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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
2
The passage describes local resistance to liquor controls and the impact on Dothan and surrounding counties. It discusses dispensaries, revenue shares, and the political pressure to restrict or loosen alcohol sales amid regional tensions over taxation and enforcement.
The piece argues that Kansas shows apparent gains under prohibition, citing low prisoner and insane patient counts, low death rate, and rising bank deposits while Alabama debates liquor laws. It critiques enforcement and calls for action to curb bootlegging, dispensaries, and saloon pressure, noting public sentiment and local officials' roles.
Citizens debate replacing damaged shade trees and favor planting fruiting pecans for shade and future harvest. Advocates note pecans grow well locally, bear sooner when budded, and can be bought from one to one hundred fifty dollars per tree.
A citizen urges the city to pave Troy Street now with available bricks and argues that delay wastes money. He advocates extending paving from Oates to St Andrews and opening the route from St Andrews to College Street to boost property value and access amid upcoming government building improvements.
Interest in Alabama corn growing surges as farmers brace for boll weevil impact next year. Local lands are praised as prime for high yields and prize winners’ records. Commissioner Wilkinson offers information on entering the corn growing contest.
It is hoped that the electric light plant will work well enough Saturday night to light the way for Santa Claus.
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable cough and cold remedy. It warns against substitutes and notes sale by N. H. McCallum in a yellow package.
J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe lum bago attacks causing back pain and paralyzing effects. He reports relief after using Foley's Kidney Remedy and notes no further bother from the ailment. Sold by N H McCollum.
Dothan Land and Development Company presents rental scarcity with $12.50 to $15 per month units and eight hundred dollars invested to secure five home lots. offers a six room residence on South Appletree Street at 1600 dollars. highlights East Main street value rise and a seven room house priced at 3000 dollars with large frontage. 160 acres of improved land near city limits offered at 25 dollars per acre before December 15.
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