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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented account discusses prohibition opponents and support, citing political figures and regional stances. The text references debates over temperance, wartime crises, and claims about alcohol as a social evil, with mentions of states and political actors.
The text shows a garbled OCR passage referencing liquor permits and local voting procedures, with scattered fragments about a town or city and mentions of votes or permits. Specific names, dates, or clear events are not readable.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a local notice or alert with names and dates obscured. The readable bits mention a town or event context and potential public notices but lack clear details or actions. Further restoration needed for precise summary.
The piece notes eight states have designated February 12 as a holiday while Alabama has not. It discusses political divisions around Lincoln’s centennial birthday and references actions by the federal government and southern states. The narrative centers on public sentiment and the political fallout shaping observances in the era.
Article reports an armed break in at a post office in Ganton Georgia on Monday night. Robbers reportedly battered the door, forced entry, and escaped with unknown loot. Police detained a docked tradethiry suspect nearby for security checks.
In Ohio reports describe Whites and Blicks drawing blood during tense gun incidents around Waynesboro area. Police state six armed individuals, including Simpson and associates, are involved and in county jail awaiting further action amid threats.
A San Antonio man, chasing a boastful claim, orders 400 boiled bird tongues from a hotel kitchen in Tampico to impress locals. The bizarre demand triggers concern as authorities weigh the peculiar act and its implications for public safety and behavior.
Fragmentary text suggests rumors of a collision between battleships Georgia and another Atlantic fleet vessel. Officials did not confirm the incident and no advisory was given to Washington or Pel. 10.
An important session of the Sietha Commercial Club will be held tonight at 7 40 in the Vornen comes. All members and citizens interested in building up Dothan are urged to attend as several important matters are at stake.
Touring acts from Cuba Baltimore Philadelphia and Atlanta headline Elite Theatre dates. Eight acts presented with moral clean entertainment by clergy and performers. Tickets at Spuhlth’s Drug Store. Seaman feature Mina Metennan departed for Molter Georgia. WANTEDExperienced friends for job at Bethau Dry Goods Co. WANTED Calves at Enterprise Market.
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