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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
3
An early 20th century recall touts Paragon Cold Tablets as a remedy for feverish colds. The ad claims you cannot have a cold while taking these tablets and notes they are sold only by a specific outlet.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes crowds for a circus coming to town with mentions of Mr Hughes, Abbeville County, Judge Pearea, and local figures in Union, Waycross, Covington County, and Dothan. The text references a theater manager arriving in Dothan and large turnout amid disorder.
Officials press voters to approve a bonds plan valued near one thousand dollars for improvements. The message promises more details tomorrow on why the bond issue should pass. The text also contains fragmented notes about a stolen item and housing ads seeking rooms in South SIndrews.
Report notes a steel bridge is being installed over the road a mile above the depot, with overhead ACL tracks. A transfer occurred yesterday and badges were prepared for today as work proceeds.
Fragmentary text describes bank officers offering privileges and courteous treatment to customers. Mentions Dothan and a national capacity with a figure like 60 50000 United States Devosttory, but many words are garbled.
An accidental gun discharge near Capt Tuttle’s home Saturday injures a 12 year old boy. He is described as ill at the scene and later moved to medical care. doctors report the shot caused severe damage requiring amputation of a limb. The incident remains under investigation with parish authorities responding.
Local citizens of Dothan announce plans for a film exchange aimed at presenting pictures they deem moral. They invite participation and specify criteria while noting a pause in screening until suitable content is found.
An informal classified item listing describes a sewing machine company and sewing machines as reliable. It mentions an automobile garage with a glass front and an open position for a six room house at TL Mams I, with applications to E Bartlett.
Alocal advertisement promotes a sale offering watches jewelry and Christmas items at reduced prices. It promises first class goods with substantial savings and urges readers to visit and view the extensive stock and special low prices. It mentions OILS POST CARDS and MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS with discounts and emphasizes paying less than regular retail.
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