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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
2
The notice states daily publication for one year with Saturday supplements and a weekly edition every Saturday, specifying irregular gaps on Sundays. It confirms a yearlong run with afternoon issues on weekdays and a weekly Saturday issue.
A 1909 column recounts a Frosty morning at the White House transition plus political talk. It notes potential wire campaign moves for governor, graft remarks by Councilman Klein, and perspectives on public corruption and nation abroad. It mentions William Allen White and discussions on education and race, ending with reflections on motherhood and public service.
A fragment notes Mea Taft’s limited press presence and praise for President-elect Taft. It predicts the new administration will face discontent as tariff changes could affect markets, citing a weak steel sector and a railway company buying rails in Europe cheaper than domestic options.
A local Dothan audience packed the eight oclock show of Twelfth Night with high hopes yet found the performance uneven. Critics noted wandering pacing and a drunken sea captain, while Mutvolio remained the most polished actor among a distracted cast.
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