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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
4
The piece reflects on American colonists in Liberia a century ago noting the hopeful start at Tiberia and the failed project. It cites President Roosevelt urging aid and describes hardships, cultural clashes, and eventual retreat of many settlers. It argues white oversight was essential and warns against repeating the experiment without steady backing.
A critical portrait of street preachers in Dothan Alabama, contrasting vibrant preaching crowds with itinerant preachers and Salvation Army volunteers. It notes the prevalence of street sermons on Sundays, questions work ethic, and jokes about earnings while praising disruptive religious activity.
The State of Alabama Hous ton County in Chancery Do than Alabama 17th District S. E Chancery Division. M A Meadows vs Richard Meadows non resident of Alabama residence unknown over 21 years. Publication ordered in Dothan Eagle once weekly for four weeks. Richard Meadows must plead answer or demur by March 8 1909 or decree pro confesso may be entered.
By virtue of an exhibit issued from the Circuit Court of Houston County Alabama this notice commands sale of a Dothan house and lot described as half an acre bounded by Atlantic Compress Co and John Chalker and Oates street. The sale for satisfaction of a judgment against N J Hutto in favor of R L Stough and M B Hornsby is set for February 22 1909 at the Houston County Alabama courthouse steps during legal sale hours. Dated January 20 1909 at Dothan. T W Butler sheriff.
A note states teachers will attend an Institute providing an extra holiday for pupils. The change implies school closures or shortened days during the event, giving children an additional day off.
News from Teheran reports that sixty villages in Larwitan province were destroyed by the January quake and the death toll is now estimated between five thousand and six thousand. The tremor was recorded on nearly every seismograph worldwide.
The bank presents a courteous treatment pledge led by Carmichael as president and G Hi Malone as cashier. It highlights a $550000.00 figure and claims identity as the region's largest bank in Southeast Alabama, inviting business solicitations.
Watermelon seed offered for planting and shipment. Seeds available at J. T. Weathers' store in Dothan for 50e a pound or at the seller's home near Webb. W. H. Temple, Dothan R.F.D. 4. 2twkpd.
City schools will close this evening for the week to allow the Teachers Institute in Columbia tomorrow and Saturday, delaying classes and reducing instructional time for students.
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