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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1905
Page
4
The Dothan Eagle notes its editor and proprietor T. Mall. It is entered at the Dothan Alabama post office as second class mail matter. The newspaper offers a one year subscription for $1.00.
Light skies forecast pleasant days as migrant workers return to plantations for the cotton harvest. Families anticipate resumed chores and routines with warmer weather ahead.
The author notes that farm lands in this region command high prices akin to mules and, despite the cost, continue to sell.
Dispatches mourn Parker's defeat as he ran for a role likely tied to cotton farming policy. Observers note it seems best for the farmer to hold his cotton, a sentiment echoed as the season unfolds and prospects tilt toward stability this year.
A casual remark notes that belief in any theory matters little when Jack Frost arrives. The line underscores a practical view of cold weather and seasonal change, implying inevitable cold without committing to a specific forecast or cause.
A mule in Indiana has received surgery for appendicitis in what is described as a successful operation underscoring the rising concern over the fashionable disease among livestock.
A lake of whitewash has been discovered in the Philippine Islands. It is said to be large enough to last through the present administration.
City readers note the sprinkler system remains intact and no longer broken, with many residents wishing to see the watery feature back in operation on the streets.
Citizens note that more mules are loaded onto railway cars at Do han than in any town of its size in the state, though exact figures are not yet calculated.
The author weighs the choice between ice delivery and coal service as the season shifts. The difference is minimal, making either option nearly indistinguishable in impact or importance.
The report notes monthly expenditures exceed 500000 dollars as Sid Wilson's grading crew removes dirt at a rate comparable to the Panama project, illustrating the heavy labor and large-scale earth moving underway.
Observer argues the country’s trajectory will reveal its true nature over time, stressing the difficulty of predicting consequences amid significant ongoing labor and reform efforts.
A Washington scene sees an investigations push with new disclosures. An additional $1800 annual clerk salary is tied to a bond for driving a costly car and sending his family abroad as scrutiny continues.
A Birmingham style claim suggests a suburban resident could wake in the city overnight depending on liquor type. The remark frames alcohol as a catalyst for urban ease or disruption, reflecting local sentiment on liquor and city life.
The passage notes high current car prices could stop people from buying this year and force borrowing next year, but anticipates affordability improving in the following year if prices stabilize.
Officials warn that health certificate sales may fall after fever is checked and towns raise quarantine objections. Citizens appear reluctant to increase quarantine measures, affecting local health finances.
Hon H D Clayton of Eufaula, a leading congressman, was in town early this week to meet friends and discuss national affairs. The veteran South Carolina politician drew praise for his work in Washington.
Negotiation hints the Cana dig is to be sublet with limited graft prospects. A contractor should take over and a chosen official may assign workers. Authors fear payroll costs during early fall and expect slower progress until a preferred style is set.
A New York man sells his wife to another man for 5000 dollars, a move likely to draw public criticism. The piece questions tax payments on the property and contrasts with divorce routes in South Dakota or similar states.
The Ozark Tribune endorses Congressman Clayton, criticizing rivals as vague and urging a clearly known stance. It argues Clayton has served his district well and should be reelected, while dismissing other potential candidates as lacking decisive positions.
A dynamite bomb exploded on the steps of a tenement on First Avenue New York early this morning shaking the neighborhood and waking scores of sleepers. Two ground floor shops a meal shop run by Henry Blumberg and a barber shop owned by Scareto sustained damage. Scareto had reported receiving a black hand letter demanding $2.00, but the payment details were unclear. One Blumberg employee was knocked unconscious but survived, as authorities investigate the attack and threats.
In Warsaw Russian Poland Governor General Shallon warned that police forces are overwhelmed by the riot and urged the military authorities to vigorously cooperate to restore order. The army record highlights insufficiency of police and the need for stronger intervention.
The dispatch notes continued planning for President Roosevelts entry into Arkansas while New Orleans prepares for his visit amid a fever outbreak. Officials expect improvement by Oct 1 and emphasize that concealed cases spread disease.
New Orleans passenger agent D O Hale arrives on the Comus and is quarantined at Hoffmann Island with his wife and two children. In Madison Indiana a man allegedly insane kills his wife and two children by fire. Shanghai customs report a substantial rise in duties for 1905. The Swiss peace congress backs closer Franco German ties through commercial and political steps. The Mosquito cartoonish line ends the dispatch.
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