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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1915
Page
2
A piece urging Dothan area business leaders and banks to reward farmers for home grown crops. It argues a parade of farm wagons, premiums from grocers and wholesalers, and contests for potatoes and sweet potatoes could spark a new farming era benefiting stockholders and the local economy.
The piece discusses price guidance for high and low grade grains and the need to separate grades for sale. It notes wholesale growers struggle to buy and properly sack beets and Drish po titers, and mentions fall weevil impacting crops. It suggests market benefits if syrup quality improves and notes regional demand. The author cites Dothan and Neslith as examples and mentions Houston county.
Savannah News reports on Southwest Georgia farmers urged to diversify crops and feed to protect cotton yields from boll weevil. Experts warn continued heavy infestation could affect future profits, but claim timely improvements and proper management can keep weevils discouraged.
An old remedies note advises using Vicks Vaporub externally to relieve colds. It recommends applying hot wet towels to the throat and chest, rubbing in the balm, and covering with a cloth to warm the body and promote healing through the pores.
A Philadelphia woman describes six years of severe menstrual pain and weakness prior to using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports initial relief, regained ability to work, and praises the remedy, inviting others to write for confidential advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co.
Dayton merchants report booming trade with 800 salesmen saying business is brisk. Factories run overtime due to high demand, stocks of manufactured goods run short, labor is in great demand, and freight cars and steamers are taxed to capacity.
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