pre Christmas timing with little preparation mentioned. No clear event or outcome is provided.
The note says there are 17 shopping days left and 15 more days to secure contest tickets. It emphasizes urgency for potential attendees to act before deadlines.
The article notes the upcoming Congressional Record to help pass long winter hours, signaling a shift to relief and easier days.
A short note observes that the town now contains more strangers each day than it did in an entire week a year or two ago, signaling rapid growth or movement.
A quirky proverb notes that a horse may seem corking yet fail at handling pressure. The line points to gaps between apparent strength and actual performance under stress.
Sunday school tomorrow morning at 9 30. Services in the morning at 11 and in the evening at 7 15 with preaching by Rev G W Bell. Morning topic What We Believe About Man's Free Will. Evening topic The Virgin Mary. Cordial invitation to worship extended to all.
A prospective ad claims a hundred dollar reward for proof that a certain catarrh cure works and offers testimonials. It asserts the remedy affects blood and mucous glands, building up constitution and promising cure. The notice directs readers to obtain the cure through J Cheney & Co and mentions druggists in Teeds, Gold.
Track and fruit farms offered for quick sale include 40 bearing peach trees 12 bearing grape vines a scuppernong arbor figs strawberries onions cabbage and other fruits. Vacant city lots on Bell Street near West Main offered at 900 for five lots. Additional land parcels include a square acre tract and bay acreage on St Andrews Bay with government work starting soon.
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