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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
2
A fragment notes an afternoon issue listing a subscription price of $4.00 per year for readers in the Dothan area. The readable text includes entries about the poste and a bat sitter, but the full context is unclear.
A weather note hints frost tonight with Saturday fair and warmer. The column then shifts to political musings on Bryan, Debs, Watson, and Taft era appointments, praising Col. Bob Lowery as a potential cabinet addition and reflecting on campaign fatigue and election aftermath.
A fragment states that Tuesday's election shows only two parties dominate U S politics. It cites Wille Hesrat and Tom Wat nón’s efforts to disrupt the Democratic party as failing, claiming Bryan’s defeat and blaming unnamed followers.
The piece argues that Republican promises of prosperity hinge on Bryan's defeat and Taft's continued rule. It claims cotton prices fall versus a week ago and accuses Southern Democrats who voted Taft of endangering white supremacy, insisting Bryan’s victory would not have harmed national prosperity.
A fragment expresses a desire to nominate a strictly Southern presidential candidate rather than appealing to Northern Democrats. It argues against voting for a Democrat from non Democratic states and suggests adapting strategy to align with Southern interests. The note mentions Wall Street and ketamank as possible targets and stresses standing up rather than pleading.
Yesterday a dispute arose over lighting the postoffice lobby after nine. The city refuses to supply free lights, while building owners insist a higher rate is needed to keep two bulbs burning for patrons after nine. Post office staff say they will not intervene, leaving contractors and department rules to resolve the matter. The lobby currently has two lights and a lock on the door after hours. The flat rate would cost 175 per month, a burden some deem excessive.
Local note places a shoe shop run by Mi ved in BW area. The Crendmen’s store is listed at 531 TW Orr, building M, with CHERRY mentioned in connection.
A fragment reports twenty six prisoners in a Alabama county jail awaiting circuit court action. It mentions two charged with mayhem or attempt to murder and others charged with various offenses. The text references Garnishment actions and a Burkett case with a date in October 966 and notes about property atlant coast line and possible residency details for defense or proceedings.
Legal ad describing a court sale of lands and personal property in a case led by Wylrp, with dates and terms. It notes parcel boundaries, the southwest corner reference, and sections eleven and seventeen, with payment terms of twelve months and twenty percent cash down. It is dated October 9th 98 and signed by Butler Adgaletrator.
A public auction by the Chancery Court in Ashford Alabama on November 23, 1908 will sell designated real estate including a portion of Lot 6 in Block 9 and surrounding parcels on Broad Street. The property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door within legal hours.
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