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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1928

Page

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Churches to canvass city for simultaneous revival

A large Dothan committee will canvass every white city home on Sunday September nine as 267 laymen conduct a religious census for a city wide revival. Out of town preachers will speak morning and evening at local churches while each church runs its own program, showing strong church cooperation and a shared goal of unity. Residents are urged to stay home to ease census efforts and foster the revival.

White City Seris Wangelist H. C. Bass Churches of

INEY S FIANCEE POSTPONES MARRIAGE UNTIL TITLE

New York dispatch quotes Polly Lauder India that her marriage to Gene Tunney will wait until a successor wins the weight championship title vacated by the current champion. She says once Tunney is rid of the boxing issue he will be quickly forgotten, then they will marry and live in peace.

York South of The Daily News Polly Lauder India Gene Tunney E News Iene

Voyage ill health halts Sir Austin Chamberlain trip

In Rohelle France on September 1 the ailing British foreign minister Sir Austin Chamberlain shows little improvement after beginning a sea voyage to the California coast. He remains too ill to meet visitors when the ship calls.

Roohelle France Sir Austin Chamber Coastalifornia

Loyal Democrats Organize in Houston County

A group loyal to the Democratic party met at city hall with J W Bish calling for a county wide push to oppose Republicans. W W Armstrong was named permanent chair, Tom Speight secretary, and Jim Brennan first vice president as plans for a Young Men’s Democratic Club and broader organization develop. Bish urged a high minded campaign of education and truth.

South Royal J. W. Bish Young Men's Democratic Club Houston County Ww. Armstrong Tom Speight Jim Brennan Dothan Alabama Iican John J. Raskob Republican Party United States Southland

Trench origin of mouth infection travels through America

Historical notice describes a disease called trench mouth spreading in the United States. It cites early recognition about 1597 with a later World War era outbreak, attributing infection to two germ varieties and linking spread to crowded dental and mouth conditions, decayed teeth, and overhanging gum margins.

Ncent United States Public Health Ce France Vincent

Hoover to Make Speech in Newark September

President hopeful Hoover will deliver his first eastern speech in Newark New Jersey mid September. exact date to be set to maximize radio station availability. He may give additional talks in September and postpone a New York City Boston visit to October with possible southern appearances under consideration.

Washington Hoover Newark N. J New York City Boxton Staten ix Mill

Prohibition Defeated in New South Wales Referendum

Sydney dispatch reports Prohibition was defeated by more than two to one in New South Wales today. Vot a we

New South Wales Sydney Australis

Malone Damage Case Goes to the Jury Late Today

The Malone versus Whiddon damage suit for 10000 dollars proceeds to the jury after closing arguments. Judge Pearce charged the panel at 1 30. Evidence showed an automobile accident left G H Malone unable to work more than three hours daily and likely to affect his salary prospects. Malone, president of First National Bank, now earns about 19500 annually.

G. H. Malone First National Bank Alph Whiddon Pearce Malone Whiddon Bank

Headland Eagle adds forty five new subscribers by camel delivery

Headland sees a boost to circulation as forty five new Eagle subscribers are added with camel delivery starting today. The list includes J M Kelly, Chae Hutto, J B Farmer, J T Gamble, E Carr Sr, Sparks, Wright Drug Store, Alice Hotel, and many others. Carrier routes expand Eagle reach to sixteen in Headland.

Eagle Camel Boy Headland J. M. Kelly Chae Hutto J.B. Farmer J.T. Gamble K. T. Garner A. D. Tuntin Davis Alice Hotel B. E. Sullivan W. Oates L. T. Solomon Carr BP. Riley F. W. Sircomis White Bob Solomon J. C. Wilder Redding Shethy Vana W. B. Tex

Weather Alert for Alabama South Region Showers Tonight

Showers portion of Alabama south region with variable winds and possible showers. Renday merly cady proberty skewers in south portion.

Renday Merly Cady Proberty

Cotton Market Fairs In Dothan With Busy Saturday Trade

Crowds flood Dothan streets as cotton sales begin, with merchants reporting strong demand and high capacity. Buyers show confidence while growers move supplies, signaling a buoyant market amid favorable conditions.

Definite clue to Amundsen fate found today in Tromso

A first definite clue to Roald Amundsen’s fate was found in Tromso as a rescue expedition leader and five men vanished on a seaplane flight. The discovery concerns the June 4 departure toward Spitzbergen to seek survivors of the North Bellarty project.

Amundsen Tromsob Norway Roald Amundsent Atin Treitvers Nolilfe Areri Harty Aventurers Sprtzheegete Te Linke Rage Geste Rund

Smith to rest over weekend amid labor dispute talk

Albany dispatch reports Cov. Smith plans a golf outing before returning home as labor issues loom. The piece notes speculation about his stance on a proposed anti prohibition measure and references William Randelpt Meorstts and Democrat hopes for November.

Albany Presson Smith Uspal Teluy Mane Ajon Nataines Gnquirerk William Randelpt Meorstts Democratn Smmth Gece Veda Wrether West

PUNIOR II AND JUNIOR II PUPILS CALLED TO ASSEMBLY

Pupils at Young Ul and Young Janin Hah are instructed to assemble Monday morning from 9 to 14 o clock. School officials expect students to report to Metaelock under Superintendent Mosely.

Punior II Young Ul Tfiar Ofchek Belek Metaelock

President of Albania Declares Monarchy Amid Turmoil

The Albanian parliament proclaimed Ahmed Yoga as king after a unanimous vote on a seven article constitution. Republicans demand intervention by major powers to halt the shift, calling the move a tyranny and noting domestic resistance.

Theana Albania Ahmed Yoga Al-banion Republic Tondun Mbhunig Hive Astaed Ublers

Caryville Woman Dies At Local Hospital This Morning

A Caryville resident, 47, died at a local hospital this morning after a medical bowplint incident. Survived by her husband and four children, including Charles Marion and John Ludlow, and by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ones of Caryville. She was a niece of Mrs. W. D. Miller of Bonifay. The body will be taken to the Poth Vidertaiomge company for preliminary arrangements and then returned to Caryville for interment Sunday, March iy.

Mee Hoherty Caryville Fer Hue Hand Charles Marion Ludiow Cum Rada Val W. OD. Miller Bonifay Poth Vidertaiomge

McCord Flings Challenge to Rev Bob Jones

In Luverne Alabama on September 11 Judge McCord of the Montgomery County Court flung a challenge to Evangelist Bob Jones for a series of ten debates across Alabama. He attacked anti Smith Democrats and defended Republican positions while railing at Catholic marriage rules and alleged graft. Jones and McCord clashed over religious influence in politics as the campaign rhetoric heated up across the state.

Luverne Ala Jide Hei McCord Montgomery Chrewt Gourt Vna Bento Foxhall Judge McCord Hall Democratic Party McCord Smith Tureigges Alabama Montgomery County Lister Hill Hin Trevident Coolidge Congress Kanaga City Hounton Marding Hoover Nilent Meligoun Incuc Crenshaw County Democrats Jeffernan Bagh Nocke Bob Jonew Nevert Bee Bob Donex Judan Dicarot

Littlejohn Here Preparing for Dothan Fair Nov 12

Littlejohn, manager of Dothan’s drytrick fair, outlines plans for the 1924 event opening November 12 and running for 17 nights. Prizes include 200 and 4500 in county displays with premiums for agricultural and community exhibits. The Keuter Snapp Brothers Show booked, promising expanded fireworks and a strong southern appearance.

Littlejohn Thomas Lattlejohn Dothen Drytrick Dan Thay Srember

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