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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
4
The item fragment mentions Congressman Longworth as the President's son in law, a jab at politics, fuel costs at seven dollars a ton, and assorted local notes about vacant lots in Dothan and a gag about Gov Hochadvertising Kansas. It references a quirky line about Nero and a late December date.
A fragment reflecting on travel by horse, rail, and sea, noting delays or being ditched if on time. It evokes crowd attraction through fair ships and transportation options as a metaphor for progress and spectacle.
The piece notes a large Christmas gift pile imagined on an office floor, mentions Mrs. James C. Blaine Jr rushing a South Dakota divorce suit to retrace a southern trip, and reports Gov. Jenks will return to newspaper work after his term. The Savannah News questions the hurry of the train tie and praises Jenks as both editor and governor.
The piece outlines Oregon proposes railroads pay demurrage of ten dollars daily if cars are not furnished when demanded. It notes charges to shipowners for unfreighted cars and hints at political shifts when Oregon lawmakers act. It mentions local events and a critical column about press freedom and labor anecdotes.
The passage questions Harriman spending ten million to rehabilitate Odell and how he could capitalize a defunct politician for thirty million while selling much stock to the public. The writer suspects frenzied finance beyond ordinary vision, noting Harriman’s unusual handling of dollars.
The government plans a forty thousand dollar post office project and a local real estate expert scouted town lots. He did not buy a resident option but may soon file a favorable report and prompt action on the selected site.
The writer praises the President for backbone in the Brownville affair, noting his readiness to veto any bill restoring soldiers. The piece argues his education progresses and contrasts town council moods with annual holiday fuss, gifts, and weather as the only real differences.
John Wesley Gaines sparks attention by urging Congress members to stay at work during the works, even singing a racially charged song to pressure roll calls. He threatens docking them $13.75 for each day absent and cites a 1854 law to justify his stance. He hints at a salary raise only if they earn it.
Town officials announce new rates to take effect after January first. Water will cost 24c per thousand gallons and electricity 10c per kilowatt hour. Payment is due by the tenth, with penalties for late payment. The plan aims to attract more customers and improve service.
Dr A Nolan a veterinary surgeon offers to treat all diseases of animals. He will dress teeth and provide humane care for horses and mules. Office at Geo W Pilcher's sales stables or Hotel Mullen.
Ada Newton petitions to remove disabilities of nonage for her son Charlie Newton. The hearing is set before Judge W. L. Parks in Troy, Alabama, in Chambers on January 21, 1907. J. M. Cody, Register.
An earnest crowd of about twenty six little girls paraded their dolls along the streets after a Doll Party hosted by Mrs. Ed Malone. The exhibition drew strong interest from patrons as a preview of future mothers for the country.
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