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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
4
An OCR fragment markets a liver tonic as a cure and detoxifier while warning against calomel based tonics. It asserts the product safely cleanses the bowels and prevents bile related ailments, claiming kidney protection and family use, with strong assurances and testimonials.
Joseph Henry Lane died from a stroke at Campbellton Florida on August 14 1916 born July 13 1852 he served forty three years as a faithful Christian deacon in Hebron Baptist church Camp Springs and other congregations Lane was respected for his reasoning faithfulness and self sacrifice as a husband father and neighbor his life was praised as worthy of emulation by those who knew him and his loss was felt deeply by community and church leaders.
Mrs Annie Norden of Headland Alabama expresses gratitude to the Wood people of Ranger Alo and especially Ciranger Myx Callie Lene and Mrs Nellig Chagger for bedside devotion to her companion Mex Cornelia Granger who died August 15 leaving four children and herself. Surviving are Otis and Brazier Granger at home. son Alinshaw conintent, member of Freewill Baptist church. She notes faith in heaven and thanks friends of Friendship Flo and A B Bush of Cotton Hill in Dothan.
Fall garden guide advises preparing the ground in mid autumn to conserve moisture and condition soil for spring crops. It lists vegetables to sow or plant in late August to September including beets chard cabbage carrots lettuce spinach turnips squashes Irish potatoes radish kale onions and herbs.
A Berlin bulletin says German forces push toward Gardno fortifications from east south and west while the Grudno Vilna railway front remains active. German leaders report Russians driven back along a wide front. German advances at Galighin face a Russian counterattack on the Stripa River. Allied air and naval reports mention damage to German camps and strikes on targets in Belgium and near Constantinople.
Extension Director Jr Duggan advises October sowing in central Alabama for oats to maximize yield. He notes that late fall sowing reduces risk of frost damage and that November plantings are more vulnerable to severe winters. December sowing is possible but tied to weather.
The article notes Ferdinand of Roumanig emerging as heir to the throne after the late Charieg Waa. Described as robust yet ailing from tuberculous concerns, he prefers science and study, with a reserved, introspective temperament. He married Princess Marig, daughter of the Duke of Béinburgh, brother of England’s King Eéned II.
Demonstration by R Parker of the Extension Service outlines dehorning as a growing, necessary practice to protect owners and cattle. It covers tools, methods, wound care, antiseptics, timing with seasons, risks from maggots and weather, and cautions on age and technique.
Jol Hathern of Vicksburg was a Dothan visitor today accompanied by Barney Forehand of route 6.
I Powell of Dothan route 6 and A C Deal of route 6 are listed among farmers in town for business. W Herring of Taylor and A L Stephens of Ames Springs also appear, with several others noted as visiting or trading in Dothan today.
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