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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1911
Page
2
A noisy March session features talk of rain delaying dryness, a New York man jailed for five days over tax evasion, protests against revenue clauses, and a Henry Watterson quote urging fair reporting and decency in print. The town hears forecasts of fair weather that never arrived.
The article discusses the use of machines in government tasks, noting privacy concerns as public sector workers draw salaries while others operate the equipment. It mentions a census project, rapid data processing, and uncertainty about how many machines were installed, yet acknowledges the quick gains in figures. The piece also critiques coverage by a local newspaper and reflects on railroad shop prospects for Dothan and Union Springs communities.
The Marion Standard notes Dothan’s strenuous bid to attract the U S and N railroad shops, with city leaders working hard to secure the project and protect local interests. The piece argues unions and residents may appeal to the Governor to defend the town against competing bids from Union Springs and other towns, linking it to broader state influence and liberty concerns.
The governor vetoes a bill that would swap newspaper space for railroad advertising, arguing the press must be protected from corruption while noting politicians and officeholders wield more influence than railroads. The piece also reflects on nostalgic views of the “halcyon days” and lines about slavery's legacy from an interview with a Missouri paper.
A remark notes that aging infirmity affects both Black and white people with equal measure. It observes that when the future fades, the mind savors memories of the past, and nostalgia grows intense as years advance.
Mr W T Adams of route 3 Dothan and Miss Nora Gibson of route 2 Dothan applied for a marriage license as published in the local notices.
Dr Joe Munday’s lecture to men at the courthouse was postponed from yesterday afternoon to 8 o’clock tonight Admission free A man named Great-bear jum was not clarified in the readable text.
Vacant property investment prospects note rents and value rise with city growth. Listings include transfer cour tract 2202393x319 for 2000, 2 1/2 acres on East LaFayette St near A and 81 A Bay RR right of way for 1000, seven acres on South Apple Wee St near Atlanta and St Andrews Bay RR for 2000, 500 by 140 foot lot on Central of Georgia right of way near Main St for 300 per lot, plus 100 farms. Duthan Land & Development Co. L. G. Biggers and H. A. Powell.
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