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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
5
Local notes mention Forrester of Cowarts in town for court hearings. Visitors include A J Beverett of Midland City and Dr J F Yarbrough of Columbia. W Duke furniture on Foster Street facing bankruptcy. Bennett returns to Hamlin Texas.
Tommy Bardell from William Henry Harrison grammar school boasts he is quarterback of the Tornadoes, a team that loses 26 to something next Saturday. His father questions the team name and Tommy jokes they are “aint even a fog” as a nickname change is hinted.
A visitor from Yorkshire argues with a London gatekeeper over a museum's closed day. The guard confirms the museum is shut as a mummy reportedly died on Tuesday. The Yorkshireman insists on entry, then concedes when told of the burial reason.
John Paul Ryan discusses speculation as a gradual price influence and defends free market exchange while noting the need for price regulation. He cites 17th century Lloyd’s coffee house as the seed of modern underwriting, later denounced in 1768 as gambling.
Advert follows with limited water view acre lots offered at $3004 each. Claims no similar offer elsewhere at twice the price. Urges quick action and guarantees satisfaction or money back. See Tye now.
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