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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary text shows a sheriff assuming control of the office amid disputes over expenses and deputy costs. The excerpt hints at prohibition era issues and financial strains affecting staff and operations.
An old advertisement extols Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney troubles. It presents testimonials from local residents in Dothan praising relief, urges readers to seek the proven remedy, and lists Buffalo as the producer city with a 50 cent price.
Tuscaloosa, Ala May 10 The Northport bank failed to open this morning after the board of directors ordered closure. State Superintendent of Banks Walker is expected to arrive this afternoon. No statement was issued by directors or President E A Yerby. Reports say further shortages exist in former Cashier F Hays accounts, who was arrested weeks ago on a sworn warrant. An auditor has been set to work on the bank books.
The article lists four reasons against free seed distribution by stations. It argues legal and federal funding limits, unequal treatment prompting broader requests, potential loss of seed funding for improvements, and that private farmers can supply tested seeds once successes are proven.
The Chero-Gola Company presents a beautiful attendance trophy displayed in Clendinen & Co.’s window on North Fonter Street. The display includes surrounding bottles of Chery-Cota surrounding the trophy.
A contest to guess a correct number for upcoming ball games draws strong interest. The event centers on a mysterious feature as residents await results and the prize odds loom large in community discourse.
The Brunswick versus Dothan game was called off due to rain in Brunswick. A double header is scheduled for tomorrow to complete the matchup.
Ad copy notes improved vitality from cod liver oil and digestion aids. The ad cites James H. Epp Vine and McCallum druggists in Sacrtice creetene healthy adds digestion and makes pure.
An advertising testimonial extols Cardui as a cure for womanly troubles easing fatigue and nerves. Separately a Havana plague update reports two new bubonic plague cases, raising the outbreak total to four with U.S. Surgeon General Rucker coordinating efforts.
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