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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
2
A rambling weekly in Do than Ava digestes Christmas plans and local hustle. It notes mud on sidewalks, rapid Seattle divorces, Oklahoma politics, street cleaning, a new street sweeper, and shop early advice amid holiday cheer. Peary and a potential rear admiral bid bubble is teased with wary humor.
Dr Cook and Lt Peary spar over who reached the pole amid odd remarks. New York Foundling Home sends three year olds to Texas and New Orleans as the South pledges to take in babies to boost population and support the Democratic cause.
A discussion on the rising prosperity of Alabama weekly newspapers. The piece notes handsome Santa Claus covers and better finances, highlighting the need for capable business managers who can handle advertising and collections, not just writing and printing.
Montgomery column quotes G H Purvis as saying he registers from Atlanta not Dothan, arguing the Dothan class offers stronger competition while Atlanta ties him to a railroad project dependent on Dothan business. The piece critiques his balancing act and cautions about expense oversight.
Dothan land and development listing offers vacant parcels near the New High School and West Main Street priced to enable 54 foot lots at 160 dollars. Proposals include building five thousand dollar houses cost about 1160 dollars each to rent at 12.50 to 15 dollars monthly. Demand rising for homes and business expansion along North St Andrews Street between depots. See J Tarris regarding two prime lots near the post office with strong appreciation prospects.
Pattie Barnes, a clerk at the Martin, departed this morning for Aycock Georgia to spend the holidays. A. M. Burts, a well known cotton man from Teadland, is in town today.
J A Alston of Millville Florida says he spent last night in the city on business.
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