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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1911
Page
2
A chaotically preserved excerpt from a Dothan Alabama newspaper notes a day of cold weather after a week of cotton planting, mentions various regional figures and papers, and references Governor ONeal, postmaster Hitchcock, and writers wryly commenting on political squabbles, press rivalry, and national events.
The piece parodies a pundit’s remark about the American flag over Canada, noting it would require northern territory to be in the Cannon column rather than the Clark column. It also mentions Mr and Mrs James Detrick of Greenfield as prominent locals who welcomed a son, styled with dated notes.
Fragmentary 19th century postal dispute fragment notes Montgomery county experts visiting Montgomery county, accusations of biased postage rates, and a call to air postal department affairs.
The piece notes Curtis Publishing rates for Ladies' Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post as high due to proven results. It also discusses Columbia town’s sewer project funded by residents, and the broader pension funding debate with Senator Scott and Senator Curia criticizing wartime pensions and national debt, referencing Taft.
L G Biggers General Insurance and Farmer Porter Crawford Building business. Hock Egge charged $1.50 per setting of 15. W L Helms, tt.
An opinion recounts how Alabama politicians gradually shifted to support repeal of prohibition, detailing pledges, strategic votes, and the role of Charles Lewis in Montgomery. The piece portrays the whiskey lobby's quiet rise, the passage of repeal, and a critique of the resulting liquor sales revival. It concludes with a Byron quote on the power of thought.
Foster Street Methodist Church invites all to attend Sunday school at 4. Flowers is superintendent. The pastor will lead services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Members promise good singing and a cordial welcome to everyone.
The W. Lu Hughes store between Cherry's and the telegraph office sold this week to Meyer Levine. Real estate agent Mr. I. Totwiler arranged the deal. The property is described as desirable and likely to be remodeled with a new building extending back to the railroad.
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