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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
1
The Dothan Observer notes crowding at the Rone Hill Grammar and High School, urging construction of a new high school tailored to a first class institution. A donor offers a lot for the building, with townspeople asked to contribute 25 to 500 dollars toward the project to avoid using public funds.
Bank records show First National Bank as aUnited States depository with capital stock 250000 and surplus. Stockholders liabilities are listed at 200000. The largest bank in Southeast Arkansas with business funds. D. C. Carmichael presides, E. R. Major vice president.
The Commercial Club hires Barkoot Amusement Co for ten paid shows and Frona Royal Balian Band to stage free open air concerts on Folko’s Lot at Craword and Smith Oates streets. The event aims to draw crowds, boost trade, and fund city advertising. Notable visitor Me T L Forrell from Columba attended.
In a peaceful nationwide vote General Jose Miguel Gomez appears set to win the presidency with Alfredo Zayas as vice president. Liberals are seen dominating the Senate and House, though final official results may take time. Gomez claimed signaling victory with broad provincial support and electoral votes near the required threshold. The new administration is expected to oversee a modern postal service and road improvements benefiting Panama City, St Andrews, and nearby towns.
The Dothan and St Andrews road will bogie next Thursday the 19th to carry a mail car with a clerk to distribute mail along the route. Mr. Floyd McCarty, formerly on the Central, has been...
Mr and Mrs Robert Parker mourn the illness of their two and a half year old daughter Mia who has been seriously ill for several days with bowel trouble. Little hope is entertained though symptoms were slightly better yesterday.
Fragmentary text describes a bank with a stationed council led by Ha and mentions patrons receiving squared deals and privileges from opening hour to close. It references Lady Patrone and equal treatment of all customers within a postulated United States context.
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