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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows subscription and advertisers notices from The Dothan Eagle including Associated Press distribution terms and company reps. Mentions names like Kelly-Smith Co and Waterman, with references to subscription rates and legal or political language. No clear event or person story emerges.
The article defends Senator Bonner against Frazer's criticisms, calling Bonner honest though cantankerous and blunt on prohibition and reapportionment. It labels Frazer's attack a mistake, notes Bonner's sincerity, and credits him with long held respect among colleagues since 1095.
A reader notes growing fatigue with Shirley Temple’s grin appearing in nearly every new paper and magazine advertisement. The recurring image irritates some as overused and commercial.
Old time comedians George Burne Gracie Allen Fred Allen and Portland Allen dine with Jack Benny and the Goodman act in a lively Hollywood exchange about rival gags. The talk shifts to who thinks of jokes first as they joke about copying others and the Thinker statue inspires a wry quip about memory.
Alabama jurors including newspaper and radio staff were exempted from jury service under a Day in DAT Y signed by Governor Graves. The piece recalls Judge J A Pearce who relaxed summonsed workers after long talks about his flower beds and pipes, noting the public’s habit of avoiding civic duties.
The article recalls Governor Bibb's reelection bid and a costly special session to raise revenue that ended without results. It contrasts his plan with opponents who pressed taxes on liquor and beer, a vote margin that thwarted the effort and reflected broader dissatisfaction with state finances and governance.
A fragmented historical note traces parchment from ancient needs to its rise as a durable writing surface. It contrasts early paper with parchment origins in Asia Minor, noting how parchment enabled preservation where wetting and fragile materials failed. The piece hints at ancient methods and the long arc of material innovation.
A discussion addressed to parents at Brooke Peters Church in Kentucky covers infant feeding. The sermon warns against warmed over leftovers for babies, stressing that proper nutrition is crucial for a child’s health and growth. The text underscores the danger of leftovers and the importance of preparing fresh, suitable meals for infants.
Washington letter by Rodney Dutcher notes big industrialists and financiers wavering on backing Roosevelt if reelected. It cites possible olive branches from Manhattan and hints at strategic fundraising shifts, with power trusts reassessing to balance court battles and policy fights.
A fragment discusses imaginary companions in children based on Dr. Margaret Svendsen study from Chicago. It notes incidence around thirty four percent with many displaying shyness, evasiveness, and strong self assertion. It also mentions parental influence and the importance of varied, well cooked foods in early meals for proper growth.
A New York letter laments the line between hope and reality as landon talk turns to political names. Cartoonists skew to dole lines while one artist grapples with weekly pay versus long run content. The piece recalls Ziegfeld era glamour, cabaret memories, and fashionable couples as it laments changing times and media satire.
A terse exchange unfolds with a Houzewife accusing a tramp of begging at her home. The tramp cites Dr orders and a directive from Pearson's Weekly about finding fond that agreed with him, hinting at a moral or social vignette.
A discussion questions whether recurring imaginary companions in children reflect advanced imagination or potential mental or emotional difficulties. The piece notes that while such play is common, there is no scientific warrant for assuming it is harmless and urges careful consideration of developmental impacts.
Iris faces blackmail over a rumored affair and a threatened reveal by Georgia, as Camilla arranges a risky plan at the Community House. Morgan returns, Lady Morgan, Mrs. James Ogden Morgan, grapples with a hidden past involving Phina and the Wendell family, while Granny confronts an unexpected reunion.
Mahatma Gandhi's health shows fluctuations with periods of calm and rising pressure. Doctors advise continued rest as he remains under observation.
New Brockton observes commencement with a sermon by Rev B J Hughen at First Baptist Church as graduation for the class, described as the largest in school history, highlights the program. Dorothy delivers a student speech and a week of ceremonies follows including Friday night graduation events. Financial constraints forced some reductions in the schedule.
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