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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
4
A garbled OCR passage mentions Taft Roosevelt and US Senate politics, a reference to a tomb near Baghdad, weather notes on an early spring, and scattered local items from Alabama Ohio and New York. It includes notes on voting rights, a missing person Miss Arnold, and varied opinions signed by a writer calling themselves Junius.
In a scan of historical clips, the Youngstown Telegram mocks past biases while the Youngstown Post recalls not seeing a Negro with a queue. The piece notes a derogatory view about a hog wearing a pig tail, reflecting era prejudices.
A garbled, early US newspaper clipping discusses lawn care in February and forecasts, then moves to diverse topics. It mentions Lord Deotes funding a marriage, Moense and Miss Gould, and a political shift in San Francisco and Alabama politics amid Expo intrigues.
The piece attacks perceived reckless writing and law actions linking them to broader economic woes. It cites frustration at certain writers and banks, condemns a controversial verdict related to culpability, and mentions New York as a focal point for affected deposits and market tension. The tone is critical and historical in nature.
A letter proposes repairing a rough cement wall around county property to improve appearance and security. The writer suggests county commissioners consider funding plastering or renting the wall to a housing company to cover the cost, noting the wall currently detracts from the area and hampers access.
The piece calls out sensational reporting that inflates a supposedly rare peonage case across states like Alabama Georgia Florida and others. It cites recent court decisions in Indiana Ohio and elsewhere about men selling votes for large sums while noting long standing custom and local apathy.
A fragmented report notes a district court case where a company sues for two hundred fifty thousand dollars over alleged damages. The text mentions individuals associated with the matter but lacks clear names and locations.
Nashville Tennesseean reports on the fallen figure and grandson of a former U.S. senator, once poised for prominence, dying in poverty after the murder of N. C. Gonzales, editor of the Columbia State, and a public fall from grace.
Jallms Kruttschnitt recalls E. H. Harriman visiting a general headquarters man who sifted through papers at his desk. Harriman said he preferred seeing leaders relaxed with feet on the desk, thinking, rather than buried in paperwork.
H N Thomas offers shoemaking and repair services as a specialty. Located next to Price building, contact by phone 408. tf.
The Montgomery Chapter of College Women has sent a traveling library to Ms. Ghent in Rose Hill for potential students. The library features Agnes Scott and Mt. Holyoke literature and invites girls seeking free scholarships to view the collection and learn about the chapter's work. A second item promotes a Singer device for easier darning, available at the Singer Store on Mein Street in Dothan Alabama.
The father of Mack Anberry, the man shot and killed by Pelle Gas, has sworn out a warrant charging the officer with murder. He has employed an attorney in Feagin to prosecute the case in Macon, Georgia, on February 2.
Augusta Ga February 2 One of the most daring robberies last night occurred at the Bowen Brather hardware store where $700 worth of revolvers were taken. Entrance was gained through the skylight and police have not yet located the thief. Recent robberies are frequent with few arrests. Fresh shipments of Neufchatel cheese and potted cheese imported Swiss cheese at Ussery Grocery Company.
We used three superior makes the SUM STERS BARNESVILLE BAB COCK and COLUMBUS GHIO. The source notes these models as preferred and highlights our tested choice from the Bothan Carriage Co.
A farmer in Crosby county writes to Dothan Guano Company praising Grange Mixture. He reports cultivating two acres last year and harvesting 130 bushels of corn using three sacks of the fertilizer with no other inputs. He commends the product for soils in the region.
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