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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
4
Tuesday's note laments nature's laws and predicts weather ahead. It recalls heavy hog losses in Houston county and notes the county's large hog population. The writer comments on Taft's appeal to the South and hopes the sentiment lasts on both sides.
The author argues Wen Tillmas should prove a Republican official shipped personal belongings to Washington at government expense. Without such evidence, the piece casts doubt on using franking to cover private items and suggests a broader proof would reveal a public cost to justify concern.
The piece laments neglecting fine weather and notes January often breaks records for disagreeable conditions. It reflects on taking pleasant days for granted and contrasts them with expected rain and slop during harsher periods. It uses casual tone and historical reference to Solomon.
A column argues the danger of pointing an unloaded gun at others while noting a loaded gun is safer. It urges immediate action to disarm and protect oneself, warning against the mental trap of believing an unloaded gun is harmless and describing swift retaliatory measures.
The text discusses methods to defuse armed threats, including drawing attention with a shout and feigning a collapse to distract an attacker. It notes such tactics are old wisdom and cites a California incident where two youths staged a mock duel with unloaded guns, resulting in a fatal shot.
A Georgia man jailed fourteen years for stealing a ham gained wealth after pardon. He credits chance, patience, and time with letting him earn 800 placed to his credit and now plans to buy land. The piece frames the case as opportunity overcoming crime.
The Montgomery Advertiser discusses growth of dress suit wearing in Dothan, praising individual merit over attire. It argues social prejudice fades as cities embrace the style, noting two or three old dress suits grew to about two dozen and urging support for a wearer’s personal joy and dignity.
The Atlanta papers mocked President-elect Taft's visit by publishing a fanciful menu with elaborate dish names. Readers laughed at terms like Canape Victoria, Bisque Glace a Independence, and Camembert cheese while noting the possum criticism. The column questions what happened to the possum served to Taft.
The Supreme Court affirmed Texas courts' decree fining Waters Pierce Oil Company 1623000 dollars and ousting it from Texas for violating the state anti trust law.
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