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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1908

Page

6

Dothan’s Education Growth From Public Schools To College

Dothan’s educational system expands with new high school facilities and a growing library. The Dothan Public Library serves the courthouse area with evening hours and a small annual fee. Established in 1896 the Dothan Business College trains students for bookkeeping and stenography, boasting high placement and a nationwide reach.

Dothan Prn Ahera Dothan High Business Arcou Dothan Public Library Librar Hones Goody Thhe School of Wheel Jraud Dothan Bhsinpes B. L. Layfield BP Astuman School New York Siassey Business College South Alabama West Florida Dothan School Uaa M. Chieri Busine Fiest Hansl Dothan Business College Vhacine

How a Marine Slipped His Cable

A naval incident on a cruiser off Peru shows Ensign Peabody abusing power and mutiny charges looming over Spencer. An officer of the deck, Sawin impersonates Spencer for liberty, while Sawin’s friend Bob Lawin advises. Spencer escapes ashore, ultimately returning to the United States.

Ensign Peabody Navy Peghedy Tom Spontera United States Dorps Wes Peabody Thadem Peru Spencer United States Navy Bob Lawin Oras Bob Everting Sawin Liberty Bob Sawin

Williamson method of growing corn praised by Alabama judges

Letters from probate judges and farmers across Alabama endorse the Williamson method for corn. They report higher yields on poor land, with claims of four to five times previous output and successful trials on small plots using targeted stunting and fertilizer.

L. C. Hudgins Tallapoosa County Ala J. H. H. Smith Baldwin County I. C. Colier Ramer I. B. Slaughter Monroe County Ll Smith Prattville Autauga Ioonty Ala. I Wilamson

Know a Hawk from a Handsaw Proverb Origins

The Manchester Guardian discusses the history of the proverb Know a hawk from a handsaw. It traces the growth from falconry imagery to the faded heronshaw term and Hamlet's usage, noting later shifts in common speech.

Shaw Manchester Guardian

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