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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1911
Page
2
Fragmented county news recounts Alabama politics and local concerns. Mention of governor-elect ONeal's inauguration, university and street work, railroad prospects, and local publications. Observations on newspapers, advertising, and public sentiment across Montgomery and Birmingham.
The passage describes Jeroboam establishing calves at Bethel and Dan to deter travel to Jerusalem. He builds high places, appoints non Levi priests, and sets up a new feast on the eighth month fifteenth day, a feast devised by his own heart, with offerings and incense at Bethel.
The passage argues honesty relies on party mood and who will repay debts promptly. It notes some reputations for honesty exist yet debt-paying records vary. It claims many can obtain credit as money and banking looseness rise, while others with past limits now borrow on notes embracing a looser standard.
A reader laments rising automobile numbers and reckless driving. The writer notes young and old drivers alike risk striking residents, especially children in streets, urging police to curb speeding and protect pedestrians. The piece argues most reckless drivers are noncommercial and calls for better street safety.
A Missouri darkey tries to sell a mule to a skeptical Jefferson man. The buyer questions the mule’s age as it bends its knee. The seller replies the mule bows to work not age, due to poverty and an underfed stable.
A Washington Post quip imagines Justice Brandeis lowering railroad costs by a million dollars daily and then teaching how to feed a terrapin with a fried egg income.
Foster Street Methodist announces Sunday School at 9 30 with W R B Flowers as superintendent. Services at 11 am with mass meetings in afternoon and evening. Afternoon session at 3 o clock. Miss Batchelder leads Teacher Training and Sun Day School board. Evening at 7 15 Miss Batchelder presents Our Sianars What We Are and What We Owe Them. Mr Leon C Palmer is field secretary and Miss Batchelder a volunteer worker. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 13. All AML congregations urged to attend.
Lamar Jones, pastor, will deliver Sunday sermons in January with topics including John the Baptist the Preacher of the Wilderness on January 38 and John the Apostle Christ's Bosom Friend on January 15 followed by John Mark the Young Man's Backward Step on January 22 and John the Boy of Vatican on January 29 at 7 15 pm with a sermon on Good Thinking at the Right Time in the Wrong Place.
Presbyterian Sunday school tomorrow at 9 30 with morning worship at 11 led by Rev G F Bell on What We Believe about Adoption Fatherhood of God. Evening union service at Foster Street Methodist with speakers Mr Palmers and Ms Bachelder of Montgomery. Also announcing Gladiator coffee from Ussery Grocery Co packed by Smith Brothers Co.
When pipes burst or heating troubles arise, contact Plas Sing And Heating. They guarantee every job and promise plumbing work that will please customers.
Real estate ad touts buying a home by paying rent like installments. Highlights five desirable lots at Newton and Mt Andrews streets plus ten more residential lots in Dothan. Owner offers to build homes on payment of one quarter cash with balance like rent. Market optimism notes census, cheap current prices, and cheap business property. 100 farms for sale.
For rent the Moody home on North St Andrews street with possession about January 1. Apply to Dr. E F Moody.
Blacksmithing noted as first class and hoof care offered. Yarkett and Whitehead advertise at the Thrasher Old Stable with typewriter ribbons and Strickland Bros. sell car beons and supplies. Dothan Ice Co. promotes coal and Piper ton delivery.
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