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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
2
Fragmented excerpts show strong opinions about Taft and Roosevelt, with notes on Panama Canal fever and border tensions. The piece lampoons editors and reviews congressional events, forecasting upheavals and political maneuvering at state and national levels.
Local readers recall past chautauqua events and urge immediate effort to fund and organize another program. Calls for volunteers, attendance, and merchant support rise as concerns about leadership, displays, and community engagement surface amid doubts about funding and management.
A brief note hints at value in reciprocity and urges support by attending a future event where a speaker or performer will address concerns and advocate for assistance. The wording suggests an emphasis on generosity and public engagement rather than direct action.
A local shoe company offers a 10,000 prize for the best name submitted by children for a new school shoe line. A nine o clock namer, a schoolgirl, is chosen after committee review as the winner, with displays at the store and a free history book for each buyer. The firm plans a large school giveaway and promotional events.
Residents are invited to visit Bonham and Ben’s store tomorrow to taste a variety of products from N B Co including cakes crickets pickles olives and canned vegetables Fermdelt coffee and Parkman’s ice cream.
The Blacksmithing firm SURKETT & WHITEHEAD advertises first class work with specialty in smithing. Located at Thrasher Old Stable, the notice highlights skilled craftsmanship and reliable service for metal work.
For sale a Rotary memograph ma machine described as good as new and at a bargain. Seller offers to guarantee good service. Contact B. W. Clendinen & Co for details.
Stocking darner promises faster, more even repair than handwork. The machine accessory works on any liege style sewing machine and requires no training. Available at Singer Store, 3 Mein Street, Dothan, Alabama.
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