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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
3
Whitcomb Riley writes a Christmas verse with pathos and quiet gratitude. The piece laments the hearing and sightless and urges a gentle tone, preserving the story of the day and the timeless aroma of Christmas. Mr Inke Meyrosit dies at his home on South St Andrews Street.
The Study Club will meet January 8 with Mrs. C. C. Golson. The St. Cecilia Club will be entertained by Mrs. D. C. Carmichael on December 31. The Dothan Harmony Club plans a meeting January 7 with Mrs. W. J. Renfro.
An item citing a questionable economic fixation on housework value and a long excerpt from an Atlanta woman's letter offers Christmas gifting guidance. It urges considerate giving to poor neighbors and practical, thoughtful presents rather than expensive items, with numerous examples and social commentary.
A fragmentary note outlines a long history tied to the Royal Red Shield and the Royal Fire Company of the World. It references the warden’s role from 1914 to 1919, with Dothan Insurance Agency listed as agents. The passage mentions 2000 fire companies retiring and repeated cotton season tests, but remains largely unclear and archival in tone.
The text presents a curt Christmas message urging prudence in passing on gifts from last year and requesting a note of greeting to Mary despite past misunderstandings. It cautions against assuming Mary forgot to end last year’s gift and emphasizes heartfelt generosity during Christmas.
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