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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
2
An old Dothan Alabama newspaper entry lists subscription options for daily and weekly editions. It mentions an aeront-tleg mailing at Var and notes publication every afternoon except Sunday for one year, with a weekly Broo at Var published each Saturday.
The forecast discusses municipal concerns for Alabama including energy rates and local governance. It urges citizens to prepare for the January 1000 change and notes discussions on electric water rates and public appearances, while critiquing spending and the influence of wealth on education and society.
A humorous column laments the spread of a controversial word in newspapers and books. It notes readers' varied reactions from denial to acceptance, cites Webster and British Museum shelves, and mentions congressional records and a river of Republican material received from Apalachicola.
Fragmentary notes suggest imminent voting on a presidential candidate and county issues. Residents discuss railroad ownership, electric line networks, taxation, and party positions amid a tense countywide mood. A Arlington incident is briefly mentioned with unclear details.
A fragment notes Tyrasmen and their absence, mentions son in law Nick, and a young Victor Rosewater connected to a paper writ about Democratic topics for Bea Rebabhean leaders.
The Advertiser cites speculation that Howard Taft would be the sole resident with a middle name peculiar to Chester A Arthur era, while noting a possible misremembered entry from Who's Who. It mentions Grover Cleveland once using Stephen Grover Cleveland and that the first part was dropped later for convenience.
The text notes J G Woodward has withdrawn after being nominated weeks earlier. A split within the race led to opposing candidates arising, shaping a new contest with potential defeat for the former nominee.
The Confederate Veterans plan a reunion in Mobile on November 24 25 and 26 with reduced travel rates from all points. One cent a mile plus 250 from various origins. Dothan travelers fare 96 26. Several from the county are expected to attend.
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