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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary verse recalling Christmas carol imagery with references to Bethlehem cradle a King and heavenly throng. Mentions Mortland and Underwood mothers, maternal care, and quiet Sabbath afternoons. Poetic reminiscence contrasts light and night with sacred protectiveness.
A fragmentary poem line explores aging and reverence for youth as figures move past with deliberate steps. Imagery invokes mothers, roses, and mythic names, creating a reflective mood on time and heritage.
The notice reports Claire Morrow from Dothan to wed Verbert Thomas Stephens with families Lee and Mr and Mrs Robert Augustus involved. Friends and relatives extend best wishes as the wedding occurs near Auburn. Kate Barr travels from Dothan for holiday events. other local names appear in social greetings and visits during Christmas season.
The Fashion Art League issued a bulletin describing a new shirtwaist style called Robe 1ailleur. It emphasizes a single garment worn with undergarments, replacing two pieces, and targets California during the fair season. Mine. Ala Kilex notes the look as modern and practical.
Women embrace the robe and one piece coat in white and dark colors as top styles. Materials like gabardine silk satin crepe and poplin suit most figures. Lively color range includes black blue green brown sand putty and coral while white dominates the smartest dressers in society.
Mrs Hanahan entertains in Charleston and nearby social notes mention Miss Savile Whidden hosting dancing for college set. families Mr and Mrs Hall visit relatives in Vand City. Miss Moline Brown to entertain married friends and husbands. others travel to Marion Alabama and Concord visits noted with usual social fare.
A burst of mid century land listings offers 70 acre tracts near Webb with clearings and running water at ten dollars per acre, plus 300 acre and 128 acre farms north and south of Dothan with terms. Multiple tracts around Slocomb and St Andrews feature bearing pines, gins, mills, and ready access. Prices range from 1 100 to 3200.09, with swaps for city property and potential five year value growth.
Fragmentary notes show Flora and Mary Haw es leaving attorney for a few days in the city with Evelyn and Adams, a Christmas visit with Mar, and Mr Creshel Warrison from Bin lerprixe staying with aunt ROT Walker in the city.
Health blurb suggests starting salt therapy if back hurts and advocates periodic kidney flushing. Claims apply to all adults who eat meat and emphasize self treatment without medical guidance.
Advertises 38-A acre plots near Slocomb at 26 560 per acre with multiple settlements and flexible terms. Also lists several houses for quick sale including a new four room Headland Avenue home for 1150, a Westover five room at 850, a Washington Street five room at 850, a South St Andrews bungalow at 2250 with terms, and a Rose Hill Groom-house at 2800. Also notes an 1800s inquiry for property showing offices.
An old column touts a home remedy for kidney discomfort. It claims regular use of a saline laxative before breakfast cleanses kidneys and relieves dull backache, describing a mix from croapos extract and lemon juice as a cure.
Madison Heights Virginia resident Chas A Ragland writes of Thedlord's Black Draught as the best remedy for indigestion and stomach issues. The ad urges relief from nervousness nausea heartburn and fullness after meals, praising 75 years of success and noting a 25 cent price.
An ad suggests drinking inexpensive effervescent-lithia water to ease urethral irritation and bladder disorders. It claims regular intake keeps kidneys and mind pure, helping avoid serious kidney complications.
Readable fragments note a holiday shopping moment at The Red Oak Store with hints of Christmas and New Year observances. The brief mentions a local retail scene and seasonal promotions in a small town context.
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