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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
3
Editor Johnson of the Opp Messenger visits court in the city. Metcalf of Hertford and McKenney of Troy are noted as arrivals. J T McKee of Cullman registers at the Martin. Bonham's new store markets codfish fakes and syrup, with callers praising quality. Phone 463.
Darius Miller an eight year old from New Britain is noted as possibly the state’s oldest man this season. Patrick McBride wins first prize for fancy needle work at Zanesville county fair defeating several female competitors. Mrs Rufina M. Osgood of Aroostook Maine is praised for composing 40000 prayers and 200 sacred poems. Lyman Brown of Denver declines a large inheritance from Charles Barnes to seek the testator’s 16 year old daughter. Mrs Mabel Hanson of Sacramento inherits about 830000 from a Nome Alaska mine accident. Transon abandons his wife at Tonopah hoping to regain a fortune.
A Chicago Journal humor sketch recounts a chauffeur named Giles oiling a car for a journey across the state. The gag ends with a warning to lubricate the license number to hinder reading, a satire on overzealous maintenance and bureaucratic pranks.
The piece discusses gender views on Paris fashion, noting the male role and women seeking Paris fashions. A firm response from a woman challenges claims about Paris as the source of the latest style wrinkles.
The article notes Paris as the court of last rest in fashions, while arguing American taste rivals France. It remarks on a leading home and women’s magazine driven by men asserting American style can prove equal to French, hinting at forthcoming editorial controversy. It also mentions Dothan City Schools performing well in a library contest, cheering for books.
A fragmented notice from the Dothan Ice Company states no ice delivery on Sundays until a certain customer group is supplied Saturdays. The garbled text mentions writers tablets and Strick and Brothers in an unclear ad context.
The Singer Darner is showcased as the premier device for darning stockings and knit underwear. It holds the stocking firmly allowing darns at any point. Shown in use and for sale at the Singer Store 109 Main Street telephone 465.
The readable parts reference Cheney at a late date and discuss connections to cable ventures and business actions. Mentions of someone named Cheney and a potential plan to carry out certain obligations are noted amid garbled text.
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as upbuilding strengthening and soothing tonic. It promises action and remedy, sold by NS McCallum. The notice also advertises a rental listing for the Hannon home on North Lena street with immediate possession offered by MLB Byrd.
Advertisement seeks private family board for business college students at twelve dollars fifty cents per month. Apply to J. C. Campbell.
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