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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
2
The December 10 1910 issue mentions Christmas shopping pickup and a forthcoming street fair in Dothan with local remarks on attitudes and a note about Kentucky population gain. It references editor Hall and local figures while keeping a small town newspaper tone.
The city reports gradual sidewalk paving advances enabling safer night walking without reliance on lanterns. Crews continue work, promising smoother routes for pedestrians as evenings grow brighter.
The article weighs building a new governor’s mansion in Montgomery at either 150000 or 25000 dollars. Proponents argue the high price would strain state finances and salaries while opponents say a cheaper house could suffice given the governor’s pay. It questions the state’s ability to sustain a lavish residence.
The article discusses hundreds of appointive posts held in reserve for Governor-elect O Neal's supporters, estimating about 700 jobs. It argues this favors O Neal backers, excludes opponents, and foreshadows conflict within the ranks as committees and patronage arise.
The piece argues that the House must elect its committee members by its own caucuses to preserve majority power and meet public demand to curb Cannonism. It warns that Speaker Cannon intruded by naming both sides' members and urges a Democratic caucus in December to reaffirm party pledges.
The ladies of the Home Mission Society will meet Monday afternoon at three o'clock in the ladies’ parlor of the Foster Street Methodist church. Each member is urged to attend as the meeting is expected to be of much interest.
A collection of aphoristic witticisms about wealth wisdom relationships and gender norms. The remarks touch on risk wealth self awareness aging marriage and parenthood with sardonic tone attributed to the Chicago News.
A household warning urges mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tar for croup symptoms and Foley Kidney Pills for restoring kidney and bladder function. Sold by N H McCallum with claims of quick, tonic results and no opiates.
For sale Bonnie a gentle sound fast and sensible horse with buggy and harness advertised by George Leslie in Houston county. This well regarded animal is described as all around top quality for driving and riding purposes with prompt reliable handling.
The notice touts rental demand with 10 weekly applications and outlines multiple investments: a $800 lot near a new high school to finish five houses at about $1,000 each, potential $180 yearly income on a $1,100 stake, a $1,600 six room residence on two thirds of an acre on South Appletree street, and cheap West Main options. It promotes a $5,000 seven room house on a 100 by 226 foot lot, a 160 acre tract near city limits at $25 per acre before December 15, and asserts rising values in the East Main and white sections of Dothan. The listing emphasizes rapid value growth and opportunities in Houston county.
J B Del has just returned from Panama City after a brief stay of a day or two.
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