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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1932

Page

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Vee BI50 Price Listing Fragment

A fragmented OCR note shows prices like 2.60 and 4.00 and strings such as aul 119 198. The readable portion lacks clear event context or names, suggesting an import or catalog entry rather than a full story.

Col Blease Eyes Comeback in South Carolina Senate Race

The Tifton Gazette notes Cole Blease plans a 1932 Senate bid in South Carolina, likening his potential return to a rumored comeback by the heavyweight Jess Willard and implying political momentum may affect the state’s race.

Cole Blease South Carolina Senate Tifton Gazette

Unsettled World Outlook Warns of Strained Relations

Sir Austin Chamberlain told the Primrose League in London that postwar optimism has given way to a troubled world. He warned that global affairs lack consensus, fear grows, and peaceful progress stalls, unless Britain and its empire leverage united influence.

20 Years Ago in Dothan Social Notes

The New Century club to meet at Mrs. S. A. Jeter’s West Main home. Mentions Major Archibald Butt as Taft era aide and relative of Captain Butt. Lists local residents visiting or traveling, including J. B. White of Pansey, Y. C. Ezell on business to Columbia, Mrs. S. McKinnon of Hartsville, Mrs. J. V. Harrison of Hartford, Miss Edith Brown visiting Decatur, and others. Ends with a Marine mood reference and a lyric line from the West Virginia Mountaineer.

New Century Club S. A. Jeter West Main Street Archibald Butt Taft Butt Coast Line

Longevity Gap Between British and American Women

An obituary style note from Woman's Companion cites compiled life expectancy data showing British adults live longer than Americans. It states adult women in Britain have about half the death rate of American women and men have roughly fifteen percent lower mortality, reflecting healthier longevity differences.

Suggestion to Judge Martin on County Auditor Salary

The Houston County Board of Revenue seeks to cut expenses by trimming appropriations for the Health Unit and other departments while questions arise about a special auditor earning about 100 dollars weekly for almost a year. Auditor A D Teal began June 8 at 10 60 daily, and critics note private audits are ignored by the state and warrants lack respect. the letter urges Judge Harry K Martin to relieve the auditor to restore respect for warrants.

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Prohibition Debates and the Dry Battle for Referendum

The Anti-Saloon League and allies threaten opponents of Prohibition resubmission. The World Telegram notes past pro prohibition voices urging state referendums and recalls public support shifts over twelve years, citing Senator Morris Sheppard and widespread repeal sentiment through a Literary Digest poll.

Prohibition Debate Backed by Local Crime Comparisons

A Dry Dothan reader argues Prohibition reduced crime in Houston County, citing 1922 estimates versus 1931 and 1932 figures, population growth, and Salvation Army claims. The letter contrasts wet propaganda with data from the supreme court, Literary Digest, and Evangeline Booth to support continued prohibition.

Dothan Ala the Eagle Circuit Court Supreme Court of Alabama Houston County Houston Chicago New York Salvation Army George H. Davis John Barleycorn Evangeline Booth Prohibition

New York Letter by William Gaines

New York columnist recalls Jimmie Durante’s jittery stage presence with Jimmie, Al Durante, and Ed Die Jackson. He describes early newspaper work delivering 590 papers daily, piano lessons, and odd jobs in boxing venues that funded his start in show business.

New York William Gaines Jimmie Durante Eddie Jackson Jimmie Jackson al Durante Brooklyn Children’s Court Schnozzle The Sun Park Row Fourteenth Street Finare Arelich Tinmilton Athleticcl Aokam

Inflation and government costs cited in wartime report

A Times-Journal note highlights war-time inflation, listing White House costs under different administrations. It cites figures like 229.00 for Wilson and 367.99 for Coolidge, with current appropriation requests totaling 559,900. It mentions staff numbers and salaries across administrations, illustrating government expense with various named individuals.

Hoover Wiser Kedo Midge Hanover Hag Seino Times-Journal

Fragmented Dialogue Fragments From Uneven Page

Readable fragments show a dialogue about a rabbit dog and a name sequence. The text includes Nev and a partial sighting reference tied to a wife and a serj term. The garbled OCR limits clear facts or events for fuller interpretation.

No Doubt as Median Reception Cited in Texas Tale

The Anniston Star reports quirks in political rhetoric with a mix of satire and confusion about royal and political motives. The piece hints at a Republican Secretary of the Treasury impeachment probe and a climate of growing warmth on the trail amid contested campaign action.

Prince of Wateeae

What Price Senators The cost to nominate and elect each of the thirty two senators

The excerpt discusses the average expense to nominate and elect each of the thirty two senators in 1629, stating a cost of 172 units, nearly three times the six-year salary of 60 units. It notes the high financial burden associated with senatorial elections.

Coltiera

30 Year Plan and Tax Fear in 1932 Editorial

In 1932 Nathan Alabama the writer argues governments use taxation to shift wealth and cites Ford and a New York magnate to warn that large fortunes will be taxed away. He compares Russia and the United States arguing a 30 year plan will cycle money through employment and homes, praising Coolidge and Hoover while urging readers to reconsider the mood and support state-driven reform.

Mussolini Stalin Russia Spain Montague Glass Alfong United States Tprussia Donnelly New York City Henry Ford America Coolidge Hoover Stars and Stripes

Toys and Quarrel in Shared Play Items

Alice Judson Peale analyzes how shared toys like push cars lead to frequent fights. She urges separate ownership of prized items such as paints and crayons, with individual shelves to reduce friction. Emphasizing that older children need personal spaces while cooperative play on shared items remains possible with planning.

Bobby Hal

How's Your Health by Dr Lago Goldston

The article explains how posture can be disturbed by illnesses across digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems. It highlights malnutrition and digestive disturbances as key causes, noting growth may lag while weight falters, especially in premature infants, twins, and GI-disturbed children. It cites Vallot and school studies showing 20 to 40 percent of children undernourished and prone to postural defects.

Vallot

Yaks Welcome John and Peggy in Tibetan Trek

Mary Graham Bonner narrates John and Peggy meeting a vast Yak family in Tibet. The herd, friendly and strong, explains their role helping locals by carrying loads and sharing in harsh winds. Peggy praises the Yaks and cherishes their family name as the herd beams.

John Peggy India Tibet Great Yak Pegey

Menus of the Day PoPoVERS for Breakfast and More

Breakfast items include popovers with grapefruit and eggs, and a coffee option. Recipes cover popovers batter, mixing, heating, and baking steps. vegetable salad with green beans carrots beets celery onions pickles and French dressing. and chocolate cookies with sugar fat eggs vanilla cream chocolate and optional nuts or raisins and frosting options.

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