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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
5
Tuesday’s Daily notes residents visiting various towns including Abbeville Ozark and Albany. Mentions travelers J D Flowers C Murphy A Strickland T D Sale Hugh T Smith D C Carmichael and J G Wilkerson among others. Hunter Willis advertises ground meal fresh dove hams and groceries while Dr J A Kemp is in critical condition.
Tuesday notes from Dothan report Sherman visiting Wells and Mrs. Wilson ill at West Main Street. Lisenby family updates include teaching in Billings and visit to mother Mrs. S. FE Lisenby. J A Morris undertakes a two story frame building contract on St Andrews near A C L depot for Dr Smitson. Long of Standard Oil travels to Florida on firm business with Tampa excursion group listing attendees.
A preliminary report by J H Foster of the U S Forest Service, with Alabama's State Commission of Forestry, details past and present forest conditions. It notes the extensive depletion of longleaf pine and hardwoods, recurring fires, turpentine damage, and the need for statewide forestry laws, a vigilant forester, and public education to conserve remaining resources.
A local brick yard advertises about half a million bricks in stock from Chattahoochee Valley clay. They offer special prices on large orders and promise prompt fulfillment. Readers are invited to write for prices.
An advertisement from Guilford Brick Company in Columbia promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it stimulates kidney action to purge impurities from blood and restore health for nervous women. It urges starting today and notes the product is pleasant to take, signed by N. H McCallum.
The Sunday Schools of Columbia plan a Union picnic at Wood’s Mill Friday. Dothan people are invited to attend and enjoy a cordial gathering and good time.
Washington May 10 Henry Groves Conner a Democrat has been named by the president to serve as judge in the eastern district of North Carolina to succeed Thomas R Purnell Judge Connor is a Democrat and will take the post after confirmation
The letter notes Abbeville, Columbia and Hartford already field teams this summer. Abbeville swept Hartford in their series while Columbia did the same for Abbeville. It praises Columbia's depth and mentions Wolf pitched a strong game for them, giving Abbeville only a scratch hit. It urges Dothan to form a team and rally behind the effort.
Headland Avenue Baptist Church announces a special meeting with preaching at eight o'clock tonight. Worshippers are invited to attend led by R. H. Folmar.
The article argues that in the next fifteen years young growth will rise after the old stands if fires are prevented and the environment remains undisturbed. It emphasizes proactive protection to allow regrowth and sustain forest health.
Advertisement offers prompt service for city trips picnics excursions and commercial travel by A B Carroll with contact numbers 212 and 271.
The Steinway Piano is described as the most celebrated piano in America and the standard of piano quality worldwide, preferred by old masters in historical use.
A local card certifies druggists will refund your money if Foley's Honey and Yar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims the product stops coughs, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption. The genuine item is in a yellow package. Also notes an ice offer from Culver & Harris Matt.
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