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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
2
The Savannah article notes she is as law abiding as her sister city Atlanta in prohibition matters. It cites heavy editorial attention to the liquor question and recalls a brisk, snatching morning followed by clearer skies and sunshine.
The passage contemplates the past history of the country as interesting but argues that future events will outshine it. It imagines growing old and dying, then rereading history and wishing to start over to witness major achievements firsthand.
The piece warns that escalating dreadnought construction will crowd sea lanes and provoke rival nations to pursue ever larger guns. It argues that sheer firepower does not guarantee security and that such a race erodes stability as nations seek to outdo each other with bigger and bigger battleships.
A Bristol preacher gains a notorious reputation for secretly wedding couples and operating a bridal hotel to claim daily fees. The article notes his proximity to Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia and mocks his scheme to profit from parental objections.
The article touts a new railroad link from Dothan to Saint Andrews Bay with a three hour trip of about 82 miles. Weekend and holiday rates as low as 2 dollars attract travelers to hotels at Panama City and Saint Andrews Bay. It extols the bay’s beauty with lush language and vivid nature imagery, inviting readers to visit this “wonder spot” of the Gulf.
A faded town yarn claims a $5 license for washing and a wood selling tax. Residents believed the tales, but no such ordinances exist, and officials say no council discussion ever occurred. An editor urges verification before spreading rumors.
The speech urges regulation and high license with license forfeiture for violations, arguing prohibition is impractical. It backs local option in cities like La Follette Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis to gauge public will before state-wide action, while warning against banning liquor manufacture. Judge Pearce holds court at Troy as notice appears in Dothan Eagle.
Nashville Tennessee January 11 Governor Patterson cites strong opposition to statewide prohibition calling it a flawed governmental policy that violates personal freedom and individual choice. He argues states cannot stop liquor manufacture elsewhere and shipments across state lines until a federal ban is enacted.
J L Ward of Whatley and Ward Dothan Alabama offers 1000 bushels of Cook's Improved Cotton Seed just arrived from North Georgia at 1.00 per bushel. Claims high yield 40 percent lint strong bearer and well linked plant. Seed praised by experiment stations in Georgia Alabama Mississippi and North Carolina.
State of Alabama Geneva County Chancery Ella C Daughtry Complainant v W H Daughtry Defendant non resident over 21 years old Register orders publication in Dothan Eagle for four consecutive weeks to answer within thirty days after December 28 1908 or a decree pro confesso will be entered. Geneva Alabama office December 22 1908 J F Johnson Register in Chancery.
The State of Alabama Houston County in Chancery Dothan 17th District 8 E Chancery Division Mary Jane Nixon vs Charley Nixon. The defendant is a non-resident of Alabama and residence unknown to affiant. believed over 21. Publication ordered in Dothan weekly four weeks to plead answer or demur by February 2 1909 or decree pro confesso may be taken. Done at Dothan January 1 1909 J M Cody.
Questioning readers ask if they have tried the products and invite phone orders for pork sausage. The ad promotes placing bets or orders at Enterprise Market.
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