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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1930
Page
2
The page presents a mix of outdated masthead details, distribution data, and press notices for the Dothan Eagle dated April 18, 1990. It includes names such as Roy Hated and Thomas, along with references to staff positions, telephones, and advertising rates. A column notes hard work’s toll and a poet’s death by love of two women, with commentary on wiregrass stadiums and New York tolerance.
In Washington two preachers clash over army chaplains. Rev Peter Ainslie opposes clergy serving as chaplains while Rev Jason Noble Pierce argues they should remain involved. Pierce contends withdrawing would be disloyal to the United States and harm 300,000 personnel and families through disruption of military and civil services. He stresses spiritual needs persist in both war and peace.
A city council hearing on extending water mains to West Main across the Westover property and to a northeast property owner. A neighbor fight over a fence relocation and a wagon standard clash. Knights Templar inspection at Martin Hotel with Sir Walter Scott presiding. Numerous locals called for speeches at a toast event and many named on the Eagle Honor Roll. Attendees also at Presbytery in Montgomery and State Medical meeting in Mobile.
In a ruling affirming a Jefferson County injunction dismissal, the Alabama Supreme Court endorses the State Democratic Committee’s stance on candidates who backed the Republican nominee in 1928. The piece lambasts Locke and Heflin for desertion, recalls Heflin’s 1928 vow to vote against Hoover, and notes local concerns over fire protection in Dothan.
Gadsden shows population up by 162 to 23899 driven by a new Goodyear tire plant. Dothan seeks diverse small industries beyond agriculture as growth continues. Senator Jim Reed criticizes tariff votes, Mussolini’s birth rate cited, Talladega Daily Home quips on Italian dictators.
The Baltimore Evening Sun and Greenville Advocate echo that Dwight W. Morrow delays stating a beer stance until naval conference work ends. Administrations support him despite his wet state candidacy amid Volstead era debates. Will Rogers jokes on voters short memories sustaining politicians.
A fragment of humor and social musings contrasts money’s greed with moral lifestyle warnings. It jests about economics, romance, and fashion while nodding to political hints and the era’s social mores.
The Dothan Eagle marks a new era with a handsome modern publishing plant. Founded in 1802 by William Theodore Hall, the paper is praised for fearless editorial stance and industrial progress in Southeast Alabama. Editors Julian Hall and Horace Hall lead the Eagle Publishing Company with W C Bachelor as business manager. The Birmingham News commends their spirit and enterprise.
The Dothan Eagle unveils a new layout and high powered Goss press. It expands from pony service to full Associated Press reports and adds attractive features. The redesigned paper is larger, ritzy in appearance, and marks a promising career phase. Montgomery Advertiser offers congratulations.
The Dothan Eagle praises local prosperity and community spirit in its updated offices and redesigned presentation. This positive editorial notes a strong town image and compares favorable to the Thomesville Times-Enterprise in tone and impact.
Randolph county Republicans chose delegates on Saturday with J. A. Lee named delegate and W. H. Knowles named alternate. The event set to attend the state convention on April 19, reported by Cuthbert Leader.
A poem sequence recounts a pedestrian who died after attempting a jump, colder than ice and warned by two bells. Various papers note the fatal mishap as a cautionary tale about walking near traffic and the dangers of hubris.
In Waycross Journal-Herald a lighthearted note states most men are sensible in selecting their wives clothes, letting their spouses make the final choice.
A San Bernardino Sun collection notes Strickland Gillilan telling campaign workers that nothing is lovelier than a smiling child, remarking on caring for others. The brief quote reflects a campaign momentum moment and social charity language.
A brief skit or report notes a pastor asking parishioners how many want to go to Heaven while most raise hands. Pangle faces pressure, responds cautiously, and notes willingness to go if conditions change. The exchange hints at social tension and community dynamics in Colorado.
The Washington Post reports President Hoover telling the census taker that he is the head of the family. The remark underscores his public persona and sense of humor during the census period.
Eye disease Ophthalmia Neonatorum caused by infection at birth can lead to blindness if untreated. The remedy is silver-containing eye drops given immediately after birth, a practice now legally mandated in many states. Reports show about a 68 percent drop in blindness from this condition due to widespread drop use.
A lengthy social note lists visitors and activities in Brannon Stand and surrounding areas. People such as Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Howard, Mrs. E H Hollis, Misses Kennedy and Murphy, and many others attend exhibits, music, fishing trips, homecomings, and church events. Attendees travel from Dothan, Selma, Enterprise, and Abbeville to visit relatives, shop, and join in cemetery cleaning and a local revival.
A missionary family observation shows Tim and Peggy sharing a moment over candy. Tim condemns Peggy and the girl’s choice, throwing the candy into the street. The piece argues intolerance is common, urging early lessons in respecting others pleasures and rights.
Sundown Stories recounts John and Peggy riding with the Little Black Clock to Australia where they meet a lyre bird and a marsupial emu like an ostrich. They marvel at massive ferns and other creatures, enjoying a vivid, adventurous animal encounter before the clock’s journey continues.
Mercedes Gleize, the British swimmer who conquered the English Channel and the Straits of Gibraltar, announced a worldwide challenge after finishing an endurance swim of 28 hours 2 minutes 38 seconds. She challenged any American swimmer, man or woman, to an open sea or indoor endurance race for the world championship without floating or resting.
An OCR garbled passage describes staff reactions to an arrival and a tense office atmosphere. The scene includes references to an accident, crowd avoidance by notable figures, cameramen, and staff interactions with publishers, editors, and secretaries in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper setting.
A fragmented Washington Letter describes a club auditorium spelling contest with a nationwide radio hookup. It notes contestants admitting home influence and questions care in spelling complex terms like liquefaction as Prof Simeon Fess faces scrutiny for his actions in the House.
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