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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
4
Sugar Cane Pick Warns Against Rushing
A local notice cautions against rushing during cane selection and warns of dangers like striking a rattlesnake before finding the longest stalk. The guidance emphasizes careful handling to avoid harm.
Albert King Passes Embalmers Board Exam in Macon
Albert King traveled to Macon at the start of the week to take the state board examination for embalmers and met the requirements successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert King
Macon
Georgia State Board of Embalmers
Property Growth Drives Town and County Debate
Property development advances in the town and county while tax matters provoke division as residents weigh approvals and potential fiscal impact.
Boys Raised with Care by Parents in Some Cases
Some boys require careful upbringing by their parents and, when successful, the parents are kept in the background. The text notes variability in parental visibility and influence in upbringing outcomes.
Dreyfus Given Chance for New Acquittal
French justice moves slowly and Captain Dreyfus again faces a chance at acquittal though the public previously cleared him years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Dreyfus
Alabama Homecoming Week Hopes Highlight State Pride
The Age-Herald notes a strong longing for a home-coming week for Alabama, reflecting widespread state pride and a call for residents to remain within the state. The piece suggests a general sense of unity and familiarity with Alabama's identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Age-Herald
Alabama
Government to Consider Parcel Post for Dividend Payoff
In a discussion on the Postoffice Department's finances the idea is raised that if Mr Platt allows the government to manage parcel post the department might finally pay a dividend. The suggestion frames parcel post as a profitable government function worth formal consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Platt
Parcel Post
Poem Column Priced At Five Cents A Line Draws Writers
A weekly editor dedicates a column to poetry and notes the five cent per line rate deters the poem maker, who instead seeks publication elsewhere. The piece hints at market constraints for verse in this edition.
Omnibus appropriation funds sought for Dothan
The bill carrying the appropriation for public buildings that includes Dothan with a $40,000 allocation is called omnibus. The authors admit Webster may differ, but the city will press to nickname it the omnibus appropriation to aid securing more money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Tax payers urged by Hon. W. v. Lee to repeal back tax law
Hon W. v. Lee writes a card in the Eagle urging repeal of the back tax law except the escaped property provision. He says the county board of commissioners should do their duty and act accordingly for taxpayers.
Cotton and time in a rural riddle
A Wall Street operator questions a cotton farmer about wasting time with cotton. The farmer wonders how someone can squander time with cotton without recognizing a cotton bloom and a Maypop. The speaker notes few would trade places after chasing the other’s job across the country.
Public warning on mistreatment and local political notice
A warning against mistreating vulnerable people is issued as the piece discusses political intrigue around a presidential nomination. It notes Alabama state senate candidate B A Forrester of Cowarts and his anticipated unopposed election, praising his character and influence in Henry and Houston counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Henry
Senate
Alabama
B. A. Forrester
Cowarts
Mr. Forrester
Tipping Practice Through Time and Petrarchan Lore
A playful essay traces tipping from ancient times to Petrarch’s 1327 first sight of Laura. It notes bribery of service workers, such as feeding a sexton and paying for small favors, and jokes about Petrarch’s influence, marriage, and lingering literary legacy.
J L Domingus Jr Returns to Albany Florala Run
Mr. J. L. Domingus Jr has resumed his regular railway run from Albany to Florala after a brief visit to Lakeland Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Domingus, Jr
Lakeland
Fla
Albany
Florala
Who will we send to the Senate from Houston and Henry?
A reader defends Hon. B A Forrester for the Senate race, praising his long service in Henry and Houston Counties, his labor, charity, and leadership, and questions a local critic for not advertising his name. The letter condemns coercive innuendo in journalism and defends integrity of the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Houston Co
Where Do You Stand Gold Water Contest Entries
A complete list of contestants entered at C R Poole's dry goods store for the gold water contest includes numerous names from Dale and Geneva counties. The countywide entries feature Miss Ida Howell and many others with varying numbers, signaling a broad local participation and upcoming competition results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Poole
Dale
Geneva
Ida Howell
Les Blanche Burdeshaw
Leila Unaderwood
Kate Ison
Dora Lee Seay
Etta Dees
Alice Barber
Belle Pilcher
Phllie Newton
Pastoria Johnson
Vee Paul
Lillie Baxley
Connie Besley
Cora Lee Tindall
Odessa Watford
Ethel McAlister
Batchelor Bros Offload Straw Hats At Half Price
Straw hats offered at half price with three dollar and two dollar grades in a cash sale by Batchelor Bros. The listing notes prices of $3 grade hats and $2 grade hats among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batchelor Bros
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Ent
Wall Street
Bryan
Petrarch
Laura
Sexton
Queston
B A. Forrester
Forrester
Henry Couty
Henry County
Corres
Hammond & Leslie
Iam
R. L. Beasley
Dothan, Ai
St.louis
Cairo
WNTON
Columbus
Rosie
New Orleans
Montgomery
Jacksonvilis
May’s
Warren
Birmingham
Hall
Our Repair and Paint Department
The
Ohio
Birmingham Safe Co
McCallum
A. McCallun
J. T. Bush Guardian
John W. Rollins
J. T. Bush
Guardian
Rollins
S Rollins
W. L. Parks
Chambers
Troy
Osition
W. Gilmore & Keller
LouisWile
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