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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1911
Page
2
A fragmented column blends weather remarks with commentary on public affairs and society. It references observers and readers, mentions Roosevelt and Taft timelines, notes Kentucky politics, and laments spelling and typewriter quirks while surveying national events and daily life.
Fragmentary text mentions a city and population plans. It references leadership terms like president or mayor and hints at upcoming decisions or actions. Little concrete detail is available to identify the city or officials involved.
The article recounts Dothan’s post census growth plans and optimism about reaching 20 000 residents by 1920. It notes past development from 1890 to 1910, forecasts doubling every five years, and cites improvements in infrastructure, schools, churches, and streets as drivers of continued growth despite skepticism.
The Dothan High School Franklin and Ciceronian Literary societies held a semi annual debate won by the Ciceronians with Franklin earning best speeches. Top debaters included Myer Blumberg Eldridge Melton for the negative and Percy Newton Willie Odum for the affirmative.
Orr has returned to Hom Elba and other locations in Coffee county after several days away, as reported by Dr J Frazer.
Midland City resident J A Stephens praises his former Dothan and current Midland City for attracting families and farmers seeking local schools and convenience. A note lists a six room upstairs apartment for rent with bath and toilet and a Friday event at the Grammer school.
Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday School at 9 36 tomorrow morning with no preaching service scheduled.
A colorful 1920s ad describes multiple properties for rent and sale. Highlights include a two story brick store rented at 80.90 monthly, a brick lot around 5600, and a large government-adjacent lot suitable for three brick stores. Several homes and vacant lots on West Main, Oates Street, North Oates, and South Oates, plus a corner store and a four room house on South St Andrews. Contact Tutwiler at office phone 197.
Real estate notices advertise four hundred feet of Central of Georgia railroad frontage in the business district with property values ranging from 2,500 to 8,760 dollars. Listings include Westover lots, Kinsey road suburb houses, West Main street residences, and a contact for Dothan Land & Developing Co. through L. G. Wiggers or H. A. Powell.
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