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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1915
Page
2
A collage of garbled captions and stray phrases from a rural paper includes humor about time and money, ocean life, and war, plus stray ads and notes. It mentions Luverne Journal, Colonel in peace, Mr Bryan and front lines, a front front and a back front, and a line about Turks and an Anglo London Chronicle query.
A long prose critique argues newspapers should support lawmakers but accuses many leaders of serving corporate interests. It cites The Birmingham Ledger and The Eagle as partial or biased in coverage, noting the influence of money and influential figures on the legislative process.
Boston Post notes complaints from motorists about aggressive drivers on the road. The piece highlights incidents where reckless passing and tailgating endanger others and calls for safer driving practices and enforcement.
A regional report outlines changes in farming in Houston county and surrounding territories. It emphasizes diversified crops, increased hog and cattle production, and the need for organized supervision to disseminate information and coordinate markets for a stronger 1916 crop year.
Local notes show few small counties planning fall fairs with water features limited. Dothan and Birmingham appear among the few cities gearing for modest events, while many counties lag in preparations.
A fragmented passage discusses farmers debating an invention amid cotton prices around elusen cents a pound. It notes boll weevils and sections that know selling cannot make money until actual production volumes are achieved.
A noted contrast shows Dothan papers lagging in white student enrollment discussions while Trey Mewenger attracts better advertising patrons. Merchants in Trey area show stronger post trade performance than in Dothan, reflecting broader market vigor.
A garbled excerpt discusses consumer tastes for new data and drinks, county road plans, and a county board considering contract decisions. It mentions a local organization evaluating value and spending, with cautions about budgeting and potential oversight.
An old advertisement touts bold sulphur as a remedy for itchy eczema. It claims quick relief when applied to affected skin, noting its long standing use, safety, and potential to prevent future flare ups. It advises purchasing an ounce of bold sulphur from a pharmacist and applying like a skin cream for relief.
A letter from Mrs. Lansenc of Wash describes severe monthly pains and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges other women with similar symptoms to seek the remedy and notes its long standing use as a standard family medicine for displacements inflammation and irregularities.
Announcing Friday and Saturday specials from Bush Grocery Co. Items include YW pound bucket Cattolene Shortening and pure bent Lard. Advert appears to list contact numbers and routing references for delivery or pickup.
An advertisement touts a liver remedy named Liver Tone that claims to cleanse the liver, ease illness, and improve digestion. It warns against calomel and asserts users will wake with a working liver, cleaner bowels, and a cheerful mood.
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