04 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
1
A city medical committee in Dothan calls businessmen to a Monday night meeting at the auditorium to discuss plans for a modern public hospital. They aim to mobilize support from a wide local area, with wards and modern facilities to serve surgeons and physicians and to advance the public welfare through decisive action.
A dubious health ad touts quitting meat to protect kidneys, claiming meat causes waste buildup and a host of ailments. It promotes "Jad Salts" lithia-water as a daily kidney flush, urging readers to dissolve a tablespoon in water at breakfast to cleanse kidneys and improve blood.
Nine Southeast Alabama counties Barbour Coffee Crenshaw Covington Dale Geneva Houston Henry and Pike form the Southeast Alabama Superintendent's Club with officers Steely chair Tolleson secretary and committees on program permanent organization and finances The next meeting is set for December 8 1918 in Dothan with calls for superintendent participation and submitted discussion topics Moonlight Schools Basix for Fixing Teachers Salaries Laval Tax Amendment and more to be reviewed at the next gathering.
A fire at 6 40 this morning at the residence of W J Kirkland on North Cherry street was caused by a defective flue. Firemen arrived promptly and the chief estimated the loss at about 100 dollars. Kirkland said his house was worth around 1 000 dollars and insured for 800.
September Morn at the Auditorium offers a one night musical comedy with a large cast of chorus girls and standout performers. Carl George stars in a lively production by LeComte and Flesher, with a bustling, merry ensemble featuring Vance Barber Patton and Walter Hit among others. Grand reviews note the show’s polished casting and mounting as a top offering at the Chicago Opera House venue.
A loyal African American servant of 25 years, Jonas, employed by W. A. Brown clerk of the circuit court, died last night in a fire. The body is to be buried in Columbia.
The readable text appears as fragmented and unclear. no distinct event, person, or organization can be reliably identified to form a coherent news item.
Mattison Chagin writes in Nav Yer American Magazine about a poor man whose misery grows with wealth. He remains unhappy regardless of help, and the more he gains the more he desires. The piece argues wealth cannot be equalized and mocks incompetent attempts to manage money.
Fragmentary notice lists cows for dairy supply to ACW. Mentions Ciwalines, contact hone 232, price £46, unclear further details.
Word reached that Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium, heir to the throne, and a student at Eton, was slightly injured in London on a night out. He and a companion were attacked as bombs exploded near a cinema, with his arm injured as the group fled. Count Tielheke, a Belgian noble, met them at Paddington on arrival from Eton.
A young author narrator recalls distant girls and a life changing moment. The piece shows a blunt reflection on attraction and social boundaries, with a reaction to an older girl and a school disruption described in a terse, period voice.
Partial readable text indicates Auto Supply Co plans a large fire tank installation and an unspecified sale or service action. The fragment mentions patrons and free ale, suggesting a promotional event or misread OCR. Entities include Auto Supply Co and a likely location reference.
A local editor notes Blumberg plans a twenty five dollar prize for the highest wheat yield per acre grown on farm ground during the season. The article urges farmers to sow seed this fall, catalogs seed wheat offered by Hobbie and Teague of Montgomery, and encourages other merchants to offer similar per acre prizes to boost yields.
Fragmentary text warns against nostrums containing mercury marketed for coterrh. The garbled lines mention dangers, directions, and vendors, but readable portions lack clear names, places, dates, or a coherent event.
Ex governor W. Udith Detka of Miembing ham spoke in Dothan about the city and its people. He offered various thoughts on agriculture and the region urging peace and continued interest in missionary work along the line. No further details or confirmations provided.
The fragment describes a misogynist piece by Qelelt Burgen in The Maxima of Japhet, offering archaic guidance on interpreting a woman's thoughts through outward signs. It references a male speaker addressing a woman about love and mind reading with moral lessons.
A fragment from American Magazine recounts Frank Nurburt O’Hare’s tale about a father revealing adult themes to a son. The extract hints at awakening curiosity about the world, duty, and family. the boy senses a growing urge to learn what lies beyond his familiar life.
The sidewalk above, wide portion along Disney Street between Wanting and LaFayette streets, will be paved by Mark Kelly. The work, described as bin maintenance, is set to begin Monday pending final adjustments by Haughman.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a man named Larry Meat described with racist terms being rested near a town three miles away on a concealment or forgery related charge, with unclear details and names.
Oyster Parlor on a New Power Street hosts a lively crowd as patrons rush to try a variety of dishes and express eagerness for quick service amid a bustling scene.
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