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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1906
Page
4
A lively note urges citizens to attend Bryan’s Montgomery event next month and support the agricultural fair. The piece contrasts autumn with cotton wagons, recalls the homecoming ovation, and reflects on national headlines from the Chicago bank crisis to Mr Bryan’s travels and return.
The piece notes a prolonged reverse season with March winds lingering into April and delayed spring culminating in a slow start to May and June. It reflects a broader sense that progress lagged behind schedule across months and seasons.
The Ozark Star notes Crawford and Byrd of Dothan Alabama as a strong legal firm with a long successful practice. Crawford is described as a sound lawyer with years in Dothan and high standing in south Alabama. Byrd is hailed as a bright affable young lawyer popular in Houston County attracting high expectations.
A Dothan water pricing discussion examines rising bills, minimum meter rents, and discounts. A hypothetical family using 100 gallons daily would face about 80 cents for three months plus meter rent, while citizens question when full rates apply if discounts are removed.
The State of Alabama Houston County records a case where American Car & Foundry Co. is the nonresident defendant. Jefferson M. Cody, Justice of the Peace, orders attachment notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Dothan Eagle and mailed to the defendant if residence is known. The attachment concerns pine lumber valued at about six thousand feet.
A fragmented Daily headline hints at a fleet pleasing the president while refineries or suppliers faced a $99,009 powder shortage. The text suggests efforts to satisfy the president amid limited resources and challenging practice conditions.
The two story pressed brick structure sits beside the Central tracks with basement storage and ground level draying. It is described as one of the most substantial buildings in Dothan and would reflect well on a town of its size.
Central of Georgia Railway offers low excursion rates to New York via Savannah and steamer or rail for August 30 with details at ticket offices. National Dental Association events in Atlanta set for September with train schedules and sale dates. final limits late September with possible extension. Also notices a carload of fine driving horses, mules, and Melborne buggies in Dothan with price reduction on a buggy.
Dothan Mule Co offers low excursion fares to Baltimore Louisville Colorado Springs Buffalo Oklahoma City and Toronto via Central of Georgia for events in September 1906. Tickets on sale specific dates with return limits and one fare plus 25 cents round trip options. Inquire at local ticket agents for full details.
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