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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1911
Page
3
A fragmented Alabama newspaper page notes post office mail matter, local commentary, and social observations. It comments on Georgia and national topics, mentions Brooks Lawrence, Hun, Nat Goodwin, and city schooling plans in Dothan, and hints at local business and marriage news amid a string of personal notices and miscellaneous chatter.
A fragment warns readers to check their records for separate poll tax receipts not shown on tax statements. It cautions money due may be due soon as the month advances and urges verification to avoid penalties.
A function promoting the Southeast Alabama Chautauqua Association urges readers to back a tax levy for the county school fund. The appeal promises better attractions and contracts to secure entertainers, arguing the Chautauqua is an educational, crowd drawing event that benefits the town and surrounding merchants.
A handwritten sketch shows names of Dothan residents fitted with glasses by a local optician. The ad encourages readers with eye trouble to visit the shop, promising adjustments and personal service, emphasizing homegrown dealings and trusted community ties.
L G Biggers representing Penn Mutual Life Insurance and related firms lists assets and years established. Noting losses includes a red memorandum with Confederate pension warrants for Mrs M J Chambers and Esther Culbreth, asking return of book showing J J Boyett initials.
Burkett and Whitehead offer first class blacksmithing with horseshoeing as a specialty at the Thrasher Old Stable. Alt work deemed satisfactory.
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