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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
4
A fragmentary notice describes a federation session in Selma with a new fines law set to take effect at the next meeting, a 3 o'clock start, and a program including infant mind discussions, music, reading, and a Mothers Self Culture Club paper. It notes Mr and Mrs George Young returning from a bridal trip and being at home.
The groom and bride left for a Florida wedding trip after a ceremony at Rev. Pew's residence on North Foster Street. Attendants included Mrs. A. Smith, Mr. A. Halliday, and Minnie May Mardy with a small gathering. The couple departed on the Wh20 Coast Line for their honeymoon.
Miss Kiva Menard of Saxon Heard Dry Goods Co returned from a week in New York where she scouted buyers from the South and executives from New Orleans Mobile Jacksonville Savannah Atlanta and others. She reports new fashions and items not yet in Southern stores but soon to appear, with New York buyers showing strong interest in her line.
Mose Saliba proprietor of the Dothan Cafe has purchased the Hotel Cafe equipment after its closing by bankruptcy. He plans to open the combined venture at once under capable management, promising expended effort to provide prompt service to patrons.
The association will meet at Madrid on the third Saturday in November at Weardock. Teachers are asked to attend with the book Everyday Pedasary and study up to chapter eight. Miss Mary dblom and Miss McCloud will lead sessions on improvements, patent desks, and the teacher program with Prof Frank Jones and Prof X B Trughes providing discussion.
In a brief moonlight gathering, discussion arose about the odd term "wehools" as Sellers, president, and Stella Granger, a secretary, weighed interpretations and implications. The group contemplated meaning and context amid unclear references.
A druggist N S He McCarlum promotes Vinci as a nonsecret iron rich remedy to strengthen stomach muscles and aid digestion. The preparation uses cod liver extract and nourishing components in a wine base, claiming to enrich the blood and relieve iron stomach trouble.
October 28 program opens with 9:00 a.m formation of all Woodmen at W. O. W. hall followed by a parade to the fair grounds. At 10:00 a.m. speeches planned by LD Holliway of Montgomery and WA Crawford of Tremingham, with Elbourne of Birmingham addressing later. Evening class introductions and speaking at the City Auditorium.
In New York near Haverstraw on the West Shore railroad six masked bandits attempted a money train robbery. An engineer sprayed them with live steam as the train sped by. The robbers delayed twenty minutes then escaped in an automobile.
An aged advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use tonic for five cents. It claims to darken hair naturally and evenly, remove dandruff, stop hair loss, and restore a youthful glossy appearance after one or two applications.
A Montpelier Vermont reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from fatigue and menstrual symptoms. The testimonial claims regularity improved, pain reduced, and overall well being restored. The notice invites readers to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Obituary notice from Ardilla dated October 16, 1814 reports the death of tiny Darnell Fuller son of Mr. and Mrs. Fuller. The text laments his brief life, notes he endured illness with smiles, and expresses Christian resignation. It mentions angels guiding him to a heavenly home and signs of eternal peace. Aunt provides the dedication.
Fractured ad copy promotes Ely Cream Balm to clear nasal passages and relieve congestion. It claims nostrils open, airways clear, and nighttime breathing improves after applying a small amount in the nose. Aimed at cold or catarrhal symptoms with antiseptic fragrance.
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