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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
2
The readable fragments discuss a rough forecast of trouble and a fire, noting a Kansan’s actions and a childlike view of good people. Farriers are not to blame for cotton raisings, and inoculation is praised for cholera. The piece mentions 114 reports and about 206 bad accounts in the United States.
A fragmented verse line describes constants that wear stone, gnaw bone, move lovers, and drive trade. The text mentions Towser, the blushing maid, and a missionary voice in a reflective, cryptic form.
The Birmingham News suggests prohibition forces aim to trigger an extra session by defeating the bond referendum. It speculates two goals: push prohibitionists into a stronger fight and pressure lawmakers. Governor Henderson is quoted pledging to call an extra session if the bonds fail.
A Birmingham newspaper column attacks prohibitionists in the legislature and argues Governor Henderson should not call an extra session to approve a $1.5 million bond issue. It claims antiBond forces aim to force a special session, while noting the governor’s restraint and the state’s debt payments. The piece also questions motives of Trinket advocates and cites local opposition in Houston county.
A terse editorial-style note declares prejudice guiding support in the district. The writer concedes refusing help to a candidate based on preconceived bias tied to appearance and other irrelevant traits, asserting the existence of prejudice as the motive and offering no constructive justification.
A Bruporia Gazette excerpt attacks a local figure's character and appearance, joking about sideburns a plug hat and a dough eating routine. It laments payroll control and claims the author could run for Congress from the district, hinting at sharp political satire.
A farmer advertised seed and oats for sale claiming numerous customers had seen the goods. He reported selling about 400 bushels and noted that buyers who inquired about the seeds were told they had been seen in The Eagle. The item reflects local commerce chatter and distribution rumors.
A period advertisement touts daily morning hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate as a harmless internal wash. It claims to clean the stomach kidneys and bowels, prevent headaches and digestive complaints, improve appetite, and brighten skin in one week. It cites cost and appeal to those with constipation biliousness or rheumatic twinges urging a weeklong trial.
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