Safe farming program for Houston County and Southeast Arkansas
The plan, produced by farmers bankers and business leaders, outlines a year by year safe farming program. It proposes specific acreages for crops including cotton peanuts corn sugar cane and sweet potatoes plus livestock and poultry, with emphasis on seed and livestock quality and soil fertilization using avatin peas. The sponsors include First National Bank of Dothan Dothan Bank and Trust Co First National Bank of Ashford Farmers Bank Ashford The Bank of Columbia The Bank of Gordon and The Bank of Cottonwood.
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Poattion
Jenat
Avatin
Houston County
Arabane
First National Bank of Dothan
Dothan Bank & Trust Co
First National Bank of Ashford
Warmers & Merchants
20 Years Ago In Dothan and Nearby Notes
A fragmentary Dothan record recalls B H Rogers buying a 21 acre farm from Dr M S Davie for 19 000. Albert Smart starts a business in Thomasville. C W Hilliard returns from Montgomery. W Fina travels to New York for business. T M Adams of Midland visits Dothan. Wallst Bonham heads to Montgomery for a state fair. A stray line mentions Columbus and the discovery of America with garbled wording.
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B. H. Rogers
Fragmented West Virginia memo bycounty clerk note
A partial OCR reads a fragmented line about a memoir or memo from West Virginia involving a county clerk and a dated reference. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Beaded treasures awe visitors with Canadian goods
A visit to Canade reveals striking beads and crafts that impressed a Milwaukee reporter. The author notes the novelty of Canadian products captivating locals with colorful, intricate beadwork and finished goods showcased during the trip. The piece highlights curiosity about cross border crafts and trade.
Gasless Auto Engine Los Angeles Inventor Claims Air Power
A Los Angeles man has devised a car using compressed air as motive force. The six cylinder radio type engine sits where a gasoline motor would, with a 500 pounds nitrogen tank. Air is compressed and heated to expand, driving pistons via a valve system. The unit reportedly reaches 35 miles per hour now, with potential higher speeds.
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Los Angeles
Bank Receivers Paid Depositors In Full At Tampa
AP dispatch from Taran notes Bank of Tampa closed January 19 1911 with J A Griffin appointed receiver He filed mass report showing all depositors paid in full plus interest and $3005 left which was turned over to the state treasury Also reports of unusual personal anecdotes and humor from a regional newspaper clippings.
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Dothan National Banke
Houston National Bank
Taran
Bank of Tampa
J. A Griffin
Urges Opposition to a Bond Issue in Alabama
Fragmented OCR text argues against a $25,000,000 bond proposal in Alabama. The piece disparages proponents, warns voters, and questions organized opposition, outlining a distrustful view of the amendment and urging skepticism ahead of ballots.
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Alabama
Evrele
Gene
We See It in Teatie MeMeaniie Fraser Drift
A fragmented column recalls a cheerful cherub in papers and debated gender. It quotes Lady Nancy Astor and a witty line from John Temple Graves, contrasting optimism for Southeast Alabama farming with Wiregrass realities. Critiques misgendering, aviation talk, and local humor surface amid notes on economy and common sense.
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Gravée
South Alabama
Houston County
United
Carver
Tuskegee
Mr. Graves
John Temple
Southart
Alabama
Robert Land Saya
Sober youth debate debt burden in future America
The Toledo Blade reports on American youth facing a lack of seriousness about national debt, warning that future generations will be saddled with parents’ debts. The piece references political rhetoric, syrup taxes, and campus behavior, noting concerns about education and public policy.
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Tuewll
Emy Ferber
Amercan
Krow
Toledo Blade
Early History of Kinsey and Headland in Dothan Area
A columnist recounts Kinsey’s early sawmill era around 1690 near Headland, noting the first school there, storefronts of Oates, Herzog, Hayes, and Grice, and a developing public square. Land near center prospected at five dollars per acre, with Hardwick and others aiding the town’s growth as log houses gave way to farming and nicer homes.
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Arly
Dothan
Avril
Kinsey
Headland
Tmbar
Headland Toen
Dr. Oates
Herrzog Boys
Mr. Hayes
Hartzog Boys
Baptist Church
Ned Grice
John Hardwick
Newton
Hardwick
Oaten
Hayes
Grice
Hartnog
Ashford Road
Frank
Bob Granberry
Flying Parson to Leave Army as Denver Pastor
Washington reports Maj. Geo. Willam G. Avernon, known as the Flying Parson, will resign from his post as chief of Uncle Sam's militia and take effect December 1. He will become pastor of the First Baptist Church of Denver after leaving Muncie, Indiana, where he once led a church. Avernon is believed to be the first preacher-soldier to reach high executive duty in the army, having flown over 100000 miles visiting national guard encampments in the past two years.
