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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented remarks from Alabama politics reference a state commission race between Hector D. Lane Reuben F. Kolb and J. B. Ward. The piece notes health inspections and a past cantaloupe farming episode, portraying a tense contest over county and agricultural leadership.
A New York waiter allegedly retires after thirty years with $200000 in savings while earning only $30 a day. The piece critiques retirement norms for hotel staff, suggesting wealth among hotel aristocracy and urging against widespread retirements of long serving waiters.
City health officers announce an intensive sanitary inspection drive across the city. They warn that if they have not already visited a property, a visit will occur shortly to ensure compliance with health standards.
Officials urge strict home sanitation and mosquito control warning residents to remove standing water and containers to prevent breeding mosquitos and disease. They criticize rude behavior on a crowded picnic train, urging courtesy and better conduct.
The Dothan Athletic Chess minstrel show, postponed from tonight, will now take place Friday night next week June Hirth. Most of the base traveled to the pens and could not practice much before the event restarted. The public fatigue after a strenuous week favors delaying the performance while the troupe prepares new songs and sketches for an improved show on the 18th. Remember the date. Five for sale items include a yoke ox team cart and two large mules with dray and wagon at a location ten miles from town.
Bargain sale offered by G. L. Armstrong Route 7 Dothan Alabama. 70 acres of good farm land six miles north of town includes a good mare and buggy and four houses. Ju7désth sale date noted with All or Apart option.
A scrambled ad listing from Enterprise Market promotes items for sale including Choice Fat Beef Steak Roast Stews and various sausages as well as smoked bread and offal. The snippet cites Enterprise Market and a contact phone 261.
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