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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
2
A Mississippi Cotton Growers Association proposal seeks a one year embargo on cotton planting to fix prices, urging state action and potential enforcement by police power. Critics warn such curtailment could devastate farmers lacking alternate crops, machinery, or seeds and fear lasting agricultural disruption.
A lengthy excerpt discusses cotton production limits and market constraints, urging farmers to diversify to croppings beyond cotton. It notes bankers influence, landowners concerns, and the need to preserve farm livelihoods while balancing infrastructure like fall crops and rail service for local merchants. Mentions Macon gorse ity Alabama and local figures in Dothan.
An advertisement from 1914 touts Lily Ver-Lax as a harmless vegetarian compound to relieve liver and stomach troubles. It claims cures for dyspepsia and constipation with no nausea or weakness, priced at one dollar per bottle. The copy includes testimonials and lists Lebannon Co-Operative Medicine Company as a seller.
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