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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented 1909 column reflects varied topics from Dothan Alabama and Georgia. Mentions include post office errors in Dothan, the Duke of Norfolk income humor, a California scientist on liquor, and Cuba choosing rifles from Germany over the United States. The piece laments newspaper deadlines and early editions, noting the daily press aims for same-day news.
The readable portion references a theatre showing a expected program and a principal character. mentions delays and distrust of trusts. notes a reel used part of the day Saturday. context is fragmented and uncertain.
A reader describes a harsh scene of slave drivers whipping enslaved people and urges protests against racist portrayals in moving pictures. The letter argues such depictions harm the South and warns against reproductions like Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Judge Leslie Hay issued licenses to J. C. McCullough of Albany and Emma Willoughby of Dothan. Also approved were J. H. Latte of Eleonor Florida and Nettie Sugir Sellers of Cottonwood. Best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
A community note invites residents to join a stocking darner session to learn the craft and save money. Early attendance encouraged to gain access to instruction and supplies.
A community outrage erupts over an Electric Theatre showing a Florida turpentine camps scene described as insulting to South citizens. Censors claim the film was unfit and call for resignations of endorsing officials while noting the impropriety of its depicted imagery.
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