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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
4
The Dothan Eagle reports a mild January with blue birds and plum trees blooming, calls Governor Corer a good leader, and notes Houston's Will Lee being added to the Capital Grounds Committee in Montgomery amid joking remarks about lingering winter.
Dr. McCormack of Kentucky was unable to reach Do than Tuesday night due to a missed connection. Dr. Saunders, State Health officer of Alabama, arrived and gave a talk that was appreciated by attendees.
The passage notes W. D. Jelks will resume journalistic work, becoming plain Kill Jelks and provoking jokes about sticking his head over the Fourth Estate railing as he returns to producing copy for printers.
The author laments a generation of self sufficiency in hog farming, noting hogs consume corn needed for future farming. They fault the weather man for failing to sense the early cold wave that endangered meat stocks and disrupted planning.
A South Carolina editor notes Tillman’s stance diverges from the President over the Brownsville affair. The piece recalls Governor Simsillman dismissed state militia units who resigned rather than participate in private political spying.
When rural mail delivery began carriers could solicit subscriptions along routes. This boosted mail matter and revenue for the route but was soon deemed improper and halted by authorities.
The speaker criticizes the restriction on carriers soliciting two subscriptions for different papers. If lifted, carriers could fill their pockets with orders for various periodicals and submit them, reducing complaints about lack of patronage.
A message from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General warns rural route patrons that mail service could be reduced or ended if they do not show appreciation by using the routes. Residents are urged to subscribe, read, and mail more to keep daily service and carrier jobs.
The piece praises a longtime supporter described as loyal and generous. It lauds his steady encouragement during lean times and his habit of promoting the paper rather than lying or exaggerating. It invites editors to feature this familiar benefactor nationwide.
Local readers show generosity by sending or delivering funds to the paper. The note expresses gratitude and closeness with supporters while unsure how they feel about the situation.
A black boy who broke jail Friday night was recaptured Saturday by Sheriff Butler and is back behind the cell door. The brief report notes his capture and secure confinement following the escape.
In LoveAgain a strained town shows strong neighborly bonds despite family quarrels. Dothan residents rebuke meddling outsiders, settle disputes peacefully, and support local banks and dispensary funds. The piece praises civic cooperation and warns meddling will be met with force.
A shooting at Gordon involved cousins Favoritt and Dan Parrish who exchanged pistol fire and were fatally wounded. Reports say both may not survive. Everett Parrish, son of Jack Parrish of Pansey, is connected to the incident.
The advertisement claims Dothans Best offers superior shipping facilities located in the heart of the jetty. It states use of no acid phosphate below 14 percent and promises high quality fertilizers. Readers are invited to write or visit to see the products.
The article notes a hard year for farmers saving meat as hogs avoided cold and consumed more corn, raising meat costs. It mentions A. J. Smith and White traveling to Mon Monday to assist veterans with pensions, with White remaining to handle business.
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