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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1911
Page
2
A chaotic, fragmented local column cites weather woes, printer delays, and public life gossip. It mentions wheeling rumors about printers, floods, political salaries, and a Boston attorney general, with Atlanta’s Asa Candler noted for a $10 000 contribution amid a broad national buzz.
Walker Percy criticizes Governor ONeal for rewarding political friends with offices. He argues the banking superintendent should be an experienced accountant, not a lawyer and personal ally. Percy claims the governor is paying political debts at the public expense, citing past appointments as examples.
The article notes that life insurers now accept female risk at same rates as men. National Life Insurance Company of Vermont highlights plans allowing mothers to insure for their children, with policies paying to children on death. The firm, 63 years old with over fifty million in assets, offers to explain plans to interested ladies.
The piece argues price declines for aeroplanes will occur making them affordable, while noting insurance rates remain high and the public seems to favor automobiles and mules. It contrasts Wrights flying machine fame with autos and mule sales in Alabama, including Dothan.
The Birmingham News notes Alabama figures Bankhead Johnston Bailey Fletcher Foster Thornton Paynter Simmons Smith Tillman supported Lorimer to shield him from scandal. It argues Northern rivals would press the issue, while Southern lawmakers face future elections amid voter scrutiny.
Warning to railroad men and retirees about severe kidney and bladder problems after years on the Nichel Plate. Geo H Bell of 639 Third Street Fort Wayne Indiana describes chronic back pain and frequent bladder trouble. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with a complete cure after four bottles and urges fellow railroad workers to try them.
For sale a 45x127 foot business lot with a thick building, priced at 5509 if bought now. Two dwellings with modern conveniences sell at 2750 and 2500, plus a six room dwelling and large lot for 2250. West Main street residences and vacant lots offered, plus 40 acre farm bargains. Also for rent a four room house in a prominent area and a large store location. C TUTWILER.
The Singer Store on E Main Street in Dothar advertises a simple ready to use lock fitted darning device. It claims to darn faster and better than handwork and fits any lock stitched sewing machine, offering a quick solution for stockings.
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