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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
1
A regional editorial argues Republicans push Taft in Houston County amid fears of racial policy shifts. It laments party gains while insisting white supremacy anchors Democratic loyalty, warning against the spread of Republican influence and its potential to alter local political jobs.
The piece praises ongoing construction near torn down or remodeled buildings. It argues that frequent rebuilding yields growth, improving farms and towns. It urges residents to endure street clutter and view new development as progress for Dothan and Houston county.
G A Ward and H A Powell visited from Hartford and Ashford while Rev J M Donnelly spoke on the new Woman's College project in Montgomery. The compresses report 4784 extra bales of cotton and two warehouses 2150 more than last year, signaling faster marketing. A Sacred Harp sing is planned at Ashford Baptist church March 23 24 and 25. Political commentary targets the Houston county Republicans, urging loyal Democrats to curb rival activity.
A. D. Whiddon visited Gordon and nearby eastern county points yesterday. Jamie Batchelor passed through Dothan yesterday driving an automobile and is employed by an Albany automobile concern.
Field Secretary for the Alabama State Sunday School Association will tour Dothan Cottonwood Asheford Columbia Gordon and Webb on November 1. Hear her report and plans. Further notices will follow.
The fire department responded around 2 o clock yesterday to a vacant two room house near Flowers Lumber Co planing mill. It marks the third vacant dwelling burned in Dothan in the last ten days.
Col Geo W Goebels chief engineer and Panama Canal Commission chairman states that barring unforeseen delays the canal could be completed and ready for use in about six years, or by January 1915.
The article notes that the final scattered balls of cotton will be picked soon and brought to market, signaling the nearing end of the harvest period and an upcoming supply of cotton for buyers.
Miss Sallie Culver of Montgomery arrives in the city to visit her brother, W. E. Culver, on S. Foster Street, staying with the family.
Culver and Harris no longer handle tickets for the Dotha Eagle Piano and Watch Contest. Contestants and friends are asked to take notice of the change.
The county elder speaks on party size, arguing the Republican organization is suitably scaled for its era. He notes the current machinery works well but warns that too many idle hands would raise costs without boosting output.
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