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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
5
In Jefferson County dairy farmers struggle with limited manure and soils under heavy cultivation. They resist investing in extra fertilizer and phosphates, fearing costs and risk, leaving land underused and herd sizes constrained.
The author discusses reducing cow numbers and rearing calves for sale, then adopting newer soil and fertility practices. He notes the need to manage alfalfa hay, keep hay to feed cows, and boost farm resilience by applying proper soil fertility rather than outdated methods. The speaker urges courage to change and follow proven farming principles.
The article discusses Jules Verne foreseeing future tech and praises a London scientist’s demonstration of long distance seeing using wireless imaging. It cites Langley’s earlier aeroplane work and claims Langley’s proof confirms Verne’s imaginative predictions, though noting mixed public reception.
An unclear advertisement notes a product TIV-VERELAX claimed to relieve troubles from a disordered Meer. Pleasant to take and perfectly N. OW. Mee, suggesting a medical or patent medicine tone.
Advertises several land and property deals with North Street, Coltoga Street, and Headland Avenue locations. Includes houses, lots, a store, and a forty acre farm near Webb. Prices range from about 875 to 1500 dollars with varied terms. emphasizes future street improvements and growth potential.
A damaged OCR page fragment shows assorted ads and notices. Names include HALLMAN, MAZDA LAMPS, BRISTOW ALLEN & OU, Fhowe nest, ATMAY HOGS and locations such as Dothan, Nethan, Foxter, Piney. Content suggests lamp sales, repairs, and local notices with scattered garbled phrases.
The writing paints a rural scene as storms pass and crops are expected to rebound. A business circular urges farmers to stay on the job, noting eight to ten billion dollars in crops this year and hints at growing prosperity. The piece promotes property deals in Dothan and nearby streets, highlighting building lots and development prospects with favorable prices and terms.
A compact sale note describes an elegant seven room home on South St Andrews with a large lot 275 feet deep. The price is very low with easy terms and an estimated five hundred to close, balance in installments.
An ad offers a brick store on St Andrews Street across from Dothan Grocery for 4900 with 500 cash and six yearly installments. A second property on South Foster, 34 by 105 feet, priced at 6500 with 1500 cash and balance in yearly installments. Promises cheap, good investment and urges action before September.
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