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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
2
A rudimentary oddity page notes prices and schedule details alongside garbled reflections on Prohibition, weather, and social manners. It cites judge sentences, civic writers, and local voices debating liquor, language, and leadership, while referencing Hartford, Geneva, and New York figures in a scattered, ruffled opinion collage.
The text recalls Crug Smith as a familiar figure in Alabama politics, appearing on many tickets over a quarter century. It suggests speculation about his influence and potential role within a state administration and a connection to Governor Comer, noting persistent public recognition and long-standing campaigns.
The Advertiser laments aging editorial tone and urges Montgomery visit to discuss a shift in coverage. It seeks younger staff to curb loud, aging rhetoric and improve public dialogue.
The Alabama legislature passed a bill allowing railroads to issue free passes to Confederate soldiers. It rejected a plan to grant railroads rights to place advertising in exchange for passes, arguing it would undermine anti bribery laws. Critics warn editors could gain publicity while returning soldiers offer little in exchange. The debate centers on fairness and potential favoritism in distributing free travel.
The passage discusses Americans entangling with impoverished nobles and matches driven by wealth. It notes agents selecting rich brides, society pages fueling sensational stories, and how a sensible American millionaire might wed for affection rather than titles.
L G Biggers of Farmer Crawford Porter Building handles Penn Mutual Life with assets of 10 million and 63 years in business, Fidelity and Casualty with assets over 10 million, The National Surety of New York, Sun Insurance of New Orleans with over 1 million assets, all offering life, health, accident, hotel, employe liability, and fire policies with prompt service.
A lively society note hints at a marriage and muicles style feature about a noble from across the water, reportedly worth a substantial fortune in his own right, promising a readerly chase for high society intrigue and financial stakes.
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