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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
2
A fragment from a 1914 Alabama town column notes cold wave expectations, Buick and wagons, and autos on streets. Mentions Mexico unrest, Kansas bank raids, Dr Walker's pant, and political chatter about debt. Cracking safes, groundhog forecasts, and changes in weather predictions appear alongside local editorials and public concerns.
A fragmented town note complains of yard neglect and sparse street work. It mentions a Birmingham street rally road and Ledger as the sole active paper. References to Horace Greoiyn and Miss Arnold hint at social scrutiny and police pressure over published pictures.
A letter claims the missing heiress is safe, but doubts arise over handwriting and prank. The piece mocks public figures, notes a brutal accident, references a wedding, Taft, and state pay for convicts families. It also jokes about hair prices and Chinese pigtails, reflecting sensational local chatter.
The article recalls frequent claims that prohibition would devastate towns and industries, with many people believing the warning. It notes a turning point when Dothan rejected that argument and moved beyond the prohibition debate.
Dhutaghem and Green with Gaynor face government engagements in Atlanta as jail terms end soon. Citizens fear dire calamity from their actions while population booms in two towns. The pair may take an oath to avoid further fines or go free if the attorney general doubts their statements.
A city editor urges residents to arm and shoot at night to deter reckless shooting on Bouth Osten street. The piece argues police can’t be everywhere and suggests firing at offenders from windows to protect homes, condemning reliance on county dogs. It notes pistol shots are common in residential areas nightly.
Residents remain divided over repealing prohibition as new sentiment and arguments surface. The county previously chose liquor over prohibition on November 29, and the paper notes the upcoming vote could be more evenly split with renewed discussions and opposition surfacing.
The author argues city officials should align with majority will on prohibition questions. They warn dispensaries may be made ineffective to curb open liquor sales and urge enforcement of laws. They claim state funds shipped out of county harm schools and aid, contrasting with potential local revenue.
Brief notes describe initial plans for blacksmithing with emphasis on horseshoes as a specialty. Mentions Alf ork gatistacteory as a referenced term in the sketch.
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