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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
An essay on pain argues pain keeps humanity grounded, guiding behavior and safety. It compares pain to a warning system for driving caution, craft, and medical care, noting without it comfort and prudence would erode. The author uses vivid metaphors to claim pain disciplines action and preserves reason.
The speaker likens Dothan to a hub where a long line circles the town and connects a larger network across states. It highlights the backbone of the community the people who create wealth and industries including farmers within this radius who prosper and invest in their children's education.
Farmers and banks in Houston County bemoan scarce borrowing as panic recedes. Canteloupes and watermelons are soon moving, with hay harvest to follow, promising income before cotton arrives when growers plan to hold until prices improve.
Dr. Stough faced Mayor Carmichael on a charge of selling liquor or a blend of alcohol and ginger ale that could intoxicate. He was fined 95 dollars and sentenced to twenty days in jail, then appealed the case.
L A Oppert declares for the Democratic nomination for Tax Collector of Houston County. A Dothan resident for many years he has served as sub treasurer for W C Granger and aided taxpayers with poll tax receipts and other favors. He pledges to remain at his post and perform duties diligently if elected.
Granger announces withdrawal from the race for Houston County tax collector after six years in office. He thanks supporters, notes term ends in August, and offers to serve constituents in any way. He emphasizes honest fair and courteous government and requests continued support.
In Enterprise area near a dog fight on Monday evening a drunken policeman named Pippin and a man named Davis shot each other. Ramsey was killed by the gunfire amid whiskey fueled chaos witnessed by hundreds. The scene included big pines sold and travelers reaching Brantley and Waterford as they headed home toward Ashford and the State Normal School.
Miss Lilley Carmichael of the telephone exchange and Newell Thornton of Abbeville married in the city Sunday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Carmichael of this city and the couple will reside in Abbeville.
Eastman Kodaks and Edison Phonographs and records firm invites prompt attention to all mail orders. Strickland Bros.
An earnest notice endorses Carlo Murphy for one of Houston County’s four commissioners. It states he is a strong candidate, well informed on county needs, and capable of serving as an effective official if elected. The piece emphasizes his exclusive bid for commissioner and predicts broad support.
Theron Allen, age two, son of Mr and Mrs J P Allen of South Appletree Street, suffered severe burns to the shoulders when his clothing caught on a burning trash pile in the yard Monday.
Ardilla writes from the woods reporting steady work by farmers, plans for Sunday school and singing, and local officers Bugg Spivey, L. B. Davis, Decia Newberry, Eula Davis, Annie Murphy. Frank Bell of Atlanta buys Rev. W. W. Tharp’s Ardilla interest and will open a goods stock. The school closed March 3 with Prof. A. L. Bruner teaching.
Coy Alford died at his Columbia home Saturday afternoon after a battle with cancer. He was a longtime member of the Columbia community and well known in local circles.
R. P. Coleman and JR. P. Coleman are named referees in bankruptcy for the new southern district of Alabama. A. L. Kelley of Slocomb returns from Montgomery after attending a lumbermen's meeting.
A note reports several boys still show as many as nine toe nails while warmer weather encourages outdoor activity, reflecting a high average toe nail count as spring arrives.
A brief notice inviting participation in a box ball alley game described as healthful and fascinating. It notes special attention for ladies and places the activity next to the express office.
The article recounts Tom Trawick's misreadings of thermometers at home. He checked his daughter's fever and then misread his own temperature as alarmingly high before realizing the device was not reset. He returned to town to meet the train and reports he has been mending nicely.
A notice promotes Z. Deese as a Democratic candidate for Houston County commissioner. Described as a good citizen with ties to Beat 9 east of Kinsey and Dothan, he is said to have strong support and a solid chance in the race.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Southeast Alabama Melon Grove Association formed a permanent officer group led by T. J. Weatley as President and C. Bigdail as Manager. A drafting committee was named to prepare bylaws for the next session. Watermelons have been a reliable crop here for seven years.
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