Home Paper Survival Amid Subscriptions Scam in Dothan
In Dothan readers show strong loyalty to the home newspaper while a traveling solicitor circulates a scam offering kitchen goods as premiums to boost daily paper subscriptions. Carrier and editors discuss subscriber losses and emphasize the value of local news over distant papers.
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Ida
Alice
Eagle Diggin
Newa
Howe
Carrier Boys
Agony
New York
Johnnie
Sister Cay- Tie
Homefpike
Get
Three Ling
Dothan
While They Are About It Push Tax Appraisers Reform
The piece argues replacing the state board of tax appraisers with county officials to set valuations. It urges local knowledge, warns of broad tax increases if reform stalls, and suggests premiums for high yield crops to boost county farming and fertilizer usage benefiting business and residents.
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Alate Board of
Iser
Cura
Inirmindad
Couniry Board
Bluise Board of
Houston County
Prose Fragments Reflecting Local Hopes and Worries in 1911
A rambling county column laments delays and shortages after holidays, notes postal box sales, and comments on weather, economy, and census timing. It mocks officials, references Dothan territory, Santa Claus lookalikes, and local dealers while urging frugality and patience for the new year.
Saving Habit Should Be Cultivated Early in Life
The article argues saving is a good habit easy to maintain if started young. It emphasizes early cultivation as a lifelong benefit and practical approach for financial discipline.
Real estate deals expected as weather clarifies season
The article notes favorable weather for the climate and hints that this is a good period for real estate transactions. It observes that resolutions persist in some localities and mentions a probable license expiration for Dr. Cook.
Own Your Home In Dothan Promises Rents Replaced
Real estate notice promotes buying homes on owned lots in Dothan with rent like payments and 25 monthly rents. Highlights two prime lots at Newton and St. Andrews streets and a builder ready to construct houses for cash or rent schedule. Also advertises business property, 100 farms for sale, and Moody home for rent with January 1 possession.
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Newton
St. Andrews
Dothan
Dothan Land
L. G. Biggers
Moody
North St. Andrews Street
E. P. Moody
Bett & Whitehead Offers Blacksmithing and Supplies
Promotes first class blacksmith work and a horseshacing specialty. Advertising copy cites Thrasher Old Stable Typewriter Ribbons and supplies from Strickland Bros. urging prompt call for Piper coal and coal deliveries, claiming better quality than prior stock.
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Isfae
Bett & Whitehead
Thrasher Old
Strickland Bros
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the Dothan Afte
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Linge
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Wottog
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Col
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Opera House
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Tion
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Thars
Custon
Grant Clothing Co
East Main Street
Dr. Cook
Tee
Tiothan Mule Co
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