Women to form band for prohi modifications
New York May 15 The formation of a national organization of women to seek modification of the prohibition law through political activity is under way. Miss Louise Cross chairs the women’s committee for repeal of the eighteenth amendment and says assistance will be given to those opposing prohibition as the WCTU aids supporters. Papeete Tahiti UP After 20 years white residents explain why natives of Reao islands are called shoe eaters due to a rubber overshoe joke from a sunlit shipwreck.
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New York
Louise Cross
Women's Committee For
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Papeete
Tahiti
Society Islands
Reao Islands
Reao
Paumotu
Polynesia
Run Down System Warned by Sarsaparilla Ad
An old advertisement promotes Emerson's Honduras Sarsaparilla Compound as a remedy for fatigue and chronic ailments. It notes Dr. Richard Ray refined the formula, and lists prices for Emerson's Honduran Sarsaparilla, KAC Cough Syrup, and Lightning Liniment, sold exclusively in Dothan by Dothan Drug Co.
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Emerson
Honduras
Dothan
Dothan Drug . Co
Cotton Market Summary for New Orleans and Atlantic Prices
New Orleans market shows mixed values across May July Oct and Dec with highs in the 1880s and lows around the 1830s to 1860s range. New York reports lower cables and improved weather lifting July briefly to 1876 before profit-taking. Weather forecasts spurred cautious trading as traders weigh further rain impact and bullish potential on unsettled conditions.
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Liverpool
New York
Texas
Clevenberg
Deputy Sheriff Hurt Jumping From Moving Car Last Night
Walter Cameron deputy sheriff sustained bruises last night when he leaped from a moving car in pursuit of a suspected rum runner. He was hospitalized but his injuries are not serious.
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Walter Cameron
Baldwin Wallace to build $100,000 observatory
Cleveland report states Baldwin Wallace College in Berea will construct a $100,000 astronomical observatory. Dr. O L Dustheimer, noted astronomer, plans to acquire a 15 inch Brashear lens for a new 15 inch reflector.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Baldwin- Wallace College
Berea
O. L. Dustheimer
Bowling Alley Opens on Foster Street
Dothan announces the Foster Street bowling alley will open tonight with owner Ed Searcy stating the new venue starts operations.
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Dothan
Foster Street
van Ritch
Ed Searcy
H H Brown to Build Catholic Church at Appalachicola
A contract to erect a Catholic Church at Appalachicola Florida was let to H H Brown of Dothan for 20000 dollars. Carey Dowling of Mobile designed the tile and stucco edifice.
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H. H. Brown
Appalach
Dothan
Appalachicola
Fla
Carey & Dowling
Mobile
Columbia High honors and graduation events detailed
The Columbia High School commencement sermon is set for Sunday May 19 by Rev. R T Wallace of the Dothan Presbyterian Church. Theater and class exercises run May 22 23 with graduation on May 24. Honored speaker Hon J B Hobby of Montgomery. Class totals 20 with 11 girls and 9 boys. Houston County High honor roll for April lists juniors Jack Mourning Carl Weathers Helen Penuel Dorothy Miller. seniors Burnice Meadows Bessie Lee Marshall Dorothy Rodney Cecil Carroll. Helen Penuel was omitted in March. Cleveland Indian Luke Sewell among roster notably educated with three months to master’s degree.
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Columbia High School
R. T. Wallace
Presbyterian Church of Dothan
J. B. Hobby
Montgomery
Houston County High School
Jack Mourning
Carl Weathers
Helen Penuel
Dorothy Miller
New A. and P. Store Stocking Ahead of Opening
With fixtures installed the new A. and P. store is being stocked today in preparation for a format opening.
When you miss your Eagle tele phone 748
An item notes that if a call to Eagle tele is missed you will receive a prompt replacement or message. The brief implies responsive service for missed Eagle tele phone 748 communications.
Bealls Remodels Into Modern Store in Dothan
Remodeling of the J. F. Beall Dry Goods building in Dothan is under way to create a modern store. New display windows and a large entrance are being added, with extensive interior work. Rumors suggest Beall’s wholesale house may expand retail functions at the Dothan establishment and target a larger share of the regional market.
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J. F. Beall Dry Goods Company
St. Andrews Street
Beall’s
Beall Company
New cotton substitute shown to American growers
Dr C J Hedley Thornton arrives to present a fibrous plant from a South American bird nest as a new cotton substitute resistant to boll weevil. Claimed to grow in any climate and soil, it costs half the price of ordinary cotton. A few Florida acres have been trialed. It pays.
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New York
C. J. Hedley Thornton
English Artificial Cotton Corporation
South America
Florida
New Badger Field House Opens at Madison Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin announces construction of a new field house at Madison. The project details indicate a major facilities upgrade for UW athletics, signaling enhanced training spaces and competition venues for university teams.
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Badger
Madison, Wis
University of Wisconsin
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T. W. Palmer & Company
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
New Orleans
Columbia High
Luke Sewell
A.B
B.S
Alabama
Lanai
Fisher
Sergen Batider
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Mich
General Meters Corporation
Tims
Dothan Buick Co
Beall's
Houston National Bank
Saxon
Batiste
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