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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented report describes Congress convening with unclear discussion and warnings of extended sessions. Analysts anticipate contentious deliberations on foreign policy, economic aid, and potential measures as the nation faces a troubled political climate.
The piece recounts German invasion fears and Allied viewpoints, noting American sleep loss over a potential foreign occupation. It contrasts prowar rhetoric with calls for peace, cites typhoid cases in the city health department, and recalls local crime chatter about killings in Dothan.
A fragmentary 19th century missive advocates nationwide farmer cooperation. It urges mutual insurance, shared facilities like gin and sawmills, a farmers society to pool harvests, and local ownership of processing and storage, aiming to stabilize cotton tobacco fruit and veg markets.
Notice to creditors of J. L. Pollard Referee calls a meeting at the United States courthouse Dothan on December 22 at 9:00 a.m. to prove debts and elect a trustee and address necessary matters under the bankruptcy act of 1898.
An old tonic advertisement touts Grove Testelese chill tonic as equal to tonic through qunine like properties. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria boriches the blood and build up the whole system. Price listed as zero cents.
Smith Hall, tax collector for Houston county, announces all 1914 state and county taxes due October 1, 1914 and delinquent January 1, 1916 unless paid. Eight percent interest applies from January 1, 1916, poll tax due October 1 and February 1915, final payment date. Payment must be at the collector’s office in the courthouse to avoid additional costs.
The page lists Rose Hill honor roll students across grades with numerous names and ends noting a Dothan region event. It describes two rail road devices a switcher and a coupler demonstrated on rail lines as promising for railroads. It mentions the fourth quarterly Farmers Union meeting near Dothan and invitations for readers and editors to attend.
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