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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
7
Johnny J. Jones Carnival company left Ocala Florida last night following a strong week in the city. Plans for the next event are unclear with conduct scheduled to resume in January, and it is unknown if any changes will occur.
A reader testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar relieved a persistent throat and lung inflammation in a child after a severe cold. The letter says the remedy helped within one bottle and became a household staple, endorsed with a supplier reference to N. L. McCallum.
A damaged testimonial-style notice promotes a so called cure for catarrh and digestive issues. It claims a “positive foe” to the medical fraternity and promises large rewards to anyone who disproves its efficacy. The ad lists company names and promises a patent cure with dubious medical claims.
Dec 18 report from Laverne Alabama describes Sheriff and about twenty deputies rescuing Ben Salter an elderly Black man from a mob after gunfire against Shirley and Pate families. Mob intimidation forced Salters to flee as the sheriff sent guards to jail, while several Salter relatives fled toward Covington County.
Robert E. Parker of Samson, a Lager Sewing Machine employee, is reported sick in Dothan with fever.
Newton came back that night from Montgomery where he had been the past two days on business.
FakM LOANS Tam offers five or six year farm loans with installments or full payoff in five or six years, or one tenth for four years with balance due at year six. Interest set by loan size. Brings deeds when applying, handles farm and city property sales or rents, assists with out of town rental management. Office in county courthouse. phone 476 139.
A collection of ads advertises a Singer sewing machine for 300 dollars at East Main Street, Dothan Jewelry Company and Strickland Brothers offer diamond pieces, plus horse Bonnie with gear. Also Foley remedy ads warn mothers about croup and kidney pills touted by N H McCallum.
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