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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
2
A jumble of opinions and plans fills the page as weather, politics, and leisure clash. References to New York Journal headlines, Mexican uprisings, and upcoming legislative sessions mingle with talk of golf, hunting, weddings, and aging.
The governor is commended for not expanding the staff with additional colonels. If he deems necessary, he will consider creating more, showing readiness to act as needed.
The writer argues that troop movements to the Mexican border and talk of war will not sway women to change their attire. They assert fashion shifts by women occur only when war is actively discussed or planned, implying little impact from distant military movements.
The author states no hostility toward Woodrow Wilson and endorses his campaign but urges him to tour western and northern states to gain broader support and sow efforts elsewhere.
A Georgia study notes that even seasoned leaders rely on newspaper files to recall repealed Comer laws tied to liquor. The Atlanta Constitution highlights amusement found in weekly papers that capture natural, casual humor from everyday Georgians.
An erratic report describes inmates granted pardon or clemency in a penitentiary. It notes they faced extended sentences and earned goodwill from fellow prisoners who shared food and small gifts. The piece suggests prisoners hope for release or better treatment if such clemency is repeated.
A Town Report singles out idle men and calls for strict enforcement of a vagrancy ordinance. The mayor should assign officers to corral loafers and compel work while praising industrious Black laborers who oppose laziness and assist in locating vagrants.
Citizens argue for a new pumping station and electric light plant to improve water pressure and power outages. Calls grow for investment as insurance costs rise and the town contemplates a major public works project funded by residents.
The text argues worry burdens the worthy poor and the well to do, harming virtue and duty. It suggests broader distribution of civilization’s burdens would sober and relieve many, with a note that some worry is essential but excess or none can ruin society and the world.
The SUNDAY schools of the Dothan district postpone March 18 meeting to April 22 at Bethlehem Church near Floydsmit. Program begins with devotional at 9 45 am and includes talks by J J Boyett J D Flowers and Dr M Davie with multiple discussions on rural Sunday schools and teacher training. Adjournment targeted for 4 pm with W I Pittman president and O L Tompkins secretary-treasurer.
Appledict two story brick store for sale. Rent $8000 monthly. Brick stable in good location at 3550000. Lot 45 by 137 feet. Block between Government Building and Presbyterian church with 80 feet front. This lot supports three brick stores. A home on West Main Street near Oates Street. Three vacant West Main lots 66 2-3 by 200 feet at 500 each or 1590 for three. Three acres near West Main on two streets at 210000 for whole tract. Corner lot at Alice and Washington Streets with four room house. Attractive North Oates Street home and several vacant lots on South Oates Street. Rent a new four room house on South St Andrews and large store on North Foster Street. B Tutwiler Offices 407.
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