Local Election Push Amid Post Office Memo
A civic note urges readers to verify newspaper subscriptions as votes in the upcoming contest grow quickly. The write up mocks political figures and emphasizes tracking friends who receive the paper.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
4
The Wright brothers rise in the air and town money moves
The piece notes the wire wrapped cane crop yielding fine syrup, mentions a local epidemic of one dollar bills circulating in town, and predicts a forthcoming aviation setback for the Wright brothers as daily papers will soon report a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
Unusual Local Happenings and Political Snippets
A New York preacher declines a $500 raise to fund Bryan’s campaign. Hobos move south with citizenship tests looming before voting. Montana horse visits a newspaper office, causing a brief commotion. Dothan industry shadows and local social notes follow, with residents like Col Albert Pace and editor E G Mack visiting nearby towns.
Marriage Notice for Frank Crichton and Nannie Smith
Local editor Frank Crichton of the Clanton Banner wed Miss Nannie Smith of Clanton on September 9. The brief notice notes their simple, modest ceremony and city origin, reflecting a small-town newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crichton
The
Clanton Banner
Nannie Smith
Notable Alabama Press Leader Beloved for Generous Spirit
A tribute to a highly genial Alabama press figure described as one of the state's most generous souls. He has long served as treasurer of the Alabama Press Association, admired by colleagues and brethren across Alabama.
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Tom Hisgen
Mr. Hisgen
Alabama Press
The
Ala
The Lucky Few Retire From Public Square
The smaller state papers with weak standing to publish the Governor's Proclamation have crowded for space since that advertising began. Officials involved shuffle roles as eight weeks pass and political accounts contend. Those outside observe the costs of being out of line while compensation or nature shines on someone each time.
Daily Eagle plans a winter daily edition for Dothan
The Daily Eagle announces a temporary daily issue starting Monday the 21st, a five column four page bulletin priced at 1.25 payable on sight. It will focus on home news and run for at least three months, with weekly subscribers invited to switch.
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