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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
2
The article argues for evolutionary farming methods and soil stewardship as a defense against land degradation. It cites the Civil War era cotton regime, debt, and the boll weevil as damaging forces, urging Houston County farmers to diversify into crops and livestock, plant cover crops, and prepare for fall planting to escape debt and improve prosperity.
The text urges county officials and Chamber of Commerce to supervise a hog rearing system with fenced pens and a scowng vat, stressing constant feeding, clean water, sanitary sleeping quarters, and vigilant surveillance to prevent hog cholera. It argues preventive hygiene as the best disease defense and calls for cooperative farmer action nationwide.
A garbled public notice recalls kidney pain and backache remedies. Mentions Dempsey, Lena, St bethan, and Doolio Kidney Pills sold by a Millar Co distributor with claims of relief. The fragment hints at a promotional sale tied to a local store.
Muddled ad declares cotton insurance services for town and country clients. Claims representation by multiple fire companies and emphasizes protection, with address shown as 108.
Rental and sale notices advertise rooms and houses on Port Street and Main Street. A farm of about forty to forty ten acres near 2 to 8 miles of a town is sought, with contact details including an office phone and a purported address.
Wothan Chapter No 108 R A M holds regular convocations on the first and fourth Friday. Officer W Newton and H P G Livesby serve as secretary.
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