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Washington
Militia Bureau
Geo
Willam G.avérnon
War Department
First Baptist Church of
Denver Geneve
Everaon
Muncie
Ind
Uncle Sam
Flying Parson Everson Led National Guard Tours
Major General William G. Everson toured the nation as head of the war department’s National Guard program. He met officers and state officials face to face, promoted field headquarters, and preached at Baptist churches when not visiting encampments. Everson rose from private to brigadier, earning respect from fellow officers.
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Ebverson
War Department
Addiara
Washington
William G. Everson
First Baptist Church
Muncie
Ind
Everson
Budding Authors Race Over Plans and Punny Titles
Irona Tunney writes on Runsion Ruthlersness and the five year plan while Jack Dempsey or Toung Btbbling may respond with Mook and a piece on Outlook Ten Good Ways for Farmers. Tarzan Elking appears in Were Ereee Journal-Herald with this quirky note.
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Irona Tunney
Ruthlersness
Jack Dempsey
Toung
Mook
Corton
Tarzan Elking
Were
Ereee Journal-Herald
How's Your Health 8 Dr Lago Goldston
An article advises on handling muscle strains and sprains and their dangers. It explains causes, signs such as swelling and synovitis, and cautions against neglect. Recommendations include X rays for wrists elbows ankles, joint support with bandages, gentle exercise, proper rest, massage, and heat or liniment use.
Sundown Stories at the Lake and Aviation Meeting
Peggy and John discuss fall trees and praise the scenery while the Little Black Clock observes. They notice hydroplanes overhead and surmise an aviation meeting is underway, sharing a moment of light amusement as they watch the sky.
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Peggy
John
Morning routines and toddler independence in daily life
A mother hurries her three year old Bobby through dressing, the child struggles to dress himself, and the clash highlights how rushing in the morning can backfire. The piece argues waking earlier reduces overall time spent on preparation and prevents long term dependency on parental help.
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Billy
Bobby
Mother
Dothan Man Elected Captain Of Rifle Team At A P I
C P Irwin of Dothan junior in mechanical engineering at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute was elected captain of the rifle team for the coming year. M P Freret of Birmingham was elected manager. Irwin ranked third and Freret second last year and both earned letters. Other lettermen returning include F W Wullenhücher of Birmingham and E Wittel of Shortseat. North Dakota authorities grant coal mining privilege on state land to destitute drought area families.
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Auburn
C. P. Irwin
Dothan
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
M. P. Freret
Birmingham
Irwin
Freret
F. W. Wullenhucher
E. Wittel
Shortseat
North Dakota
Laughing at Time Turn Ahead With the Clock
John and Peggy react with laughter as Eve turns time forward. The Little Black Clock explains leaves change color in the autumn regardless of the time shift. The scene recalls the autumn setting and their astonishment at the forward time bend.
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John
Peggy
Da The Dinner Menu list of seafood and sides
A wartime era dinner menu shows items including Escaloped Oysters Baked Stuffed Roast Beef Buttered Cabbage Bread Peach Compote Vegetable Salad Coconut Cream Pie. It catalogs dishes and beverages for a formal meal at a social event.
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Dothan Eagle
Sanday
Wiluale
Theodore Mallilar
Lanaver
Buetnens
Batewel
Bewod
Clas Mall Matter
Caryn
Boies
Frost, Landis & Kuitn
Thia Fort
Thomas, Jefferson
Farmare
Busi
Albert Smart
Thomasville
C. W. Hilliard
Wilts
Montgomery
Farmer and
New York
T. M. Adama
Midland
Issis
Hothan
Wallst
Ef Eepy
Crhombua
America
Otay
Columbus
Europe
West Virginia
Canade
Milwaukee
Nix
Tacnmont
Pecorda
Alexander City
Doubtlers
Wisconsin
Etectric
Ala
Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Republican Party
Gover
Coursianat
Betha Ala
Qet
Etter
Teatie MeMeaniie Fraser
Grover Hall
Mr. Joa
W. Woodruff
Nancy Astor
Gabriel
lAdvertiser
India
Elsie Janis
Miss Janis
John Temple Graves
Birmingham Age-Herald
Georgia
Colquitt County
Dusinena
Colquitt
West
Babar
Clapton
The
Eagle
Mercort
Plovmen
Eyes
Lago Goldston
Sundown Stories
Hugry
Dothan Young Man
Ole Oman
Frente
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