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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1907
Page
5
Store ads promote cash or credit trades at Pilcher Company and Hamilton Brown shoes. Names mentioned include J J Whiddon, J H Bradshaw, C T Braum burial, and visitors from Union, Coffee Springs, Quitman, Ashford, Gordon. Dothan Guano Co. and Mack Snead noted among local attendees. City politics growth noted as town activity increases.
W A Byyvstt of Blakely Ga visited his daughter Mrs William Louis in Dothan early week. The Singer Sewing Machine ad proclaims it lightest durable and convenient with red S emblem. W L Whiddon from Hartford stopped by Saturday to pick up the paper. Pitcher Co trade offer and J A Faust a weekend subscriber. Yake KU-RALL health ad and E E Wilkerson of Gordon in town Monday.
A Dothan outlet offers a homey shopping experience with a wagon yard for stock and a single local source for all farm needs. The piece notes good recent weather offsetting potential later bad weather and hints at a line of credit or pricing concerns for Sc at MM. Cherry.
A Dothan resident, Frank Bennett, moved to Hamlin Texas about two years ago to start a hardware business. He joined the K of P as a charter member of a new lodge in the growing town and proposed the name Benevolence which was approved. The Hamlin Herald notes his settlement and active local involvement.
A rural delivery letter argues carriers should solicit or accept subscription money for periodicals and other small items to reduce deficits. The author contends laws against such payments are unjust and suggests carriers could operate as rural express with charges for deliveries and minor goods. The piece critiques the Fourth Assistant P. M. G. and proposes practical reforms.
Secret Orders and lodges in Dothan area announce meeting schedules. Dothan Chapter A M meets 2nd and 4th Fridays. Dothan Lodge AF&AM No 466 meets 1st and 4th Saturdays. Pythagoras No 659 AF&AM meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Pevevolare Lodge No 12% meets 4th Thursdays. IOOF No 153 meets every other day. W C W No 131 meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Michelwa Tribe No 32 meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
A terse ad offers all kinds of shoe repair work on short notice by H. Brock at Jim Henderson's stand near A S depot. The message mentions quick service and a phone reference 15 but the rest of the text is fragmented and includes a stray remark about training and tribal stereotypes.
A college advertises high grade commercial training at a small price, urging immediate enrollment to assess the value and benefits of the program. The notice emphasizes affordability and quick decision making for prospective students.
In a brief notice the ad extols footwear comfort and lasting neatness, highlighting Hamilton & Brown and Saester the Pilcher Company as reputable makers noted for durable, comfortable shoes.
Offer for home finishing services including scroll and novelty work mantels balustrades plate glass fixtures and related interior decorations. Provides estimate before contracting for house finishing project.
An advertisement describes difficult breathing and fainting spells as signs of a weak heart. It touts Dr Miles Heart Cure to strengthen heart nerves and muscles and improve circulation, with a customer testimonial from Mrs Mary C Hartler of Sullivan Me. The Miles Medical Co marketed through local druggists with a money back guarantee.
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