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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
4
Ashford and surrounding territory report on cotton, travelers, and daily life. Mentions Mr Britt Pate’s trip to Dothan for Ashford’s first new bale of cotton, mules bought for government bidding, protracted meetings, school visits, and local business activity. Also notes Holiness meeting closure and various residents visiting kin in Georgia.
A fragmented piece discusses temperance and alcohol's impact on society and driving safety. It cites Mr Plunk and a Cincinnati laboratory talk, noting that post dinner drinking leads to accidents, and questions whether chauffeurs or engineers should drink. The judge and actor are mentioned in relation to intoxication.
Fragmented report describes Georgetown jail conditions with no prisoners, sheriff duties, and a paroled inmate Elwood Armstrong after confessing to crimes. Additional testimony references prohibitions, crime notes for April 1, and a looming notice about rents and a potential front door posting at the central police station. Street scene notes describe a quiet station and minimal activity.
A local dispute centers on a brewer who vows to sway colleagues to back a dry law. He warns the brewery’s stake could be jeopardized if the measure fails, claiming substantial investments and urging swift action to influence the upcoming referendum.
The Terre Haute Ind case reports Judge Anderson delivering a lengthy sentence to John Barleycorn and over a hundred men including Terre Haute’s mayor for conspiracy on trade fraud. The judge cited saloon influence and stated public sentiment could rise against the saloon as in the past. The piece also notes tensions among printers over sanitation and labor.
Frank A Conrad of Montana discusses cattalo a buffalo and domestic cow cross. He cites Buffalo Jones and others on cattalo advantages for beef, noting the animal’s hump formed by neural spines and large muscles. The article details the hybrid’s beefy upper rib area and potential for meat production.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a man’s glance toward a van and a look that insults or unsettles. The passage mentions Minw Piki and Mima Perl Ne, with unclear phrasing about one glance and observing something. The readable elements suggest a brief, mistaken feature note with distorted names.
The Albany meeting urged research into insanity causes and dangers of alcohol and syphilis, and the protection of children from mentally ill or disabled parents. It called for housing and care improvements, broader medical care, and extended in-home and community services. An exhibit and film series illustrated prevention and treatment methods.
A brief, garbled dialogue references a city saved long ago and suggests relocation to Rome. The quoted lines imply admiration and a personal wish to move, with unclear speakers and context.
A brief, whimsical note uses a proverb about a boy named Noiby Man Bill Man to suggest he will grow wiser with age. The text plays on a saying about crying as a child and bearing the consequences as an adult.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man and a woman clash over who owns a foot on a seat. The male rider accuses a woman of occupying his space while she apologizes, thinking the foot belonged to another man.
A fragmented overheard piece features quirky, garbled dialogue about strength and weakness. A musty tailed writer and a cheerful figure debate utility of butter and coffee, presenting a humorous, nonsensical scene with odd spellings and mistyped phrases.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a hopeful yet unsure couple discussing marriage. The youth expresses desire to help the poor and wed, while the maid hesitates, uncertain about their prospects and social constraints.
A fragmentary note from a publication mentions selling piano music by the pound and organ nivic by the choir and references Columbus Jester in a unclear context.
In a brief humorous exchange from The Preference, Sally jokes about cleaning skills while the speaker concedes limited scope of effort. The dialogue showcases playful banter and local-color humor typical of the era.
A clipped notice presents an efficiency campaign with the slogan Sobriety Stat Safety, urging adherence to safety standards and improved municipal operations. It emphasizes concise messaging and strong outcomes for public welfare.
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