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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1911
Page
2
Miscellaneous observations from a small town weekly page. The notes touch on advertising profits, marriage ads, work happiness, debt skill, politics around ex Speaker Cannon, and the moving picture business, with stray jabs at Birmingham governance and rail travel, all in a wandering, period tone.
A Charleston editor notes a Southeth railroad incident near Atlanta shows criminal antics expanding beyond one region. The piece mentions broken promises, a dubious exchange of entities, and public unease over leadership and factions affecting Alabama’s politics and governor ONeal.
A reflective excerpt warns that the loneliest life is one spent serving only oneself. It argues that true greatness lies in giving to others and that happiness comes from sharing love, with what you give returning to you in kind.
An old tale speaks of a local automobile organization in Dothan aimed at teaching safe driving around others. It notes many cars and drivers of varying experience and suggests forming a club with by laws to expel or discipline reckless members to protect public rights and safety.
In Congress Representative Rainey of Milnola spoke as the Senate passed a bill to raise the secretary to the president salary from 6000 to 10000 dollars a year. The House did not view it the same as the Senate and Rainey challenged the measure during remarks.
A disputed bill on raising the President's secretary pay failed to pass. Critics argue $6,000 suffices for a competent aide, while supporters floated $10,000, with Rainey’s objections cited as a factor in the bill's collapse.
At The Criterion a lively notice describes exciting contests with the trophy won by Diste If in Long Island Bound. It notes a dramatic plot titled Playing At Divorce and a realistic drama with action. A musical program features Mr and Mrs Batley plus Mise Crawford for matinee pianists. Burkett and Whitehead advertise blacksmith work and horseshoeing. For rent a five room cottage at 3048 Appletree with watch papered and phone 482R. Also an ad seeks sale of an established mercantile business with good location.
L G Biggers, general insurance agent in the Farmer Crawford Forter Building, promotes Penn Mutual Life Insurance assets of 110 million and 13 years in business. He also markets Fidelity and Casualty Company assets over 10 million, National Surety Company, Sun Insurance of New Orleans, and Southern Fire Insurance with prompt service and diverse risk coverage.
M Lockwell of Hannital Missouri praises Foley's Honey and Tar for curing a bad cold and cough before pneumonia threat. He reports one bottle completely cured him with no opiates and recommends the reliable household medicine. Sold by N H McCallum at the listed address.
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