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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
3
A fragmentary report notes that citizens and law measures struggle to curb vice. Despite local abolitionist rhetoric, abatement laws fail to ban vice effectively as owners exploiting fallen women persist, while neighbors and authorities debate enforcement and outcomes.
The piece surveys state and national debates on prostitution abatement and enforcement of anti opium laws. It cites figures from California and Massachusetts reports and notes trials in Portland and Nebraska while contrasting Western leniency with China's strict, lethal penalties and rigid enforcement culture. It touches on political figures and references historical acts and penalties.
Roads in the county have suffered from months of drought making road dragging impractical. Officials say rain will improve conditions and that dragging should occur soon while ground is wet for best results. Some roads are already deteriorating.
Worn cane and laborers organize a day of road work in Houston county under the highway commission. Workers prepare tools and refreshments, with a noon break and lemonade. The event aims to grade miles of land by residents walking out for a communal effort supervised by the county road officer.
Mrs LaSalle Corbell Mekets widow of the famed Confederate General Pickett will address the Old Confederates next Tuesday June 23 at the Chautauqua tent in Camp Hartow. The event follows a meeting at the court house and yard seating will be reserved for members with badges.
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