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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
5
A local store promotes holiday goods with elegant designs in medallions and perfumes. The advert touts a wide selection and low prices, noting only about 20 days remain to sell this class of stock and promising items to please customers.
The Cotton Market report lists Good Middling and other grades at 111-8 low middling and related prices. The page also notes numerous locals visiting Dothan including Rogers of Newton Koerber of Columbia Bowden Wilkerson Pilchers White and many others with social calls, church movement updates, rent notices and a found mare mule.
Bill Crockett was arrested in Gear and brought back to Dothan yesterday on charges related to the killing of Sam Henderson that occurred several weeks ago.
The article notes ten years of above average performance by Dothan church preachers compared with the Methodist Conference. It praises local clergy as highly as the conference, and reasons Bishop selections reflect the church’s importance in the area.
The letter questions why the council did not seek competitive prices for livestock, accusing three council members who are partners in a local live stock business of conflicts of interest when the city issued two orders to the same firm.
Readers in Houston County and nearby areas are urged to join the Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia. Testimonials praise low costs, quick claim payments, and the belief it is the cheapest, safest, and best insurance on earth. Division Agent C. O. Daniel notes a nearing completion of 1000 policies with minimal assessments.
The Line of Ladies Dress Goods now on sale at my store attractively priced for careful buyers. The millinery department receives special attention by experienced milliners. The stock of clothing for men and boys is complete with overcoats well made and cheap for the goods. Your entire family can be fitted here at prices that move the goods.
Our entire stock of fall and winter dress goods and shoes are reduced by ten percent for the next twenty days. A new line is available for selection, with prices set to move the season’s merchandise.
An advert urges customers to order through Sam Epps in Ghent for dependable service and timely pickup, highlighting his readiness and constant availability.
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