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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
1
A fragmentary notice cites a mix of names and places including Huntsville New York Detroit San Francisco and Decatur Daily. It mentions cards of thanks obituaries and resolutions metered by center-word charges and the Associated Press fee structure. The piece notes Huntsville water tasted unpleasant on Monday morning and ponders meaning of the unusual text.
The State and County have spent thousands auditing the Probate Judge and Board of Revenue yet a full audit remains unfinished. Questions arise about reckless spending or hidden objectives, with a 1930 note that three examiners were sent to Dothan to proceed.
The Rev Dr Clarence True Wilson argues Dry press bias but a Alabama poll shows Wet leanings in major dailies and many weeklies. Officials halted a county audit nearing completion, firing two auditors and delaying the report, while taxpayer costs rise and financial scrutiny fades amid a growing deficit.
A special Board of Revenue meeting Friday will decide if CPA Teal may finish the incomplete 1830-31 audit. Some members want to halt it, others insist on completion to reveal the county’s true financial condition. The auditor, though not officially connected to the state, has years of experience with public accounts.
The list names candidates for delegate at large, noting those who wish to align with a specific presidential candidate. Marked candidates show intent to choose a convention nominee rather than wait for later party decisions. Prominent names include Arant Brandon Bugg Carmichael Evins Woolsey Finneil Faulk Fitts Fletcher Grant Gordon James Norvelle Lynn Mallory Samford Screws.
Twenty years ago in Dothan Company F of the Dothan Guards prepared for Memorial Day exercises. The Big Creek Musical Convention held its second quarterly meeting at Taber native. Promoters for a Dothan to Marianna railroad planned progress. Walter A Brown and wife arrive to visit Mr. Brown’s parents. Seales and Pope obtain a marriage license. Oscar Garner and W G Flowers are seen about town. Mrs F J Haviland returns to New York state after visiting the Hunter family. A slot machine reportedly invents a “Thank you” noise when delivering chocolate or gum.
Fragmentary line reads Batchelor's Buttons Grown By W Batchelor with satirical jab about blondes and fashion. The piece lines critique government tax policy and social mores, closing with a blunt note on gender knowledge in dating.
A fragmentary column eschews serious topics and riffs on wealth taxes name drops actors boxers and public figures. It weaves jokes quips and puns about fame politics and sensational phrases with playful asides and mock headlines.
William Gaines writes of Greenwich Village’s distorted streets and quirky storefronts near Fourth and Eleventh. He notes bargain art shops with $4.98 oils, cinema marquee nostalgia, and colorful locals like Borglum’s fame and faded Hollywood runaways.
Herbert Plummer recounts a Georgia episode during the house tax bill battle. Charlie Crisp receives a letter offering home cured hams for extra income and peddling. the father replies with humor about balancing the budget and keeping the meat. The tale illustrates the tense political atmosphere on the hill.
Democratic leaders celebrate ending the tax bill fight as the Senate gears up for a hard battle. Crisp escapes to Atlantic City while Speaker Garner’s group visits Bowie racetrack and Vice President Curtis. Reed Smoot and Pat Harrison loom as key figures shaping the finance committee’s next moves.
A collage of wry reflections and anecdotes from AS WE SEE IT by Scottie McKenzie. It shows quotes on joy living day by day and snippets about a mud pie incident, politicians, business-minded government, office humor, and light verse references.
This piece traces the history and development of anesthesia from ancient methods and ether to modern options. It notes the variety of anesthetics for different durations and procedures, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and minimizing after effects. It concludes there is no single ideal anesthetic for all situations.
A compact note references Hambone's Meditations by J. P.akey and a light bout or contest involving Miss Lucy, presented in a brief newspaper card style. The readable fragment hints at a casual entertainment item or column entry from a historic page.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates John and Peggy as they meet varied animal families on a northern journey. They encounter zebu cattle relatives with humps called Indian oxen and zebu’s domestic traits. The group is guided by Surprise, the Magic Maker, to hear ideas from the Ibex family about alpine and northern habitats.
The article recalls a family's experience during Sally's pneumonia and prolonged illness. As Sally improves, her siblings rejoin, turning play into a duty that tests patience and firmness. She grows demanding and spoiled, threatening consequences if not indulged, suggesting convalescence requires steady guidance and structured activities.
A fragmented dialogue describes ibex like wild goats in Asia and Athens style mountain climbers. Posey and speakers claim friendly behavior and great horns, emphasizing mountain lovers and climbers sharing a grand, rocky landscape.
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